With fall in full swing and cooler weather on the horizon, now is the perfect time to make a visit to your local farmers market. From delicious apples to sweet beets and buttery squash, the colorful selection that awaits you is not only a welcome seasonal culinary experience, but also one that's enormously beneficial to your health.
The following fruits and vegetables are but a small highlight of the bounty that awaits. To help jump-start your fall menu, we're also provided some helpful recipes and ideas for turning these autumn delights into dishes your guests won't soon forget.