The Ultimate Fall Produce Guide [50 Fall Favorite Recipes]

One of the things I love best about fall is fall baking. I love savoring scones on cooler mornings or as a late night snack with a good book in hand. When I think of baking, my mind often goes straight to the sweeter side of recipes but that doesn’t have to be the case.

I did some tweaking to my Basic Scone Formula to come up with a savory version of my favorite scones, which wasn’t very hard at all. Mostly, I just decreased the sugar. Then I added in some finely minced sage – you don’t want to get a huge mouthful of herbs so it is best to mince them finely. Along with the sage, I paired grated apple and diced gruyere cheese. Because I knew the apple would add moisture to the dough, I decreased the liquid in the recipe.

I recommend serving these scones on the side with Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Bacon and Sage.

Apple Cider Sage Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples is the perfect fall meal - fragrant sage and sweet caramelized apples pair perfectly with savory pork chops!

I recommend serving these Apple Cider Sage Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples along side Smashed Potatoes with Parmesan Gremolata and Roasted Broccoli.

Your traditional Apple Crisp is elevated with the addition of oatmeal and pecan in the topping. A perfect twist on a Thanksgiving classic.

Sharp cheddar cheese is combined with bacon, green apple, and caramelized onion in between two slices of toasted sourdough for an easy, but slightly decadent take on the classic sandwich. 

For the classic Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup pairing, check out this recipe for Cream of Tomato Soup.

These Zucchini Apple Spice Muffins are perfect for the transition space between summer and fall. You can use up the loads of summer zucchini that are laying around in your garden, the grocery store, or at the farmer’s marker, while savoring the fall spice flavors and a hint of apple.

Spiced Pear and Pomegranate Crostini are the perfect solution for simple entertaining. Spiced Pear and Pomegranate Crostini look far more special than a plate of fruit and cheese, but they’re really a cinch to prepare and they don’t require any special serving utensils.

This Endive, Pear, and Walnut Appetizer is perfect for this time of year with the delicious seasonal flavors of pear and cranberry. Top with complementary Blue Cheese Dressing and crunchy walnuts.

You should definitely try making this Easy Homemade Pearsauce or Applesauce this fall. It is so tasty! I like it even better than homemade applesauce. Next time pears are so cheap they’re practically free, I think I’m going to venture into canning some of this Homemade Pearsauce so we can have it on hand year round.

Years ago I canned Pear Butter and it was a ton of fun. This Water Bath Canned Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter is easy to make. Jars of Pear Butter make excellent homemade gifts for teachers, friends, or neighbors during the holidays. It's also perfect for enjoying throughout the year on toast, waffles and pancakes. (Related: Learn How to Freeze and Reheat Pancakes and Waffles)

Cinnamon Pear Crostata would make a wonderful addition to your fall table. A crostata is essentially a free-form, rustic fruit pie. I think they’re easier than traditional pies because it’s okay if they don’t look perfect.

This Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie is the perfect way to celebrate fall with your kids! It is easy to prepare, super healthy and full of all your favorite fall spices. What isn’t to love about a smoothie recipe that tastes like pumpkin pie?

Pumpkin Black Bean Turkey Chili is a great fall chili recipe with tons of flavor! This is a great freezer recipe, too! Let the chili cool completely before transferring it to freezer bags or freezer-safe containers. When you’re ready to eat the frozen chili, either reheat it on the stove or place it in your fridge first to thaw.

These Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins offer a fun fall take on the traditional Honey Cornbread Muffin. Infused with real pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and fall spices, these Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins are the perfect contrast to a bowl of savory chili. And leftovers are guaranteed awesome for breakfast.

Blending a few pantry ingredients together to make a spectacular autumn treat! This Easy Pumpkin Pudding is the perfect way to celebrate fall with your kids!  It is easy to prepare, super creamy and full of all your favorite fall spices.  What isn’t to love about this recipe?

No Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream is swirled with layers of Pumpkin Caramel and Crunchy Gingersnaps for the perfect fall ice cream recipe!

Cubed sweet potatoes tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper are roasted and then tossed generously with fresh garlic and sage. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Garlic and Sage make a great side for your evening meal.

Breakfast Bowls like these Southwest Protein Breakfast Bowls with Sweet Potato and Black Beans are a great way to enjoy a quick protein-packed, creative meal at home on busy weekday mornings.

Sliced Sweet Potatoes are baked in a spiced orange maple glaze and sprinkled with juicy, bright pomegranate arils. It is a gorgeous, colorful Thanksgiving side dish that is a little bit more on the healthier side without sacrificing flavor.

Black Bean, Sweet Potato and Chicken Lettuce Wraps are perfect for satisfying your next Taco Tuesday craving. Serve with 5 Minute Basic Guacamole.

A slightly spicy chickpea and tomato stew served over a sweet potato. Spiced Chickpea Smothered Sweet Potato are an easy and hearty vegetarian meal that is perfect for winter.

Next time you're craving comfort food, try these Broccoli Cheese Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes. They're loaded up with plenty of broccoli, cheese, and - everyone's favorite - bacon! No bacon? Try diced ham as a substitute, or eliminate the meat all together for a vegetarian version.

This Cilantro Lime Broccoli Slaw is  a tasty side dish to accompany any Mexican inspired meal. Pre-packaged shredded broccoli, carrots, red cabbage are tossed with jalapeño, lime, red onion, and red bell pepper for a refreshing side salad.

One of my favorite dishes to order at a really good Chinese place is Beef and Broccoli. I loved the tender meat, the crisp broccoli and the sauce. Oh the sauce! I could never get it right at home. Every time I tested out a recipe it never came out just right. Until I tried this recipe. Now, I like making it at home more than I like ordering it out!

