🍂 Welcome to Dawn of Cooking! Are you looking for a quick healthy dinner idea that feels cozy and comforting? This fall-inspired meal is absolutely perfect for chilly evenings! In this video I’m making a creamy butternut squash soup and a crisp apple kale salad with maple Dijon dressing—both heart-healthy, low cholesterol, and packed with flavor.
These recipes are simple to prepare, full of fall flavors, and nourishing for the whole family. Whether you’re trying to eat healthier, lower cholesterol naturally, or just love cozy autumn meals, this healthy fall dinner recipe will warm you inside and out. All My Love from Alaska! Hope you enjoy this mini cooking vlog.
✨ Recipes in this video:
Butternut Squash Soup (creamy & dairy-free)
Apple Kale Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing (with crunchy chickpeas for protein!)
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🥣 Cozy Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled + chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 medium butternut squash, peeled + cubed (about 4 cups)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper
Optional garnish: pumpkin seeds, swirl of plain Greek yogurt, or fresh herbs
Instructions:
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic and thyme, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Add cubed butternut squash and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes, until squash is very tender.
Use an immersion blender (or carefully transfer to a blender) to puree until smooth and creamy.
Taste and season with more salt and pepper as needed.
🍯 Maple Dijon Dressing
Ingredients (Dressing):
¼ cup olive oil
1 ½ Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 ½ Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
Pinch of salt + black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Add dressing ingredients to a small jar or bowl.
Whisk (or shake with lid on) until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust: add more maple for sweetness or vinegar for tang.
🥗 Apple Kale Salad
Ingredients (Salad):
Kale, stems removed, chopped
Olive oil (for massaging kale)
Crisp apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala), thinly sliced
Toasted walnuts or pecans
I carefully toasted pecans and then added a little real maple syrup, cinnamon & salt until candied
Dried cranberries or I used Cherry Infused!
Roasted chickpeas (garbanzo beans) I toasted in a pan but if you want them really nice and crispy bake in the oven until crunchy! Don’t forget to add seasonings!
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