Simply boiling your produce wont always lead to explosively flavorful dishes. If you have a bit more time on your hands, roasting your apples and butternut squash will deliver a deep, sweet flavor that you otherwise wouldnt be able to coax out of them. Definitely worth the extra time!

Minestrone is always a crowd-pleaser. Its also a great way to empty out your fridge of any excess vegetables you may have lurking about. I really like getting my kids involved when I make minestrone. I let them dig through the fridge and pick out which veggies they want to add and then which type of pasta. Ive had to make minestrone before with three different types of pasta thanks to my toddler.