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The 2 keys to roasting winter root vegetables are heat and time

Turnips, potatoes, beets and carrots get a tasty lift from a creamy coconut vinaigrette, making the ultimate side dish or a light meal.
November 4, 2025
Turnips, carrots and potatoes on a platter before roasting alongside a pan with roasted chopped vegetables.

It’s the great pumpkin purée, fall’s most versatile recipe

Leaning either sweet or savory, use a scoop to liven up chili, risotto and stews and add a taste of fall to breads, blondies and pancakes.
October 28, 2025

Make your own sauerkraut to top Reuben bites and those gameday brats

It’s deceptively easy and requires just two ingredients — and a bit of patience.
October 21, 2025

Butternut squash is the key ingredient of the soup you’ve been craving

One of the stars of fall harvest, its versatility allows it to complement a range of flavors, from curry to chiles.
October 14, 2025

Cast-iron skillets can be a pork chop’s best friend

A good sear and handfuls of vegetables make for a quick and easy meal that you can customize with whatever you’re craving.
October 7, 2025

Bacon makes everything better, including this sandwich

Prime BLT season has passed, but this recipe with the fall combination of brie, bacon and pears is just as inviting.
September 30, 2025

We can’t get enough apple recipes. Here’s one more

Pair tart apples with chicken and fennel for an easy fall dinner. Make extra so the leftovers can take you through the week, too.
September 23, 2025
A cream oval baking dish with chicken thighs, apples and fennel sprinkled with fresh herbs.

Go ahead and heap spices on cauliflower. It can take it.

Underappreciated Minnesota-grown cauliflower is now in season; use it for the bold one-dish recipe Pan-Roasted Curried Cauliflower.
September 16, 2025

Here’s a versatile eggplant recipe you’ll love. Trust us.

Use this flavor-packed eggplant caponata, a Sicilian version of ratatouille, on everything from eggs and pasta to pizza and sausages.
September 9, 2025

Fresh red peppers are the star of this panzanella recipe

The Italian bread salad usually features tomatoes, but any late-summer vegetable will do the trick. Just be sure to toast the bread right.
September 2, 2025

Add a little spice to your life with these 3 easy salsa recipes

Bursting with fresh tomatoes, sweet corn and peppers, salsa is more than a vessel for chips. Use it on eggs, burgers and grilled chicken, too.
August 26, 2025

Don’t complain about too much zucchini. Make this recipe instead.

Summer squashes may not be exciting on their own, but roasted and tossed with pasta and Parmesan is another story.
August 19, 2025
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