October 25, 2023

Fall Harvest Delights: Recipes Using Your Garden's Produce

The leaves are turning shades of red and gold. The nip in the air signals to us that it's the season of reaping the rewards of your hard work in the garden. Fall is a time when your garden bursts with a bounty of delicious produce, and there's no better way to celebrate this harvest than by creating mouthwatering dishes from your very own backyard. 

So naturally, we’re here to share some recipes and ideas for dinners with you that will turn your garden’s autumn produce into scrumptious meals.

Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 butternut squash, roasted

• 2 onions, caramelized

• 2 cloves garlic, roasted

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 1 tsp thyme

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1/2 cup cream (optional)

Instructions:

• Roast the butternut squash and garlic until soft and caramelized.

• Caramelize the onions in a pot.

• Add the roasted squash, garlic, onions, thyme, and vegetable broth to a blender. Blend until smooth.

• Return the mixture to the pot, add cream (if desired), and simmer until heated through.

• Season with salt and pepper.

Kale and Apple Salad

Ingredients:

• Fresh kale leaves, torn into pieces

• Apples, thinly sliced

• Candied pecans

• Vinaigrette dressing

Instructions:

• In a large bowl, combine kale leaves and sliced apples.

• Toss with your favorite vinaigrette dressing.

• Sprinkle candied pecans over the top for that satisfying crunch.

Garlic-Roasted Root Vegetables

Ingredients:

• A mix of root vegetables (carrots, beets, parsnips)

• Garlic cloves, minced

• Olive oil

• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

• Peel and chop the root vegetables into bite-sized pieces.

• Toss them with minced garlic and olive oil.

• Spread them on a baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, and roast until tender and caramelized.

Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients:

• Pumpkin puree

• Pie crust

• Sugar

• Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves

• Eggs

• Cream

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F and let your pie crust set until the preheat is complete.

• Remove your pie crust from the oven and set aside to cool.

• Mix pumpkin puree with sugar and spices.

• Blend in eggs and cream.

• Pour the mixture into a pie crust and bake until set (approximately 35-40 mins at 375°F).

Raised Garden Beds for Fresh Produce

Now that you've enjoyed these delectable recipes, you might be wondering how to enhance your fall garden. We’ve got the answer for you!

Did you know that our high-quality raised garden beds are designed to withstand the elements and provide the perfect environment for your cool-season crops? 

They are approved by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, guaranteeing both safety and quality for your garden. And, you can buy them in different shapes and sizes to tailor them to your garden's unique needs. Sounds ideal, doesn’t it?

With Sproutbox Garden's raised beds, you can extend your growing season and enjoy your garden's offerings even longer. 

Shop our Raise Garden Beds here.