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Thursday, September 20, 2018
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Ingenious Ways to Lighten Up Heavy Fall Dishes without Losing Flavor
Eventually, the chill in the air is going to lure you to eat more rich food and then regret it later. But you can have those creamy, meaty, carb-laden dishes with no side effects if you simply find slightly healthier versions of your favorites. So many of our much-loved fall dishes are loaded with butter and cream and sugar and everything good in the world. But sometimes, these dishes can be just as creamy and flavorful with lighter ingredients substituted in the recipes.
1. Easy Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Chowhound
Pork tenderloin is such a lean, yet tender meat, and the fall pears and figs provide a sweet complement to our beloved other white meat. Get our Easy Roasted Pork Tenderloin recipe.
2. Roasted Spaghetti Squash
Chowhound
Inspired by classic cacio e pepe, here’s a lower carb version of the simple pasta dish using noodles made from spaghetti squash. The cooked strands are tossed with a simple sauce of minced garlic and shallots warmed in olive oil, black pepper, and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Get our Roasted Spaghetti Squash recipe.
3. White Chicken Chili
Chowhound
This chicken chili is a little lighter than traditional beef and kidney bean chili. Smashing some of the cannellini beans thickens the broth, and a squeeze of lime juice at the end balances the richness and heat with a bright kick. Get our White Chicken Chili recipe.
4. Butternut Squash Mac n’ Cheese
Cooking Light
By pureeing cooked butternut squash into the sauce, the dish keeps its rich cheesy mouthfeel and depth of flavor, but skips all the cream of a béchamel. This recipe also uses three different strong cheeses so the flavor still pops but with less cheese overall. Best part, it sneaks in an extra vegetable to a warm and comforting winter meal. Get the recipe here.
5. Jalapeno Cilantro Yogurt Spread
Chowhound
Football season means snacks on snacks. That usually means chips and dip will be spread over a table like a cornucopia of temptation. Skip the cream cheese blue cheese dips for a game or two and switch it out with one of our favorite lightening ingredients – fat-free greek yogurt! It keeps the dip thick and adds a tangy note to your favorite game-day go-tos. Get our Jalapeño Cilantro Yogurt Spread recipe.
6. Cheesecake with Whipped Cottage Cheese
Parsley Sage Sweet
Cottage cheese has a bad rap out there as a diet food eaten with pineapple by sad women, but trust us – it is one of the most versatile ingredients in the substitution arsenal. By pureeing or whipping it into a smooth texture, it’s mild flavor enables it to blend into a myriad of dishes – from dips to gratins to this ethereal cheesecake recipe with less than half the calories of one from that… ahem…factory. Get the recipe here.
7. Zucchini Lasagna
Oh Sweet Basil
Summer (or fall) squash make an easy alternative to noodles in this recipe, but feel free to try it on your favorite family lasagna recipe as well. To combine a few of the tips in this list, use some whipped cottage cheese with garlic and basil in place of the ricotta and mozzarella for a high protein and low fat substitution. Even better, make two and bring one to a friend! Get the recipe here.
8. Pot Pie with Sweet Potato Crust
The First Mess
Chicken or vegetable pot pie is a winter classic. It sticks to your ribs and is a one-pot wonder that reminds us of our childhoods (shout to to Marie Callender!). But by using thinly sliced sweet potatoes rather than puff pastry for a crust, you get the benefits of an extra vegetable while cutting out all the additional butter! Get the recipe here.
9. Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping
Wellness Mama
Another one-pot wonder loaded with ground turkey and vegetables makes this easy dish a winter winner! The typical topper of buttery mashed potatoes piled high is familiar, but mashed cauliflower subbed in means it still tastes like the same dish. Pro-tip, few dishes freeze as well as shephards pie, so do yourself a favor and put one away for later! Get the recipe here.
10. Hasselback Apple Crisp
Diets in Review
Apple desserts can be weighted down by copious amounts of pastry, and butter, and toppings. The fruit has plenty of sweetness on it’s own, so instead of a turnover covered in ice cream, the apples are sliced like hasselback potatoes to better caramelize, then topped with a of oatmeal streusel for a dessert that won’t derail your day. Get the recipe here.
11. Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo
iFood Real
Chicken alfredo! Notoriously unhealthy, but oh so good, so this recipe employ’s two of our lighten-up suggestions – greek yogurt AND nixing the pasta for spaghetti squash. Deployed in tandem, we are suddenly able to eat chicken alfredo every night of the week! Get the recipe here.
12. Banana Applesauce Chocolate Cake
Mom on Time Out
A moist chocolate cake is what everyone wants to tuck into late at night in front of a fireplace with some sweet Netflix options cued up. By using the bananas you forgot about in the fruit bowl for a little too long and a bit of applesauce, the butter and oil normally dominating a treat like this are eliminated. So when you wake up with crumbs in your pjs, you won’t have to worry about buying bigger pjs. Get the recipe here.
13. Spiced Wine
Saveur
Hot cocoa with schnapps, buttered rum, pumpkin whipped cream something or other. All delectable choices to imbibe on a winter’s eve, but a black hole of sugar and booze. For a holiday party or a night in, try spiced wine. The recipes vary, but it’s typically warmed wine with spices and just al iittle sugar for a whole bottle. Feel the magic of fall spices without anything extra. Get the recipe here.
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— Original article by Vanessa W. Simmons on Oct. 22, 2015; updated article by Amy Sowder Sept. 15, 2016
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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Easy Weeknight Dinners Featuring Our 15 Favorite Fall Ingredients
Autumn is all about warming comfort food and embracing the flavors of the season as we gear up for the holidays. When the air gets cooler and hectic summer schedules wind down, weeknight cooking can still be a struggle to fit in. These 15 autumn recipes are quick and easy without compromising flavor. Who says you can’t get festive on a time constraint?
1. Apples
Allen’s pork and apple burger
Few fall ingredients shine like apples. Whether you’re using up your apple-picking bounty or picked them up from the corner store, this delicious alternative to store-bought burgers patties takes 30 minutes or less, and the only tools you’ll need are your hands and a frying pan. Get our Pork and Apple Burgers recipe.
2. Pumpkin Seeds
Chowhound
Try roasting your own large batch of pumpkin seeds—you won’t regret it. This fall favorite can be piled on to anything from salad to cookies. This recipe is one of the easiest ways to make a delicious pot of butternut squash, without devoting all the time to peeling and dicing. Get our Roasted Butternut Squash Soup recipe.
3. Eggplant
Chowhound
Eggplant, at peak season in October, is one of the most versatile pieces of produce and an excellent meat substitute for vegetarian dishes. This recipe only involves 15 minutes of active time and yields a flavorful, healthy fall meal. Get our Charred Eggplant Salad recipe.
4. Acorn Squash
Chowhound
Also known as pepper squash, acorn squash is an earthy squash that adds a sweet complexity to fall classics. This stuffed squash dish looks complicated, but only takes about 20 minutes of active prep time. Even better, the rice mixture can be made up to two days in advance. Get our Roasted Acorn Squash with Wild Rice Stuffing recipe.
5. Cauliflower
Chowhound
Cauliflower tacos are the perfect healthy, easy weeknight dinner for when you’re craving those summer Taco Tuesdays. This quick recipe yields 12 tacos—use the extra filling for leftovers, or invite some friends over for a delicious meal without the stress of preparation. Get our Cauliflower Tacos recipe.
6. Delicata Squash
Chowhound
The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of refreshing, light salads. This recipe is simple and easy, but far from boring. The sweet delicata squash is at center stage, complimenting savory ricotta salada. Get our Roasted Delicata Squash Salad recipe.
7. Fig
Chowhound
The key to weeknight cooking is using those Tupperware containers. This easy chicken dish embraces one of autumn’s favorite ingredient pairings, goat cheese and figs, to yield six servings of chicken—perfect for pairing with different sides throughout the week. Get our Chicken with Goat Cheese and Figs recipe.
