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Roasted Apple and Butternut Soup (Vegan)
Is it fall again yet? No? Darn. We’re doing this anyway. This soup actually does fit wonderfully into winter, considering the fantastic shelf life of winter squash (which is actually grown and harvested in fall). The acorn and butternut you see in the pictures? I bought them as decor before thanksgiving. If you keep them cool and dry, they can be eaten months later, and there’s hardly a discernible difference. Few fruits or vegetables are that hardy, so these dense squashes are a total gold mine for those who make an effort to eat seasonally. Eat better, save the planet, folks! On the soup: This was inspired by a recent…
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Roasted Beet and Fennel Salad with Simple Lemon Dressing
Are you looking for a fresh, light side dish for your holiday table that isn’t another green salad? Are you looking for simple, seasonal recipes that feature winter produce? Do you just LOVE beets? No? None of those apply? Then just trust me on this one. I know beets are far from glamorous, and some of you may be wondering what fennel even is. –It’s not deformed celery. It’s it’s own thing, but these vegetables, in season right now, are totally underrated. Fennel’s sweet, licoricey bite goes very well with the earthy flavor of beets. Roast them up, add a bit of acidity in a dressing, and you have a gorgeous,…