What to Cook dinner This October


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October is right here already, one way or the other! We’ve been absorbing the crisp mornings and heat, sunny days. Our now two-year-old Grace likes to dine outdoors, so we normally eat in our screened porch. Yesterday morning, we loved breakfast on the park. I’m positively trying ahead to a comfortable fall and the vacations, however I would love these superb days in between seasons probably the most.

Because the climate cools down, let’s mark the time with heat apple crisp, hearty chili, and healthful pumpkin bread. You’ll discover extra seasonal recipes to take pleasure in under, and I’ve a full line-up of recent recipes coming your means this fall!

Apples

Trust me, no one will suspect that these fluffy cinnamon apple muffins are healthy! cookieandkate.com

Wholesome Apple Muffins

Simply gluten free and simply vegan (see notes)

“Made them this morning with one Granny Smith and one Macintosh. Your recipe is implausible! The rose so properly, made a fantastic crust and have been good and tender inside. Style was nice!” – Pierre

Extra apple recipes »

Beets

Raw Beet Salad with Carrot, Quinoa & Spinach in bowls

Colourful Beet Salad with Carrot, Quinoa & Spinach

Gluten free and vegan

“This might be THE greatest salad I’ve ever made. I’ve a vegan buddy who I’m all the time looking for attention-grabbing recipes for and she or he additionally cherished it. I made it precisely as per your recipe aside from including a combination of toasted almond flakes and pumpkins seeds.” – Heather

Extra beet recipes »

Broccoli

Broccoli casserole, made better with roasted broccoli, cheddar cheese, quinoa and whole grain breadcrumbs. - cookieandkate.com

Broccoli, Cheddar & Quinoa Gratin

Gluten free

“This was so good! I’ve been looking for one dish recipes that may additionally feed child and this was good! I used to be nearly too lazy to make the breadcrumbs however I’m so glad I did as a result of it was easy and and so price it! I additionally used a little bit of cauliflower as a result of I had it and it was good in there too. I believe I’m going to make this once more and convey it to Easter! It’s an ideal more healthy model of a basic!” – Stephanie

Extra broccoli recipes »

Cabbage

This hot pink slaw is totally irresistible, thanks to—surprise—coconut! If you like coconut, you're going to love this nutrient-dense slaw/side salad. cookieandkate.com

Sizzling Pink Coconut Slaw

Gluten free and vegan

“This was scrumptious! We devoured all of it. Our 3-year-old even mentioned “Num, num!” and she or he is just not normally an enormous cabbage fan.” – Amanda

Extra cabbage recipes »

Carrots

This creamy, Thai-spiced carrot and sweet potato soup comes from Angela Liddon's new cookbook, Oh She Glows Everyday! cookieandkate.com

Creamy Thai Carrot Candy Potato Soup

Gluten free and vegan

“As we speak was our first cool day for the season. After I stepped outdoors for my morning stroll I knew I’d be making this soup for dinner. It was so good. Thanks a lot for selecting to share this tasty recipe. I can’t wait to get Angela’s new cookbook.” – Cathy

Extra carrot recipes »

Cauliflower

cauliflower rice side dish recipe

Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice

Gluten free and vegan

“I’ve by no means had cauliflower rice earlier than, however a Google search took me to this recipe, which I made tonight. It was completely scrumptious and I’ve sufficient leftovers to make use of as a aspect dish tomorrow evening I extremely suggest it!” – Deirdre

Extra cauliflower recipes »

Corn

Enjoy this Southwestern black bean salad recipe all week long! It's colorful and bursting with nutrients. cookieandkate.com

Recent Black Bean Salad

Gluten free and vegan

“I made this after we have been on trip this summer time, and we had it with tostadas as chips to scoop it up. My ten-year-old son mentioned “greatest dinner ever!” It was delicious. I’ve made it a pair instances now, and I really like having it available within the fridge for snacks or simple meals. Yum! Delish and really contemporary testing!” – E

Extra corn recipes »

Cucumber

mint dressing poured over fattoush salad

Fattoush Salad with Mint Dressing

Simply vegan

“That is SO scrumptious I completely love how all of the flavors work collectively & that mint dressing is extremely yummy! Thanks Kate & Cookie!” – Colleen

Extra cucumber recipes »

Eggplant

ratatouille with bread

The Finest Ratatouille

Gluten free and vegan (simply is determined by your accompaniments)

“I used to be completely blown away by this Ratatouille recipe…so easy with a lot taste! I picked this explicit recipe as a result of I’ve a basil plant that went into overload so I’ve an abundance of basil and wished to make use of it up earlier than the season runs out on us. I completely underestimated the facility of “roasting”! Thanks a lot!!” – Dessa

Extra eggplant recipes »

Fennel

A fresh and filling spring salad, featuring arugula, carrots, quinoa and avocado - cookieandkate.com

Spring Carrot, Radish and Quinoa Salad with Herbed Avocado

Gluten free and simply vegan

“I LOVED this salad! Made it twice in a single week. I skipped the honey within the dressing and used pumpkin seeds in stead. Nice mixture of favors and textures. This salad made me a follower of your recipes!” – Lisa

Extra fennel recipes »

Grapes

Jammy roasted grapes on brie and toast make a simple, seasonal appetizer!

