Autumn Recipes from the Big Green Cookbook

Big Green Cookbook

Big Green Cookbook is designed to save time and energy while you make fresh, nutritious meals. This book is the second cookbook from registered dietitian and author Jackie Newgent. It's loaded with sustainable recipes that makes seasonal cooking effortless -- the recipes are split into spring, summer, autumn and winter sections. Each recipe features a "little green cooking tip," with fun facts, simple ingredient alternatives, tips on making the recipe easier and other useful information. The book also has a section on party tips, tools every green kitchen needs and ways to use leftovers. Newgent's straight-forward recipes and approachable and amusing language make cooking with this book easy and enjoyable.

Big Green Tips

In the fall Jackie takes out her: indoor electric grill, for healthful grilling anytime; slow cooker, for veggie chilis and farmers' market-inspired stews; and mini-fryer, to make crispy finger food for football-watching parties. See more of her tips and tricks for fall cooking.

What are your favorite fall meals or cooking tips? Add them in the comments below.

Fig Newgents

A homemade version of the classic cookie. The author, Jackie Newgent, named the treat after herself, but she welcomes you to "swap out my last name for yours and join in on the indulgence, if you prefer."

Fig Newgent recipe

From Big Green Cookbook

Golden Delicious Sweet-N-Sour Savoy Cabbage

This recipe features two standout autumn ingredients: apples and cabbage. The author, Jackie Newgent, recommends pairing this dish with turkey sausage.

Golden Delicious Sweet-N-Sour Savoy Cabbage recipe

From Big Green Cookbook

Creamy Scallion, Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Healthier then the chain restaurant version but just as delicious.

Creamy Scallion, Spinach and Artichoke Dip recipe

From Big Green Cookbook