30 Fall Menus: September 2015 Recipe Calendar

Fill your September table with warm soups, game-day grub, and autumnal flavor.

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Cozy Cabin Retreat

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Relax and celebrate the season with this make-ahead menu, ideal for casual get-togethers. (Serves 8)
Cozy Cabin Retreat Menu

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Fall Harvest Menu

Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Sugared Walnuts

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Beautiful weather, locally sourced food, wine made on site: A meal at a Sonoma estate is nothing short of stunning. (Serves 8)
Fall Harvest Menu Menu

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Classic Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Broiled cheese baguettes are an elegant accompaniment to this soup's vibrant flavors. Follow the Game Plan to get a tasty supper on the table in just 30 minutes. (Serves 4)
Classic Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Menu

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Casual Vineyard Menu

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Join award-winning North Carolina winemaker Sean McRitchie and his family as they host a relaxed vineyard dinner to kick off the harvest season in the Blue Ridge foothills. (Serves 8)
Casual Vineyard Menu Menu

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Gridiron Grub Menu

Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

Score points with this hearty meal that won't penalize you with a lot of calories and fat. (Serves 8)
Gridiron Grub Menu Menu

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Fresh Fall Menu

Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Sarah Smart

Recipes with fresh, autumn ingredients and produce.
Fresh Fall Menu Menu

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Early-Fall Dinner Party Menu

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Save time and reduce stress with uncomplicated dishes that feature make-ahead components. (Serves 10)
Early-Fall Dinner Party Menu Menu

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Fall Feast Menu

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Elizabeth Demos

Fall recipes for relaxing around the table and catching up with friends and family.
Fall Feast Menu Menu

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Quick and Easy Meat and Potatoes

Karry Hosford

The slowly simmered beef and creamy mashed potatoes make a welcome, hearty meal. (Serves 8)
Quick and Easy Meat and Potatoes Menu

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Autumn's Best

Photo: Karry Hosford

Harvest is here, and it's time to savor the best of the season. This fall-inspired menu includes apples, pears, and butternut squash. (Serves 6)
Autumn's Best Menu

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Soup 'n' Salad for a Crowd

Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Dumpling-topped vegetable soup teams with a fruity salad in this appealingly hearty dinner. (Serves 8)
Soup 'n' Salad for a Crowd Menu

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Game-Day Munchies Menu

Photo: Beth Dreiling

You can assemble the Louisiana Poppers and Bacon-Wrapped Almond-Stuffed Apricots up to a day ahead; then bake when ready to serve. (Serves 8)
Game-Day Munchies Menu Menu

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Fall Fiesta Menu

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

Spice up your dinner menu with a bright mix of sunny Tex-Mex favorites inspired by summer's bounty.
Fall Fiesta Menu Menu

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The Sunset Cookbook Fall Menu

Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Fresh Herbs

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto

An exclusive sneak peek inside The Sunset Cookbook, this menu shows off bold flavors and fresh ideas for the perfect fall menu.

The Sunset Cookbook Fall Menu Menu

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Spaghetti Western

James Carrier

Italian American tradition inspires a fun fall dinner. Serves 8 to 12.
Spaghetti Western Menu

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Apples All Day Menu

Photo: Leo Gong; Styling: Karen Shinto

Seven delicious ways to bite into the Western harvest.
Apples All Day Menu Menu

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Sensational Weeknight Soup

Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Make a warming, cozy meal in just 35 minutes. To save time while the soup cooks, prepare these tasty quesadillas all at once by broiling them on a large baking sheet. (Serves 4)
Sensational Weeknight Soup Menu

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The Ultimate Fall Party Menu

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

When you have crowd-pleasing recipes, bold seasonal flavors, and a few make-ahead strategies, your party will simply fall into place.
The Ultimate Fall Party Menu Menu

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Spirited Tailgate Menu

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

These recipes are great for tailgating on game day. Try our dips and sandwiches, or create your own.
Spirited Tailgate Menu Menu

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Neighborhood Block Party

Kate Sears

Whip up these easy crowd-pleasers and all you'll bring home is a scraped-clean serving platter.
Neighborhood Block Party Menu

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A Pear-Inspired Autumn Menu

Pears aren't just for snacking or canning anymore. They make an elegant addition to main dishes and, or course, desserts. (Serves 6)
A Pear-Inspired Autumn Menu Menu

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Host a Backyard Beer-Garden Bash

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck

Feast on fall flavors with this Bavarian-inspired menu paired with our favorite Southern brews.
Host a Backyard Beer-Garden Bash Menu

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Fall Classics Menu

Roast Chicken with Pears, Shallots, and Walnuts

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Seasonal flavors are incorporated into this simple roast chicken, so a slightly peppery salad dressed with oil and vinegar makes a choice companion. (Serves 6)
Fall Classics Menu Menu

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Casual Weeknight Supper

Add variety to your weekly menu by elevating a basic soup-and-sandwich meal to the next level. (Serves 4)
Casual Weeknight Supper Menu

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Wine Tasting Party

Thayer Allyson Gowdy

Throw a blind tasting of wine--we chose Syrah-- from around the world, then serve an easy dinner made to match. (Serves 6)
Wine Tasting Party Menu

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Fan-Fare Menu

Photo: Laurey Glenn

With a winning menu décor in your playbook, you can't help but throw a victorious party. (Serves 6)
Fan-Fare Menu Menu

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Fall Vegetable Curry Menu

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

No Madras curry powder? Try 1 1/2 teaspoons regular curry and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper. (Serves 4)
Fall Vegetable Curry Menu Menu

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Autumn Fish Dinner

Apple wood-smoked bass highlights this grill feast. Cobb salad and lemon-scented geranium cake are perennial favorites. Creamy and earthy mascarpone-stuffed portobellos accentuate the smoked fish. (Serves 8)
Autumn Fish Dinner Menu

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Sweet 'n' Spicy Soup Supper

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro and Melanie J. Clarke

A few spoonfuls of curry heightens the aroma of butternut and apple in this hearty soup. Pair with tender scones for a satisfying supper. (Serves 4)
Sweet 'n' Spicy Soup Supper Menu

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Cheesy Soup with Roasted Tomatoes Dinner