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acorn squash & hazelnut frangipane galettes

November 24, 2014

acorn squash & hazelnut frangipane galettes

Last week I woke up to find that all the leaves outside our window were gone. Now that the trees are mostly bare, we can see a little sliver of the East River from our dining table; it glints blue-green and looks deceptively peaceful on cold, sunny mornings like the ones we had a whole spate of last week. Lately it’s been typical late fall, early winter fare around here — jam-packed schedules and everything hurtling at breakneck speed. Has it been like that for y’all?  We’re staying put this Thanksgiving since we’re travelling for Christmas, and even though we’ll be missing our families, I think we’re both looking forward to a peaceful oasis later this week.  (Plus, we’ve got oodles of Thanksgiving dumplings in our plans and we’re pret-ty pumped about them!)

I made these little autumnal galettes a few weeks back, but I think they’re a good dessert to put together when things get to feeling hectic. I’m a fairly new hand at homemade pie crust, and while I think I’m learning my way around a good pie, there’s something so serenely soothing in how forgiving galettes are — just a quick roll out of the dough, a layer of sweet frangipane and a pretty pattern of warm, spiced squash is all it takes for these cute, happily imperfect faux-pies to come to life. There’s no substituting pumpkin pie, but I like these as a cheerful wabi-sabi Thanksgiving alternative to have on hand.  For the recipe, hop on over to Pure Green Magazine!  I’m over there this week talking about these galettes and what cooking seasonally means to me (plus more on my fabulous mama) as a little teaser for a second round of the #PGMinseason hashtag project set to kick off in January.  Thanks so much to PGM for having me!


And, because two sides + miniature galettes aren’t enough for a Thanksgiving, some link love lately!

  • I think Marta’s savory salmon-topped muffins with a side of Ashley’s old-fashioned creme fraiche doughnuts would be the Thanksgiving breakfast of my dreams.
  • Followed by a second breakfast of a mountain of these bacon & scallion griddle cakes (with maple creme fraiche!)
  • For dinner, this entire I Am A Food Blog Thanksgiving:  Miso. Mashed. Potatoes. GUYS.  And lemongrass stuffing, and the next morning you can make stuffing fritters with quail eggs — I hope Steph doesn’t mind when I show up at her door for Thanksgiving.  In Japan.
  • And then right after that I’m going over to Sydney’s, because waffle stuffing and s’mores cinnamon rolls.
  • Or maybe we can just skip the turkey and do insane Sichuan hot pot instead.
  • This virtual Friendsgiving potluck that Renee put together looks like it’s going to be incredible — plus, there’s a whole week of giveaways for an amazing local business, J.Q. Dickinson Salt!  (Edit:  Yes, it is incredible.  Check out the full list at the end of the post!)
  • I have never had lefse, but I smiled throughout this entire video. (Plus, a behind-the-scenes peek here!)
  • I’d be cool with pie for dinner and dessert on Thanksgiving if I could have these chanterelle tartlets.  (Also I’d be cool with pie for dinner and dessert as long as it’s pie.)
  • Speaking of pie for dessert, this kabocha pie looks like my dream come true.
  • But pumpkin, I still love you.  Chai pumpkin pie with black tea caramel is everything wonderful about everything.
  • And ’cause everyone should be able to eat pie — this gluten-free, vegan pie crust de force by Lindsey (filled with ginger-apple crumble heaven), kabocha times two in a gluten-free crust, and these teeny whole-grain, dairy-free bundles of apple-caramel hand-pie happiness from Oh, Ladycakes.

Finally, speaking of the giving of thanks — thank you so much for being here. I’m so grateful for each and every one of you. Wishing you all safe, happy Thanksgivings full of food, love, and leftovers bestovers!


acorn squash & hazelnut frangipane galettes
acorn squash & hazelnut frangipane galettes
acorn squash & hazelnut frangipane galettes acorn squash & hazelnut frangipane galettes
acorn squash & hazelnut frangipane galettes

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  1. sarah | little house pantry

    November 24, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    i’m newly obsessed with galettes. these look beautiful! does the acorn squash cook up sweet? it’s an interesting combination i’ve never seen before…. happy thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • tworedbowls

      November 24, 2014 at 1:29 pm

      Hi Sarah! Yes! They are a little less sweet than other squashes, but I thought it balanced out the frangipane that way (plus they get a little boost from the brown sugar). You should definitely feel free to use a sweeter variety like kabocha (my squash soulmate) or butternut if you like, though! Happy Thanksgiving to you :):)

      Reply
  2. Millie l Add A Little

    November 24, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    This is gorgeous Cynthia! I love the sound of using squash, and as you said in the comment above, I’m sure kabocha would be amazing (totally my fave food ever!) Have a great thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • tworedbowls

      November 24, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      Yesss!!! Kabocha-five!! I honestly would have used it here too except I’m a sucker for that pretty scallopy edge that acorn squash has … haha! (Shh, don’t tell anyone.) Thanks so much, Millie!

