Carnival Squash Bread

Carnival squash can be cooked up the same way you would cook acorn squash. In case you run out of time to cooke them up, they also happen to make beautiful centerpieces. I have to say, I've never tried making bread with hard squash, but I'm very intrigued. It's a healthier alternative to most baked goods I like to partake in. 

Wet Ingredients:
3 cups shredded carnival squash
3 eggs beaten
1 - 1/4 cup sugar (added in after eggs are well beaten)
3/4 cup vegetable oil (added in after eggs and sugar are combined)
1/4 cup apple cider
1/4 cup toasted traditional roll oats (not instant oats)
1/8 cup toasted flaxseed

Dry ingredients:
2 - 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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One-Pot Chicken and Rice with Swiss Chard

Nothing better than getting a whole meal made in one pot. This healthy and hearty dish is the perfect autumn dinner filled with aroma and color.

Ingredients:
4 chicken leg quarters (about 2 pounds total), patted dry
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 bunch Swiss chard (10 ounces), stems cut into 1/2-inch pieces, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces
1 small yellow onion, diced small
2 medium carrots, diced medium
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus wedges for serving
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

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Bacon Wrapped Apple Cheddar Rolls

Last week, Valerie made these little gems for our book club meeting. We had them as an appetizer and then a post-dessert dish. That's how good they were. You can use any kind of apple for this simple little appetizer that will become your go-to for any get-together.

Ingredients:
1 to 2 Jonagold apples (or apple of your choice) cut into 16 (1/4-inch) slices

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
Dash salt
1 can Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
8 slices (1/4 inch) extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, cut in half (from 8-oz block)
16 slices packaged precooked bacon

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Warm Veggie Sausage & Potato Salad

I discovered warm potato salad a couple weeks ago and I am a fan. I may never have cold again. Now that fall is here, you can transition the favorite summer side dish into the season. 

Ingredients:

1.5 lbs white or red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
white wine for cooking (optional)
6 oz green beans
6 oz mini bella mushrooms
1.5 cups grape tomatoes cut in halves
2 veggie or turkey sausages
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
4-5 cups spinach

Dressing
1.5 tbsp red wine vinegar
1.5 tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
3 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 shallot, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

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