Readers’ Favorites: 10 Harvest Recipes to Make at the First Signs of Fall

For many of us, fall can’t arrive soon enough. As the evenings get cooler and the casual craziness of summer begins to transition into the slower rhythm of fall, our kitchens switch gears and once again become a gathering place to connect with our families after busy days. It’s where our kids do their homework with an after-school snack; it’s where we reconnect with our spouse when we both get home from work; it’s where we brew our evening tea before (a much earlier) bedtime. It’s also where garden produce begins to accumulate on the counters and we find ourselves craving cozy, comforting dishes that spotlight the best of seasonal veggies.

Whether you’re looking to use up the last of your garden’s bounty or simply ready to embrace the warmth and rich flavors of autumn cooking (cinnamon, nutmeg, butternut squash, apples, pumpkin spice), these Reader Favorites are some of the most popular on the blog right now. Scroll through for some early fall meal inspiration!

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A Case for Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

If you’ve never had a batch of homemade strawberry ice cream straight from the churn, I am here to make a case for why you need to dust off your ice cream maker this weekend.

Too often, commercial versions rely on artificial flavorings and neon dyes, completely missing the mark on what makes the fruit so spectacular. They are often either chemically sweet or strangely icy.

Real strawberry ice cream, however, should taste like a brilliant, sun-drenched afternoon.

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