Craving cozy comfort food as summer fades? Here are 50+ of my favorite September recipes — apple bakes, pumpkin desserts, cookies, breads, easy weeknight dinners and warm drinks to kick off fall.
Can we talk about how September is already here and its surprising to me that we are officially in the “ber” months of the yer. Also, I’ve always felt it is honestly the trickiest month to cook for? One day it still feels like the peak of summer (looking at you, Dubai), and the next day someone posts a pumpkin latte on Instagram and suddenly you’re craving cinnamon and everything spice. I’m always a little early to the fall party in my head and a little late to it in the kitchen, because the heat here just doesn’t get the memo. So this month’s lineup is exactly that in-between mood — a mix of light, fresh recipes for the days that still feel like summer, and warm, cozy bakes for the evenings that finally feel like fall is on its way.
I’ve pulled together a big list below, organized so it’s easy to scroll through: breakfast, baked goods and desserts, savory mains and snacks, cookies and bars, and drinks. Everything here has already been tested, photographed and loved in my own kitchen, so you know exactly what you’re getting into. Let’s get into it!
September always sneaks up with a surprising number of food holidays and cultural celebrations worth cooking for. World Samosa Day falls early in the month, International Chocolate Day lands mid-month, and World Paella Day wraps things up toward the end. It’s also back-to-school season across most of the world, which in my house means quicker breakfasts and lunches that still feel special. And depending on the year, this is often the month for Ganesh Chaturthi and Onam celebrations too, both of which come with their own beautiful food traditions I love cooking through.
September produce is doing double duty between summer and fall, which is honestly my favorite kind of grocery haul. On the vegetable side, look out for green beans, eggplant, all varieties of mushrooms, cabbage, broccoli, carrots, butternut squash, artichokes, corn, bell peppers, radishes, kale and garlic. On the fruit side, pumpkins start showing up more, along with juicy figs, apples, grapes, pears, melons, nectarines and plums — basically, any stone fruit is going to be at its best right now. Let that guide what you cook this month, because in-season produce genuinely makes everything taste better with less effort.
If you make any of these, I’d love to see it — tag me on Instagram or Pinterest so I can cheer you on. September is all about easing in, not rushing the season, so pick whatever feels right for the week you’re having — a light noodle bowl on the hot days, a pumpkin bake on the cooler ones. Happy cooking and baking, and here’s to a delicious start to fall!
Mornings this month deserve something a little more comforting than a rushed bowl of cereal, but I also don’t have hours to spare on a weekday, so these are all fast and mostly make-ahead friendly.
These savory breakfast protein biscuits are fluffy, cheesy, and packed with protein from the turkey and cottage cheese. Perfect for meal prep, freezer-friendly breakfast, busy mornings and very easy to make.
Creamy oatmeal with cinnamon spiced sautéed apples and toasted hazelnuts. A little maple syrup and it is the perfect fall breakfast recipe to cook up which happens to be healthy and simple to make.
Fluffy and soft apple cinnamon pancakes that are healthy, packed with oats and mixed in a blender. Serve it with maple syrup and butter. The easiest and healthiest fall breakfast recipe.
Fluffy pancake batter cooked until golden and crispy, packed with a filling of freshly grated coconut and jaggery. They are a simple snack to make but very delicious and perfect for Onam or any time of the year.
The easiest French toast recipe you will make and it requires a few ingredients to come together making for a delicious breakfast option.
A classic Eggs Benedict with a chewy English muffin, crispy salty bacon rashers, a soft yolk poached egg draped in a classic hollandaise sauce. The breakfast or brunch meal you didn’t know you needed.
This is where September really gets fun for me, because it’s the start of the season I bake through the most. A little pumpkin, a lot of apple, and plenty of cinnamon coming your way.
These soft blueberry crumble cinnamon rolls are filled with juicy blueberries, blueberry jam, warm and gooey cinnamon brown sugar butter, topped with a buttery streusel crumble. Finished with a blueberry milkshake glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
These homemade banana bread pancakes are an easy one bowl recipe that is cozy, delicious and the perfect breakfast meal to make. They are fluffy, tender and moist packed with ripe bananas, served with maple syrup and butter.
