It’s almost that time of year where we say goodbye to Summer and prepare ourselves for crisp and cool Fall days. And when it comes to cooking, some of the best dishes are created when chefs utilize fresh, seasonal ingredients. Because we are passionate for great food, we’ve compiled a list of Fall fruits and vegetables and great recipes that will surely spur some inspiration in the kitchen.
Fig and Goat Cheese Pizza with Arugula, recipe by Cucina in Woodstock, NY. Figs are not the necessarily considered the popular fruits on the block but this soft, sweet fruit is plentiful and delicious in the fall season. Have fun contrasting savory and sweet flavors in this pizza recipe that is fully vegetarian.
Quinoa, herb & pomegranate salad, recipe by Olive Magazine. Light and nutritious, this recipe features the fall ingredient, pomegranate. Known for its tartness and intense flavors, pomegranate delivers even more with its natural antioxidant fighting powers. This is a great salad for the healthy crowd.
Sausage, Kale, and Lentil Soup, recipe by Rachael Ray. For those chilly days, what’s better than warming up to a hearty, wholesome soup? Incorporating kale into this dish adds loads of nutrition and flavor. Kale is hailed as one of the healthiest greens to eat since it naturally contains many vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals.
Broiled Persimmons with Mascarpone, recipe by Martha Stewart. Ready for a unique dessert? Choose some bright, soft, ripe persimmons and get started on this recipe.
Fennel & Fig Infused Vodka, recipe by Cocktails 2006. Fennel has an interesting flavor that tastes similar to anise or black licorice. This vegetable is used like an herb in various dishes. In this recipe there is the element of savory and sweet (from the figs). This cocktail may prove to be a hit with guests looking for a little something unique.
Fall produce (source: about.com)
- Apples
- Artichokes
- Arugula
- Beets
- Belgian Endive
- Broccoli and Broccoli raabe, rapini
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac, celery root
- Celery
- Chard
- Chicories
- Chilies
- Cranberries
- Curly Endive
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Escarole
- Fennel
- Figs
- Garlic
- Grapes
- Green beans
- Green onions
- Herbs
- Horseradish
- Jerusalem artichokes
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Leeks
- Lemongrass
- Lettuce
- Limes
- Mushrooms
- Okra
- Onions
- Parsnips
- Pears
- Peppers
- Persimmons
- Pomegranates
- Potatoes
- Pumpkins
- Radicchio
- Radishes
- Rutabagas
- Shallots
- Shelling beans
- Spinach
- Sweet potatoes
- Tomatillos
- Turnips
- Winter squash
- Zuchinni