It’s time to get the roasting pans out, think of braises and switch gears from salads to soups.  Sandwiches will get more substantial and the stir-frys go back to their summertime place in the cookbook cupboard.  Fall is here and the time is ripe for filling the house with the smells of comfort foods.

The basket pictured above is filled with some of our favorite cool weather fare.  The market is currently packed to overflowing with rutabaga, turnip root, parsnips and sweet potatoes.  And if you’ll look right behind the basket, you’ll see some of the most beautiful squash just waiting to be turned into something fabulous. I already have an idea for the acorn squash.  My wife has plans for the spaghetti squash, but I’m open to suggestions for the kabocha…

One each of the root veggies (plus the onion and garlic) will be turned into roasted root vegetables within the next few days. As for the rest…  I need your help.  What are your favorite recipes for these little Autumnal gems?  Do you have a favorite way to cook turnips or parsnips?  Is there something you always do with rutabaga that you think we should try? Is there anything else I should be on the lookout for?

Please post a suggestion in comments.  I’ll post the best 13 later on and put it up for a vote.  This is your chance to help decide what a near future recipe on CbsoP will be! Give me a hand, would you?

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