The Best Low-Sugar Fall Recipes

- Melt butter in a large, heavy pot. Add onion and cook over moderately low heat until onion is softened, about 10 minutes. Add curry powder and season with salt and pepper. Raise heat to high, add cinnamon, stir in squash and cauliflower until coated with the spices. Add chicken stock, cover, and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are very tender, about 40 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, puree soup until smooth. Add heavy cream and return to a simmer. Season to taste. Ladle into bowls, dollop with creme fraiche (if using), and serve.
- Preheat oven to 450. In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash, brussels sprouts, and red onion with half the oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. (You may need two pans).
- In the same bowl you used for the vegetables (no need to clean it), whisk together the remaining oil, yogurt, ground ginger, and curry powder. Add the chicken to the bowl and toss until well coated.
- Place the chicken on the vegetables and cook until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes. The chicken should be browned a bit at the top. If it isn’t, put it under the broiler for up to a minute. Serve with rice or naan.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil. Add turkey and stir, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add onions, garlic, bell pepper, celery, jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and beer and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer 15 minutes.
- Add pumpkin puree and beans. Cook for 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Serve in bowls with cheese and sour cream, if using.
- Preheat oven to 400℉. In a heavy, ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron), heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and poblano pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Stir in garlic and 1 tsp. Salt.
- In a medium bowl, toss sweet potato with chili powder and 1 tsp. salt. Add to skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Transfer to oven and roast for 15 minutes, until sweet potato is pierced easily with a fork.
- Remove skillet from oven and add black beans. Stir to warm through. To serve, top each tortilla with sweet potato mixture and whatever toppings you prefer.