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Autumn fare from Paradise Grill

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Autumn Fare

Seasonal Drink & Dish Recipes from Paradise Grill

Article by Brenda Nava

Photography by Stephanie Snow Photography

Originally published in Venice City Lifestyle

Embrace the fall season's best flavors with recipes from Paradise Grill (paradisegrillfl).

Apple Pie Martini

  • ½ oz. brandy
  • 1½ oz. RumChata (cream liqueur)
  • 1½ oz. apple cider
  • Splash of simple syrup
  • Garnish: cinnamon sugar rim and a sprinkle of cinnamon

Combine the brandy, RumChata, apple cider, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a martini glass rimmed with cinnamon sugar. Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash

  • 2 acorn or other hard-skin squash
  • ½ lb. ground chuck
  • ½ lb. ground sausage
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups stuffing mix or toasted bread cubes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Sprinkle the inside of each half with salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix the ground chuck, sausage, onion, tomatoes, and bread cubes. Fill the squash halves with the mixture and place them in a 9" x13" pan. Roast uncovered in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the squash is fork tender.

Note: For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and double the onion, tomatoes, and bread cubes. Cover the pan with foil during baking.

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