Fall Foods

Pumpkin risotto paired with a bourbon cocktail

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Warm up on chilly autumn nights with this festive pumpkin risotto and warming bourbon cocktail.

Low carb soup recipes for fall

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:00:00 -0700

Whether you're following a low-carb lifestyle or looking for ways to simply cut the carbs from some of your meals, these scintillating soup recipes will make you glad the summer season has waned.

Wine cocktails for fall

Heather Barnett — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 05:51:00 -0700

Transitioning from summer to fall is easier and tastier with a delicious wine cocktail. Fall wines are characteristically fresh and crisp with a hint of warm flavor. Combining fall wines with fresh fruits and spices will give you a cool-weather cocktail you can sip into winter.

Harvest inspired snacks for fall

Deanna Sletten — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:45:00 -0700

When fall arrives it brings with it fresh, colorful fruits and vegetables to create some of our favorite snacks. Golden pumpkins, luscious berries and brightly colored apples can be made into some of the most tempting treats. Here are some fun and delicious harvest inspired snacks you can make for your family.

6 Delicious and power-packed fall foods

Jessica Padykula — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:43:00 -0700

We may have to wait another year before summer’s sweetest treats are back on the table, but before you resign yourself to canned goods and sub-par produce, know that fall is full of power-packed, seasonal goodies bursting with flavor and nutrients. We’ve put together a list of some of fall’s best bounty to inspire you to enjoy what this season has to offer.

Fun activities for the first day of fall

SheKnows Living Editors — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:22:00 -0700

There's a welcome coolness in the air and apple cider is popping up in every grocery store in town -- it can only mean one thing: the first days of fall are finally here! Here are a few fun fall ways to celebrate the beginning of fall.

Easy fall farmers' market recipes

Scott Jones — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:30:00 -0700

Here are a few simple farmers' market recipes for fall. The farmers' market experience is one of simple goodness. Whether set up as a roadside stand or a dedicated, open-air affair, farmers' markets can now be found in cities both large and small; in both rural and urban locales. And, over the last decade, this relationship between farmer and their local consumer has grown like a patch of summer melons. So has our interest in eating seasonally, which generally translates into healthier meals.

Pumpkin Smoothies

Tawra Jean Kellam — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Try this yummy smoothie for an after-Halloween treat!

Hazelnut recipes

Diana De Cicco — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:15:00 -0700

Hazelnuts often are used in sweet dessert recipes, but these scrumptious, flavorful nuts also shine in savory dishes, especially for the fall. Hazelnuts add delectable crunch to salads, pilaf, stuffing, pasta and sautÃ©ed vegetables. Here's more on this yummy nut and a few savory hazelnut recipes.

Fall quinoa recipes

Diana De Cicco — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:01:00 -0700

Tired of eating the same old pasta or rice dishes? Looking for a delicious gluten-free grain? The ancient grain quinoa is your side-dish solution. Quinoa is a quick-cooking protein-rich grain that can easily replace pasta or rice in many of your favorite fall dishes. Here's more on quinoa and a few healthy hearty quinoa recipes for the fall and winter seasons.

Halloween desserts by Sandra Lee

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:39:00 -0700

While you send the kids out to trick or treat, gather the grown-ups around a frighteningly fabulous array of devilish desserts. Food Network's Sandra Lee, host of Sandra's Money Saving Meals and cookbook author, shares three spooky good recipes from the October/November issue of her magazine Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade.

Savory apple recipes

Diana De Cicco — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:07:00 -0700

The beginning of fall marks the beginning of apple picking season. Fresh-picked apples certainly make delicious desserts -- apple pie, apple cake, and apple crisps quickly come to mind -- but apples can also be a star ingredient in savory meals, ranging from soups and salads to mouthwatering meat dishes.

Halloween Pumpkin and Monster Face Sandwiches

Jenny Wanderscheid — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700

This "recipe" for monster- and pumpkin-faced English muffins couldn't be simpler for your kids to make!

Fall recipes with an almondy crunch

Diana De Cicco — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:27:00 -0700

As the cooler weather approaches, those belly warming casseroles and stews are a welcome change from summerâ€˜s lighter fare, but they can sometimes lack that coveted texture and crunchiness. Adding a few handfuls of heart-healthy almonds can boost the nutritional value of your fall recipes and deliver a lovely nutty crunch. Here's more on almonds and ways to incorporate this good for you nut into your cool weather autumn fare.

Halloween Popcorn Balls

Jenny Tomlin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Try this popcorn balls recipe that are perfect for a Halloween or autumn party.

Low Carb Deviled Egg Eyeball Appetizers

Karen Rysavy — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Set out these eyeballs on Halloween to give your guests a fright!

Pumpkin Pancakes with Pumpkin Maple Sauce

Tawra Jean Kellam — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700

If you like the tastes of pumpkin and maple, this is the fall breakfast for you.

Truly gross Halloween food

Kellie Head — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:14:00 -0700

Halloween fun is just around the corner. Don't just dress up your kids; dress up their food too! Here are some truly gross recipes for Halloween food, including the infamous Kitty Litter Cake, that will have your kids eew-ing and yuck-ing for more!

Fall fig recipes

Diana De Cicco — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:20:00 -0700

The perfect time to enjoy fresh figs is late summer through the fall. These plump juicy fruits can be eaten plain or in sweet or savory dishes, and will bring a lovely deliciousness to any meal. So skip the dried figs for a few months to delight in fresh ones.

Healthy fall comfort foods

Jennifer Weatherhead — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:43:00 -0700

With the end of summer comes cooler temperatures, colorful leaves and a fresh new bounty of fruits and vegetables. As the weather cools, it's also tempting to dish yourself up some warming comfort foods with no worry about the dietary consequences . Opting, instead, for the fall harvest of fresh fruits and veggies can keep you warm and cozy on the inside without destroying your diet. Here are some wholesome comfort foods that will keep you full and even curb your indulgent comfort food cravings.

Warm Italian recipes for fall

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:19:00 -0700

Italian life is centered around family and lovingly cooked meals. The table is the place families sit down to share the day's events, sip wine and dig into great food. Appealing to the families who want to serve meals that bring their family members together, The Culinary Institute of America offers A Tavola: Recipes and Reflections on Traditional Italian Home Cooking and three warm Italian recipes for fall.