Buying in season makes a lot of sense. Besides being cheaper, and tastier, fruits and vegetables bought in season are a lot better for the environment, at home and globally. Make an effort to be a bit more sustainable this winter with these three simple recipes! The earth (and your wallet) will thank you.

1. Kale Salad with Pomegranate and Greek Yogurt Dressing.

Serves 2.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of pomegranate seeds
• ½ cup of pumpkin seeds
• 3 cups of kale
• 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of lemon
• ¼ cup of Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt and ground pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Wash kale and remove the stems to discard. Chop or tear leaves into bite sized pieces.
2. Combine and stir lemon, yogurt, olive oil, and vinegar until even texture -- best served right away, but will keep for up to 3 days.
3. Combine kale, pomegranate seeds, and pumpkin seeds with Greek yogurt dressing. Serve with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes
• ¼ cup of sour cream
• ¼ cup of cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of whole milk
• ¼ cup of sliced green onions
• Ground pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Place sweet potatoes on sheet tray and bake for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let them cool.
3. Split potatoes, and remove flesh to a bowl, leaving the skins out.
4. Combine green onion, sweet potatoes flesh, cheese, olive oil, and milk.
5. Add filing back to potato skins, and add onto sheet tray.
6. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.

3. Beet, Cabbage and Carrot Goat Cheese Casserole.

Serves 2.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of sliced carrots
• 1 cup of cubed beets
• 1 cup of cabbage
• ¼ cup of white onion
• 4 ounces of chèvre goat cheese
• ½ cup of heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons of butter

Directions:

1. Scrub beets and cut off the stems.
2. Add cabbage and beets together in a large saucepan. Steam until soft. After five minutes, add carrots. Remove from heat after 10 minutes.
3. Add butter to another sauce pan. Caramelize the onions.
4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. When oven's ready, combine veggies in a baking dish and drizzle them with the goat cheese and heavy cream.
5. Bake 30-45 minutes or until top is golden brown.