Topic: fall recipes

6 Unusual Pumpkin Seed Recipes

If you think the only thing pumpkin seeds are good for is roasting, you’ve been seriously underestimating them. Pumpkin (or some squash) seeds can be used in place of pine nuts in pesto, to add a nutty flavor to guacamole, to bread fish and more. And while you’re adding crunch and flavor with pumpkin seeds you’re also getting a good dose of zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, protein, tryptophan omega-3 fatty acids and a wide variety of antioxidants. More »

Fig Recipe Roundup (Happy Belated National Fig Week)

Guys, I am sorry to report that we missed National Fig Week. Until yesterday, I did not know it was a thing, but then I saw something on Pinterest about it. Naturally, I got all excited to do a fig recipe roundupin celebration today, because figs are both underused and awesome (fact: they are the most talked about fruit in the Bible), and because arbitrary fruit-celebrating time periods make me laugh (near my college there was a whole month designated for paw-paws). Only further research reveals–National Fig Week was last week. Well, I don’t care, I am posting a fig recipe roundup today anyway and you’re gonna enjoy it. Happy belated National Fig Week, everybody! More »

Meatless Monday: 10 Tasty Ways To Eat Eggplant (Even If You Hate Eggplant)

Eggplant (or aubergine, if you’re British) is abundant in farmer’s markets throughout summer and fall, but it can get a bad rap–the flavorful, colorful vegetable often moonlights as a slithery grease-soaker-upper in plenty of flavorless, oily dishes. But even if you think you don’t like eggplant, we urge you to comb through these dishes and look for one you might like. Eggplant is a good source of fiber, and the dark, colorful skin contains antioxidants that can do a body good. Plus, it’s in peak season between August and October, making it a perfect staple for Meatless Monday in early fall. More »