Eat Your Veggies! {Produce Made Simple Giveaway} CLOSED

It's Fall Harvest! Perfect time to visit the farmers' markets and pick-your-own farms for seasonal vegetables and fruits! And we have got just the thing to add a little fun and flair to your vegetable dishes. Scroll down to learn how you can win one of three Vegetable Spiralizers! 

Fruits and vegetables are always in abundance in our household. This is the perfect time to incorporate all the wonderful in-season vegetables and fruits into your meals. For us, smoothies are a convenient way to get all the good stuff we need, on-the-go.

As the cooler months roll in, my palate turns to comfort foods. I can always find comfort in a big old bowl of roasted root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, parsnips, beets) baked to perfection with a little fresh rosemary or thyme and a sprinkle of olive or truffle oil, sometimes a touch of balsamic vinegar. Add a fireplace and a good book and my Sunday afternoon is set!

Prefer a little crunch to your vegetables? Then try baking up some potato chips. Simply slice them thinly, spray with oil, season to your liking (I used jalapeño and cilantro) and pop in the oven until crisp. They make a delicious alternative to store-bought chips and you can substitute any of your faves - sweet potato, beets.

Speaking of beets...Who can resist its brilliant, jewel-tone colours and versatility. You can boil it and add to salads, grate it raw to add to coleslaw, or julienne for wraps. I also use it as a natural colourant for my Red Velvet Cakes (see below) and as a nutritious boost in smoothies (see above). Beets contain potassium, vitamin C and folate, (which is known for lowering the risk of birth defects).

But did you know that you can use beets as an egg-replacer in baking? Or that the the greens from the beets can be baked into delicious chips, much like kale? No? Well, you need to check out these Beet Tips from Produce Made Simple. I also love their Goes Well With features - a great resource for those times you are stumped on pairing your fruits and vegetables for that leave-them-wanting-more dish! Like this Zucchini Zoodles with Pesto and Shrimps...

Want to make this for dinner? Head on over to Produce Made Simple for the recipe and to enter for a chance to win one of three Vegetable Spiralizers! Happy Zoodling!