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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Sanguins Mushroom Stew with Sausages

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Every time I make this stew with "sanguins" mushrooms and sausages, it brings back delicious childhood memories... In the fall, we’d go out to pick “sanguins,” another name for the milk cap ...

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Radish Green Soup

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Here’s my recipe for radish green soup, which my mother always used to make for us—it’s a great idea that’s both delicious and helps reduce food waste. Have you just bought or harvested some ...

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My Easy and Light Fig Jam

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Here is my recipe for fig jam—easy to make, light, and delicious. It’s already been tested and approved by family and friends! Since figs are naturally low in pectin, you’ll need to add some extra. ...

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Spaghetti with Fennel Greens

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Here’s a family recipe I’ve finally been able to make, after planting some fennel at home! In this recipe for spaghetti with fennel greens, we don’t use the bulbs—which are commonly found in ...

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Easy Auvergne Truffade

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Here’s my recipe for an easy Auvergne truffade. Here in Clermont-Ferrand, we make it from the start of fall… all the way through the end of summer! If you’re not familiar with truffade yet, it’s a ...

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Pan-fried cauliflower

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This simple pan-fried cauliflower recipe is the one my mom used to make for us when we were kids. I have such fond memories of it that I’ve since adopted it into my own cooking too! How to Make ...

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Tagliatelle with Broccoli and Roquefort

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Here’s my recipe for tagliatelle with broccoli and Roquefort—it’s super easy to make and absolutely delicious!Broccoli and Roquefort go together perfectly, and the crème fraîche adds a rich, creamy ...

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Squash soufflé

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Here is my recipe for squash soufflé, which will make a delicious starter for your fall dinner. As you’ll see, this recipe is very easy to prepare. You’ll need to puree the squash and mix it with a ...

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Grilled duck breast with fig sauce

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This recipe for duck breasts served with a sauce made from fig jam and balsamic vinegar is easy to prepare and delicious. It’s perfect for a meal with family or friends, thanks to its sweet-and-salty ...

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Pumpkin Soup

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