Fall
Chocolate Pecan Pie
By James Beard
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Popular in the Italian kitchen for eons, risotto and wild mushrooms were embraced in the nineties by American home cooks and restaurant chefs alike. Offer this delicious version as a starter or a main course.
Maple Squash Purée
Maple squash is a time-honored Thanksgiving staple, but there are plenty of other ways to go with butternut. See our variations, below, for a few ideas.
Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 45 min
Cranberry-Walnut Pumpkin Bread
Dense, moist, and delicious, this bread is great as a quick snack or with a bit of whipped honey butter for afternoon tea.
Autumn Apple Sauce
I like to mix up several kinds of apples for great-tasting applesauce. I prefer it coarse, so I cook it for a short time and then mash it only slightly.
Individual Garlic Rye-Bread Puddings
With a holiday bird, these puddings would make a delicious alternative to traditional stuffing.
Spicy Lentil Stew
Dhall Curry
In this recipe, the legacy of Cape Town, South Africa's Indian immigrants is apparent.
Butternut Squash and Noodles with Coconut, Lime and Cilantro Sauce
This lovely and satisfying main course uses light coconut milk, Thai red curry paste and jalapeño chili for lots of flavor and spice.