Of course, fall brings on thoughts of hearty autumn, earthy food - if you’re a cook like me. But so many fall dishes are really heavy. Which is great for colder temps but not yet, right? This one fits the autumn/earthy bill but is actually pretty light. This recipe features tender, seared lamb tenderloins served over roasted butternut squash and tomatoes on a bed of roasted fennel leaves for a sweet, anise-like finish.  Typically, I don’t include tomatoes in many fall dishes

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