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Cozy Fall Kitchen Favorites: Simple Swaps, Snacks and One-Pan Meals

Roasted squash wedges in a glass baking dish

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Fall is when my kitchen slows down in the best way. Between work, school pickups and everything in between, I lean on a handful of simple habits that keep my family eating well without a lot of fuss. Here are the little things I’ve been reaching for this week.

1. A calmer morning with a French press

Pouring a glass French press of coffee on a wooden coaster

One press, three ways: regular coffee, loose-leaf tea, or a jar of cold brew steeping overnight. Bodum French Press

2. A 5-minute hibiscus iced tonic

Tall glass of deep red hibiscus iced tonic with a straw

Steep dried hibiscus in hot water, cool it over ice and add a squeeze of citrus. Tart, pretty and caffeine-free. Organic dried hibiscus flowers

3. Nut-free fig snacks

Bowl of dried figs on a wooden board

Figs with a slice of apple, chopped into oats, or straight from the bag for a desk snack. Organic dried figs

Allergen note: figs are naturally free of milk, egg, peanuts and tree nuts, but check the package for shared-facility warnings.

4. Two whole-grain swaps for white rice

Small bowls of whole grains including wild rice and red rice on marble

Wild rice adds a nutty chew and color to grain bowls. Canoe Wild Rice

5. One-pan roasted squash meal prep

Roasted squash slices in a glass baking dish

Slice squash, toss with olive oil, salt and herbs, and roast in one glass dish for about 30 minutes. Lunches for days. Pyrex glass baking dish

Allergen note: if you top your bowls with cheese, keep it on the side for anyone avoiding milk.

6. Cozy one-pot dinners

Stirring a red enameled Dutch oven on the stove

Soups, stews and braises all in one heavy pot means fewer dishes on busy nights. Le Creuset Dutch oven

7. DIY linen and room spray

Amber glass spray bottle on a wooden tray with dried grasses

Three steps: fill an amber glass bottle with water and a splash of witch hazel, add a few drops of essential oil, and shake before each use. Amber glass spray bottles

Which one are you trying first? Save this for your next slow Sunday.

Cozy Fall Kitchen

  • Canoe Organic Wild Rice
  • Pyrex Glass Baking Dish
  • Bodum French Press
  • Simply Organic Ceylon Cinnamon
  • Amazon Fresh Organic Peru Coffee
  • Cornucopia Amber Glass Spray Bottles
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