This one bowl chocolate banana bread is tender, moist and fudgy. It comes together very easily and the addition of cocoa powder with chocolate chips turns it into a double chocolate banana bread that is indulgent and packed deeply chocolatey.
Fluffy and tender vanilla cake batter, swirled with cinnamon butter which is gooey and rich. Toped with a cream cheese glaze that makes for the perfect cinnamon roll but in cake form.
One batter two flavors is what makes this loaf cake such a winner. The banana bread batter is tender, soft and delicious which is divided and flavors with cocoa powder to create a marble swirl in every slice. A simple and elegant tea cake recipe.
Bread and butter pudding but make it apple pie filling. This dessert is warm, cozy, comforting and the perfect dessert recipe to serve up through the festive holiday season. It is very simple to make and easily feeds a crowd.
Fluffy buttery pound cake batter layered with apples, cinnamon and sugar – baked until golden and drizzled with a simple glaze that makes it look so pretty but also it is very delicious. A yummy fall dessert for the season.
Creamy oatmeal with cinnamon spiced sautéed apples and toasted hazelnuts. A little maple syrup and it is the perfect fall breakfast recipe to cook up which happens to be healthy and simple to make.
Fluffy and soft apple cinnamon pancakes that are healthy, packed with oats and mixed in a blender. Serve it with maple syrup and butter. The easiest and healthiest fall breakfast recipe.
Fluffy pancake batter cooked until golden and crispy, packed with a filling of freshly grated coconut and jaggery. They are a simple snack to make but very delicious and perfect for Onam or any time of the year.
Pumpkin cinnamon rolls (No knead recipe)
Fluffy and soft yeasted pumpkin cinnamon rolls that is packed with pumpkin puree, brown butter, and cinnamon powder. This easy no knead recipe is warm and comforting for the cold fall mornings.
The easiest but tastiest fall dessert recipe with brown butter, pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin puree. It is a one bowl recipe that is chewy, fudgy and travel friendly too.
This recipe is eggless and perfect for summer. Filled with fresh peaches, lemon juice and a simple cake batter that is topped with hot water and sugar to create the crunchiest crust on top.
A healthy breakfast filled with a handful of nutritiously delicious ingredients. In this recipe you will learn how to make granola at home using a few pantry staples like oats, nuts, spices and dried fruit. Turn your breakfast into a yummy treat with this granola.
A classic Eggs Benedict with a chewy English muffin, crispy salty bacon rashers, a soft yolk poached egg draped in a classic hollandaise sauce. The breakfast or brunch meal you didn’t know you needed.
Not everything needs to be sweet — here are the dinners and snacks I keep making on repeat as the weather starts to shift.
The easiest dinner you will cook in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight meal and so delicious! Just a handful of ingredients and this pasta recipe will be ready with little to no effort.
This gluten free quiche is made with a smashed potato crust and filled with a bacon, ground meat and cheese filling. With a few ingredients you can bake this dish with little effort and it is so delicious!
A simple and delicious weeknight meal to prepare in under 20 minutes! Packed with veggies, paired with a salty sweet and spicy peanut sauce, making for the easiest dinner recipe to cook up in no time.
These sliders are going to be your go to appetizer at home when you need a quick recipe to serve a crowd. They are so simple to prepare and very delicious, with a classic pepperoni, ham pickle and cheese, sautéed mushrooms and a cheesy garlic bread slider option. Serve it with pizza sauce or on its own and enjoy!
The perfect fall dinner to make over the weekend. It is creamy, rich and so delicious. A few simple ingredients make this dish a show stopper. With a little effort to mix needed to stir it together this recipe is the absolutely delicious.
These soft and pillow-like pumpkin gnocchi are so simple to make and very delicious. Sautéed in a brown butter garlic sauce it is the perfect fall recipe to cook up on any day with minimal ingredients.
