What to Cook in October

Tis the season for pumpkin, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, apples and more! We love all the fall flavors available to us during October and plan to take full advantage of them all. From soups to roasted vegetables to muffins, you’re going to find at least 15 recipes you’ll want to make this October!

Slow Cooker Pear Butter

“An intensely flavoured pear sauce with a thick, spreadable, buttery consistency that’s perfect slathered on your bagel or toast!” - Kevin

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts With Pinion Nuts

“Brussels sprouts have a natural savory flavor. Cooking them and the onions until caramelized adds a sweetness to the side dish. Pinion nuts (or pine nuts) add a buttery flavor. Serve these as a side dish and you'll convert anyone to a Brussels sprouts fan.” - Kitchen Crew

Blackberry Bacon Grilled Cheese

“You can whip this Blackberry Bacon Grilled Cheese together in just a few minutes and it tastes like heaven! The after school snack just turned gourmet and I couldn’t be happier! Sweet, salty, spicy, melty….aaaahhhh, doesn’t this look AMAZING?” - Paula

Apple Dutch Baby

“This Apple Dutch Baby is a delicious twist on a traditional dutch baby pancake. It has tender apples in every bite and full of cinnamon flavor. “ - Debbie

Pumpkin Muffins With Streusel & Cream Cheese Glaze

“These muffins are fabulous! They're not overly sweet, moist, tender, and full of pumpkin flavor. We loved the streusel on top. It adds sweetness to the muffin and a burst of cinnamon flavor. Drizzling a cream cheese glaze on top makes these easy muffins extra special.” - Kitchen Crew

Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Flatbread

“I’m pretty excited about this post. It features some of my favorite ingredients: butternut squash, caramelized onions, and sage. And it’s perfect for fall! But best of all, it’s a collaboration with an amazing food photographer, Rikki Snyder. Oh, and it has a concept too! A concept!” - Kiersten

Roasted Vegetable and Boursin Pie

“A fresh approach to pot pie! The Boursin cheese and veggies are absolutely scrumptious. This would be lovely served in a puff pastry shell as well. Your biggest meat lover won't miss the meat in this vegetarian dinner.” Kitchen Crew

Roast Acorn Squash, Sweet Potato and Beet Kale and Quinoa Salad with Avocado, Feta and Pomegranate in a Cilantro Lemon Tahini Dressing

“It’s time for salad! A hearty and tasty salad that eats like a meal, is fully satisfying and healthy, leaving you with no regrets, a roast acorn squash, sweet potato and beet kale and quinoa salad with avocado, feta and pomegranate in a cilantro lemon tahini dressing! This salad takes a bit of effort but it’s all relatively easy and well worth it!” - Kevin

Pumpkin Cranberry Bread With Orange Glaze

“This is a really nice moist bread. Wonderful with a cup of tea, coffee, or a big glass of milk. It says ‘Autumn’ with every bite.” - Gail

Vegan Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potato

“Here is an exotic recipe—very simple and full of fiber and vegetable protein: Vegan Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potato! This dish is good as it is colorful and is a great way to enjoy a meal rich in flavors and essential nutrients. In addition, these stuffed sweet potatoes are a good source of antioxidants, fiber, essential fatty acids, and minerals.” - Sophie

Savory Roasted Butternut Squash & Red Pepper Soup

“I love anything with butternut squash. Since it's finally soup weather I had to make this! It's very hearty, savory, just a tiny but sweet and makes your whole house smell like fall.” - Ashley

Fig Cake

“I usually like to grill and stuff figs with walnuts, but it’s not quite grilling season yet either, so I decided to bake them! To my and my family’s surprise, fig cake is not just gorgeous on the outside but it tastes amazing. It only lasted a total of 24 hours!” - Shikha

Pomegranate Avocado and Pine Nut Roasted Broccoli Salad

“Pomegranate Avocado and Pine Nut Roasted Broccoli Salad packs a flavorful punch. One bite and this salad will be your new favorite. Seriously. This salad has so much flavor. It’s fresh and bright from the lemon dressing. And, it’s super nutritious!” - Paula

Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks

“If you love cabbage, you are going to freak out about how good this is. Now, if you are on the fence about cabbage, you need to try this because this might be the recipe that converts you to a cabbage lover.” - Sue

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

“All I can say is that it was a huge hit with my guys at the dinner table. I made it a couple of weeks ago and they are already requesting it again. The prep time seems like a lot but that is basically baking the potatoes and frying the bacon. This step can be done the day before.” - Sue

Brussels Sprout Hash with Sweet Potato and Bacon

“Brussels sprout and sweet potato hash with bacon and fried eggs that makes for a tasty fall breakfast or brunch!” - Kevin

Root Vegetable Gratin

“This is such a great side dish. I didn't think I would like it at first but I made it anyway. Now it is one of the family's favorites.” - Joyce

Pumpkin Oat Cookies

“This is my spin on pumpkin cookies and a family favorite, not just at holiday time! These very soft cookies have a wonderful flavor with the perfect amount of spice.” - Sea

Pumpkin Muffins Filled With Spiced Marshmallow Cream

“This is such an easy recipe because you start off with a spice cake mix. You can mix and match whatever flavors you want to add in. We love carrot cake, so raisins, nuts, and coconut are a must. Once you fill them with the spiced marshmallow filling, they become show stoppers!! Be prepared for totally empty platters and requests for your recipe. Enjoy!” - Didi