Sugar Pumpkin Curry Cream Soup by Amos Miller

We grow sugar pumpkins and after the harvest, I always break them down and puree them and pop them into the freezer for a long Winter's use. In addition to pies (of course), tarts, cookies, breads, custard and sauce - I love sugar pumpkin soup. As you can imagine, this member of the squash family is somewhat sweeter, has fewer seeds…

Double - Triple Carrot Cake by Sarah Reid

Twice the nuts and triple the fruits are stuffed into this moist, subtly spicy and perfectly sweet carrot cake. Buttermilk and macadamia nuts up the deliciousness, and flax seed provides some extra nutrition while cutting down on the cholesterol from eggs. Makes two 10" rounds.

Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes by Amos Miller

TRY THIS AT EASTER - it is a signature dish! It is sweet and savory with fresh herbs, dairy products and chicken broth. This is a North Carolina recipe, naturally healthy and rich in beta-carotene, the most common plant source of vitamin A. But who cares! This is delicious, even if it is good for you...besides, sweet potatoes…

Crunchy Floret Salad by Florry

This was a good way to get the kids to eat raw cruciferous in their diets. They all loved it.

Peter Parker's Pea Soup from Ina Garten by Judy Fisher

This is a hearty, rich pea soup that is great on a chilly evening. Serve with a salad and crusty bread. Delicious! I modified the original recipe with less fat and more spices.

Mom's Famous Zucchini Bread by Denise Sherin

This is a great way to get kids to eat veggies! My son loves this as a snack. I make this in mini loaves for the church bake sale it's always a big hit.

Vegan Cream of Spinach Soup by The Blender Girl

The best thing about this soup? It takes less than half an hour from chopping board to table; and is dead easy. Unlike starchy soups that need about 30-40 minutes to cook through, this soup only needs about 20 minutes. Just chop up your ingredients, bring to the boil, simmer, blend and serve. I can’t seem to go past using whole…

Country Garden Soup by Faith

The Best Pumpkin Pie by Joann M.

This is my go-to pumpkin pie recipe, topped with brandied whipped cream. yum! Source: Cook's Illustrated If you do not have a food processor, the pumpkin may be put through a food mill or forced through a fine sieve with the back of a wooden spoon. Alternatively, you can cook the pumpkin, sugar, and spices together before…

Fresh Garden Salad with Balsamic Marinade by Salad Foodie

A summertime side with plenty of garden vegetables in a pleasant balsamic marinade. Add grilled meat or fish and dessert and dinner is a cinch. Allow 30-60 minutes marinating time before serving (though it can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours if preferred.)

Whole Wheat Garden Veggie Delight Pizza from SCRATCH by A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine

When it comes to ordering pizza from outside, THOUGH it is cheap, I still think homemade whole wheat pizzas adds a full earthy flavor, nutrients and good texture to it, where you can also control the type and amount of cheese and veggies to top it. Of course whats better than a homemade pizza for your family that can be enjoyed guilt…

Who knew Guacamole could be so easy (and tasty)? by Nick Roche

I must confess that I've never made Guacamole before. It has always been so convenient for others to make or bring to a party that it never really crossed my mind to do it myself; however, the other day there were two nice sized Avocados staring at me in the face on the kitchen counter, perfectly ripe, not too soft, not too hard. The…

Roasted Honey Cinnamon Acorn Squash by Culinary Envy

Caramelized Roasted Honey Cinnamon Acorn Squash is drizzled with honey-cinnamon, and sprinkled with crumbled cheese and crunchy almonds.

Butternut Squash Soup by Mellie Duffy

This is an easy,healthy, tasty recipe using seasonal butternut squash. It's so good on a chilly fall night! I microwave the squash for 2 minutes and let cool before peeling it. It makes it a lot easier to peel. Vegetable stock can be used instead of chicken stock if desired. I like to use 99% fat free, 33% reduced sodium chicken…

Reduced Fat Pumpkin Cookies by Brittany Hoverman