Bottled salad dressings are often loaded with added sugar, and while they seem like a convenience, they are also one of the easiest things you can make at home, even for beginner cooks.

These little “cheezecakes” are so creamy and full of scrumptious pumpkin flavor and warming spices, you won’t miss the dairy. You’ll also love that they come together quickly without even turning on the oven!

As the weather cools and the leaves begin to fall, it’s time to bring out the cozy sweaters and sip on pumpkin spice lattes. Our pumpkin spice latte is creamy and delicious and good4u too, containing real pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, collagen peptides, and Natural Grocers^® Brand C8 MCT Powder. The collagen supports hair, skin, and nails and the MCT powder is a wonderful pick-me-up. This delicious beverage is sure to get you excited about fall!

Usher in fall with these wholesome, nutrient dense baked apples. They make a great after school snack or can be a part of a healthy breakfast. Add an optional topping to kick it up a notch into a healthy dessert you could serve to company.

This light and refreshing dessert is the perfect way to showcase crisp, fresh, fall apples. Reminiscent of its baked counterpart, it’s the perfect dish for the last remaining warm days of the season.  

Recipe from Healing the Vegan Way, courtesy of Chef Mark Reinfeld from Vegan Fusion and The Doctor and the Chef (www.doctorandchef.com)

Creamy and satisfying, a simple soup to celebrate the bounty of Summer’s harvest. Recipe developed by Mark Reinneld- The Doctor & The Chef.

These tasty little sliders are perfect as an appetizer for entertaining or as a small plate snack. Either way, you’ll fall in love with these cute little guys especially when you find out how easy they are.

Celebrate fall with these Mexican themed sweet potato patties. Developed by Mark Reinfeld - The Doctor & The Chef

Take a break from your pumpkin carving to enjoy this hearty chili. Adzuki beans originate in East Asia and the Himalayas are nutrient packed source of fiber and protein that are said to have a warming effect on the body – perfect for the autumn and winter months. Enjoy with a dollop of vegan sour cream (vegan mayo and lemon juice), a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds and garnish with a sprig of cilantro.

Perfect for Saturday brunch, easy weeknight dinner, or leftover lunch, the caramelized onion, cauliflower, turmeric, and goat cheese in this frittata create a dimension of savory flavor that will make this recipe one of your go-to favorites. It is creamy and rich and a delicious way to get more of the health-promoting spice turmeric in your diet.