Happy fall! I hope you’ve enjoyed the start to such a lovely season! Fall is my favorite for so many reasons – refreshing walks, warm jackets, bonfires, hot mugs of tea, warm soups and hearty oatmeals! I hope you enjoy my favorite recipes from the month of October!
Breakfast
Ceara’s Flourless Pumpkin Oat Blender Pancakes may be my favorite pancake recipe so far (which is a pretty bold statement if you ask me!).
Tumeric Persimmon Porridge from McKel Hill of Nutrition Stripped has also been keeping me nourished and satisfied through busy mornings. Packed with protein and Omega-3’s from flaxseed with the subtle sweetness of persimmons, what’s not to love?!
Dips & Spreads
I love, love, love dips and spreads and always have a big batch of some bean dip on hand for quick lunches. I love mixing it up from your traditional hummus. Susan Voisin’s Walnut and Kidney Bean Spread was a hearty and satisfying change from my usual.
What about this Light and Creamy Peanut Sauce from Sophia of Veggies Don’t Bite? I used it with a veggie stir-fry and to dip veggies in throughout the week. It will rock your world!
Main Dishes
I was recently introduced to Nutritiously Natalie’s website and both of the recipes I’ve tried so far were absolutely fabulous. Natalie’s Black Bean Quinoa Burgers were simple and hearty. I loved being able to have a homemade veggie burger with minimal ingredients, using just a food processor, and that didn’t crumble.
Additionally, her Veggie Stir-fry with Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce was a huge hit in our house. Whenever my husband ends a meal telling me I can “make this recipe absolutely any time and as often as I’d like” I know its a winner. 
Sides
Now that North Carolina has truly entered fall with consistently crisp whether, we’ve been enjoying many fabulous soups from various cookbooks. They are almost always accompanied by Angela Liddon’s Flat & Crispy Cornbread (for my cornbread addict husband ).
Dessert
Frosted Brawnies from Dreena Burton were a fabulous way to celebrate my mom’s birthday. They are nut-free for those with allergies and absolutely satisfying. Prep them ahead and store in the freezer for an always ready treat when guests come by (or if you’re simply a choc-a-holic 
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Have you cooked or created a great recipe recently that you’d like me to share? I love trying new recipes, so please send your favorite plant-powered to Stacy@thenourishinghealth.com for a chance to be featured in the months to come!