Southwest Salad with Black Beans, Butternut Squash, Corn, and Tomatoes

I just got back from Mexico last last night.  I went to La Paz, which is in Baja California.  My brother and his family is spending several months there, and I went down to visit with my parents.

It was a great trip.  The water was beautiful, it was warm, and I really enjoyed visiting family.  

Curry-Roasted Butternut Squash and Chickpeas

Christmas is just around the corner.  We are a little over a week away from the big day.  

This week I saw The Christmas Carol at Ford's Theater.  The last time I saw The Christmas Carol I was in high school.  My dad often reads it to us at Christmas time.  He even read it to my mom and I last year. 

Roasted Parmesan Herb Butternut Squash

This is a Fall appropriate side dish.  Butternut squash are one of my favorite vegetables.  I like there soft and creamy texture.

My grandmother would often serve baked butternut squash with caramelized brown sugar on top.  I haven't eaten butternut squash that way for many years, probably since I ate it with her.  I am becoming nostalgic just thinking about it.