18 Of The Best Recipes To Make In September
September is one of our favorite times to visit local farmers’ markets and find the best produce the season has to offer.
From apples to zucchini, there are so many delicious fruits and vegetables to choose from. If you’re looking for inspiration on what to cook or bake this month, look no further! Here are 18 recipes from the pages of H&H. Scroll down and get inspired!
Apple, Cheddar, Celery and Kale Salad
This salad is completely in season for September. Apple, celery and kale are all at their prime this month, while celery will start becoming abundant next month, so don’t wait too long to make this hearty salad. Cookbook author Devin Connell created this recipe as a twist on an apple and cheddar sandwich.
Try Devin Connell’s recipe here.
House & Home March 2022
Apple Cider Doughnut Cake
Get into the fall mood with this delicious treat from cookbook author and food writer Tara O’Brady, who calls it a “sturdy snacking cake.” Pair it with a mug of apple cider for the ultimate fall snack.
Get Tara O’Brady’s recipe here.
House & Home January/February 2021
Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
Catherine and John Pawson took a look at an often under-appreciated vegetable, the Jerusalem artichoke and turned it into a delicious fall recipe.
Get the recipe for the Jerusalem Artichoke Soup here.
Pesto Tuna Kitchen Sink Salad
It’s such a good time of year for fresh fruit and vegetables, so why not throw as many of them as possible into one salad! That’s what Charlotte Langley has done with this dish featuring arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, radishes and broccoli. Charlotte, the chef and owner of Scout Canning, also notes that you can make this your own by adding cheese, beans, grains — whatever you’re craving.
Get the recipe here.
House & Home January/February 2021
Wilted Mixed Greens with Bacon
Toni-Tipton Martin’s 2019 cookbook Jubilee features another salad that’s a great take on what’s fresh this time of year. It’s a bit heartier with the addition of bacon, blue cheese and eggs.
Check out the recipe here.
Grilled Flatbread
Celebrity chef Lynn Crawford put together a delicious recipe for a flatbread you’ll want to eat again and again. It’s topped with arugula, tomatoes and goat cheese. Bonus: the parsley used to make the pesto is at its prime at this time of year.
Get the recipe for the Grilled Flatbread here.
House & Home August 2013
Burrata With Beet & Blood Orange Salad
Although you may think of beets as being a winter veg option, this is the perfect time of year to cook with beets, especially if you can incorporate the tops. This recipe from chef John Sinopoli of Ascari Enoteca makes the most of earthy beets by pairing them with creamy burrata.
Get the recipe here.
House & Home December 2020
Maple Chili Broccoli
Spice up broccoli (literally) with this red chili-infused recipe that’s simple and packed with flavor.
Get Kristen Eppich’s recipe here.
House & Home October 2016
Grilled Broccolini with Taleggio Cream & Hazelnuts
Broccolini is also at its peak in September and won’t be as abundant next month. To make the most of the vegetable’s prime, try this delicious recipe that can be made on the grill.
Get the recipe here.
House & Home April 2016
Cranberry-Apple Crisp
If you’re looking for a cozy fall dessert then look no further. This is a great time of year for both cranberries and apples, and what dessert isn’t made better by the addition of ice cream?
Try Sarah Richardson’s recipe here.
House & Home November 2015
Yuzu-Marinated Cucumber and Radish Salad
Matty Matheson is having a major moment, having recently opened his new restaurant Prime Seafood Palace in Toronto and guest starring in the FX TV show The Bear. When he’s busy, Matty previously told us that he likes to whip up this family recipe that can be augmented with any fish or meat straight off the grill.
Get his recipe here.
House & Home September 2018
Seasoned Steamed Eggplant
From Betty Liu’s cookbook My Shanghai (which the New York Times called one of the best cookbooks of 2021), this recipe is a go-to for entertaining. It’s easy, unique and popular with guests, according to Betty.
Her recipe is available here.
My Shanghai by Betty Liu. Copyright © 2021 by Betty Liu. Published by Harper Design, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Reprinted by permission.
Buffalo Mozzarella & Pickled Fennel
Maybe it’s not the first ingredient you think of, but fennel is in season right now, as well as the tomatoes and escalore lettuce that make up this deconstructed salad.
Get the recipe here.
Steamed Greens with Chili Oil & Toasted Garlic
It’s the perfect time for kale! Especially when you’re going to drench that kale in a homemade chili oil and add crispy garlic chips on top.
Try Jamie Kennedy’s recipe here.
House & Home September 2019
Shaved Zucchini & Melon Salad with Mint & Almonds
This fresh salad is equal parts zucchini and melon and topped with mint and almonds. In our opinion, it’s the ultimate sweet and savory side dish.
See Melissa Clark’s recipe here.
Savory Swiss Chard & Mushroom Bundles
This is a great plant-based dish to serve at a backyard party before it gets cold. Take advantage of the freshness of Swiss chard and mushrooms!
Get the recipe here.
House & Home November 2020
Caramelized Plums With Yogurt, Honey And Gingerbread
Is it too early to get into the holiday spirit? Not with this delicious dessert that features plums.
Check out Devin Connell’s recipe here.
House & Home February 2018
Pot-Rocked Potatoes
Get excited! Potatoes are back in season, and who doesn’t love a potato? This crispy crusted potato recipe will have you heading back for seconds and thirds.
Get Kristen Eppich’s recipe here.
House & Home October 2015