These chicken mince burgers are so simple to make and come together very quickly. They are healthier but juicy and very delicious. The easiest and tastiest mid week meal to prepare.
This is a classic recipe but my grandfathers version. A lamb mince filling topped with mashed potatoes, a thick white sauce and savory crumble for texture, perfect Shepherd’s Pie meal for easter.
A New Zealand staple, these met pies have a rich beef steak gravy with cheddar cheese, herbs and pepper that is encased in a crispy flaky pie crust. These mini pies are perfect with a side salad and some veggies.
This recipe is a family favorite. It is the easiest chicken you will make and the most delicious! A fantastic meal with potatoes and green beans for 2 or even a crowd pleaser.
The best combination of blue cheese with sweet roasted assorted squash in a creamy herb custard that is encased in a crumbly butter pie crust which makes for a perfect lunch quiche.
The best Chicken Pot Pie recipe that you will make. Filled with chicken, peas, corn and carrots in a white sauce, that is encased in a buttery short crust pastry. Learn how to make your pastry at home in minutes!
I couldn’t put together a bigger roundup without carving out space just for cookies, because September is really where my cookie brain switches on.
The best chocolate crinkle cookies that are soft, fudgy, crisp edges and perfectly crackled tops using simple pantry ingredients all in under 30 minutes.
These cookies are so simple to make and bake in 10 mins! They are even better than the subway ones and delicious with milk. Chewy, fudgy, soft and crunchy in every bite they are have the perfect balance of salt and sweet with the roasted macadamia nuts and white chocolate chunks.
Soft, chewy and gooey eggless chocolate chip cookie dough baked in a small skillet that is stuffed with caramel sauce. It is a simple dessert to make and perfect to serve 2 people with a scoop of ice cream on top.
This fluffy and chewy giant cookie is simple to make take less than 20 minutes to mix and bake. It is coated in cinnamon sugar to give the cookie a snickerdoodle flavor vibe.
This chocolate chip skillet cookie is stuffed with a gooey layer of Nutella. It is crunchy and chewy but soft in every bite. Toped with flakey sea salt, serve it warm directly in the pan.
A crispy crackly cookie on the outside with a marshmallow center that is filled with cocoa, sugar and all the makings for a perfect hot chocolate drink. In cookie form though.
These are the simplest sugar cookies you will make. With the flavors of maple syrup and vanilla it is the perfect tea time treat for fall. You can get creative with the shapes so stay traditional with the autumn leaves.
Defying Chocolate Puddle Cookies Chewy and rich cookies with a brown sugar caramel flavor running through out. The chocolate puddles make these extraordinary and fudgy
When fall arrives, it’s time to trade refreshing summer drinks for cozy, comforting sips filled with seasonal flavors.
Creamy and delicious banana milk poured over espresso and ice to make this very yummy and simple but elevated morning coffee. It is more dessert vibes than drink vibes and perfect to cool down in summer.
Simple latte with all the gingerbread flavors of molasses, ginger powder, cinnamon powder and clove powder. Topped with whipped cream and gingerbread cookie men.
All the classic flavors of French toast but in a warm latte. This recipe is so simple but an easy way to make your everyday coffee taste like a dessert with little effort.
The simplest recipe you will make and hands down the tastiest hot chocolate. Filled with cocoa, dark chocolate, milk and a few other pantry staples with 3 variations.
The best fall drink-recipe you will ever need. Filled with pumpkin puree and spice, salted caramel, maple syrup and whipped cream. This cafe style coffee drink will kickstart all the seasonal feelings with just one warm sip.
This coffee flavored cocktail is a definite wake me up or pick me up, it’s up to you. But it is rich and intense with every sip balanced with the coffee crema on the top making for an indulgent drink.
Fragrant and flavorful masala chai (tea) at home brings comfort to the soul. In this recipe you will learn how to make my go to masala chai powder and turn that into the best masala chai. With 1 pot, a few ingredients and spice you are half way done.
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