Cooking with the seasons
Fall Recipes
Fall is the season of warm ovens, apples, squash, and cozy suppers. These recipes bring the family back to the table when the air turns crisp.
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About Fall
Fall cooking is about settling in. The days get cooler, and we start turning the oven on again. Apples, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, squash, pears, and hearty greens fill the market. Warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and sage show up in many dishes.
Fall sits between the light, fresh cooking of summer and the slow, heavy comfort of winter. Dishes are warm but not too heavy. You will find roasted vegetables, soups, braises, and skillet meals here. For sweets made in the oven, see Fall Baking. For deep winter stews and casseroles, head to Winter Comfort Food.
Questions folks ask
What foods are in season in the fall?
Apples, pears, pumpkin, winter squash, sweet potatoes, cranberries, Brussels sprouts, and kale are common fall picks. What is available depends on where you live.
What spices go well with fall recipes?
Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, allspice, sage, and thyme are all popular choices. Use a light hand and taste as you go.
What are easy fall dinner ideas?
Roasted vegetable sheet pans, squash soup, skillet suppers, and slow-cooked meals are simple and filling. Most need only a few steps and basic ingredients.
Kitchen tips
- Roast squash and root vegetables at a high heat until the edges brown. That is where the sweet flavor comes from.
- Buy spices in small amounts. Ground spices lose their punch after a while, so fresh ones taste better.
- Pick apples for the job. Firm, tart ones hold up in cooking, and softer ones work well for sauce.
- Make a big pot of soup on a Sunday. It keeps well in the fridge and tastes good the next day.
- Add fresh sage or thyme near the end of cooking for a bright, earthy flavor.