Baked Sea Scallops

16 sea scallops, rinsed and drained
5 tablespoons butter, melted
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, chopped
3 pinches ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup bread crumbs
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Place scallops, melted butter, garlic, and shallots in a bowl. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine. Transfer to a casserole dish.

In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs and olive oil. Sprinkle on top of scallops.

Bake in preheated oven until crumbs are brown and scallops are done, about 11 to 14 minutes. Top with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Baked Butternut Squash

This dish is simple, delicious, and goof proof! Last night, I served this with my coconut chicken recipe, and everyone really seemed to enjoy it (even a person who said they weren't a squash fan).

Cut stem off of squash, then cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and strings. In a 9x13 glass pan, place water about 1/4 inch deep. Put squash face down in pan and cover with foil. Bake for 60-75 minutes at 350 degrees. Most squashes are good with 60 minutes of baking, but some need more.

Take squash out of dish, and make a few random cut marks into the flesh. Put some butter on top and let it melt down into the squash. I place it on the table just like this, and put brown sugar and cinnamon in 2 separate bowls, and let everyone dress their squash how they like it. It is wonderful with or without the toppings :)