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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Spaghetti Squash with Bolognese Sauce

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If you're wondering what to do with that strange vegetable called "spaghetti squash," look no further! Here's my recipe for spaghetti squash Bolognese, a dish that's as tasty ...

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Scrambled eggs with chanterelle mushrooms

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Here is my recipe for scrambled eggs with chanterelles, which is both very simple and delicious. With the arrival of fall, the market stalls are filled with all kinds of mushrooms, and chanterelles ...

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Cream of Butternut Squash, Carrot, and Red Lentil Soup

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Here’s my recipe for a creamy “orange” soup made with butternut squash, carrots, and red lentils 😋This delicious soup is perfect for treating your taste buds while taking care of your ...

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Braised beef with carrots

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I just cooked this traditional braised beef and carrots recipe for the first time—the same one my mom used to make for us when I was a kid. What a joy to rediscover the taste of this dish—so simple ...

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Seared scallops on a bed of mushrooms

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I made these seared scallops on a bed of mushrooms for Christmas Eve dinner. I was inspired by a recipe published in Le Monde, created by Tiffany Depardieu, a former contestant on the TV show Top ...

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Butternut squash risotto with grilled bacon and walnuts

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Here is my take on the recipe for butternut squash risotto with bacon, inspired by the version created by Laurent Mariotte, the food columnist for France Info. It’s a dish that’s both easy to make ...

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Swiss chard leaf tart

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Here is my recipe for Swiss chard leaf pie (or "Swiss chard greens"). This recipe will help you cook this vegetable, which is sometimes overlooked simply because people aren’t familiar with ...

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Braised fennel with onions and anchovies

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Here is my recipe for braised fennel with onions and anchovies. I’m not very used to cooking fennel bulbs; I usually eat them raw as an appetizer. But once cooked, fennel is a truly interesting ...

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Portuguese-style cod (Bacalhau a Brás)

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Bacalhau à Brás has become one of the most iconic dishes of Portuguese cuisine. You’ll find it on the menu at every traditional restaurant, sometimes listed as bacalhau dourado (golden cod). It’s a ...

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Kale and Chorizo Soup

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I discovered this kale and chorizo soup during a trip to Lisbon, and I’ve enjoyed making it at home ever since. It’s very simple to prepare, yet offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors. The ...

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