I have a love/hate relationship with Martha Stewart. Sometimes I love the ideas in her magazines. “Gawd, that’s gorgeous,” I think. Other times, I’m like, “Oh please. Enough already. Who has time for this anal-retentive homemaking crap?”

So with trepidation I advise you to pick up the October 2006 issue of Martha Stewart Living. It’s full of terrific fall recipes and Halloween crafts that you can actually do without too much brain damage or without breaking the bank, either.

One of the issues simpler recipes is for Squash Quesadillas:

Hearty butternut squash is often roasted as a seasonal side dish, but a whole one might yield too much for a single meal. Try this with the leftovers: Mash the squash, and sandwich it, along with a layer of cheese (we used cheddar and Monterey Jack), between two tortillas; cook over medium heat in a skillet, flipping once, until both sides are golden and cheese is melted. Cut the quesadilla into wedges, and serve them as a tasty appetizer or a snack.

The Pragmatic Chef has an even better recipe for Corn and Squash Quesadillas done on the grill. Yummy! Don’t both look like a great way to get kids to eat some very healthy butternut squash?

I’ll be featuring more of Martha’s recipes and crafts all month, but if you can’t wait check out her book Halloween: The Best of Martha Stewart Living.

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