Tuesday, November 2, 2010

What Fruits/Vegetables Are in Season This Month (October)

Mom's Garden in September...almost ready. 
October
Apples (Paleo Apple Crisp)
Beets (Pan-Seared Scallops w/Butternut Squash and Beet Puree)
Broccoli (Roasted Broccoli or this easy Broccoli-Cauliflower Soup)
Brussels Sprouts (Try roasting them w/bacon; just slice in half and follow this recipe)
Cabbage (Try in, finely shredded, as a base for your curry or stir-fry)
Cauliflower (Pork-Fried "Rice")
Cranberries (I'll be trying this recipe soon)
Dates 
Fennel (Chilien Seabass en Papillote)
Figs
Grapes
Leeks (Roasted Leeks)
Lettuce (Easy Vinaigrettes)
Mushrooms (Foil-Wrapped Fish w/Veggies or Chicken w/Chard, Asparagus, and Mushrooms)Okra
Oranges (Lamb Osso Bucco)
Parsnips (Chicken w/40 Garlic Cloves and Pureed Parsnips)
Pears (Paleo Pear Tart w/Coconut-Cinnamon Crema)
Peppers
Pumpkins (Try it in place of squash in this "Fauxtmeal", bake up a batch of these Paleo Pumpkin Muffins, dice it up add it to curry, or just roast and enjoy!)
Quince
Shallots
Turnips
Watercress (Watercress Pesto)
Winter squash (Kabocha Squash is finally back in season!!! Or, this is one of my favorite acorn squash recipes.)

Fruits and veggies are at the peak of flavor and nutrient content when they are eaten in season, so check out this list and incorporate them into your meals this month (I've included a few recipes for inspiration)! I'm going to be using this list to help me form my shopping lists over the next few weeks, as seasonal fruits and veggies are generally not only more flavorful, but less expensive as well. 

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