Who doesn’t love chili? On a cold winter’s eve, there is nothing more quintessential, filling the house full of rich aromas and setting the stage for a hearty meal. Every family has their own recipe passed down generation after generation, but why not try a new rendition of an old favorite? Maybe it will become the new staple. Super easy and quick to prepare, this homemade comfort food is perfect for the busy family on-the-go.
Get creative this fall and mix up your root vegetables! Sure, you can't go wrong with staples like potatoes and carrots, but why not embrace the adventurous chef in you? There is a bounty of weird, knobby looking roots that are great for mashing, roasting, sautéing, and pureeing. Next time you are in the mood for cooking up some roots, give one of these a try.
Rutabaga
With fall now upon us and winter just around the corner, it’s natural to crave warm, sweet desserts. While pumpkin pie and holiday cookies might be your weakness, here are a few healthy alternatives to satisfy your craving for sweets while boosting your body with nourishing foods.
Baked Squash
As the cold front begins to roll in, comforting food makes its way to the table. And nothing says comfort food like tomato soup. This is my favorite soup, and quite possibly my favorite recipe. While most creamy tomato soups rely heavily on dairy, I find that you can achieve the same effect based on how you prepare the soup, not just the ingredients you use.
Say it with me: fall is fabulous. So, how do we take advantage of this special time of year, while it’s here? We plan, and make sure our weekends are jam-packed with activities that just scream “fall.” Duh. To bump up your family’s fall spirit, give these 15 super enjoyable fall activities a whirl.
What to do with all those pumpkin seeds after carving is done? Roast them and eat them, of course! After cleaning off the seeds simply coat them in the seasonings of your choice and spread them out on a baking sheet to be cooked until golden brown (30-45 minutes, flipping halfway through) at 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
There is nothing quite like the smell of butter, sugar and cinnamon baking away in a cozy house. Bring the fall season to life with this sweet seasoning for your pumpkin seeds.
Carving Pumpkins? Save Your Seeds!
It’s finally fall (only fancy folks say “autumn”). This time of year, in between summer and winter, is my absolute favorite season. I’m a horror film fanatic; this means that, leading up to Halloween, I actually have a chance at successfully convincing the scaredy cat types to let me pick the movie. Also, I’m a sucker for Halloween decorations (if I stop to look around, you’ll have to drag me out of the aisle). Don’t even get me started on how wonderfully crisp the air becomes. Are you as obsessed with the colors of the leaves as I am? Mother Nature is quite the artist.
Make the most of apple season this fall with my easy homemade applesauce! You can enjoy this recipe on its own, with pancakes or in other main dishes. If you like baking, applesauce can also be used as a healthy vegan alternative to eggs, butter or oil. I’m a big fan of cinnamon, but feel free to get playful with different spice combinations or leave them out altogether to experience the pure apple flavor.
*Makes about 2.5 cups*
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