Squash Soup and Eggplant Caponata

The squash soup recipe is from Art Smiths' Back to the Table. The Eggplant Caponata came from Food & Wines website, http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/eggplant-caponata.

I've had a cold the last few days so wanted a hot soup. I hadn't scoured some cookbooks in a while, so I did that the other day, marking recipes I wanted to try. I wanted a cold and mild side dish in case the soup was too spicy. I thought the Caponata was a little too sweet. Next time I might leave the sugar out, but otherwise it went nicely with the rest of the meal. The soup was very good, but I didnt think the pumpkin seeds did much for it.

Parmesan Buiscuits and Vegetable Soup: To Die For!!

Again, Real Simple recipe saved our bellies last night. Jason called the recipe "amazing". It really hit the spot, and I think is the best thing i've made this month! I added a bay leaf and a tablespoon of rosemary because i was worried about the limited spices in the recipe. HIGHLY recommend making this. It was extremely easy too, and i used squash for the first time.....which now i know you use a peeler to get rid of the skin, not a knife.