Celebrate the season to the fullest by whipping up and enjoying these fall-inspired dishes. 

When fall comes around, there are a few things we're compelled to take advantage of: Brisk strolls among the colourful trees, carving pumpkins with the gang and cooking fabulous dishes with seasonal produce.

From apples and pears to squash and Brussels sprouts, there are some amazing goodies that can be made with the fall's It produce. Here, we've rounded up the recipes that deserve to be on your to-make list this fall.

1. Chili-Roasted Delicata Squash With Queso Fresco

Image: Kimberley Hasselbrink

Roasting both the squash and its seeds make the most of this delicious seasonal ingredient. Topped with queso fresco and fresh herbs, it's also a beautiful side dish to serve to guests. 

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2. Roasted Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts

Image: Maya Visnyei

These sweet and spicy Brussels sprouts are an easy way to get everyone behind this sometimes hated veg. Serve with roast chicken or seared scallops or as a side for your Thanksgiving dinner. 

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3. Crispy Beet Chips

Image: Edward Pond

Although beets are delicious raw or roasted, enjoyed in salads or as a side dish, try something new by deep-frying thin slices of them to make homemade beets chips. 

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4. Jewelled Pomegranate Rice

Image: Ronald Tsang

Sweet and tart pomegranate arils add crunch to a myriad of fall dishes, from appetizers to mains and desserts. Add them to spiced rice with saffron and turmeric and serve with roasted salmon or a fried egg.  

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5. Pear and Ginger Crumble

Image: Maya Visnyei 

Up your crumble game with this pear and ginger version topped with a mixture of spiced, buttery oats. Dare we say this could also make a pretty stellar weekend brunch option?

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6. Apple Fritters

Image: Joe Kim

These crispy fritters make a cozy treat to curl up with alongside a hot cup of coffee or tea on a brisk fall afternoon.

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7. Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

Image: Joe Kim

Give your mornings the fall treatment with this oat and pumpkin energizing smoothie. 

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