The end of the summer also means that some of the ingredients you used to use in your cooking will stop being available. Each season has its set of foods, which means that fall will as well come with something specific but delicious at the same time. After all, it is considered to be a season of abundance, of harvest and rich crops.  So instead of getting worried about not knowing what to cook next, you’d better keep an eye on the following list, as it will show you 7 excellent ingredients you will find available during the fall season.

1. Countless mushrooms

Wet weather, a lot of rain and lower temperatures are exactly what mushrooms need to thrive. This is why they can be found fresh in a great variety when fall comes. Considered to be the meat of the vegetal kingdom, mushrooms can be cooked in numerous ways. Roast them, oven cook them, use them as a side dish or just use your imagination because they will be savory in any combination.

2. Shishito peppers

A type of pepper that will be found everywhere this season, which is also rich in vitamins A and C, making it something that should not miss from your diet, as it gets your body ready for the cold season. You can eat them in many ways, but grilled in the healthiest way that also enhances the wonderful flavors of the pepper. Do try it in the form of a puree, served as a tasty side dish.

3. Nasturtium flowers

Not only spring means that you can add flowers to your diet. In autumn, the Nasturtium flowers are highly available. They will give your dish a joyful and colorful look, plus they will add a bit of an extra flavor. The leaves of the plant will have a more peppery taste while the flowers are pleasantly sweet. So don’t hesitate to charm your loved ones with meals accompanied by these flowers.

4. Chlorella

Algae are highly nutritious, so you can use the powder made out of Chlorella to add color and nutritional value to your dishes. Packed with amino acids and vegetal proteins, this food is extremely valuable for the ones that wish to avoid consuming meat. You can very well use it in your desserts, giving them a pleasant, colorful hue and a fresh flavor, since it has a taste resembling very much with green tea.

5. Jackfruit

If you don’t see this fruits in the regular supermarkets, then you will need to make a visit to the Vietnamese market. You can use it in the same way you use pineapple, papaya or mango, having a similar texture and delicious taste.

6. Sunchokes

These roots are highly rich in iron so that they will be a great addition to your diet. If you never knew them by this name, probably the Jerusalem artichokes may sound more familiar to you since they are called like this as well. Feel free to roast them or to even eat them raw, in slices, seasoned with some olive oil.

7. Beets

The autumn would never be the same without beets. Not only that they are extremely healthy, but their sweet taste can be used in very many dishes. Used in soups, salads, and even to make desserts. It can be a great replaces of carrot in the carrot cake. After all, it has the same sweet taste and a lovely color.