Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

We love meatballs, and small meatballs are a great substitute for almost any meat in a stew or skillet dinner.

The pimiento and sherry add a Spanish flavor to this slow cooker stew.

I cook for 2 but this could be stretched to feed 3 with a salad, light soup or some fresh bread.

I prefer to make this with cherry or grape tomatoes (from my garden) but any, fresh, vine-ripened tomato will work.

This is an easy, make-ahead salad, good warm or cold, great for holidays or picnics.

This could be a complete dinner but we added roasted butternut squash as a side.

I made this with roasted green Hokkaido squash (I made extra the day before) but canned pumpkin would work, too.

Brussels sprouts and chestnuts are a classic pairing, popular at Christmas but we like them anytime.

Another easy, creamy, hearty risotto, full of fall flavors.

Chives, both garlic and regular, are always the first thing up in my garden and I love adding them to everything.

Use any summer squash / zucchini / courgette that appeals to you - or grows in your garden.

This is a quick pasta / vegetable side dish that we like served just warm or room temp, so it's easy to make ahead.