🍂 From Farm to Table: Seasonal Produce Dishes for the Holidays 🍠🍎

Are you tired of the same old holiday dishes year after year? Why not try something new and fresh this season! Incorporating seasonal produce from your local farms can not only elevate your meals but also support your community. Here are some delicious and healthy dishes that are perfect for the holidays, made with farm-fresh seasonal produce.

🍴 Appetizers: Roasted Carrot Hummus

Hummus is always a crowd-pleaser, but have you ever tried adding roasted carrots to the mix? Roasting the carrots brings out their natural sweetness while adding an earthy depth of flavor to the classic dip.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound carrots, peeled
• 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Cut carrots into 2-inch pieces and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper.
3. Roast carrots for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
4. In a food processor, add roasted carrots, chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil. Process until smooth.
5. Adjust seasoning to taste.

🥗 Salads: Autumn Harvest Salad

Embrace the beauty of the fall season with this colorful autumn harvest salad. Bold and vibrant flavors from seasonal ingredients make this salad a standout dish.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 medium delicata squash, peeled, seeds removed and cut into 1/2 inch wedges
• 2 medium apples, cored and sliced
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Toss delicata squash with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in a single layer on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden brown.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced apples, cranberries, and feta cheese.
4. Add in the roasted delicata squash and chopped walnuts.
5. Drizzle the salad with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.

🍲 Main Course: Butternut Squash Soup

Warm, cozy, and comforting – butternut squash soup is a classic holiday dish that never fails to impress. This velvety soup is nutritious and easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cook until tender.
2. Add butternut squash and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer until squash is tender.
3. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, blend the soup until smooth.
4. Return the soup to the pot and stir in heavy cream or coconut milk.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

🍰 Dessert: Apple Crisp

There’s nothing quite as comforting as a warm, sweet apple crisp. Paired with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, this dessert is a guaranteed winner.

Ingredients:

• 6 medium apples, cored and sliced
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Mix in butter until mixture is crumbly.
4. Place sliced apples in the bottom of the baking dish.
5. Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the top of the apples.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

🍂🍠🍎 From Farm to Table: Seasonal Produce Dishes for the Holidays 🍂🍠🍎

Happy cooking! Remember to visit your local farms to get fresh, delicious, and seasonal ingredients. Share your favorite seasonal dishes in the comments below.