The 18 Recipes We Can’t Wait To Make This September

Easy Plum Cake

We’re still seeing plums at the market, so editor Courtney Kassel’s grandpa’s torte is on the menu in all its annual glory. This recipe is superb with the Italian plums she waits all year for, but works with whatever you can get your hands on. Our easy version is made with a buttery sponge cake topped with sliced plums, cinnamon, and sugar, then baked to perfection. Courtney adds, “It’s a recipe that tastes like love.”

Apple Rose Muffins

These muffins are almost too charming to eat…Almost. But with applesauce and buttermilk in the batter, they’re even tastier than they are pretty to look at. Senior Content Manager Frances Crouter is looking forward to testing out this new recipe that arrived just in time for fall baking.

Copycat Starbucks Bacon & Gruyere Egg Bites

Whether you’re new to meal prepping or an old pro, making quick breakfast bites ahead of time is a no-brainer—and the best way to get everyone excited to get out of bed on those brisk fall mornings. Follow the recipe as is, with eggs, Gruyère, and cottage cheese, or customize it to your liking.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Editor Bailey Fink is welcoming a new season with this all-time favorite. “Football is back, so of course, this dip MVP will be in rotation. I always get so many compliments when I make it, which is amusing since it’s so stinkin’ easy.”

Senior Editor Corey Williams is on the opposing team. “On the same topic, this Rotel Dip With Sausage recipe screams ‘football season’ to me.”

Fig and Arugula Salad

Editor Annie Campbell can’t wait to enjoy figs. And this simple salad with arugula, Parmesan, pine nuts, honey, and balsamic vinegar is top of mind. Reviewer Cindy says this recipe is “Absolutely delicious. I’ve made it several times because figs are in season. This is one of my favorite salads.” Sherrie English agrees, saying it’s “fantastic and pretty!”

Crispy Lemon Feta Potato Salad

A newcomer to the site this summer, this crispy lemon feta potato salad is “a hybrid between smashed potatoes and a vinegary warm potato salad—absolutely delicious,” according to the recipe page. We say, it’s the perfect in-between-seasons side to serve from Labor Day through October, and beyond.

Hatch Chile Salsa

If you’re a lucky shopper who is seeing Hatch chiles around, snag a bagful to upgrade anything from eggs (as writer Emily Lichty suggests) to stews to this salsa that goes hand in hand with football season. “I will definitely be making this again as it was so flavorful, and I just love Hatch peppers. This was a BIG hit with everyone!” exclaims reviewer Tom Grabowski.

Zucchini Boats

Still finding zucchini at the back of the refrigerator? Use it in a different way with this fun presentation that takes the summer veg and stuffs it with sausage, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and more, then tops it with cheese before baking it all together for an easy and fresh-tasting dinner.

If you want to double the squash fun, try this caramelized zucchini pasta recipe we’re all making on repeat.

Taquito Casserole

Writer Keaton Larson loves to bring fun twists on classic casseroles to football watch parties, and this one fits the bill. Packed with flavor from enchilada sauce, beans, rice, cheese, frozen taquitos, and zesty toppings, it will have everyone going back for seconds. Reviewers are calling this “easy” and “a keeper.”

Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce

If you’re collecting hot peppers from your garden or the farmers’ market, take a page from our editors’ book and turn them into hot sauce you can use the rest of the year. (It also makes for great gifting!)

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Take a restaurant favorite and make it at home any night of the week for a fun meal the whole crew will devour. Allrecipes community member Sammy marked this a keeper and added, “This is easy to make. It is one of our go-to summer recipes. I’ve made it with ground beef but we prefer ground chicken…I usually double the sauce for leftovers with rice.”

Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Salmon Bites

According to recipe creator France Cevallos, “These air fryer honey Sriracha salmon bites are cubes of salmon, lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, olive oil, and a touch of Sriracha, then air fried to crispy perfection and drizzled with a bold, sticky honey-Sriracha sauce. These bites are perfect as an appetizer, rice bowl topping, or paired with a side of roasted vegetables.”

Cowboy Butter Spaghetti

LaDonna Langwell has us “turn humble buttered noodles into cowboy butter spaghetti” with this comforting yet zesty dish with spicy compound butter and cream that makes a delicious sauce. It’s fabulous as is, but you can also add veggies or a protein to make it more hearty.

Creamy Pasta Bake with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

We can’t let September pass without packing in more tomatoes whenever and wherever we can. And who can resist a steaming scoop of gooey, cheesy pasta loaded with that bright, acidic tomato goodness? Reviewers suggest bulking this baked masterpiece up with chicken, ground meat, or spinach for a little something extra.

Chai-Spiced Apple Babka

Our whole staff is ready to bake this beauty starring fall’s go-to ingredient: apple. Recipe creator Sarah Brekke notes, “This chai-spiced apple babka recipe makes three loaves—one for serving right away, plus two to freeze for later or give away as gifts.”

Corey Williams adds, “I will be making this ASAP.”

No Bake Pecan Pie Dip

No matter the time of year, we’re always happy to whip up dips, both sweet and savory. But there’s something special about this one in the fall that has us ready to dig in—caramel, cream cheese, pecans, and all.

Paul’s Pumpkin Bars

Whether we’re ready or not, pumpkin is everywhere right now and we’re honestly not mad about it. Enjoy these easy treats—”moist and delicious” and “full of fall flavor”—alongside your pumpkin spice latte, and give in to the changing of the seasons.

Want to amp up the decadence? Try pumpkin brownies next.

Maple Leaf Cocktail

If the name alone doesn’t convince you to cheers to fall with this cocktail, the ingredients will. Muddle together blueberries, maple syrup, and a squeeze of lime, shake it in a shaker with whiskey and ice, then share with your friends. We’ll be doing the same.