8. Pear
Chowhound
The classic weeknight go-to is taken up a notch with fresh, crunchy pears and creamy gouda. We recommend experimenting with different types of bread and adding other fall favorites, like pumpkin seeds. Get our Asian Pear and Gouda Grilled Cheese recipe.
9. Kale
Chowhound
This mash is the ideal weeknight meal: filling, easy, and healthy. It’s gluten-free and vegan, but more importantly, incredibly delicious. The Spanish romesco sauce adds the extra kick to put this dish over the top. Get our Kale and Potato Mash with Romesco Sauce recipe.
10. Sweet Potato
Chowhound
This incredible baked sweet potato only requires five minutes of prep time—perfect for those scrambling weeknights or a stress-free Thanksgiving contribution. It will pair well with just about any grain or vegetable side you have in the kitchen, or on its own as a light meal. Get our Baked Sweet Potato with Molasses-Clove Butter recipe.
11. Pomegranate
Chowhound
Often though to be a summer fruit, pomegranate peak season is October through May. This salad is an easy, light option that allows you to try out lesser-known seasonal foods such as chicory or tangerine. Get our Chicory, Tangerine, and Pomegranate Salad recipe.
12. Cranberries
Chowhound
We recommend keeping a bag of dried cranberries on hand for all your fall favorite recipes: breads, cookies, pastas, pies. This light rice salad gets better as it sits, so it can easily be prepared on Sunday and enjoyed all week. Get our Wild Rice, Pecan, and Cranberry Salad recipe.
13. Grapes
Chowhound
The grape harvest lasts into the fall season, adding sweetness to many fall classics. Here, it’s bathed in grappa for a luxurious twist on a classic comfort food. Pair it with some wine and treat yourself on a busy weeknight. Get our Grape and Taleggio Grilled Cheese recipe.
14. Brussels Sprouts
Chowhound
Brussels sprouts are one of the most versatile autumn ingredients, pairing with just about any protein. For when there’s not enough time to cook up a savory steak or leg of lamb, this salad is warm, filling, and easy. Get our Warm Quinoa Salad with Roasted Autumn Vegetables recipe.
15. Persimmon
Chowhound
Persimmon is a versatile fruit that has been a staple for Native Americans and early European settlers in North America. It looks like a large tomato and is high in vitamins. It also has a later peak season—ideal in the fall. Get our Persimmon Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette recipe.
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Related video: Festive Fall Salad
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How to Make a Fall Herb Garden, No Matter Your Living Space
Though you may initially associate gardening with warming spring weather or the dog days of summer, the fall can actually be an ideal time to use your green thumb. Autumn is a prime time for planting many herbs that thrive in cooler weather, like cilantro, mint, parsley, rosemary, thyme, and more. You already know how using herbs can spice up some ho-hum dishes and add an additional kick to your favorite cocktails, but these ingredients can also contribute a slew of health benefits. Cilantro, for example, can combat inflammation, while mint is thought to promote digestion, and rosemary has antibacterial properties.
Given all the positives, you likely don’t need any convincing that having fresh herbs at your disposal will be a boon for both your palate and your health. But how exactly can you set up an herb garden if the only thing you’ve planted recently is yourself…on the couch? We’ve laid out a few simple steps.
First things first, the most important thing is location, location, location. If you’re in an apartment or home without outdoor space, find a window sill or ledge near a window that has plenty of light, since your garden will need sun exposure for at least four hours per day. Pick out some pots for each herb (at least six inches in size), checking that each one has drainage holes, which are key to ensuring that your plants’ roots aren’t sitting in stagnant water. You’ll also likely want to pick up saucers for each pot, to protect any surface that you’re putting them on.
If you’re in a milder climate, you can also opt for an outdoor garden. The same rules apply: select a sunny spot. Make sure that if you’re using larger pots, they have drainage holes, or if you are planting directly into the soil, check that your soil will drain well and is clear of stones.