Roasted Grape Crostini with Brie and Recent Thyme

Simply vegetarian

I want you to strive these crostini and let me know the way you want them!

That’s my solely recipe with grapes thus far. Extra to return.

Hardy greens (arugula,
chard, collard greens & spinach)

This amazing Mexican green salad recipe is the perfect healthy side for your favorite Mexican dishes! Get the recipe at cookieandkate.com

Mexican Inexperienced Salad with Jalapeño-Cilantro Dressing

Gluten free and simply vegan

“This Mexican salad is totally scrumptious! The dressing is to die for. Even my 26 yr previous son who is just not a giant salad eater actually loved it and even took some house with him. He particularly appreciated the dressing. I added two cups of cooked quinoa to make it slightly extra filling in addition to some contemporary corn I wanted to make use of up. I’ve been consuming all of it week for lunch and it’s simply good. I used a reasonably massive jalapeno however eliminated the seeds and so forth and the dressing is just not too spicy however has slightly kick to it.” – Annika

Extra salad recipes »

Kale

Mediterranean sweet potato farro salad, perfect for weeknight dinners! cookieandkate.com

Mediterranean Roasted Candy Potato & Farro Salad

Simply vegan

“I made this for supper tonight, and I adore it! There won’t be leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch. My grocery retailer didn’t have sumac, however I’ll need to get some for subsequent time, as a result of I’m positively making it once more!” – Emilie

Extra kale recipes »

Melons

watermelon salad recipe with herbed yogurt sauce cucumber and shallot

Watermelon Salad with Herbed Yogurt Sauce

Gluten free and simply vegan

“Fantastic refreshing summer time lunch. I used an English cucumber. I used to be shocked how a lot I appreciated the pickled shallots. I’ll make once more so long as watermelon is in season.” – Allison

Extra watermelon recipes » (additionally cantaloupe and these honeydew margaritas)

Mushrooms

Gluten free quiche recipe

Arugula and Cremini Quiche with Gluten-Free Almond Meal Crust

Gluten free

“You simply received my meat-eating associates over with this quiche! They’re going to be operating over to C+Okay now for recipes! Thanks once more for an additional hit! It’s really easy to be a “chef” with these fail proof recipes!” – Deepthi

Extra mushroom recipes »

Pears

pear raspberry crostini

Pear, Raspberry and Goat Cheese Crostini

Simply vegetarian

“This morning I used to be frantically operating across the kitchen in determined seek for a wholesome lunch to pack. So that you saved me! It took me 4 minutes to prep all of this and take it to-go. Now I’m sitting quietly at my desk ready for lunch time. Is it right here but?” – Sylvia

Extra pear recipes »

Peppers

This red Thai curry recipe is just as good as your favorite Thai restaurant's! cookieandkate.com

Thai Crimson Curry with Greens

Gluten free and vegan

“The perfect curry ever!
Fabulous and so fast and simple to make.” – Gillian

Extra bell pepper recipes » (additionally jalapeños)

Pumpkin

This creamy pumpkin marinara recipe tastes indulgent, but it's full of vegetables! #vegetarian

Creamy Pumpkin Marinara

Simply gluten free and simply vegan

“I made this final evening and it was fast, simple, and scrumptious! My youngsters (7 & 10) cherished it and they could be a robust crowd to please :-)” – Stefanie

Extra pumpkin recipes »

Potatoes

Amazing crispy roasted breakfast potatoes (also called home fries!) - cookieandkate.com

Roasted Breakfast Potatoes

Gluten-free and vegan

Please roast up these potatoes and touch upon the submit to let me know the way they end up!

Extra potato recipes »

Radishes

mega crunchy quinoa salad recipe

Mega Crunchy Romaine Salad with Quinoa

Gluten free and vegan

“Consuming this salad proper now and I’m blown away! So crunchy and the dressing is superior! Excellent for at present’s summer time climate.

Thanks for all of your superior recipes!! :)” – Frances

Extra radish recipes »

Squash (summer time & winter varieties)

Roasted butternut squash, apple and wheat berry salad recipe

Hearty Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Salad

Simply gluten free and vegan

“Made this salad final evening and it was an enormous hit with the group! Substituted quinoa for wheat berries as a result of that’s what I had on the time. The perfect half is consuming leftovers for lunch at present! Every time I want some concepts for dinner I try your recipes and I’ve cherished all of them. Thanks for sharing!” – Gillian

Extra butternut squash recipes » (additionally delicata squash, acorn squash, yellow squash and zucchini)

Candy Potatoes

Roasted sweet potatoes with green rice and black beans. cookieandkate.com

Spicy Candy Potato and Inexperienced Rice Burrito Bowls

Gluten free and vegan

“Liked this! Excellent supper with wind chills under zero. I’ll be making that rice many times. Can’t wait to style it tomorrow, I believe it can style even higher. Thanks for this nice recipe.” – Kathleen

Extra candy potato recipes »

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