Emily Farris

Applesauce is a wonderful "secret ingredient" for gluten-free baked goods. You can use store-bought sauce or make your own by pureeing chopped apples with a little bit of water and a squeeze of lime or lemon juice. Slideshow:  Breakfast Muffin Recipes 

This creamy pumpkin soup is even better if it's made a day ahead of time. Just refrigerate overnight,  reheat on the stovetop and garnish immediately before serving. Slideshow:  Vegetarian Soup Recipes 

Pumpkin and prawns are the perfect pair in this creamy pumpkin bisque with leeks, white wine and spices. Plus:  F&W's Ultimate Guide to Soup 

Everything's better with bacon—especially this creamy, thyme-infused pumpkin soup. Slideshow:  More Pumpkin Recipes 

Coconut flour makes this classic carrot layer cake both gluten-free and pleasingly dense.

Perfect as a side dish or paired with a green salad as a simple weekday meal, this roasted butternut squash would also be delicious tossed with pasta. Slideshow:  Butternut Squash Recipes 

This easy butternut squash is sweet and savory, thanks to some deliciously nutty sage-infused brown butter. Slideshow:  10 Fast Thanksgiving Side Dishes 

This is one cake that doesn't require any icing. Enjoy it with a cup of coffee or dessert wine. Slideshow:  Delicious Cake Recipes 

This oven-roasted butternut squash works well on its own as a side dish, but can also be tossed with pasta or fresh herbs—or both—for more flavor. Slideshow:  Butternut Squash Recipes 

This easy butternut squash is sweet and savory, thanks to some deliciously nutty sage-infused brown butter. Slideshow:  10 Fast Thanksgiving Side Dishes 

This is one cake that doesn't require any icing. Enjoy it with a cup of coffee or dessert wine. Slideshow:  Delicious Cake Recipes 

This oven-roasted butternut squash works well on its own as a side dish, but can also be tossed with pasta or fresh herbs—or both—for more flavor. Slideshow:  Butternut Squash Recipes 

This Indian-inspired butternut squash works on its own as a side dish for meat or fish, but when served over basmati rice, it becomes a satisfying vegan meal-in-one. Slideshow:  Roasted Vegetable Recipes 

Vegan pumpkin soup gets an Asian twist with fresh ginger, miso, soy sauce and a seaweed garnish. Slideshow:  More Vegan Recipes 

This creamy pumpkin soup recipe calls for sugar pumpkins, small pumpkins with a sweeter flavor than the large, often flavorless, Jack-O-Lantern variety. Slideshow:  More Fall Produce Recipes 

Puerto Rican annatto oil (also called achiote oil), adobo seasoning and cumin give this rice dish with shrimp its fantastic flavor. Slideshow:  One-Bowl Rice Dishes 

Fennel and apple round out this easy oven-roasted butternut squash dish. Gala apples are suggested, but any mild, sweet variety will do. Slideshow:  Fall Produce Recipes 

Sweetened with honey and brightened with orange zest, these biscotti are naturally gluten-free, thanks to almond flour. Enjoy them with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Slideshow:  Biscotti Recipes 

These dense, gluten-free carrot cake cupcakes are topped with an easy cream cheese frosting and can be made up to 2 days in advance. Slideshow:  Carrot Cake Recipes 

Almond flour makes for perfectly gooey gluten-free brownies.

This easy sautéed kale with garlic and olive oil gets a slight kick of flavor from red chile flakes. It's a fantastic side dish, but can also can be turned into a meal when tossed with cooked pasta or grains, or served atop toasted bread. This also makes for a tasty vegetarian pizza topping.

This fun and easy twist on a classic tomato-basil salad gets extra sweetness from mangoes and a briny kick from crumbled feta. Slideshow:  More Salads with Fruit 

This summery salad is packed with fresh flavors, including mango and avocado. Slideshow:  More Fruit Salads 

This slightly sweet amaranth pudding makes a great, naturally gluten-free breakfast or dessert. Slideshow:  Healthy Dessert Recipes 

This sweet, gluten-free amaranth breakfast porridge is classically flavored with cinnamon and sugar. Slideshow:  Whole Grain Breakfast Recipes 

These made-from-scratch chocolate chip cookies take less than half an hour, start to finish. Slideshow:  More Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes 

This easy, do-it-yourself Cajun seasoning uses spice cabinet staples like garlic powder and paprika. Save any extra in an air-tight container for later use. Slideshow:  Cajun and Creole Recipes 

Well-seasoned panko bread crumbs are browned first before coating the tilapia fillets, which adds an extra boost of flavor. Plus:  More Fish Recipes