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Look for a squash with a long neck for best results. Toss squash, oil, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Arrange in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan. Photo:Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis (Don’t use a glass pan, which could shatter.) Roast, flipping once, until browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Whisk broth, garlic, paprika and cumin together in a glass measuring cup....

Lemon zest and fresh oregano make this melt-in-your-mouth cauliflower recipe come alive. Low-sodium chicken broth cuts down on the salt, and feta makes it creamy. Toss cauliflower, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Photo:Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis Spread in a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan (do not use a glass pan, which could shatter). Roast, turning once, until browned in spots and very soft, about 40 minutes....

Serve alongside roasted chicken or cook them in vegetable broth for an easy, elegant vegetarian side dish. Spread in a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan (don’t use glass or ceramic, which might shatter). Roast, turning once, until browned on both sides, 30 to 35 minutes total. Jacob Fox Turn the onions again and carefully add broth to the pan. Continue roasting until the broth is reduced and the onions are very soft, 15 to 20 minutes more....

As the name implies, these sweet potatoes melt right in your mouth. This simple dish is great alongside roasted chicken or pork and makes a great Thanksgiving side dish. Arrange in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan. (Do not use a glass dish, which could shatter.) Roast, flipping once, until browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Whisk broth, maple syrup and lemon juice together in a measuring cup....

This lightened-up take on the classic Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole is spiked with crushed pineapple and toasted pecans. We top it with an airy, slightly sweet meringue. you might pipe the meringue to make it look fancy or simply spread it neatly with a rubber spatula. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a food processor....

Channel your inner mythical creature with a colorful smoothie bowl that’s fun to make and eat. Blend on high until smooth, about 2 minutes. Divide the smoothie between 2 bowls. Top with blueberries and apples. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.

Spice-laced quinoa, beans and sweet potato give this one-pan vegetarian meal its substantial and hearty feel. Add beans, tomatoes, broth, corn, quinoa and salt, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; uncover and top with cilantro and sour cream. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.

Fall favorite acorn squash gets a Mexican twist with a spicy-as-you-like-it turkey and veggie stuffing. Turn squash halves cut sides up; coat with cooking spray and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. of the salt and the pepper. Bake 20 to 25 minutes more or until tender. Meanwhile, in a 10-inch nonstick skillet heat 1 Tbsp. of the oil over medium. Add ground turkey; cook until browned. In skillet heat remaining 1 Tbsp....

Freshen up a classic chicken dish by using Meyer lemons for the sauce. These lemons have a great tangy aroma and are sweeter and less acidic than regular lemons. Sprinkle cutlets evenly with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge cutlets in flour. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cutlets to pan, and saute 2 minutes. Turn cutlets over; saute for 1 minute....

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We ask registered dietitians their thoughts on this soda alternative. And Im not the only one, either. We asked registered dietitians to weigh in, and heres what they had to say. Photo:Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal/Getty Images Before we dig into opinions, its good to lay out some facts. First, our kids are consuming more added sugar than they ever have in the past. This includes increased risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, oral health issues and other inflammatory diseases....