There are a few fruits and vegetables that are traditional for Samhain, besides pumpkin that is. A couple of these are squash, and apples. Nuts are also traditional for this time of the year. It is the time of the last harvest and so those things that we associate with late fall are the foods we will be wanting to prepare.

So here are a few recipes for you to enjoy:

Apple nut Stuffing in Acorn Squash

• 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
• 6 slices of white bread, cut into small cubes
• 1 tsp. dried sage
• 1/2 tsp. dried poultry seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. each rosemary and thyme
• 1 tsp. butter
• 4 dried apple rings, chopped finely
• 2 tbsp. pine nuts
• 2 tbsp. slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup warmed milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tsps. butter

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Prepare squash, set aside. 
3. In a medium bowl, toss together bread and spices, set aside.
4. In a medium saute pan, heat 1 tsp. butter until melted. Add chopped apple rings and nuts. Saute until apple is slightly softened and nuts are golden in color.
5. Add apple and nut mixture to bread mixture.
6. Add warmed milk and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Dot squash halves with butter.
8. Scoop stuffing into hollow squash halves
9. Put squash halves on a baking sheet, brush lightly with butter, cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
10. Squash will be ready when soft and fragrant

Clear Sight Carrots

Ingredients:

• 3 cups sliced carrots
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Boil or steam the carrots until tender. Drain. Add the butter, brown sugar, ginger, and cinnamon; stir until the carrots are well-coated.