In This Episode

During Meat-Optional Week, Carla Hall cooks a comforting Butternut Squash & Black Bean Chili served with seared polenta rounds, proving vegetables can deliver bold, satisfying flavor. The hosts talk winter blues, gardening, road trips, golf attempts, and the strange power of Instagram shopping algorithms — all while sharing practical cooking tips you can actually use.

 

Recipe Spotlight:
Carla builds layers of flavor using toasted spices, black beans with their cooking liquid for richness, roasted butternut squash for texture and sweetness, and crispy polenta rounds for the perfect finishing touch.

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