Had your fill of peaches? Whip up this easy molasses and cinnamon spiced cake that says "hello fall!"Your house will smell divine.
Recipe:Tennessee Whiskey Cake
Mark Boughton/styling:Teresa Balckburn
Broiled Tomatoes in Basil Vinaigrette
One last summer fling. Accompany a great grilled steak and fresh corn with this salad that uses late summer tomatoes bathed in a vinaigrette.
Recipe:Broiled Tomatoes in Basil Vinaigrette
Mark Boughton/styling:Teresa Balckburn
Apple Cake
Apples are sheepishly making an appearance at the farmer's markets. Local Mutzu's are the best in Tennessee; crisp and tart perfect for eating, and in this apple cake.
Recipe:Apple Cake
Mark Boughton/styling:Teresa Balckburn
Lasagna with Cheddar Cheese
Chillier nights call for robust lasagna. Perfect for a gang, this one uses Cheddar cheese for a nice change.
Recipe:Lasagna with Cheddar Cheese
Mark Boughton/styling:Teresa Balckburn
Pennsylvania Dutch Crumb Cake
This streusel laden cinnamon coffee cake screams fall. You make one big streusel mixture--half of which is combined with milk for the base and the remainder sprinkled on top for a super thick, crunchy streusel. Great for breakfast or dessert.
Recipe:Pennsylvania Dutch Crumb Cake
Sweet, nutty Comte cheese combines with caramelized onions in this French tart, perfect for dinner with a crisp salad and white wine.
Recipe:Comte Onion Tart
Mark Boughton/styling:Teresa Balckburn
Pistachio Pesto
Don't let that garden-fresh basil go to the dogs. Nab it before it bolts and puree up some pesto with crunchy pistachios, for dabbing in soups, stews and pasta all winter long.
Recipe:Pistachio Pesto
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Mark Boughton/styling:Teresa Balckburn
Orzo Veggies
This is a dish I go to at all times of the year, but it's best in the fall with red bell peppers, zucchini and fresh basil.
Recipe:Orzo Veggies
Mark Boughton/styling:Teresa Balckburn
Baked Rigatoni with Sausage, Butternut Squash and Spinach
This is my favorite fall casserole: rigatoni with sweet butternut squash, sausage and spinach in a creamy cheese sauce. Divine. Perfect for an evening with friends.
Recipe:Baked Rigatoni with Sausage, Butternut Squash and Spinach
Mark Boughton/styling:Teresa Balckburn
Roasted Tomatoes
Roast, roast, roast. Take advantage of the last of the fresh tomatoes by slow roasting, packing in jars and using all winter long.
Recipe:Roasted Tomatoes
Jill Melton, Editor
September is possibly the best food month of all. Farmers' markets are still packed with tomatoes, eggplant, corn and zucchini, but have made room for butternut squash, peppers and greens: the best of both worlds. Here are a few of my favorite seasonal recipes. Enjoy!
