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Roasted Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup

Smooth and creamy roasted butternut squash sweet potato soup is the perfect way to start your Thanksgiving meal!   With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it was time to update the photos and recipe for my favorite fall and winter soup. This roasted butternut squash sweet potato soup came about six years ago when I received winter squash and sweet potatoes in…

Roasted Butternut Squash and Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Cider Dijon Vinaigrette

 Add a burst of color and flavor to the holiday table with this nutritious and delicious Roasted Butternut Squash and Cranberry Quinoa Salad. Pin this Recipe This page contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure statement. You may recall last week when I shared my Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Glaze that I mentioned I had another holiday recipe on…

6 Immunity Boosting Foods & 20+ Recipes to Make With Them

Stay healthy all winter long by eating these six foods to boost your immune system. Plus over 20 nutritious and delicious recipes to make with them! Post by Nutritioulicious assistant and dietetic intern Kaleigh McMordie Cold weather always seems to invite colds and sniffles into your home, even the dreaded flu virus. You know to get the flu shot and to…

Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Pomegranate Ginger Dressing

Enjoy the versatility of winter root vegetables by taking them from side dish to main dish in this seasonal salad bursting with color, flavor, and nutrition! I was compensated for writing the original article and developing the recipe found in the January 2016 issue of Today’s Dietitian. I was not compensated for sharing the column or magazine with readers on my blog. All…

45+ Nutritioulicious Fall Recipes to Feast On

The ultimate fall recipe roundup! Over 45 nutritious and delicious fall recipes that will keep you cooking all season long! This post was compiled with the assistance of Nutritioulicious intern Amanda Mateer Fall is finally in the air! Now that the trees are changing colors and apple picking is in full swing, it’s officially time to start cooking fall recipes featuring…

Butternut Sage Risotto Balls with Lemon Honey Drizzle {Recipe ReDux}

These savory brown rice balls filled with butternut squash, fresh sage, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese are an indulgent side dish or hors d’oeuvre not to be missed!  By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by USA Rice Federation and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time….

Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprout Pasta with Lemon-Sage Ricotta

Roasted butternut squash and brussels sprouts tossed with creamy lemon-sage ricotta and a hint of maple syrup make this pasta dish nutritious and delicious, perfect for a cool fall night. October is…. National Pasta Month! Pin the Recipe {Disclosure: By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the National Pasta Association and am eligible to win…

Lightened Up Macaroni and Cheese

Lightened-Up Macaroni and Cheese is so creamy, cheesy, ooey, and gooey that you’d never know it’s better for you!   Pin the Recipe You may not believe me, but lightened-up macaroni and cheese does exist, and I am going to tell you how. But before I do, let me fill you in on my love of mac n cheese. Mac…

Chili-Lime Roasted Butternut Squash {Recipe}

Add some zest and a kick to the familiar winter squash with this gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan-friendly chili-lime butternut squash side dish.  For dinner last night I had miso-glazed arctic char, chili-lime roasted butternut squash, and roasted broccoli. The plate was balanced and the food tasted delicious. That’s what Nutritioulicious meals are all about! I posted a photo of my…

Roasted Spiced Squash Seeds {Recipe}

  When you make butternut squash, what do you do with the stringy seeds on the inside? Please don’t tell me you throw them away! They may look inedible, but these large, flat, elliptical-shaped white seeds are actually full of nutrients. They contain fiber, mono-unsaturated fatty acids (like those found in olive oil), protein, and a handful of minerals. Like…

Squash It!

With fall in the air and winter around the corner, it’s time to start cooking some warmer, heartier fare. Heartier doesn’t have to mean unhealthy, and the fall/winter season comes with nutritious and delicious vegetables to cook up. One of them is winter squash. Winter squash is in season from October to November (although you can find it from August…