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When October comes, I am ready to welcome Fall with open arms. I'm looking forward to crisp, sunny days, changing leaves, and cozy evenings.

Here is what's in season in October and how to use it.​ And don't worry, I didn't forget about pumpkin! I'm devoting a whole email just to pumpkin later this month.

Pears

​Crock Pot Cranberry Pear Cider​​

​Honey Roasted Pear, Chevre and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese​

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​Squash

​​Autumn Harvest Salad ​

​How to peel and cut a Butternut Squash​

​Spaghetti Squash Casserole​

​Sausage and Kale Stuffed Acorn Squash​

​Easy Chickpea Curry​

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Beets

​​Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables​

​Creamy Beet Hummus with Yogurt​

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Parsnips

​Roasted Chicken with Vegetables​​

​Parsnip Mashed Potatoes​

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Cabbage

​Easy Sauteed Cabbage​

​Spicy Peanut Quinoa Salad​

​Easy Sausage and Cabbage Skillet​

​Egg Roll in a Bowl​

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