Autumn Harvest Quinoa Salad Warm Autumn Quinoa Salad with Roasted Squash, Apples, and Cranberries Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water or vegetable broth 1 cup diced butternut squash 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 medium apple, diced 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley For the dressing: 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the diced butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, until tender and lightly golden. Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then combine with water or broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted squash, diced apple, cranberries, nuts, and parsley. Add cheese if using. In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #quinoasalad #fallrecipes #harvestsalad #butternutsquashrecipes #autumncooking #healthyfallfood #vegetarianmeals #mealprepideas #cranberries #applequinoa #glutenfreerecipes #plantbasedeats #mapledressing #cozyfood #seasonaleats #superfoodsalad #quinoarecipes #healthysalads #nourishingbowls #warmquinoasalad Warm, cozy, and full of fall flavor This Autumn Harvest Quinoa Salad with roasted squash, apples, and cranberries is your new seasonal go-to!

Angel's Old Fashioned Beef Stew Hearty Homestyle Beef Stew with Potatoes, Carrots, and Herbs Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup dry red wine (or additional beef broth) 4 cups beef broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 bay leaves 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 2 celery stalks, chopped Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions: Season beef with salt and pepper, then toss with flour to lightly coat. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown beef on all sides. Transfer to a plate. In the same pot, add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cook for 2 more minutes. Pour in red wine and scrape up any browned bits. Let simmer 2–3 minutes. Return beef to the pot. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 1½ hours. Add carrots, potatoes, and celery. Cover and cook another 45 minutes or until vegetables and beef are tender. Remove bay leaves. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 2 hours 15 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Kcal: Approximately 465 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings #beefstew #homestylecooking #comfortfood #wintermeals #stewseason #oldfashionedrecipes #heartymeals #familydinner #slowcooking #classicbeefstew #dutchovenrecipes #rusticfood #soulfood #traditionalcooking #potatoandcarrot #slowcookbeef #stewedbeef #homecookedmeal #fallrecipes #cozyfood Nothing says comfort like Angel's Old Fashioned Beef Stew — tender beef, rich broth, and hearty vegetables in every spoonful!

Mulligatawny Soup Creamy Indian-Inspired Mulligatawny with Chicken and Apples Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or ghee 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1 large carrot, diced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 apple (preferably Granny Smith), peeled and chopped 1/2 cup red lentils, rinsed 1/2 cup basmati rice, rinsed 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup cooked shredded chicken 1 cup full-fat coconut milk Salt and black pepper to taste Fresh cilantro for garnish Juice of half a lemon Directions: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and fragrant. Stir in curry powder, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices. Add carrot, celery, and apple. Stir and cook for another 3 minutes. Add red lentils, rice, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 25 minutes or until lentils and rice are tender. Stir in shredded chicken and coconut milk. Cook uncovered for another 5-7 minutes to heat through. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Adjust consistency with more broth or water if desired. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 360 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #indianinspired #comfortfood #mulligatawny #souprecipes #chickensoup #glutenfree #dairyfree #spicyfood #lentilsoup #heartymeals #weeknightdinner #easyrecipes #souprecipe #onepotmeal #nutritious #cozyfood #wholesomeeats #applesoup #riceandlentils #fallfavorites Warming up with this creamy, spiced Mulligatawny Soup tonight! 🍲✨ A cozy bowl of goodness that’s packed with flavor and comfort.