Fall isn’t just a season. It’s a feeling. As the air cools and the leaves turn, we naturally crave warmth, comfort, and flavor. From slow simmered soups to earthy spices, fall invites us to gather, cook, and savor. Here are the top 6 cooking trends that are defining this delicious season. People can’t get enough of them.
1. Soup Season is Back
From velvety butternut squash bisque to rustic lentil stew, fall soups are having their moment. Home cooks are reaching for their Dutch ovens to simmer up bowls of comfort and warmth.
Why we love it: It’s comforting, simple to make in big batches, and ideal for crisp autumn evenings. Bonus: it fills your home with the most inviting aroma.
2. Sheet Pan Everything
Minimal cleanup + maximum flavor = sheet pan success. Roasted root veggies, chicken thighs with apples, or maple-glazed salmon are all trending.
Why we love it: It’s a one-pan wonder. Easy prep, easy clean, and perfect for busy weeknights.
3. Pumpkin Goes Savory
Move over PSL(Pumpkin Spice Latte). Pumpkin is popping up in risottos, curries, pastas, and even hummus. Its natural creaminess makes it ideal for rich, comforting dishes.
Why we love it: It’s the perfect balance of healthy and indulgent, and adds a seasonal twist to everyday meals.
4. Warm Spice Everything
Think cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, clove, and ginger. These bold, earthy spices are being used in both sweet and savory recipes.
Why we love it: The aroma alone feels like a warm hug. These spices bring depth and nostalgia to every bite.
5. Baking with Seasonal Produce
Apples, pears, figs, and cranberries are taking over baked goods. Think galettes, crisps, hand pies, and rustic cakes.
Why we love it: It connects us to the season and brings back memories of family gatherings and Sunday afternoons.
6. Comfort Food Reinvented
Mac & cheese with caramelized onions. Chili with cocoa powder. Sweet potato lasagna. Classic comfort food is getting creative makeovers.
Why we love it: It’s familiar but fresh. Elevated comfort food hits all the nostalgic notes while adding something new.
So, why do we love fall cooking so much?
Because it’s about more than food. It’s the feeling of slowing down. Of lighting candles and cooking something that simmers while you put on your favorite sweater. It’s about gathering, savoring, and creating warmth—from the kitchen outward.
Here’s to cozy fall kitchens and the delicious memories made in them. 🍂
Easy Creamy Apple & Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients
Method
- 1. Combine the butter, olive oil, onions, curry powder in a large pot for 15 minutes or until onions are softened.
- 2. Add squash, apples, water, salt pepper to the pot. Simmer for 30-40 minutes until squash and apples are soft.
- 3. Puree the mixture in a food processor, blender or use immersion blender. Return the soup to the pot and add the apple juice to achieve flavor and consistency that you like. Taste for additional salt and pepper.
