Hi Reader,

I'm currently looking out at the aspen leaves turning gold outside my window. It's really starting to feel like fall, which is truly one of the most beautiful times to be up here in the mountains.

My oldest has a birthday this week, and we're throwing a small party, hopefully outside if the weather cooperates (this time of year, you never really know). In past years I've gotten a little too excited about making everything homemade, leading to me feeling stuck inside rolling out pizza dough while everyone else was already at the party. This year the pizza's coming from a local restaurant instead. I'm keeping everything else simple too: cupcakes, a veggie and dip tray, and fresh fruit. Good food can be simple, especially for a party. I'd rather be out there enjoying it than stuck in the kitchen.

This month's recipe roundup leans into pumpkin and apples, along with a few other seasonal favorites, for easy, satisfying, plant-forward meals as the weather cools down.

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​Pumpkin Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk Made with pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and cozy spices. Mix it the night before and breakfast is ready to grab and go.

​Cinnamon Apple Tahini Oatmeal Bowl Apples cooked soft in cinnamon and cardamom, stirred into oats made creamy with tahini. Ready in about 15 minutes on a chilly morning.

​Easy Pumpkin Tofu Curry with Coconut Milk A cozy, one-pot dinner with tofu simmered in pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and warming spices. Keeps well for a few days, so it's a good one to make ahead.

​Vegan Coleslaw with Apples and Tahini Dressing Crunchy cabbage, crisp apple, and chickpeas tossed in a creamy tahini dressing. A good side for a fall dinner or a quick lunch on its own.

​Easy Oven Roasted Pumpkin with Tahini Sauce Roasted pumpkin wedges served with an earthy tahini sauce, pomegranate, and toasted nuts. A simple side that also works well on a holiday table later in the year.

​Spelt Berry Salad with Apples and Balsamic Vinaigrette A hearty grain salad with spelt berries, kale, apple, and walnuts in a cinnamon balsamic vinaigrette. Good enough to make on repeat all season long.

Warmly,

Stephanie

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Hi there, I'm Stephanie. I'm a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor. I help people move away from food obsession and dieting toward intuitive, embodied eating. I also share satisfying plant-forward recipes and optional vegetarian nutrition information, all without the diet culture noise.

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