All September recipes

September is a bountiful month, when nature offers the best of both seasons. The last fruits and vegetables of summer—tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers—appear alongside the first autumn produce, such as pumpkins, figs, grapes, pears, and apples. It’s a time of transition, when we extend the pleasures of summer while welcoming the first comforting recipes.

It’s also the month when school starts again, synonymous with getting back into a routine, balanced meals, and warm, cozy moments shared over simple, flavorful dishes. Soups are making their way back onto the table, quiches and gratins are filled with seasonal vegetables, and homemade compotes fill the kitchen with their sweet aroma.

September is the perfect month to stock up on vitamins, cook with local ingredients, and savor the harvest at its peak. A rich and inspiring time that makes you want to get back in the kitchen with a hearty appetite.

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Eggplant Gratin with Tomatoes

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This tomato-based eggplant gratin is one of the recipes I make most often during the summer! In fact, this dish requires only a few ingredients and is very easy to make, as long as you have an ...

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Fish in foil packets

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Here is my recipe for fish en papillote—delicious and very easy to make. Wrapped in parchment paper, the fish cooks gently in the steam from the vegetables and herbs that accompany it. This keeps it ...

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Walnut Wine from the Dordogne

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Here is the recipe for Dordogne Walnut Wine, just as my dear father passed it down to me.Walnut wine is the quintessential traditional country aperitif. Prepared according to tradition and with ...

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Brick stuffed with bell peppers

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These small pastries made with brick pastry and stuffed with bell peppers make an excellent appetizer for a menu inspired by Middle Eastern, vegetarian, or contemporary cuisine. Here, there’s no egg ...

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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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Spinach in cream sauce

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Here’s my simple recipe for creamed spinach, an absolute classic for everyday cooking. This creamed spinach is a healthy, easy-to-make side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled fish, especially ...

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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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Stuffed summer vegetables

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Here is my family recipe for stuffed summer vegetables, also known as "farcis" in Provence. In our beautiful region of Provence, it’s a true summer tradition to bake these seasonal ...

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