30 End-Of-Summer And Early Fall Recipes To Make This September (That Are Absolutely Perfect For Transitioning Seasons)

This cinnamon-spiked zucchini bread is the perfect transition breakfast from summer to fall.

Recipe: Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread

Tomato season is coming to a close, so take advantage while you can with these eggs baked over a bed of ripe, juicy cherry tomatoes. 

Recipe: Baked Eggs With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Ease yourself into pumpkin season or dive right in by way of breakfast.

Recipe: Pumpkin Scones

There’s something about the combination of end-of-summer summer melon, creamy burrata, and salty prosciutto that tastes a lot like heaven.

Recipe: Melon Basil Burrata Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

Turn a piece of toast into a satisfying meal with the help of some simple ingredients (which are mostly already in your pantry). 

Recipe: Tuscan White Bean Toasts with Garlic and Tomatoes

If you don’t feel like whipping up your own pizza dough, any store-bought version, flatbread, or naan will do the trick.

Recipe: Caramelized Shallot and Bacon Goat Cheese Pizza

There’s something so simple yet so tasty about this salad side dish. Easily turn it into a main by adding poached egg, avocado, shrimp, grilled chicken, or whatever else is in the fridge.

Recipe: Sliced Orange Salad with Arugula, Fennel, and Parmesan

This classic French recipe is traditionally made with tuna fillets, but you can always swap in salmon, halibut, or even chicken.

Recipe: Niçoise Salad

For those chilly end-of-summer nights, this thick and creamy chowder is a no-brainer. If you’re not loving the crispy goat cheese, opt for croutons and a sprinkle of Parmesan…or even a grilled cheese sandwich for dipping.

Recipe: Sun Dried Tomato Corn Chowder With Crispy Goat Cheese

Chicken is marinated and seasoned with lemongrass, shallot, and chili, then it’s tossed onto the barbecue until golden and charred.

Recipe: Thai Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce

This spicy, smashed cucumber salad is a delightful side that spices up just about any main dish.

Recipe: Chinese-Inspired Smashed Cucumber Salad

This pesto is made with arugula instead of traditional basil, and the result is a slightly bitter, super bright pasta sauce you’ll want to eat by the spoonful.  

Recipe: Arugula Pesto Pasta with Garlicky Breadcrumbs

Cooked on the barbecue in little foil packets, these grilled apples are a fun and festive way to end cook-out season. Just don’t forget the vanilla ice cream.

Recipe: Grilled Apples a La Mode

These bars are made of sweet and sticky mango filling sandwiched between buttery oat crumble, and they are just as delicious as they sound.

Recipe: Mango Oatmeal Crumble Bars

The best kind of dessert is the one that works as breakfast, too.

Recipe: Dark Chocolate Chip Raspberry Banana Bread

Classic almond cake gets a sweet upgrade thanks to melt-in-your-mouth baked pear.

Recipe: Italian Pear Almond Cake

Summer isn’t over yet, so keep the margaritas flowing well into October.

Recipe: Spicy Gingered Mango Margaritas

This recipe calls for simple syrup, but try muddling the raspberries at the bottom of your glass and you might not even need it — they’re still season and so naturally sweet.

Recipe: Raspberry Bourbon Smash

While the fancy thyme and cardamon is a nice touch, you really only need five ingredients to make these cocktails: gin, pear juice, lemon juice, bitters, and sliced pear. 

Recipe: Spiced Pear Gin Cocktail