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Our Best September Recipes for 2023

What should you cook in September? We’ve got answers.

August 30, 2023

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Even if it doesn’t quite feel like fall just yet, September recipes mark a shift in our cooking. Maybe you’re looking for quick weeknight dinners to help you settle into that busy school-year schedule, a few clever after-school snack ideas, or perhaps you’re just excited to think about the first fall produce—and the first time in a while that it’s been cool enough to roast a chicken. Days may be getting shorter, but there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the late-summer tomato harvest while transitioning into fall flavors. When it is time to hit the apple orchard instead of the tomato patch, we’ve got enough apple recipes to keep you busy all season long. So pull out your slow cookers and roasting pans ready because September has finally arrived.

Photo by JP Bevins, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
1/27
Slow-Cooker Green Chicken Chili
Kicking off this list of our best September recipes is a simple slow-cooker chili to ease you into cooler weather. A departure from the classic “bowl of red” chili, this version calls for chicken thighs and pinto beans.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
2/27
15-Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta
Whether you still have cherry tomatoes in your garden or you're just prolonging the season as long as you possibly can with store-bought, this easy pasta recipe will more than satisfy.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
3/27
Honey-Mustard Pork Tenderloin
The classic combination of spicy mustard and sweet honey come together for a quick marinade that doubles as a sauce for serving this juicy pork tenderloin. Just add some broccoli or a quick salad on the side.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
4/27
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
By browning the butter, you'll take this iconic cookie to all-star status. There's no better snack for after a long school (or work) day.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Stevie Stewart
5/27
Applesauce
Head out apple picking, then make a big batch of this homemade applesauce so you can spend the week spooning it on pancakes, bowls of yogurt, or latkes.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
6/27
Make-Ahead Crispy Chicken Cutlets
Maybe your summer schedule was jam-packed, too, but something about September and back-to-school season makes prepping ahead on Sundays feel like a super power. Stash a big batch of these chicken cutlets in the freezer so they're ready to cook at a moment's notice.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
7/27
Apple Sticky Toffee Pudding
A warm slab of sticky toffee pudding studded with apples and dates is our ideal fall dessert. Make this for a festive Rosh Hashanah gathering or a cozy at-home date night.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
8/27
Chana Masala Cheese Fries
Football snacks are always fun to eat, but there's nothing better than making a meal of these chana-masala-topped cheese fries while you watch the game.
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Photo by Max Milla
9/27
Butter Toffee Bars
With one of these packed away in the lunchbox, your kids will be more eager than ever to get to school.
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Photo by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Christina Allen, Food Styling by Emilie Fosnocht
10/27
Baked Apple Pancake
This spiced apple pancake-for-a-crowd comes together in a matter of minutes, so there's really no need to wake up early to host weekend brunch.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
11/27
Brownie Pudding Cake
This self-saucing chocolate cake is a reader favorite from Gourmet that's especially popular every September.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton
12/27
Tuna Melt
Can a tuna melt feel luxurious? Absolutely, if it's this one, which is extra-cheesy and balanced with crunchy quick-pickled onions.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Susan Ottaviano
13/27
Simple Roast Chicken
When all else fails, roast a chicken. Or roast two, so you can use the leftovers for an easy meal tomorrow.
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Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova
14/27
Panna Cotta
A make-ahead dessert like this panna cotta makes a casual fall dinner party feel extra-special.
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