WHAT'S IN SEASON:
(This will vary depending on time of the month and where you live.)
Apples
Beets
Blackberries
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Chicory
Cranberries
Dates
Figs
Grapes
Leeks
Lettuce
Okra
Oranges
Parsnips
Pears (late season)
Peppers
Pumpkins
Quince
Shallots
Star fruit
Sweet Potatoes
Turnips
Watercress
Winter squash
1. Crockpot Pork Ramen With Curry-Roasted Acorn Squash
Making ramen is hard work. Good thing your crockpot can do it for you. Recipe here.
2. Salted Caramel Mocha and Nutella Brownies
Almost too much to handle. Recipe here.
3. Tart Cherry-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Recipe here.
4. Chicken Tikka Masala
There's nothing better you could make on the first truly chilly day of fall. Recipe here.
5. Honey Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins
Recipe here.
6. Quinoa With Caramelized Butternut Squash and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Hearty and healthy. Recipe here.
7. Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes
Finally, it's time to get reacquainted with your oven. Recipe here.
8. Crockpot Balsamic Pork Roast
Recipe here.
10. Honey Salmon in Foil
Recipe here.
11. St. John Bakery Donuts
Recipe here.
12. Apple Cinnamon Crockpot Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Steel-cut oats are the best, but spending half an hour making breakfast is a little unreasonable for a weekday. Put everything in your crockpot the night before, then set the timer so that breakfast is ready exactly when you want it. Recipe here.
13. Parsnip Gratin With Gruyere and Thyme
Parsnip is the best root vegetable around, and adding cheese makes anything better. Recipe here.
14. Red Currant Whiskey Sour
I'm always up to try a new twist on this sacred classic. Recipe here.
15. Bacon-Latticed Apple Pie
I mean, how can you not make this? Recipe here.
16. Kale and Quinoa Minestrone
Recipe here.
17. Sweet Potato Pie Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting
Don't let pumpkin have all the fun. Recipe here.
18. Chicken-Fried Steak Fingers with Creole Mustard Sauce
Now that grilling season is over, I guess I ~need~ to batter and fry my steak instead. Recipe here.
19. Classic Mozzarella Grandma Pie
The best pizza you will ever make at home. Recipe here.
20. Pasta with Cauliflower in Spicy Pink Sauce
Recipe here.
21. Vanilla Bean Sweet Potato Waffles
Fall mornings are better with waffles. Recipe here.
22. Grilled Cheese Egg in a Hole
Life is all about taking good things and making them better. Recipe here.
23. Fritto Misto
Invite some friends over and fry away. Recipe here.
24. Avocado and Marinated Kale Salad Sandwich
A packed lunch you can feel good about. Recipe here.
25. Cauliflower Slaw
Cabbage slaw is ancient news, and even broccoli slaw is getting a little bit played out. Recipe here.
26. Squash and Kale Toasts
Serve them as an appetizer, or eat them all yourself and call it a meal. Recipe here.
27. Smoked Gruyere Butternut Soup With Spicy Chickpeas
Recipe here.
28. Roasted Cauliflower With Figs and Olives
Recipe here.
29. Bourbon Tonic
Gin can feel a little summer-y, but there's no reason not to drink tonic all year. Recipe here.
30. Roasted Vegetable Salad With Garlic Dressing and Toasted Pepitas
Recipe here.
31. Apple Pie Biscuits
I'm not sure if this is breakfast or dessert, so go ahead and eat one whenever you want. Recipe here.