Seasonal Recipes
Fall Harvest Recipes
Last Updated August 23, 2019
Time to harvest! We have put together some fresh and seasonal fall recipes for you to enjoy, savor and share.
Baked Chickpea Pancakes with Rosemary and Black Pepper (Farinata di Ceci)
A pan-baked dish with ancient origins in modern-day Italy, farinata—also known as socca—is a delicious chickpea pancake (or “panned cake”) that is naturally grain-free and vegan, too. In this...
Korean Rainbow Vegetable Pancakes
Korean vegetable pancakes, a.k.a. Yachaejeon, are nutrient-dense, vegan-friendly and easily made gluten-free. This is a California spin, using what’s in season in the fall. Use the seasonal mixture...
Flavorful Fall Butternut Squash and Quinoa Salad
This butternut squash & quinoa salad is a delicious and hearty main course or side dish bursting with flavor. Try it for a perfect accompaniment to all of your fall festivities.
Thyme and Lemon Chicken with Delicata Squash
Oven-roasting delicata squash with onions yields a velvety, slightly sweet vegetable side to pair with the lightly lemon-splashed chicken. Smaller juicy chicken leg quarters are roasted at the same...
Vegetarian Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos with Avocado-Cilantro Crema
Vegetarian tacos make a hearty meal when they’re full of roasted, spiced sweet potatoes and black beans. These flavorful “tacos” are topped with a homemade avocado-cilantro crema that’s easy...
Lentil and Pumpkin Shami Kebabs
Usually shami kebabs are made with a ground meat such as mutton, lamb or beef, which makes this vegetarian version different from the traditional variety you would typically find. The combination of...
Nourishing Pumpkin Soup
For this nourishing pumpkin stew, use a sweet and flavorful squash of the season. Dr. Abrams recommends Marina Di Chioggia.
Immunity Broth (Mushroom Ginger Chicken Bone Broth)
A delicious, nourishing and immunity-boosting broth shared by Jennifer McGruther from her book Vibrant Botanicals.
Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk, Lemongrass and Lime
Add a little spice to your life with this Thai-inspired warm butternut squash soup.
Thyme and Sage Tisane (Herbal Tea)
What’s a tisane? A tisane is an herbal tea made from an infusion of herbs and plant-based ingredients. There are no cured “tea” leaves Camellia sinensis in what is referred to as a “...
Overnight Rolled Grain Pancakes with Spiced Apple Compote
A mixture of rolled oats, barley and rye gives these pancakes deep flavor and a nutritious spin. The grains and flax are soaked in the fridge overnight, then mixed with the rest of the ingredients and...
Oatmeal Cookies with Cranberries, Apricots and Walnuts
Everyone has a special place in their heart for cookies, especially in the fall when the weather turns cool and the smell of the cookies baking in the kitchen makes us want hunker to down. The tart...
Wine-Poached Figs on Ricotta Toast
These roasted figs tossed in red wine and honey come together for an easy appetizer that will upstage all others.
Roasted Kabocha Squash and Ginger Tart
The sweet flavor of roasted kabocha squash in this baked savory tart is enhanced by ginger, maple syrup and mascarpone cheese, making it an excellent less sugary substitute for pumpkin pie.
5-Spice Sweet Potato Pie
A fun spin on a holiday pie is this sweet potato pie that uses a hint of Chinese 5-spice mix to add some depth. A little bourbon for warmth makes it extra special.
