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Garlic Mashed Butternut Squash

With more flavor, color, and nutrition, a lower glycemic index, and plenty of garlic, this mashed potato-like recipe is a great alternative to “regular” mashers.

Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Garlic, Citrus, and Sage

Roasted root vegetables are an ideal winter side dish, and when they become brown and caramelized, they have a sweetness that can satisfy your sugar cravings. Usually, it’s plenty to toss them with just olive oil, salt, and pepper, but when you want a bit more, this is your dish. The citrus adds brightness, the sage adds softness, and when are whole roasted garlic cloves not a good thing?

Sautéed Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Almonds

Brussels sprouts can be a bit bitter—I think that’s why some people don’t like them. But here, any bitterness is countered with lemon juice, fresh dill, and toasted almonds. The result is a really good, completely health-conscious vegetable dish. Even if you haven’t liked Brussels sprouts before, you’re in for a pleasant surprise.

Humble Vegetables Get the Star Treatment

Sweet potatoes, red cabbage, kale, cauliflower—the vegetables I turn to as autumn’s chill fills the air are colorful, loaded with good nutrition and super-abundant at the farmer’s market.

Orange is the New Green

The health benefits of fall's bright and beautiful orange fruits and veggies

Fall’s orange foods deliver on flavor, beauty and nutrition. Find out which are true super foods and how cooking affects them.