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The Keys to Nutrition in the Kitchen

I hope these recipes inspire and bring you joy in the kitchen.

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Maple Spiced Honeynut Squash

Have you tried honeynut squash before? Honeynut is a winter squash varietal derived from butternut and buttercup. It’s sweeter and about half the size of the typical butternut squash. The peel is edible which saves a lot of time and work.

This would make an easy side for Thanksgiving! It’s easy enough to spice up a weeknight meal as well!

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Stuffed Delicata Squash

Are you looking for a plant-based entree for Thanksgiving? Look no further than this stuffed delicata squash with tofu! This dish is vegan and can also be served as a side if you like! If you can’t find delicata squash at the store, you could use another hard (winter) squash such as acorn, butternut, or honeynut as well!

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Everything but the Apple Pie

Do you love apple pie and wish you could have it year round?

Well, that’s how I feel and led to the creation of this post. This is way easier than making apple pie. I never really understood the saying “easier as pie”. Whoever originally said that must have been using a pre-made pie crust.

You could certainly omit the brown sugar to make this healthier, but the whole idea is to simulate apple pie!

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Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Do you love oatmeal but don’t have the time to make it every morning? Enter baked oatmeal, a make-ahead oatmeal casserole option.

This is especially great for fall and alternative for those who are not on team pumpkin. I highly recommend adding a dollop of greek yogurt to make this a more filling, balanced meal with carbs + protein. You certainly don’t have to saute the apples beforehand, but this does impart another layer of flavor.

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