Janet Storm

This luscious fruit crisp is a perfect dessert for an early fall evening. Look to September's harvest and gather late-season stone fruit and autumnal pears for this homey baked dessert.

Q My husband and I have been married for about two years. We're both already unhappy, and frankly we'd each have plenty of other options. What would you say to us before we split up?

Q I'm a 28-year-old woman, and up until this year, I've never had any serious issues with my skin. However, seemingly out of nowhere, I developed cystic acne this year.

Q It's time for my daughter to have a Pap smear, but she's putting it off because it was so painful last time. I wonder if switching to a female doctor might help?

This soba noodle salad is wholesome and addictive. It's studded with garden-fresh ingredients and laced with a citrusy soy and tahini dressing for a nutrient-rich, one-bowl meal.

Q It’s time for my daughter to have a Pap smear, but she’s putting it off because it was so painful last time. I wonder if switching to a female

Q As a dad, I definitely want to make my kids a priority. But I just don't have time! What can I do?

Q I'm a firm believer in budgeting, but my husband doesn't think it will work in our situation. How can I convince him that this approach is important?

Q I want to be a good dad to my two young kids, but I struggle relating with them. I've got a successful career in sales and have no problem connecting well with my clients on an adult level.

Lynda Balslev You might call this recipe a two-fer. It's not just about the roasted delicata squash. It's also about the smear of labneh that accompanies it.