What's In Season For Fall?

10/10/2020

When we think of fresh produce, we can't help but think about summer and the abundance of delicious fruit and vegetables that become available to us. While summer produce is fabulous, fall provides us with some of my favourite veggies to cook with at home. Here's a couple of my favs and a few ideas to use them.

APPLES
PEAK - September - November

Is there anything more fall than apples? While they're available year round, they're at their peak in the fall and in my opinion, that's when they seem most appropriate. Apple picking, caramel apples, apple crisps etc., there's so many foods and activities including apples that just scream fall.

Aside from eating a delicious apple everyday, (One a day keeps the doctors away, right?) there are so many fall dishes that can utilize in season apples!

Apple Pies, Crumbles, or Crisps
Leafy Green salads with thinly sliced apples
Added to Coleslaws, Harvest Bowls
Sweet & Savoury Soups

BRUSSEL SPROUTS
PEAK - September - November

I remember trying brussel sprouts ONE singular time as a child and never trying them again until adulthood. My first time as an adult was like an awakening for my soul, there's no other way to describe it. They're utterly delicious when cooked properly and they're actually one of my favourite vegetables!

Slaws - Brussel sprouts are fabulous in festive holiday slaws!
Roasted until crispy on one side
Steamed and drizzled in melted butter
Brussel Sprouts Love a Cheesy Sauce

LEEKS
PEAK - Late Summer - January

I absolutely love leeks. They're mild onion flavour and hint of sweetness make them a great addition to so many dishes. Although they tend to be more expensive than other onions / shallots, they're worth the money if you're looking for a more subtle onion flavour.

Soups & Stews (Potato Leek anyone)
Savoury Tarts
Egg Dishes (Frittata, Quiche)
Crispy Leeks for Garnishes
Anywhere you'd use onions really
Thinly sliced and fried as a crispy garnish

CABBAGE
Peak - September - December

Cruciferous veggies like cabbage have been studied for their anti-cancer properties thanks to a variety of antioxidants. Red cabbage specifically, is incredibly nutritious for us. Cabbage is also incredibly versatile in the kitchen and can be consumer both raw and cooked.