Waking up to the cold and wet weather this morning, I felt sorry for all the trick or treaters that will loyally still go out tonight in the spirit of Halloween tradition and fun. However this dedicated group of kids will also include an accompaniment of dedicated parents/loved ones that will look after them, even on a miserable night for a stroll around the block. If this fits in with your plans tonight, be sure to give yourself a warm dish that will help bring some nourishment for that long trek tonight and hopefully get a head start on any colds that might come afterwards. Don’t be fooled by this harvest stew though, while the seasonal root vegetables and squash make it very nutritious, it is packed full of savory flavor from the sausage that will keep you coming back for seconds. I had mine with a few slices of french bread I picked up on the way home this weekend, and my family loved it.

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Autumn is here and the warm, comfort food cravings are definitely on the rise. With being well settled into fall quarter/semester, schedules start to get pretty busy and cooking can sometimes be a bit of an afterthought. Give your family and yourself a boost with this fall-inspired dish that leaves you full, nourished and satisfied. I got the chance to make it on Sunday, and have been grateful for the leftovers for a quick lunch or dinner. Feel free to experiment with the wonderful array of vegetables in season now too! The recipe calls for sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts, but I even tried it with butternut squash and kale. » More …