Ushering in the new season brings with it new produce and new recipes to try out! Here, we’ve rounded up one for every single day of the month—all of which take advantage of in-season fruits and vegetables in cozy and comforting dishes. Try a few or try them all … and let us know what you think!
Skillet-Roasted Sausages and Apples with Walnut Vinaigrette
This one-skillet dish is dinner-party-worthy while also being easy enough for any weeknight. Combining seared sausages and tender sweet apples with crisp bitter greens and a toasty walnut vinaigrette, it’s unexpected, but it all fuses together for a satisfying fall meal.
Roast Chicken with Schmaltzy Croutons and Greens
Here, we’re leveling up from the classic roast chicken with a bed of garlicky croutons and roasted lemon. Everything gets coated in the chicken drippings for crispy, golden deliciousness.
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Kale and Sausage Breadcrumbs
As the weather starts to cool, cozy pastas are exactly what we want to be eating. This recipe uses canned pumpkin puree to make a creamy, decadent pasta sauce that is surprisingly easy to throw together.
Sunken Apple Cake with Bourbon-Maple Glaze
This fall-ready dessert from our test kitchen is inspired by a traditional German Versunkener Apfelkuchen. The apples are baked until sweet and just tender while the buttery cake rises up around them. For a final sheen, we brush ours with an aromatic maple-bourbon glaze.
30-Minute Pumpkin-and-Apple Soup
If you’re ready to curl up with a warm bowl of soup on a cool autumn evening, try this beyond-easy weeknight option, packed with your favorite fall ingredients, like pumpkin, apple, and sage. Pro tip: Don’t forget to serve with lots of crusty bread to soak up every bit of deliciousness.
“Naked” Chile Rellenos with Cherry Tomato-Avocado Salsa
We dubbed these chile rellenos “naked” because there’s no breading and no frying! Instead, the poblano peppers are stuffed with a cheesy chorizo filling and baked in a smoky tomato sauce, then finished with a chunky cherry tomato avocado salsa.
BLT Soup
Roast up the last of the season’s tomatoes for this recipe that tastes like the classic sandwich but in a beautiful bowl form. Don’t have fresh tomatoes? Use canned tomatoes for an easy pantry dinner. The soup is topped with a zesty pistou (aka herb sauce) and addictive bacon croutons—yes, you read that right—BACON croutons!
Loaded Sweet Potato Taco Bowls
Sweet potatoes are the perfect vessel for a healthy and versatile meal, and our twice-baked version is packed with ground chorizo, black beans, guacamole, and a crunchy cabbage slaw. Also, at around $25 in total grocery costs, this recipe makes for an incredibly affordable weeknight family dinner.
Baked Cambozola
Gooey cheese, salty hazelnuts, fragrant rosemary, and sweet Medjool dates—the ingredients for this recipe from Rancho Meladuco hit all the right notes for fall! It’s the perfect appetizer for Halloween parties, movie nights, and pumpkin-carving competitions, so you can enjoy this cozy yet vibrant dish (which serves 4–6) all season long with your family and friends.
Winter Squash Agrodolce
Nothing says fall quite like squash! However, this dish from Bon Appétit shakes things up by adding a spicy chile-and-vinegar glaze to the sweet winter squash.
Sticky Pomegranate Salmon
This dish is as delicious as it is colorful! Cooked and served in a maple pomegranate glaze, this picture-worthy meal from How Sweet Eats features tender salmon served alongside roasted Parmesan broccoli and crispy Brussels sprouts!
Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey Butter
Taste of Home has given us the ultimate accompaniment for any soup this season! Made from mashed sweet potatoes and seasoned with nutmeg and cinnamon, these fluffy biscuits are a must-try. The best part? The honey butter, of course!
Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos
Add some color to these chillier fall days with these vibrant tacos from Cookie + Kate. Stuffed with cabbage slaw, black beans, guacamole, and cubed butternut squash, this twist is guaranteed to become a staple for Taco Tuesdays!
Pumpkin Scones
Imagine sitting on your porch, enjoying the crisp cool weather, drinking a hot cup of coffee … and eating these fresh pumpkin scones from Sally’s Baking Addiction. Made from canned pumpkin puree (but you’d never know it) and topped with a warm maple glaze, these scones are the quintessential fall treat!
