All October recipes

Here you’ll find all the perfect recipes for October, lovingly crafted by the site’s foodies!

October is a transitional month when fall takes center stage with its warm colors and rich flavors. The kitchen is filled with orange hues, woody aromas, and comforting dishes. It’s peak season for squash—potimarron, butternut, and pumpkin—which are perfect for soups, gratins, or savory tarts. We also find mushrooms, chestnuts, leeks, carrots, and new potatoes, perfect for creating recipes rich in flavor.

When it comes to fruit, apples, pears, grapes, and figs make their way into seasonal desserts. Spices begin to warm up our dishes, and recipes become more comforting, in harmony with the first frosts.

October is also the month of grape harvests, mushroom fairs, and sometimes the first soups shared with friends. Not to mention Halloween, which inspires playful and imaginative creations made with squash, chocolate, or candy for food lovers of all ages.

A bountiful month that makes you want to cook with local ingredients and fully savor the fall.

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Butternut Squash Flan in a Ramekin with Cheese Sauce

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Here’s my version of the butternut squash flan in ramekins with cheese sauce. I discovered this flan in the “Mardi c’est veggie!” section of *Le Monde* newspaper. They had published this recipe, which ...

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Vegan Carrot-Banana-Seed Cake

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To create this vegan "carrot-banana-seed" cake recipe, I drew inspiration from the excellent book . However, I did make a few adjustments to the measurements to suit my taste. This recipe is a vegan ...

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Risotto with einkorn wheat, sweet potato, and Comté cheese

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Have you heard of einkorn wheat? Also known as "engrain," it’s the first grain ever cultivated by humans! Here, I invite you to rediscover this ancient grain by preparing it risotto-style, ...

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Country-Style Pumpkin and Spinach Tart

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I created this recipe for a rustic pumpkin and spinach tart for a potluck dinner with friends, and since it was a hit with everyone, I decided to post it on my favorite cooking website :) This tart ...

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Sautéed veal with carrots, served with a spiced wine sauce

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Thanks to Thomas for this recipe for veal stir-fry, slow-cooked with carrots and other vegetables in a fabulous sauce made with red wine, spices, and herbs. We enjoyed this authentic, flavorful dish ...

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Steamed salmon with two types of cabbage

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I discovered this recipe for steamed salmon with two types of cabbage at a "cook and dine" event in Toulouse, and I've made it many times since. First, you simmer the green cabbage and ...

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Oven-roasted endives

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I love braised endives, and I recently tried (with great success) cooking them in the oven instead of in a skillet . So here’s my exclusive, easy, and delicious (yes, really!) recipe for oven-braised ...

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Pumpkin, Beef, and Mustard Pie

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To make this pumpkin, beef, and mustard pie, I drew inspiration from a recipe I found at my favorite Biocoop... I made a few changes to make it even more flavorful to my taste, particularly by using ...

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Pyrenean Blueberry Pie

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As summer was drawing to a close, I went blueberry picking in Ariège to make my traditional jam... But I saved a few of these delicious little berries to make this tasty Pyrenean blueberry tart. As ...

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Mashed potatoes with olive oil

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I make this mashed potato dish with olive oil as a side dish for slow-cooked meats. As you’ll see in this recipe, I’ve chosen to give it a distinctly Mediterranean flavor by omitting dairy products ...

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