Butternut Squash Curry

Starting in about mid July, you will quickly see if you even take a glance at Pinterest, that Fall is just about everyone and their mom's favorite season. Pumpkin. Changing leaves. Sweaters.Boots. Yes, we have heard a million and one reasons why Fall is the best time of the year. I enjoy fall, but I am not oddly obsessed with it. I do, however enjoy Fall harvest vegetables, especially butternut squash. Hands down my favorite squash on planet earth. I have a few butternut squash recipes for you, but today I am starting out with Butternut Squash Curry, because who doesn't love a good curry?

Free Spirit Navajo Tacos ( Indian Fry Bread with Veggie toppings)

 Navajo Tacos are delicious. Really, nothing beats ditching the tortilla and piling your favorite taco toppings on a nice piece of warm Indian fry read.The best part is they aren't deep fried and you can pile them with loads of veggies! I have created a delicious taco filling that is loaded with veggies and is easy on the pocket book ( and your heart) by eliminating pricey beef.

I put zucchini in a cookie...and I liked it.

I put zucchini in a cookie...and I liked it. Better yet, no one knew! Let me first say, I don't think you should need to hide all things remotely healthful to get picky folks (kids, friends, spouses, whomever is picky in your life) to enjoy them. I do however like to use greens as a tool to lighten things up, add fiber, and cut down on unhealthy fats (especially in baking).

Honey Mustard Chicken

My mom would make honey mustard chicken all the time growing up and now I see why. It is tasty, easy, and everyone loves it! It is a great recipe to use everything in your pantry without lots of ingredients or steps. This is my "go to" meal when I didn't have anything planned because I always have the ingredients. I know people that don't like mustard or curry but don't let this turn you away! Trust me when I say it is very sweet, not mustardy and the curry is not heavy or overpowering.

Zucchini "Risotto" or Creamy Zucchini Rice

I love Risotto, it is a super creamy rice dish but the catch is there is no cream! The starch in the rice breaks down and creates a "creamy" consistence. The typical Risotto uses Arborio rice, but I typical don't have that rice as a staple in my pantry and I loath having to run to the grocery store for one random ingredient this dish was born using plain boring long grain white rice. It is creamy delish and loaded with veggies. Its an amazing side dish.

Green "Monstah" Pancakes

My nearly two-year-old goober loves pancakes. He would eat them for every meal, every day. Really, as long as there is pure maple syrup (yes, my two-year old is a syrup snob) close by, he would.

I set out to make a pancake that I could feed this little man whenever he gets that "must have pancakes" kind of craving that would not be a sugary, carb-loaded treat, and would give him a nice jolt of whole grain (minimally processed), with greens, and nice hit of protein, and (if that were not enough), something my husband would eat and maybe even be excited about. I love them too. So win-win-win.

Enter...the "Green Monstah" (I'm from Boston...just go with it).

Sweet Potato Muffins - 2 ways

 I love myself a good muffin but they are usually just a disguised cupcake for breakfast. While they are delicious, muffins have a lot of sugar, especially since my husbands favorite muffins are double chocolate chip. :) I found this recipe and fell in love. Absolutely zero white sugar and a veggie! Also this recipe has an option for gluten-free and dairy-free if that is something your family needs. Now don't let that scare you off! They are truly delicious, just enjoy eating a delicious muffin with an added bonus of knowing they are good for you!