Pumpkin spice lattes, caramel apples, roasted sweet potatoes, pecan pies, butternut squash soup... Fall is right around the corner and it's almost time to cozy up. Pick up some warm spices, a couple of pumpkins, some seasonal produce and get ready to embrace the season with some homey recipes that'll keep you warm.

1. Maple Pecan Hasselback Butternut Squash

Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, vegan, paleo

Butternut squash halves, cut hasselback style, roasted with maple syrup and butter glaze, flavoured with thyme and topped with chopped pecans. Thank me later.

Recipe by Jennifer from Seasons & Suppers.
p.s. just use vegan butter instead of dairy of course!

2. Winter salad

Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, vegan, paleo

This is so not me, but some people think that salad goes with summer. It's not very true. I get that depending where you live, you might not be able to find tasty tomatoes, avocados, and some other summer fruits and vegetables. But there are many other ingredients that you can make healthy and tasty salads with. Yes, even during the winter. And this is one of the best, and I am sure that you'll find every single ingredients at your local grocery store and/or farmer's market.

Dana from MinimalistBaker.com winter salad recipe is one of my favorite for the winter. Enjoy!

3. Chocolate Chip Cake

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Dairy-free, soy-free, vegan, gluten-free option available

This is a classic, completely timeless. But I recently tried out this recipe, and there's no better chocolate chip cake (vegan or not) better than this one. Dip in your chai latte or hot chocolate for extra flavors!

Richa, from VeganRicha.com, my personal favorite food blogger - really, you can try any of her recipe, you'll never be disappointed - says that this recipe is super easy, quick, and popular to everyone, and proposes you to add seasonal berries, make cupcakes, add a streusel for variation. I personnally love that old-fashion version. Chocolate!

4. Autumn Roasted Veggies with Apples and Pecans

Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, vegan, paleo

Seriously, what could be more autumnal than this dish? 
Butternut squash, brussels sprouts, apples, dried cranberries, cinnamon, pecans and nutmeg... 
This is definitely my essential recipe this fall. 

Jaclyn from CookingClassy.com said that this is a strange combo, but it works. And I can confirm it, it's absolutely amazing.

5. Pumpkin spice caramel latte

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Dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, vegan

"This Pumpkin Spice Caramel Latte has a delicious drizzle of pumpkin caramel, fall spices and almond milk. Frothy fall in a mug."

This tasty recipe is from Richa by VeganRicha.com.

6. Black bean soup

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Dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, paleo, vegan

The richest and healthiest recipe in this list, but far from the least tastiest. Fresh carrots, green pepper, celery, spices, beans... Yum! Simple ingredients, but full flavour and nutrition.

Recipe from Deryn from RuuningOnRealFood.com

7. Cheezy butternut squash macaroni

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Dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, gluten-free option, vegan, paleo

"Close your eyes for a moment and imagine macaroni covered with a silky butternut squash sauce. Now open your eyes, toss a few things in your slow cooker and get cooking!"

Recipe by Kathy from HealthySlowCooking.com

8. Crispy smashed baby potatoes

Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, vegan, paleo

This super easy yet delicious recipe can be on the table in 20 minutes.
All you need is a tad of olive oil, some herbs and of course baby potatoes.

Marie from YayForFood.com offers one of my favorite recipe here that she describes as "crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside" and "fun to make".

9. Carrot gajar halwa

Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, vegan, paleo

Gajar Ka Halwa is an Indian dessert made of roasted shredded carrots, milk, sugar, nuts and cardamom.
This traditional dessert is served all over India, and eaten during all of the festivals.

Richa from VeganRicha.com, one of my favorite food blogger proposes a flavorous dairy free, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free version here, that she describes as a moist cardamom Carrot Cake crumble.

10. Pumpkin spice blondies

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Dairy-free, soy-free, vegan

This pumpkin spice blondies are just too soft, tasty and easy to make that it's hard to believe.

Idriss from BrokeFoodies.com made up this recipe and it's a big YES!

Enjoy