Autumn menus are a celebration of flavors, showcasing the bounty of orchards, fields and vineyards. Visit a farmers' market and the stalls will be overflowing with fruits and vegetables at their seasonal peak, including butternut squash, eggplant, apples and mushrooms.
Here we transform that bounty into a host of autumnal dishes, from a frittata laced with butternut squash and fresh sage to garlic-herb pork chops paired with homemade applesauce. Other delicious options include a dry-brined chicken with Meyer lemon-roasted vegetables. For dessert, try our individual pocket pies with a sweet-tart filling of apples and cranberries; they’ll be a hit with kids and adults alike.

Red Oakleaf and Frisée Salad with Persimmons
Smoky Eggplant Soup with Red Pepper Cream
Garlic-Herb Pork Chops with Applesauce
Butternut Squash Frittata with Sage
Dry-Brined Chicken & Meyer Lemon-Roasted Vegetables
Risotto with Mushrooms
Apple-Cranberry Pocket Pies
Maple Pecan Squares