Healthy recipes to warm up to this autumn (2024)

Recipes| September 6, 2022

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tbsp)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 6 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
• 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced into wedges
• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
• 1/4 cup feta cheese
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
• Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and pour 2/3 of the marinade on top, then use your hands to toss the chicken in the marinade and make sure it’s well coated. Set aside and allow chicken to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
• While the chicken is marinating, spread the zucchini, bell pepper, red onion and tomatoes onto the baking sheet and drizzle the remaining marinade on top. Toss well to coat the vegetables.
• Add the chicken thighs the baking sheet, nestling them around the vegetables and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove the baking sheet from the oven, add the olives and feta and then place it back in the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the chicken is cooked through to 165°F.
• Sprinkle the chicken and vegetables with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

• 2 tbsp virgin or unrefined coconut oil
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced into 1/4 inch pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp minced ginger
• 2 tsp yellow curry powder, mild spice
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 4 cups diced butternut squash (1/2 inch dice)
• 1 (14 oz) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
• 2/3 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 4 to 5 cups baby spinach

• If you want a creamier curry, you can add another 1/3 cup of coconut milk
• If you a less spicy curry, use 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

• Heat a pot over medium-high heat. Add the coconut oil, then add the onions. Cook the onions for about 2 minutes, until they start to soften. Add the garlic and ginger and cook another minute.
• Add the curry powder, coriander and red pepper flakes, and stir to coat the onions with the spices. Add the diced butternut squash, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, water and salt. Cover the pot with the lid and bring everything to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium and let the squash simmer for 15 minutes. Remember to stir the pot every 5 minutes or so to prevent the curry from burning on the bottom. After 15 minutes, pierce a piece of butternut squash with a fork to see if the squash is tender. If the squash is still very firm, keep cooking the curry for another 3 to 5 minutes.
• Turn off the heat. Add the baby spinach and stir the curry until the spinach starts to wilt. The spinach should start wilting in about a minute.
• Serve the curry in bowls with a side of brown rice or your favorite grain.

• 1large head cauliflower (or 2 small), cut into florets
• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
• Pinch salt
• 1red onion, chopped
• 2cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cupschicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp lemon juice, or more if needed
• 1/4 tspground nutmeg
• Optional garnish: 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chives and/or green onions

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• On the baking sheet, toss the cauliflower with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer and sprinkle lightly with salt. Bake until the cauliflower is tender and caramelized on the edges for 25 to 35 minutes.
• Once the cauliflower is almost done, in a Dutch oven or soup pot, warm the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat, then add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and turning translucent for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the broth and water
• Transfer the cauliflower to the pot. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes.
• Add the butter, lemon juice and nutmeg.
• Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, carefully transfer the hot soup to a blender, working in batches, if necessary.
• Add additional salt, to taste (if needed).
• Pour into four, microwave-friendly containers. Add garnish (optional). This soup will keep in the refrigerator for four days, or several months in the freezer.