If you aren’t already taking advantage of fall produce, you really should get going.
There are so many things to cook!
There are dozens of winter squash varieties that lend themselves tosoups,dips, and simpleside dishes.
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And while you’ve got the option to (and should!)
be eating in-season fruits and vegetables all day, every day, they make for especially goodparty appetizers.
No matter what you’re looking for, there’s bound to be something here that fits your bill.
Sweet Potato Pecan RoundsfromBuzzFeed Food
Roasted sweet potato rounds are a fun substitute for crackers or crostini.
Add some cream cheese or goat cheese, then top with pecans.
Sausage and Apple-Stuffed Acorn SquashfromCherished Bliss
A hearty appetizer that comes pre-portioned in skin-on acorn squash.
If you don’t eat meat, you could substitute crumbled tempeh for the sausage.
So pretty, so easy.
If you’re free to’t find kabocha, use butternut squash or pumpkin instead.
Use leftover mashed butternut squash, mashed sweet potatoes, butternut puree, or pumpkin puree.
Serve them as an appetizer, or snack on them as a healthy dessert!