Velvety roasted butternut squash soup seasoned with brown butter and topped with a square of black sticky gingerbread. Warm, sweet, spicy, comforting...Warning: it will prematurely transport you to Christmas time and fireplaces.

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There is nothing like a good excuse to have a dinner party, especially with the busyness of the season. Now, when I decided to throw this little party, I knew I wanted to feature seasonal ingredients that would make for a warm, cozy, winter dinner. And of course, I wanted some wow factor!