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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Pear and Dark Chocolate Cake

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I drew inspiration for this recipe for a pear and dark chocolate cake from a recipe in the famous book . The pears, poached with a touch of rum, are perfectly tender, and their flavor blends ...

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My Homemade Tapenade: Quick and Easy

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Tapenade, this delicious dish of Provençal origin, is a classic of Mediterranean cuisine. Made from olives, garlic, capers, olive oil, and aromatic herbs, tapenade is a savory blend of flavors that ...

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Carrot Cake

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Here is my recipe for carrot cake, also known as "carrot cake" in English-speaking countries. It’s a very simple cake that’s served dusted with powdered sugar or topped with cream ...

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Broccoli and Roquefort Tart

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Here’s my recipe for broccoli and Roquefort tart. It’s one of my favorite winter tarts. Broccoli and Roquefort go wonderfully together, creating a filling that’s both delicious and satisfying. This ...

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Oven-roasted pork ribs with citrus-glazed carrots

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I discovered this recipe for oven-roasted pork ribs served with citrus-glazed carrots during a cooking class, and I found it particularly interesting for its modern presentation and its original, ...

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Herb-Marinated Tofu

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Here’s my super-simple recipe for tofu marinated in fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, tarragon, basil, parsley, etc.). Tofu, also known as "soy cheese," has a fairly neutral flavor. That’s why ...

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Beef Empanadas

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An empanada is a small pastry (or puff pastry), traditionally filled with meat or other ingredients depending on regional customs. In Argentina, the edges of empanadas are crimped (called a ...

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Spiced red cabbage

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Having spent a few years in Germany, I discovered there that they serve this spiced red cabbage. As a true Frenchman, I was a bit skeptical at first, but I ended up finding it delicious, thanks to ...

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