30 Delicious And Seasonal Recipes I Personally Can't Wait To Make Now That It's September
September is undoubtedly my favorite month. The weather is still reminiscent of summer and all of summer's best produce is still in season, but it's subtly starting to feel a bit more like fall with milder temperatures, breezy nights, and, of course, pumpkin spice. Here are some amazing recipes to make this month.
1.Apple Pie Overnight Oats
It's like dessert for breakfast, so what could be bad?
Recipe: Apple Pie Overnight Oats
2.Raspberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Made with rolled oats, vanilla, maple syrup, and oat flour, these bars are a quick and delicious breakfast on the go that double as a satisfying treat for your sweet tooth.
Recipe: Raspberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
3.Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Muffins
The time has finally come. It's officially pumpkin season.
Recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Muffins
4.Lemon Zucchini Bread
Classic zucchini bread gets a lighter, zestier, and brighter take thanks to lemon juice and Greek yogurt. You can always leave off the citrus icing if it's too sweet for your breakfast taste.
Recipe: Lemon Zucchini Bread
5.Beet Salad with Feta and Pistachios
You can steam or roast the beets ahead of time and keep them in the fridge. When you're craving this hearty and delicious salad, just slice 'em up.
6.Cauliflower, Fennel and White Bean Salad
This filling salad can be made with pretty much whatever vegetables you have on hand like cauliflower, fennel, pepper, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and more. Just roast the veggies in the oven, toss with the beans, and drizzle with the tangy tomato salsa.
7.Skirt Steak Salad With Farro, Arugula, and Feta
Using a thin cut like skirt steak, hangar steak, or bavette steak not only keeps things more affordable, but it also makes for a speedy meal.
8.Pumpkin Coconut Curry
This curry is made with coconut milk and pumpkin or butternut squash, which makes the whole dish tastes delectably creamy even though it's totally vegan.
Recipe: Pumpkin Coconut Curry
9.Savory Tomato, Zucchini, and Basil Pie
Savory pie is always a good idea. Start with pie dough (store bought is fine) and fill it with whatever vegetables are in season (like tomatoes and zucchini). Add beaten egg, cheese, and basil, and bake until the center is set and the crust is golden brown.
10.Fig and Caramelized Onion Flatbread
Start with store bought naan or flatbread and you've got a sophisticated meal that comes together in no time.
11.Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Toss all of the ingredients on a sheet pan (including the tortillas to warm them up), then serve these fajitas DIY style with guacamole, salsa, and sor cream.
Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
12.Summer Squash and Ricotta Galette
This rustic tart is ideal for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Best of all, you can make it on Sunday and enjoy it throughout the whole week.
13.Pan-Seared Cod in White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce
Cooking fish at home can seem intimidating, but this flaky, tender cod is quick, easy, and a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Serve it with rice, noodles, or your favorite grain.
14.Pumpkin Lasagna Rollups With Crispy Sage
Fall is so much more than pumpkin spice. Use pumpkin in a handful of savory recipes like these decadent lasagna rollups.
15.Mexican Street Corn Avocado Toast
Avocado toast gets an exciting twist. Here, it's topped with Mexican-inspired grilled corn that has been mixed with lime juice, yoghurt, cilantro, and cayenne pepper.
16.Vegan Creamy White Bean Soup with Kale and Lemon
For those chilly fall nights, look no further than this soothing, warming, and totally vegan white bean and veggie soup.
17.Beet Risotto With Goat Cheese
This risotto is almost too pretty to eat, but you wouldn't be able to resist even if you tried.
Recipe: Beet Risotto With Goat Cheese
18.Honey Baked Brie With Fig Jam and Walnuts
If you're searching for the ultimate fall party app, you've found it.
19.Slow Roasted Salmon with Orange and Fennel
Slow roasting salmon makes it virtually impossible to overcook. The result is fork-tender, super juicy salmon that basically melts in your mouth.
20.Zucchini Parmesan Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Pasta Carbonara
Even if you don't want to follow this entire recipe to the T, just make the meatballs. They're crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and you can serve them with anything from pasta or rice to mashed potatoes.
Recipe: Zucchini Parmesan Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Pasta Carbonara
21.Sausage Stuffed Eggplant Boats
Think: Eggplant Parmesan but so much simpler to make. Hollowed out eggplant boats are stuffed with a mixture of onion, sausage, olive oil, and herbs, covered with shredded cheese, and baked until melty.
Recipe: Sausage Stuffed Eggplant Boats
22.Summer Squash and Basil Pasta
If you're intent on holding onto summer for as long as possible, this pasta is a great way to do it. I love making it with a tubular pasta like rigatoni or penne to sop up all the cheesy, lemony, oily sauce, but any pasta shape will do.
Recipe: Summer Squash and Basil Pasta
23.Chicken in Lemon Shallot Sauce
Turn the boneless, skinless chicken breasts sitting in your fridge into a seriously satisfying weeknight meal. Try serving it over mashed potatoes, couscous, or orzo to make the most of the creamy lemon sauce.
Recipe: Chicken in Lemon Shallot Sauce
24.Brown Butter Scallops with Corn, Bacon, and Avocado Salad
It's still seafood season, so take full advantage. Perfectly caramelized scallops taste incredible over charred corn, bacon, and avocado salad. You'll just want to make sure to enjoy every last drop of the white wine and butter pan sauce.
Recipe: Brown Butter Scallops with Corn, Bacon, and Avocado Salad
25.Hunan-Style Steamed Eggplant
Make this Chinese-inspired eggplant as a side dish or serve it over rice to turn it into a vegetarian main.
Recipe: Hunan-Style Steamed Eggplant
26.Plum Crumble With Oat Crust
If you don't have plums, you can make this recipe with whatever fresh fall produce you can find like pears or apples.
Recipe: Plum Crumble With Oat Crust
27.Goat Cheese Cheesecake Bars with Figs and Honey
Ever-so-salty cinnamon graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and sweet figs make for an unbeatable dessert.
28.Apple Cinnamon Bread
This is essentially an apple cake, but calling it bread makes it totally appropriate for breakfast, too.
Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Bread
29.Raspberry Bourbon Smash
Bourbon, fresh muddled raspberries, lime, fresh mint, and a little club soda is all you need for these simple yet impressive cocktails. If you like your drink on the sweet side, add some simple syrup or a drizzle of agave.
Recipe: Raspberry Bourbon Smash
30.Harvest Apple Mule
The classic Moscow mule gets a seasonal twist thanks to apple cider and cinnamon.
Recipe: Harvest Apple Mule
