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.

This savory one-pot dish is a delight for the taste buds, highlighting the best flavors of Thai cuisine--sweet, sour, and savory. It's packed with veggies and is suitable for a quick weeknight meal, or a special occasion. It's a dish that is sure to be loved!

This Cajun-style bowl is layered with all sorts of delicious flavors and is loaded with vegetables… a win-win! It is the ultimate healthy, nutrient-dense comfort food.

Bring some spice into your summer celebration with this fiery hot BBQ-flavored grilled cauliflower dish that everyone will love. Feeling extra spicy? Feel free to add more hot sauce than the recipe calls for and let the fireworks begin!

Courtesy of Mark Reinfeld, The Doctor & The Chef

Start marinating the chicken before you leave for work in the morning so when you get home, you’ll be able to quickly throw together a super flavorful, crowd-pleasing meal. It’s loaded with veggies too, but you won’t hear any complaints, since grilling brings out their best. Serve it all over a bed of simple cauliflower rice for a complete meal.

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

If immune support is top of mind, then Natural Grocers Super Detox Soup may be the perfect addition to your meal plan this week. This soup is hearty, nourishing, and packed with plenty of vegetables to not only support natural detoxification processes, but also overall immune health. This includes immune-boosting powerhouses, shitake mushrooms. Shiitake mushrooms are rich in health-supportive compounds like lentinan, beta-glucans, and carvacrol, which have been shown to scavenge free-radicals, modulate inflammation, and support a healthy immune system response.

With a rich buttery flavor, almond flour crust, and warm, spiced apple filling, these scrumptious Vegan Mini Apple Pies will have everyone coming back for seconds.