This month not only am I encouraging you to eat seasonally but, I’m taking the October Unprocessed challenge and I’m inviting you to join me. Basically, for one full month we’ll be eating foods that are not processed or do not have ingredients that are un-common to a home kitchen. Here is the definition of unprocessed foods:
Unprocessed food is any food that could be made by a person with reasonable skill in a home kitchen with whole-food ingredients.
To see more of the rules for eating unprocessed in October, visit EatingRules.com. Also, here is a list of foods that help define the unprocessed challenge..
One of the best ways to eat unprocessed foods is to eat seasonally. As far as eating what’s in season this month, squash is at the top of my list. Acorn squash, is my very favorite squash, which I frequently make by simply baking it with butter and maple syrup. Butternut Squash is a close second in my favorites of the squash family. I make this Butternut Squash Soup every year as well as these Butternut Squash Enchiladas.
Please comment to share any recipes you have that use unprocessed ingredients and seasonal produce from the list above!
Here are some recipes using the seasonal produce for October.
Roasted Butternut Squash over Farro and Chickpeas from Vintage Mixer
Roasted Grape and Walnut Rice Pilaf from Vintage Mixer
Easy Roasted Tomatoes from Foodie Crush
Mushroom Orzo and Swiss Chard Soup from Cookin Canuck
Slow Cooker Cannellini Bean Stew with Sausage and Kale from Kalyn’s Kitchen
Creamy Cashew Chicken with Broccoli from Barbara Bakes
Grilled Pear Brie and Honey Crostini from Two Peas and Their Pod
Mile High Apple Pie from Completely Delicious
Endive and Ham au Gratin from Cafe Johnsonia
Wild Rice Soup with Kale and Sweet Potato from Project Domestication
Butternut Squash Tortellini from Taste and Tell
Slow Cooker Chicken Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Spinach from 365 Days of Slow Cooking
Apple Crisp Pancakes from Budget Gourmet Mom
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I admire you!! Good luck with the challenge. I do love the food that is available this month- especially the squash. Thanks for including a link to my pasta!!
You can do it, Becky! Love the October picture, and thank you so much for including my mushroom soup.
Love the roundup of recipes. I adore your roasted grape and wild rice dish…it was a favorite of mine last fall/winter.
Kudos to you! I’ll be doing a modified version. I think October Unprocessed is a wonderful thing.
We can SO do this! Lovely image – very inspiring.
are you in V? If so, that would be awesome. You’ll have to let me know what you’re planning on for snacks and recipes!
Beautiful list! And thanks for the link. I’m curious to know how you do with October Unprocessed. I’m not brave enough to try it myself just yet.
Yaay! I am so behind on my feed reader but I found this through mention.net. Thanks again, and thanks for including me!
Thanks for including my fettuccine recipe! So, does that mean no peanut butter cups??? Sad day for you
I guess I’ll have to make a batch of our homemade pb cups!! with no processed ingredients:)