It’s not health food, but this Pasta Alfredo with Broccoli and Mushrooms is a lightened version of a favorite and with the added vegetables and whole wheat pasta it feels a little less indulgent. This Alfredo sauce is a tad lightened up thanks to a simple substitution but every bit as rich and creamy. We use whatever pasta we have on hand. The kids prefer penne.

This recipe for Easy Cheesy Broccoli, Kale, Carrot Soup is incredibly simple to whip up for dinner on a busy and the perfect way to warm up on a cold fall or winter evening

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic are a fantastic side dish that is full of delicious flavor - caramelized, roasted brussels sprouts, savory bacon, and tangy balsamic vinegar.

Dinner just got super quick and easy thanks to this sheet pan meal featuring roasted pork, carrots, golden beets, red onion, Brussels Sprouts, and parsnips.

These Maple Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts are the kind of vegetable side dish that has everyone asking for seconds. To make these roasted veggies stand out, I coated them in a blend of butter, maple syrup and ground chipotle pepper. After roasting, both the sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and sweet spicy all over. So tasty!

Brussels Sprouts, Shallots, Bacon, and Parmesan are tossed with linguini and plenty of balsamic for a super simple dinner recipe.

Rainbow Winter Quinoa Bowls with Maple Dijon Balsamic Dressing features lots of delicious winter produce and hearty Tricolor Quinoa for a filling, satisfying meal to support your healthy eating goals.

Pomegranate Salsa is the perfect salsa recipe to make if you are craving fresh salsa in the winter.

Fresh pressed apple cider, tart pomegranate juice, and Tempranillo pair with mulling spices and fresh fruit to create a fall-inspired cocktail, perfect for sipping during this autumn and winter season.

This salad is so full of color and beautiful on the table. The sweet and salty bites of squash went so well with the juicy pomegranate arils and the bold Roquefort cheese along with the greens and roasted butternut squash.

These Pomegranate, Raspberry, and Nectarine Popsicles are great during the strange in between space of Summer and Fall - when Summer produce is still readily available, temperatures are high, yet Fall produce is starting to sneak its way in. To enjoy these during the winter, substitute frozen raspberries and frozen nectarines (or peaches) in place of fresh, seasonal produce.

This Pomegranate, Orange and Fennel salad is one of my fall and winter favorite salads. It tastes so bright and un-winter-y during the time of year that temperatures start getting colder.

This method of cooking and serving potatoes turns boring, boiled potatoes into something full of amazing flavors. The beauty of these potatoes is that they look and taste as if they were a lot of work. In reality they are very easy to make. Simply boil the potatoes until tender, smash, bake for half an hour and toss with the gremolata. And don’t let the fancy term “gremolata” scare you (I had no idea what it meant). It’s simply a mix of parsley, lemon, parmesan and garlic, but it packs a punch of awesome flavor.

Follow these simple tips to learn how to bake a potato, whether you are short on time or have plenty of time. There are two fool-proof methods that answer the question of how to bake a potato: a traditional baked potato in oven or a time saving method where you microwave potatoes before baking, then follow up with the oven.

Cream Cheese Chive Duchess Potatoes are delicious, individually portioned mounds of mashed potatoes that have been baked. Inside they're creamy and fluffy while the outside is beautifully golden and crisp.

Slow Cooker Ham Soup with Potatoes and Kale is both easy to prepare and flavorful, thanks to the use of a slow cooker and the rich flavor that a leftover ham bone imparts.

Roasted potatoes are our kids' absolute favorite way to prepare potatoes. They’re so versatile in the ways you can season them and they’re just plain delicious. The beauty of this recipe is that you can mix it up however you like! I used fresh rosemary but you can also use dried or substitute another herb, and if you don’t have fresh garlic, garlic powder will do just fine!

These Baked Eggs with Kale and Sausage are delicious enough to add them to your holiday menu, but they are easy enough to enjoy them for a weekday breakfast as well.

These “Cheesy” Kale Chips are a great, healthy way to satisfy your cravings for something salty and cheesy. Nutritional yeast gives them a nutrient-rich cheesy flavor without any added dairy.

If you're looking for a creamy, rich and flavorful soup, try this Italian Sausage Kale Soup. It's a lightened up version of Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana.

Fall means football season, and I even have a game day appetizer recipe that contains kale! Queso Blanco with Roasted Corn, Kale, and Tomatoes with tortilla chips is a perfect appetizer to enjoy while watching the Super Bowl, or any of your favorite sports on game day for that matter.

Baked White Cheddar Mac n Cheese with Kale and Bacon is a bit sinful. Pasta loaded with rich, velvety cheese, kale, plenty of bacon, and a nice crispy topping.

This Apple Cider Roasted Squash is a great, easy acorn squash side dish to prepare all fall and winter long - but it is especially great for Thanksgiving

Butternut Squash Sage Bacon Mac n Cheese features penne covered in a creamy, rich sauce of pureed butternut squash, parmesan and sharp white cheddar with bacon and fresh sage.

Roasted butternut squash and garlic are pureed with onion, carrot, broth, and half and half for a silky smooth, creamy, savory Roasted Butternut Squash Soup. Top it with bacon and sage for perfection.

In this Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Squash, Goat Cheese, and Pepitas kale is lightly massaged with olive oil, salt and pepper, before being tossed with roasted delicata squash, roasted red onions, herbed goat cheese, a pepitas.

Roasted butternut squash, roasted corn, and fire roasted tomatoes pair with black beans in this hearty, meatless Roasted Butternut Squash Black Bean Chili.