The Recipes You Should Be Cooking in October
It’s time for all the fall flavors.
The fall season is in full swing this month, and it’s time to really lean into it. Sure, you can go ham on pumpkin spice everything, but if that’s not your jam then there’s plenty of seasonal goodness to take advantage of—think apples, pears, pomegranates, persimmons, chicories, cauliflower, and winter squash.
This month, celebrate fall with delicious dishes that highlight the best of the season. For starters, there’s an Autumn Chicory Salad that features roasted delicata squash, crisp apples, and a creamy, nutty black tahini dressing, plus a Spiced Pumpkin Soup with Ginger Browned Butter and a Smoky Pumpkin Hummus that’s great to pair with a cheese board for wine night.
For the main, we’ve got options for both meat eaters and vegetarians alike. Koji-Marinated Pork Loin will give you another reason to fire up the grill well into this month, while Chicken and Roasted Figs is the ultimate comfort dish. Our picks for veggie-forward dishes celebrate pumpkin and butternut squash, like Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie, Whole-Wheat Lasagna with Butternut Squash and Kale, and Fettuccine with Squash & Pistachio Pesto.
And don’t forget dessert! We recommend making the most of in-season persimmons with a Spiced Persimmon Slab Pie. Or, use every bit of a pumpkin with an Apple Pumpkin Galette and Cinnamon Pumpkin Seed Brittle.
Try these recipes below this October, whether you’re planning a weeknight meal or hosting a fall dinner with friends.