One of the greatest things about being nature fed is eating with the seasons.

I’ve been an active harvester since spring, and with all the late-summer and fall goods, the fun hasn’t stopped!

But if I may lament for just a moment… the fall doesn’t last long enough.  I feel like it blows right by and I didn’t soak in enough sunshine-filled cool days, crispy night camp-outs, or long hikes on the trail covered with golden leaves.

We could all pull out our sweaters, and sit back and enjoy the colors and cooler temperatures in an effort to get more out of fall, but one simple way to get the most out of the fall is to dig in and make some delicious and savory fall food!

Eating seasonal fare is not only great for local agriculture and farmers, but you can also stock your home with healthy food for the winter.  This is the perfect time to can, freeze, or dry fresh veggies and fruits you find at the farmer’s market or store, and save money all year long with a freezer of full of greens for soups, and Mason-jars filled with applesauce and tomatoes!

So, when I’m on the look for fresh ideas to enjoy seasonal food, I go to blogs, pour over Pinterest photos, and always find unique creations that give me inspiration.  In the mix of it all, I find something that helps me get food on the table for the week.  Today, I’m sharing some of my favorites, and I hope you’ll get the most out of this beautiful season and create something delicious!

8 Delicious Recipes for Fall

Spinach and Walnut Spaghetti Squash

A swing on spaghetti folks.  If you’ve never dug your noodles out of a bright yellow spaghetti squash, cook one up right now!  The magical result is nutritious, and Lisa from the Vegan Pact makes it even better with a few sweet additions.

Cinnamon Sweet Potato & Kale Delight

Simplicity at its finest.  Cook up a batch of sweet potatoes for the week and then use some for this quick dish (don’t forget the walnuts!) from Amanda Hayes via Kris Carr’s Crazy Sexy Wellness blog.

12 Healing Spices

Bored with salt and pepper, but not bold enough to use anise or mix up your own Indian spice blend without a little guidance?  Eat Life Whole makes spice combining a breeze with their simple guide (it’s FREE).  Plus, give your digestion a boost with these 12 healing spices.

Farm Girl Immunity Soup

Fall is the perfect time for a little detox to reboot and recharge.  This soup from my e-book, The Dirt Detox, gets all your harvest in one pot.  Don’t be afraid to use what you have on hand, just make sure to include the garlic, ginger, and shiitake mushrooms for one big immune system boost.

Curried Carrot Soup with Roasted Pistachios

Speaking of spices – use your very own curry blend in this carrot-based soup topped with pistachios from Vegetarian Times magazine.  Heat up a cool night!

Apple Carrot Quinoa Chilli 

A little quinoa in your chilli?  Yes please!  Crista from Peace Love Quinoa has a recipe that will put good use to your late summer tomatoes and fresh apples.  Add a little chocolate (that’s right!) and you’re good to go with this warm-me-up dish you can eat on all week!

Butternut Squash Mac N Cheeze

An exceptional dish for your butternut squash harvest.  This mac n-cheeze uses nutritional yeast – rich in B vitamins and protein – instead of cheese for a nutty, cheezy flavor.  Angela from Oh She Glows shares this dish two ways.  You choose!

Cauliflower Mash and Mushroom Gravy

Keep it raw, Ani Phyo style.  Her recipe for these mashed potato look-alikes are one of the quickest dishes on my list… and there’s a rich and creamy gravy (with mushrooms!) recipe too.

Bonus! Finish it off with Apple Crumble – a nature fed dessert recipe (no gluten, dairy, soy or refined sugars).

Go get em! The apples, squashes, carrots, and kale are waiting!  May the aroma of cinnamon fill your kitchen.