recipe

Winter squash is classified as a fruit, but when we cook, we treat it like a vegetable. Try this simple, fall recipe. (Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 3 medium acorn, winter or butternut squash, cut in half and seeded
• ¾ c.

A tasty summer soup recipe that's cool and refreshing. (Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 5 medium tomatoes, ripe
• 1 red pepper, quartered
• 1 green pepper, quartered
• 1 large cucumber, quartered
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

This colorful soup is fresh and flavorful and is a Polish recipe.

This nourishing, Spanish rice dish is lower in fat and includes chicken, turkey sausage, and clams. (Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 oz.

Got ripe avocados? Try this simple and easy-to-make salad with a burst of lime flavor. (Serves 1)

Ingredients

• 1/2 t olive oil
• 1/2 t lime juice
• 1/2 carrot, shredded
• 1/2 c.

Serve this as a meal or as a side dish on Taco Tuesdays. (Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz. can black beans
• 1 16 oz. can kidney beans
• 1 16 oz. can white or pinto beans
• 1 16 oz.

The recipe variations are endless.

A little bit of cinnamon and ginger add wonderful flavor to this soup. (Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 3 ½ c. winter squash, any type, cooked
• 1 T olive oil
• 1 c. onion, chopped
• 1 T garlic, chopped
• 4 oz.

Use this spice endlessly when looking for no-salt alternative flavoring.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 2 teaspoons basil

This sauce is creamy, healthy, and can easily be made dairy-free! (Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 1 T olive oil
• 1 c chopped onions
• 2 c chopped mushrooms
• 1 T low-sodium soy sauce
• 3/4 c vegetable broth
• 1/2 c fresh pars