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My Cozy October Picks: Pumpkin Treats, Chili and Flaky Biscuits
I’m welcoming October with six vegan recipes for hearty dinners, fall baking and a little Halloween fun.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 28, 2026
October has me craving hearty dinners and pumpkin treats, with a little Halloween fun tucked in. For this week’s highlights, I’ve gathered six of my recipes from HealthyHappyLife, starting with three Editor’s Picks.
Vegan Pumpkin Ghost Donut Holes
My vegan pumpkin ghost donut holes get their sweet little faces from mini chocolate chip eyes over coconut glaze. Get the recipe →
Easy Veggie Chili
My easy veggie chili brings beans, tomatoes, celery and bell pepper together in a hearty bowl for a cozy October dinner. Get the recipe →
Vegan Buttermilk Biscuits
My vegan buttermilk biscuits have fluffy, flaky interiors that make a lovely spot for vegan butter and strawberry jam. Get the recipe →
Rustic Creamy Country-Style Tofu Pot Pie
My rustic country-style tofu pot pie tucks peas, carrots and creamy cashew filling beneath a flaky crust. Get the recipe →
Pumpkin Cranberry Loaf
My pumpkin cranberry loaf brings citrus, spice and a sparkling demerara sugar topping to fall baking. Get the recipe →
Hot Pumpkin Mug
My hot pumpkin mug finishes this cozy lineup with a creamy pumpkin drink and vegan whipped cream; for more plant-based inspiration, I invite you to browse Finding Vegan. Get the recipe →