Special to the Press-Citizen

The distinct bite of fall is finally in the air — which means it’s time to pull the soup pot out from the back of the cupboard, brush off the cast-iron pans, and line baking sheets with parchment paper so you can start whipping up some grounding, cozy fall meals.

I know, I know. The leaves are falling while the to-do list is climbing — and who actually has time for cozy, let alone making comfort food that’s also healthy?

Well, after reading this, I can confidently say that you do have time to cook comforting meals featuring fall veggies —and have fun doing it. All you need is a sheet pan and a soup pot. For ingredients, just use my "Fresh Five Grocery Method" all season long.

When shopping for groceries, use these five categories to make your selections:

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