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30 Recipes to Make in October

Published: October 5, 2025 | Updated: October 5, 2025 | By Jess | Leave a Comment

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It’s the beginning of the season of gatherings so let’s chat recipes to make in October!

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I’m so excited to gather again so many of these recipes are made for sharing.

From desserts to easy side dishes, I’ve got you covered for the gathering season.

It’s my favourite time of year for cozy recipes for both main dishes and desserts!

What’s In Season in October

Fall fruits and vegetables are really showing off this month. 

  • Apples
  • Butternut Squash
  • Cranberries
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Cauliflower
  • Kale
  • Pears
  • Pumpkin
  • Sweet Potato
  • Winter Herbs

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Recipes to Make in October

Breakfast

High Protein Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal Breakfast

Spiced Pear Baked French Toast

Savoury Turkey Breakfast Sausage Egg Muffins

Easy Herb Drop Biscuits

carrot cake oats with syrup

Lunch

Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Warm Lentil Harvest Salad with Roasted Vegetables

The best brie cheese sandwich with apple and fig jam

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Appetizers

Baked Brie with Maple Cinnamon Apples and Pecans

Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Grapes & Hazelnuts

Easy Pear & Goat Cheese Crostini Appetizer with Honey

Pear & Walnut Baked Brie

Easy Baked Feta with Balsamic Figs & Grapes Appetizer

baked brie with apples, pecans and maple syrup

Dinner

Sheet Pan Pomegranate Chicken with Brussels Sprouts

Warm Lentil Harvest Salad with Roasted Vegetables

Quick One Pot White Beans with Tomatoes & Greens

One Pot Viral French Onion Pasta

Desserts

Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cake

Quick & Easy Pear Tart

Baked Pears with Cardamom Cream

2 Ingredient Pumpkin Bread (with spice cake mix)

Delicious Gluten Free Pear Crisp (easy dessert!)

No-Bake Mini Cranberry Cheesecakes

a piece of pear tart on a plate

Thanksgiving Recipes

If you’re starting to plan for Thanksgiving, I’ve got you covered with my favourite Thanksgiving recipes:

Easy Lemon & Herb Butter Roasted Turkey

Make Ahead Sausage Stuffing

Sheet Pan Roasted Carrots, Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes

Easy Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad

Sweet Potato and Cheddar Drop Biscuits

Sage Roasted Mini Potatoes

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