Laura's Granola

4 C. Old fashion oats
1/4-1/2 C. Wheat germ
4 TBS. Brown Sugar
1/2 C. coconut

Optional: any type of nut or dried fruit, ie almonds & some dried cranberry/pomegranates.

Boil together:
4 TBS Oil (I used olive)
4 TBS Water
1/2 C. Maple Syrup

Pour the liquid over the dry ingredients and mix together until it is all wet. Then get your hands in there to clump it up. Lay out granola onto a greased cookie sheet and bake at 275 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Note: when you take it out it will seem soft but it hardens as it cools. Don't over cook it!

Butternut Squash Baked

1 butternut squash, chopped in small squares
olive oil
basil
crushed thyme
rosemary, fresh or finely ground
2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
onion

Spread butternut squash on baking sheet. Sprinkle the remaining ingredients over top. Bake at 450 degrees for 25 min.