Once you’ve figured out location, you can get to the actual planting part, which will start inside, regardless of where your final garden will end up. The best option is to use a seed starting potting mix, which will allow for proper draining and is lighter than garden soil, and fill up each vessel nearly to the top. Create a hole for your seeds, using either your hands or a small shovel. The exact depth will vary depending on the specific herb, which should be outlined on the seed packet. Cover the hole back up and return your pots to your preselected sunny area. Regularly water your plants to keep soil moist but not sopping wet. You can also opt to use a fertilizer every one to two weeks to help the plants flourish.
If you’re keeping your plants indoors, then, boom, you’re done and free to enjoy your garden as it grows!
If you plan to move your herb garden outdoors, then you’ll have to ready your outdoor garden for a transfer, about a month and a half to two months after the initial planting. If you haven’t already done so, prepare the planting bed to make sure it is free of stones, and has the adequate soil. The best is loam, which is light and has a loose structure that helps with drainage. If you don’t have adequate soil outdoors, you can improve it by adding peat moss or compost to the area.
Loosen each of your existing plants from their pots to get them ready to be moved. Dig holes in your outdoor garden for each of the plants, ensuring that you leave enough room between them (some plants, like mint, require much more room) and that the spaces are deep enough for the plants to be completely in the ground. Take your loosened plants out of their pots and place them into the ground, making sure that the roots are fully in the hole. Fill the remaining hole with soil and tamp it down lightly to make sure the plant is secure. Finally, continue to water and fertilize as you did before, to keep herbs healthy.
Once your garden is in full bloom, you can use your harvest for a host of different meals. Add them to fall veggie “chicken” nuggets or anything you’re roasting, mix them into easy beer bread batter or into butter for brushing onto sliders, and sprinkle them into salads and on top of soups.
Read on for some specific recipes where your homegrown herbs will be front and center!
Chowhound
This salad is all about letting fresh ingredients (like those last precious farmer’s market tomatoes you’ve been eyeing) shine. Not to mention, you’ll get some use out of the basil and parsley you’ve grown yourself. Serve it at a dinner party as a light precursor to a heartier meal. Get our Herbed Heirloom Tomato Salad recipe.
Chowhound
These delicate, crepe-like omelets are absolutely packed with fresh herbs (any combination you like), and filled with crème fraîche or sour cream, although you can use whatever other fillings you want, like cheese and ham, or cooked vegetables. Get our Fresh Herb Omelets recipe.
Pistachio-and-Parsley-Crusted Tofu with Red Chimichurri
Shelly Westerhausen
If your parsley plant is getting out of control, snip off a whole one and half cups for this terrific tofu recipe; it’s crusted in herbs, garlic, and pistachios, roasted with sweet tomatoes and onions, and topped with a vibrant red chimichurri sauce (you can use fresh oregano in it if you’re growing that too). Get this Pistachio-Crusted Tofu with Red Chimichurri recipe.
Chowhound
Looking for an even healthier version of store-bought hummus? This veggie-centric recipe is the perfect centerpiece for a drool-worthy snack platter. Get our Spinach and Basil Hummus recipe.
Lebanese Lentil Salad with Garlic and Herbs
Kalyn’s Kitchen
Herbs take center stage in this vegan and gluten-free salad. Make a large batch and save leftovers for lunch the following day. Get the recipe.
Dessert For Two
If you thought all recipes featuring herbs were savory, think again. These homemade cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth and make you never want to reach for a box mix again. Get the recipe.
Garlic and Parsley Butter Shrimp
Jo Cooks
Learn to DIY your own herb butter and then use it to infuse jumbo shrimp with a ton of flavor in this recipe. Even better? This meal will be ready in less time than it takes you to watch your favorite network comedy. Get the recipe.
Grilled Rosemary and Balsamic Chicken
Wholesomelicious
Say buh-bye to dry, sad chicken! This meal takes poultry from “meh” to “wow” with the help of rosemary, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Get the recipe.
Creamy Avocado Basil Pesto Spaghetti
Ahead of Thyme
Few things go together better than basil and pasta. For a unique spin, sample this take on spaghetti which boasts a creamy pesto, thanks to the added avocado. Get the recipe.
Related Video: How to Use Herbs in Cocktails
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