There’s nothing better than cooking along with the seasons and enjoying fruits and veggies at the peak of deliciousness. That's why we’ve rounded up a few simple, speedy recipes that make it easy to incorporate fall’s best flavors into your meals — any night of the week.
Spinach-Almond Rice
Spinach and marinated artichoke hearts are mixed into basmati rice before being dressed with lemon and herbs and topped with almonds.
Perfect Crispy Potatoes
Grilled Veggies
Molly flavors bok choy and scallion with rice vinegar, chile oil and salt in this simple, easy side.
Rice-Pasta Pilaf
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Get the crispiest sprouts possible -- without using a lot of oil.
Green Beans Almondine
Buttery green beans come together in just 20 minutes. Sliced almonds add a subtle crunch to the dish.
Steamed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse, chock full of vitamins A and C, fiber and potassium to name just a few. Steaming helps preserve more of these nutrients and doesn't require any added fat or other ingredients. Plus, it's much faster than baking. Besides serving them with toppings, steamed sweet potatoes are a great staple to have on hand for adding to salads and soups or enjoying as a quick and simple side dish.
Quick Cabbage with Bacon and Apples
Fall flavors sing in Trisha’s easy dish, which combines tart Granny Smith apples with salty bacon and mild cabbage.
Shaved Purple Cauliflower Salad
Purple cauliflower and bright lemon add a beautiful pop of color to your weeknight dinner. Plus, it only takes 10 minutes to make!
Sesame-Scallion Butternut Squash
These Asian-inspired flavors turn butternut squash into a unique side dish for your weeknight chicken.
Cauliflower Mash
A whole head of cauliflower turns into a creamy, buttery mash in a matter of minutes. It's so good, your family won't even miss potatoes.
Jicama-Orange Salad
Roasted Cauliflower Salad
There’s a lot to love about Ree’s beautiful salad, which she packs with roasted cauliflower, pine nuts, olives and fresh parsley.
Braised Red Cabbage
Tangy braised cabbage makes an excellent accompaniment for roast pork or breaded chicken.
Fried Endive Spears
Try a new kind of fry. These deep-fried leafy veggies are something different your whole family will love.
Rainbow Chard with Raisins
This side dish proves that it’s both quick and easy to eat the rainbow. Colorful chard is cooked with bacon, red onion and raisins until the chard is tender and the leaves are wilted, which takes 20 minutes from start to finish.
Roasted Fall Vegetables
Conquer your fall produce haul like a pro. Roast mushrooms and sweet potatoes with garlic and shallots for a side that's ready in just 45 minutes.
Pastrami and Rye Berry Salad
Food Network Kitchen turned the classic sandwich into a grain salad complete with a quick mustard vinaigrette.
Kohlrabi and Apple Salad
Toss sliced kohlrabi with Granny Smith apples and sunflower seeds for a delicious salad with perfect crunch.