Spaghetti Squash Parmesan
How Sweet Eats does it again with this fabulous crossover recipe! Baked spaghetti squash is filled with marinara (or bolognese) sauce, layered with slices of mozzarella, topped with basil, oregano, and freshly grated Parmesan, creating a filling and comforting meal for the entire family.
Roasted Chicken and Acorn Squash
This recipe from Food & Wine features savory roasted chicken and unique flavors ideal for fall. The chicken is delicious, but the real star of this meal is the acorn squash seasoned with Aleppo pepper and sumac brown butter. Pro tip: Pre-salt your chicken to ensure that it crisps to perfection and is seasoned to the bone!
Dutch-Oven Beef Stew with Red Wine
Once the weather drops below 80°, we start reaching for warm and hearty recipes like this one from Our Salty Kitchen. Made all in one pot (how easy!), this beef stew is slow-braised with fall veggies, seasonal herbs, and dry red wine.
Sweet Potato Hash with Sausage and Eggs
Feed the whole family a quick and heartwarming breakfast with this seasonal hash from Kitchn. Cooked in one pan, this entirely make-ahead meal frees your morning from chopping vegetables and searing sausage.
Cranberry Apple Crostata
Are there any fruits more seasonal and festive than cranberries and apples? Simply Recipes combines the two fall favorites to make a sweet, flaky, and seriously delicious dessert!
Cauliflower Pasta
Looking for something comforting but still light and easy? Try this dish from Love & Lemons that includes roasted cauliflower, ruffle pasta, bits of parsley, and toasted breadcrumbs with lemony undertones.
Potato Soup with Ham Hock and Garden Peas
The next time a gray day calls for a colorful lift, turn to this potato soup from Ramona’s Cuisine. Any meat will do, really, but using something salty or smoked like the ham hock here adds a layer of flavor you won’t want to miss.
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Broccoli Rabe
What happens when tender gnocchi and perfectly wilted rabe are sautéed in garlic sage butter? An unbelievably flavorful bite courtesy of Pinch of Yum. If you’re short on time, you can even microwave the gnocchi before pan-frying them for a quicker-to-the-table dish that will warm the whole family.
Toasted Farro Salad with Roasted Leeks and Root Vegetables
This recipe from Food 52 is everything you want and need in a fall dish! With toasted farro, turnips, rutabaga, cheese, and plenty of fresh herbs, this warm salad is just what you’ll be craving all season long!
Caramelized Onion and Apple Mac and Cheese
Who knew that adding fruits and vegetables to mac and cheese could be so good? This twist on the classic from Olive & Mango adds sweet caramelized onions, subtle bits of apple, and lots of pork panko crumbs for just the right finishing touch!
Fall Frittata with Sausage, Butternut Squash, and Kale
Brunch with ease with this ultra-seasonal frittata from Whip & Wander. Super easy to assemble, it flexibly welcomes whatever produce you may want to add before topping with dollops of creamy whole-milk ricotta that adds to the richness.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tender, moist, and oh-so-easy to make, these pumpkin-infused chocolate chip cookies will be on repeat all autumn. They’re soft and cakey—equally perfect for the lunch box and for indulgent snacking during your nightly TV time.
Parmesan Kale Risotto with Scallops for Two
Risotto is just one of those dishes that never fails to comfort—it’s like a hug in the shape of a bowl! So get out your stirring spoon to treat a special someone to this elegant version that features Parmesan, kale, and seared scallops. Fork in the Kitchen takes the intimidation out of risotto by breaking down the preparation into easy-to-follow steps.
Pomegranate Chicken
Why settle for plain roast chicken when you can have it lacquered in pomegranate molasses? Jamie Geller shares her own homemade recipe to add a touch of tartness and sweetness to your bird.
Maple-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Fall Veggies
You won’t have to worry about dry meat with this marinated pork dish from The Jam Jar Kitchen. Served with roasted Brussels sprouts, tangy onions, sweet apples, and a mustard maple pan sauce that turns the whole thing up a notch, this is a welcome addition to your fall recipe book.
Spiced Fall Porridge
Crisp fall mornings call for something to take off the chill, and this heavenly recipe from Heavenlynn Healthy won’t disappoint. The creamy base is spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice, all combining to create a bowl loaded with filling goodness to start your day off with a kick.
Skirt Steak with Preserved Lemon Butter and Sesame Cauliflower
Bon Appétit cooks this tender skirt steak in a cast-iron skillet for maximum color and flavor. It’s one of their go-to cuts because it’s flavorful, affordable, and quick-cooking.
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