Autumn recipes using seasonal vegetables and fruits

Discover the best recipes from chefs featuring fresh autumn fruits and vegetables: pumpkin, apples, pears, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and cauliflower.

Baked apples with oatmeal and cinnamon

Alton Brown's version of the quintessential autumn dessert uses four Braeburn apples: the pulp is scooped out and the apples are stuffed with a mixture of oatmeal, brown sugar, ginger and cinnamon.

Instant Potato Mash

To speed up the process, microwave the sweet potatoes. Mash them and add brown butter and toasted sage.

Acorn squash stuffed with goat cheese and mushrooms

In this recipe, Guy Fieri uses both the seeds and flesh of acorn squash, roasting them separately and then combining them into the final dish. The filling is full of rich flavors of onion, bell pepper, and goat cheese.

Pears with blue cheese

When pears are in season, they're delicious on their own. This three-ingredient dish pairs the fruit slices with soft blue cheese and a touch of honey.

Pumpkin with brown butter and cinnamon, baked in foil

To accentuate the sweetness of butternut squash, Alex Guarnaschelli uses brown sugar and molasses. But the dish remains savory thanks to ginger (fresh and ground), cinnamon, cloves, and freshly squeezed orange juice.

Upside-down pear pie in a slow cooker

In this slow cooker pie, the usual pineapple or apple is replaced with Bere Bosc pears. Add the fruit, pour in the batter, and the appliance does the rest.

Pear with ginger and parsnip, stewed in wine

This side dish combines fruits and vegetables, sweet and spicy. Bosc pears and parsnips are cooked in a white wine and chicken broth sauce, with ginger and red pepper flakes adding a piquant flavor.

Pan-fried apples with ice cream

A simple, delicious dessert with no frills: green apples are cooked in butter, spices, and brown sugar, then served with ice cream.

Spaghetti squash with spicy tomato marinara sauce

Take advantage of this squash's spaghetti-like qualities by pairing it with a roasted tomato marinara sauce. (The squash also doubles as a "plate.")

Mexican Turkey Goulash

This recipe combines two seasons: different types of squash in one vibrant dish. Turkey breast provides the protein base, and salsa verde and tortillas add a Mexican flair.

Baked Acorn Squash

Roast pumpkin with balsamic vinegar and honey until caramelized and coated with a sweet and tart glaze.

Pumpkin Puree with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

Part stew, part puree, this dish combines sautéed leeks and apples with acorn squash puree. A head of garlic, roasted until tender, adds a distinct flavor to this cozy autumn dish.

Posole Corn Stew with Butternut Squash

Pumpkin adds an autumnal touch to posole soup, a classic corn dish. Avocado slices add the finishing touch.

Spinach Salad with Walnut Oil

A green salad has never been so simple and flavorful. Three ingredients—baby spinach, goat cheese, and walnuts—are tossed with a simple vinaigrette, infused with walnut oil.



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Kohlrabi puree

Puree boiled kohlrabi with butter and cream, add olive oil and parsley, and you have a great alternative to the usual mashed potatoes.

Beef and butternut squash stew

This beef and butternut squash stew has an Italian twist: Giada De Laurentiis adds Marsala wine and sun-dried tomatoes.

Celery root and potato puree

Gnarled celery root is transformed into a delicate puree, livening up a familiar potato dish. Using a vegetable grinder will help achieve the perfect texture.

Salad with mushrooms and pecorino cheese

Seasonal mushrooms easily become the star of a salad. Here, their vibrant flavor is enhanced by aromatic, thinly sliced ​​red onion and grated pecorino cheese.

Eggplant salad with kale and croutons

This salad starts with kale and romaine lettuce. Add roasted vegetables and the standard Italian antipasto ingredients: pecorino cheese and soppressata.

Salad with blue cheese, walnuts and apples

For a wonderful combination of crisp and tender textures, Bobby Flay combines tart apples, endive salad, baby spinach, and crumbled blue cheese.

Quinoa with Roasted Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Thyme

The quinoa dish is complemented with a mixture of butternut squash, pistachios and cranberries and garnished with baby spinach.

Cauliflower Puree with Sage Butter

Cauliflower lovers will appreciate this dish: the white florets are used like potatoes, turning into a delicate mash. Toasted sage leaves add an autumnal touch.

Fresh Brussels sprout and kale salad

Two vibrantly flavorful green vegetables, Brussels sprouts and kale, combine in a seasonal salad—topped with pecorino cheese and a zesty lemon-mustard dressing.

Baked forest mushrooms in the oven

This dish is packed with bold flavors: mushrooms are roasted until tender, then tossed with a winning blend of garlic and smoked paprika.

Cauliflower gratin

Top this humble vegetable with cheese, cream and crunchy breadcrumbs.

Sweet Potato and Apple Curry Dessert Soup

This sweet and spicy soup is perfect for cool autumn evenings.

Celery root and pear puree

Puree the pears and celery root with milk, then heat and add brown butter.

Caramelized figs

Prepare fresh figs with red wine and brown sugar for a simple and elegant seasonal dessert.

Baked apples with fennel

Baked apples combined with onions, fresh fennel and its seeds make a piquant side dish.

Spaghetti squash with kupaty

Instead of pasta, serve shredded spaghetti squash with hot Italian sausage.

Gnocchi with pumpkin and cabbage

Combine sautéed pumpkin and kale with frozen gnocchi for a hearty fall dish that's ready in under an hour.

Baked pork with pumpkin and apple relish

Wonderful examples of the autumn harvest, butternut squash and apples, are baked with pork tenderloin. This dish is perfect for a large gathering, but it's simple enough to serve for a casual weeknight dinner.

Pears in cinnamon-anise syrup with cream

Make a fruity autumn dessert in just 10 minutes by lightly poaching fresh pears with spices.

Pear compote

Transform sliced ​​pears into an elegant compote by poaching the fruit in a syrup made from white wine, vanilla bean, and star anise.

Beetroot and Sweet Potato Stir-fry

A simple yet delicious dish: baked sweet potatoes and beets are combined with caramelized onions and crispy bacon.

Oven-baked pork loin with fried apples and gravy

Juicy pork loin pairs beautifully with sweet baked apples, aromatic vegetables, and herbs. Lightly sear the meat before roasting to create a crispy, golden-brown crust.









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