Not to mention, they showcase delicious seasonal ingredients like squash, leafy greens, root vegetables and citrus.
Winter Chicken Parmesan
Warm up to this chicken Parmesan with a winter twist featuring butternut squash!
Each cutlet is slathered in butternut squash pasta sauce with the traditional ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese melted on top.
Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
If you cant find butternut squash pasta sauce, marinara is an easy swap.
For an extra serving of veggies, the chicken is topped with roasted butternut squash, mushrooms and kale.
This same cooking method can be used with a ton of different flavor combinations.
Jason Donnelley
One favorite is blistered tomato.
Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.
If you want to keep it mild, opt for a milder taco seasoning and skip the jalapenos.
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Use any variety of winter squash.
Top with Cajun-seasoned shrimp to complete this quick and easy dinner.
Serve with a side salad or crusty bread for dipping.
Tortilla strips add a welcome crunch to the saladfind them in the salad dressing aisle at major supermarkets.
Slow-Cooker Chile-Orange Chicken Tacos
A taco night favorite!
A light, creamy sauce coats both the cabbage and the pasta.
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop stylist: Shell Royster
To make this cozy meal more weeknight-friendly, make the vodka sauce ahead of time.
Slow-Cooker Vegetable Stew
Potatoes and beans make this tomato-based crock-pot vegetable stew super-hearty.
A dollop of pesto on top is also super-delicious.
Adding homemade garlic croutons is an easy way to elevate this healthy dinner.
Dijon mustard flavors the dish, complementing the salmon and asparagus.
Creamy Green Pea Pesto Pasta
Mint and peas are a natural pairing in this creamy pasta dish.
It works well as a vegetarian main dish or can be divided into smaller portions as a side dish.
If you have pine nuts on hand, sprinkle them over the top for a little crunch.
Parmesan cheese grated fresh with a microplane grater will give you the best results.
Our slow-cooker rendition is literally beefed up with brisket and showcases whole-grain rye berries, a source of fiber.
Are you a spiralizing pro?
Swap 5 cups of raw zucchini, carrot or other veggie “noodles” for the cooked pasta.
Using prepared salsa and coleslaw mix means this recipe is on the table in just 20 minutes.
Using store-bought rotisserie chicken saves time when cooking, and leftover chicken would work just as well.
photographer: Jennifer Causey, food stylist: Ali Ramee, prop stylist: Claire Spollen
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Charlie Worthington
PHOTOGRAPHER: JEN CAUSEY, FOOD STYLIST: MELISSA GRAY, PROP STYLIST: SHELL ROYSTER
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