      Reply
  3. mytravelingjoys

    November 24, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    These look so yummy, but unfortunately, we don’t have acorn but we do have butternut squashes. I’ll bookmark this recipe to do soon! 🙂

    Reply
    • tworedbowls

      November 24, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      I think it’d be even better with butternut! 🙂 Thanks so much!

      Reply
  4. Sini | My Blue&White Kitchen

    November 24, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    These Squash (what’s the difference btw squash and pumpkin??) Frangipane Galettes look wonderful, Cynthia! A nice variation of the classic pumpkin pie. And a thousand thanks for the pie love!
    Wishing you and B2 a lovely, cozy, & relaxing Thanksgiving! xx

    Reply
    • tworedbowls

      November 24, 2014 at 7:32 pm

      Hahaha I’m not sure!! Is it that pumpkin is a type of squash? 😡 (I just Wiki’ed it — did you know pumpkin originated in North America? I’m not sure I did…..until approximately one minute ago. Suddenly our fixations make so much sense…) Thank you for those droolworthy tartlets!! Sending you hugs Sini xx!!

      Reply
  5. Karishma

    November 24, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    These look beautiful!! I might just try this for thanksgiving, it sounds delicious.

    Reply
    • tworedbowls

      November 24, 2014 at 7:32 pm

      Thank you so much, Karishma!

      Reply
  6. myriam / rhubarb! rhubarb! rhubarb!

    November 24, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    squash frangipane sounds perfectly dreamy! i also want to eat everything on your link list.

    Reply
    • tworedbowls

      November 25, 2014 at 10:51 am

      Thank you so much, Myriam!! And oh my gosh yes — isn’t the Internet going nuts these days with genius recipes? I can’t keep up with it all! Happy Thanksgiving :):)

      Reply
  7. Jennifer from Milk and Honey

    November 24, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    What a gorgeous take on pumpkin pie.

    Reply
    • tworedbowls

      November 25, 2014 at 10:52 am

      Thank you so much, Jennifer!!

      Reply
  8. Laura (Tutti Dolci)

    November 24, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    I love galettes, these look dreamy!

    Reply
    • tworedbowls

      November 25, 2014 at 10:52 am

      Thanks so much, Laura!! Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Nicola

    November 24, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    Forgiving galettes are fab – I’m still figuring out the pie thing too

    Reply
    • tworedbowls

      November 25, 2014 at 10:53 am

      We’ll get there together!! :):) I have a feeling galettes are pretty great practice in the meantime. Thanks so much, Nicola!

      Reply
  10. stephanie

    November 24, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    did you say thanksgiving dumplings!??!?! AHH that would be the.best.thanksgiving. EVER!

    also, awesome links and thank you so much for including me 🙂 if you ever show up on my doorstep, there will be a place set for you (and bowl 2!) at my table 🙂

    Reply
    • tworedbowls

      December 1, 2014 at 1:57 pm

      Bahahaha YAY high-five for Thanksgiving dumpling love!!!! One day we’ll share a Thanksgiving potsticker feast <3 (with miso mashed potatoes, obv.) <3 <3 <3

      Reply
  11. Tieghan

    November 24, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    Your Thanksgiving sounds amazing. I wish I was having dumplings! It’s been so crazy hectic over here too, so I am looking forward to a little break. Although I get to cook the whole meal, so I am kind of nervous. Ha!

    The Galettes are gorgeous!! 🙂 Have a great Thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • tworedbowls

      December 1, 2014 at 2:01 pm

      Thank you so much, Tieghan!! You are welcome anytime for dumplings and galettes 🙂 I hope you had a perfect Thanksgiving yourself! (YAY for the oven being fixed!!!!)

      Reply
  12. Agnes

    November 25, 2014 at 1:33 am

    Mm they look super yummy! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving and thanks for sharing all these delicious and beautiful recipes <3

    Reply
  13. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

    November 25, 2014 at 1:57 am

    This is one heck of a gorgeous galette – I love the flavour! Annnnnd thanks for sharing all those links. I wish I could live in some of those bloggers kitchens!

    Reply
  14. Amanda

    November 25, 2014 at 6:52 am

    What beautiful gallettes (i will be making them) and such a thoughtful sentiment on food and it’s seasons and the lessons you learn. I actually have taken a similar lesson from the earth’s cycles. Love the thoughtful interview and hire food during Thanksgiving especially is inexorably tired to your mom. Same for me. b Thanks also for the awesome links. I bender realized how cray cray/ creative you can get with thanksgiving. Totally unboring! Have a good one!

    Reply
    • Amanda

      November 25, 2014 at 6:58 am

      Auto correct. I meant to say “its” seasons and “how” food is tied to your mom and how i “never” realized (though i love that my phone picked “bender” 🙂 if i had texted you your response would be “?” Have a good one!

      Reply
  15. Erika

    November 25, 2014 at 8:43 am

    Love these galettes! and what a great Thanksgiving line up.

    Reply
  16. Lindsey

    November 25, 2014 at 9:02 am

    so happy you’re carrying on all the seasonal goodness over on PGM! woot-woot! love how you kept the squash whole, as opposed to a pureed consistency too

    wishing you and your man a lovely, and hopefully calm, thanksgiving weekend! many many xoxooxo’s to you!

    Reply
  17. Tania

    November 25, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    Interesting combination! They must be very good 🙂

    Reply
  18. Kimberly Espinel (@TLPlantation)

    November 25, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    These look beautiful, delicious, gorgeous! Thanks as always for sharing your talent
    And congratulations on your collaboration with PGM.
    Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving.

    Reply
  19. Nicole

    November 25, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    Oh my! These are so lovely! The combination of spiced squash, hazelnut frangipane and a touch of sage sounds like heaven. I’m very jealous of your Thanksgiving dumplings, too 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  20. wallflourgirl

    November 25, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    In some ways, you guys are so lucky to have seasons! This galette just feels out of place when it’s still 80 outside in the daytime, but I’m determined to give it a go anyway, Cynthia. Have the very best of holidays!

    Reply
  21. Lindsey | Mabel & the Wooden Spoon

    November 25, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    First, I hope you find rest and peace in a Thanksgiving spent at home. Life can be so, so chaotic and exhausting sometimes. Days of quiet are so important. Second, I’m SO glad you used the word “autumnal.” It tops my list of favorites. And, of course, third, these galettes. Thank you for sharing your inspired recipes and bringing a moment of beauty to our days. 🙂

    Reply
  22. kristie {birch and wild}

    November 25, 2014 at 11:45 pm

    I am almost ready for bed, but I a, just about ready to shuffle my slippers into the kitchen and make these beautiful little galettes!

    Reply
  23. Kathryn

    November 26, 2014 at 6:36 am

    Happy thanksgiving to my two favourite red bowls! A peaceful couple of days at home sounds like the perfect antidote to the craziness of this season. I’m so grateful that I got to meet you this year and for the beautiful posts that you always bring us xo

    Reply
  24. Shikha la mode

    November 26, 2014 at 10:21 am

    Love galettes and all these links – have a happy Thanksgiving!!

    Reply
  25. Alanna Taylor-Tobin

    November 26, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    These galettes are AWESOME and so are your stunning photos. Thank you so much for the shout out. 😀

    Reply
  26. jenna @ just j.faye

    November 26, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    LOVE these galettes and the flavor combination!

    Reply
  27. Pang @ circahappy

    November 27, 2014 at 2:31 am

    Happy Thanksgiving, my lovely friend. Your galettes look wonderful and I love your interview, lady 🙂

    Reply
  28. Renee

    December 1, 2014 at 4:58 am

    They look incredible, the links are awesome and THANK YOU too Cynthia. It’s a pleasure to read your blog, see your beautiful photos and you inspire me every time.

    Reply
  29. Baking Magique

    December 1, 2014 at 7:41 am

    I’ve never had anything with acorn squash but it looks like a beautiful root vegetable!

    Reply
  30. Kate Ramos (@holajalapeno)

    December 1, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    Those galettes look wonderful! I don’t know what you did to that pie crust to get it to look so damn fluffy!! Hope you had a nice, quiet Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  31. Portland Fresh

    January 15, 2015 at 8:04 pm

    Such a lovely post! That first photo- brilliant!

    Reply

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