Fuel your Fall

Fuel your Fall!

The temperatures are starting to dip, leaves are beginning to fall and pumpkin spice is making its way through the season. As with the change of the season, brings fall flavors and colors. Try out these in-season produce.

Seasonal produce:

-          Apples, carrots, celery, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale, spinach, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, winter squash, beets, parsnips, and garlic

Try out this recipe: Spicy Baked Squash (Makes 4 servings.)

Ingredients

  • cooking spray 

  • 1 acorn squash or winter squash

  • 1 dash salt 

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 9 teaspoons brown sugar (3 Tablespoons) 

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 

  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

  2. Coat the baking sheet with cooking spray.

  3. Wash the squash. Cut it in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1/2 inch slices.

  4. Place the squash on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.

  5. Melt the butter on low heat in a small saucepan.

  6. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the saucepan.

  7. Spread the butter mix on the squash.

  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender.