Autumnal recipes featuring butternut squash and kale

Various seasonal recipes highlight the use of butternut squash and kale for autumn dining. One preparation features a butternut squash and cavolo nero gratin, where roasted squash and cavolo nero are baked in a mustard-spiked Parmesan custard. This dish is paired with a warm salad of charred broccoli, pears, and toasted almonds with a lemon and honey dressing.

Another seasonal option is a fall harvest salad consisting of Tuscan kale topped with roasted butternut squash, fresh figs, dried cranberries, and toasted pumpkin seeds. This salad is finished with a simple maple dressing.