It is easy this time of year to slip into some not-so-healthy food choices. As the holidays approach, the abundance of sweet treats and more occasions upon which to eat them can get the better of us. We see this with the recipe submissions here on Tasty Kitchen these days. Pumpkin baked goods everywhere! And let’s not even mention the Halloween candy we’ve been noshing on the last few days, except to say we need to get it out of the house as soon as possible.

Even though the time for Thanksgiving desserts and Christmas cookies is just around the corner, we can keep some healthy snacks on hand to keep ourselves honest. These Peanut Butter and Honey Trail Mix Bars from TK member Katrina, have all the good stuff—ahem, chocolate—to satisfy that craving for sweetness without the guilt. They’re nutty and sweet and perfect as an afternoon snack or even breakfast on the go.

Hope you enjoy!

There’s a crispness in the air lately! Fall is in full swing. In fact, it’s almost time to turn back the clocks, at which time we’ll really want to hibernate in the evening and eat warm, comforting things! It might be all soup, all the time around here for awhile.

We’re especially smitten with nice, hearty seasonal soups like this Loaded Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup from TK member Karrie. It’s mostly veggie, but feels plenty satisfying when topped with pancetta and pepper jack. A little sour cream and green onion, and it’s perfect!

We hope you enjoy! And if you have a favorite soup of the moment, tell us in the comments. We’re all ears!

Chili season is in full force, folks. It’s classic weekend football-watching food or an easy, satisfying weeknight meal. I am always excited to find a new chili recipe to try. It gives me an excuse to make chili more often! A good white chicken chili is a nice change from the more common chili con carne, and veggie chili offers a tasty, healthy alternative, too.

This Turkey Chorizo Hatch Chili from TK member Lauren is going straight into my chili lineup. It’s a hearty but healthy recipe with Mexican flavors and delicious, slightly spicy chorizo, one of my favorite ingredients. If you can’t find turkey chorizo at your store, feel free to use regular chorizo. Just make sure you are buying Mexican chorizo. Spanish chorizo has quite a different flavor. If you can’t find chorizo at all, you can always make your own! Here’s a recipe for Homemade Mexican-style Chorizo from Tasty Kitchen member Rebecca. Just use ground turkey instead of ground pork, and you’re ready to go!

Hope you enjoy this flavorful chili. If you have a clever way to change up chili or a favorite recipe, share it in the comments!

It’s that time of year when my soup pot starts getting a workout. Just about every cool fall day, what sounds the absolute best is a hearty, comforting bowl of soup. It’s so easy to get it simmering and then put a quick salad together and throw some bread in the oven.

I have also been on a major lentil kick lately. A bowl of lentils cooked with onions, carrots, served with herbs and topped with a poached egg has been a favorite so far this season. I’ve been looking for something different to do with my lentils, though, and this Butternut Squash Lentil Soup from TK member Sarah of Thyme to Eat looks like it would hit the spot quite nicely. It has the deep flavor of cumin and coriander, and it’s thick enough to be satisfying as a meal on its own. It’s a great recipe to celebrate the flavors of fall and to introduce a lovely veggie option to your soup routine. Click on the photo to get the printable!

Happy fall, y’all!

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