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Fallen Leaves
This is a perfect autumn cocktail. With the color of its namesake foliage, the Fallen Leaves has a rich, delicate flavor derived from that most seasonal of spirits, aged apple brandy. It's fine to use Calvados in one of these, but I like to reach for the 8-year-old Eau de Vie de Pomme, from Oregon's Clear Creek Distillery. At a time when the autumn chill is becoming a little more apparent each night, a Fallen Leaves can be a great evening companion.
Fall Fruit Punch
Pears, quince, and warm-spiced allspice dram combine for this tiki-inspired fall cocktail.
Harvest Moon
"When we get to this season," says PDT's Jim Meehan, we switch from white spirits like tequila or white rum to brown ones like rye, and move toward stirred cocktails instead of refreshing, hydrating shaken ones." This fall drink uses Lillet Blanc as a counterweight, picking up the orange flavors and connecting the base spirits to the liqueur and bitters.
Riesling Hot Toddy
Warm riesling is delicious when steeped with honey, lemon, and cardamom.
Fall Classic
This cocktail from Gramercy Tavern is a shout out to apple season, made more complex with the addition of thyme-infused simple syrup.
Apricot Rhyme
Rye plus thyme (rhyme, get it?). This cocktail from Ryan Gannon of The Spotted Pig is herbal on the nose, more fruit-forward on the finish.
Apple Fennel Punch
Rye adds a distinct kick to the other soothing flavors like apple, ginger, and fennel in this winter punch from Fino in Austin, Texas. Bergamot tea is the clean, earthy base that ties the flavors together.
Reveillon Cocktail
During the holidays even the most reluctant cooks take their shot in the kitchen. It's much the same with drinks. Those who would ordinarily get no more creative than opening a beer find themselves caught with the idea of mixing...
Orchard Boulevardier
The classic boulevardier is a favorite of ours: it's like a negroni, but with whiskey instead of gin. In this variation, the combination is served warm, stirred into a steaming saucepan of hot apple cider.
Pop! Cider
A splash of apple cider makes this drink appropriate for fall, and herbal, honeyed Benedictine is a natural mate.
Created by New York mixological maestro Audrey Saunders, the Falling Leaves is a great autumn drink that works well as a conversation starter as guests arrive. Not only rich and flavorful, the Falling Leaves packs less of an alcoholic wallop than a typical cocktail, so you'll be able to enjoy your drink without throwing yourself off stride while putting the finishing touches on the meal--and maybe even mix a second round at halftime.
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Harvest Cobb Salad with Roasted Squash and Apples - Striped Spatula
In a fall twist on a classic, this hearty Harvest Cobb Salad combines seasonal flavors, like apples, butternut squash, and pecans, with a maple-sweetened vinaigrette. Perfect for sharing with friends!
Glazed Winter Vegetable Medley With Chestnuts and Caper Berries From 'Feast'
The final savory chapter in Sarah Copeland's new cookbook, Feast, focuses on a few larger, celebration-sized meals. These recipes take a bit longer to prepare than those in the rest of the book, requiring more attention to detail, but they're worth the time—think paella, vegetable tagine, and silky (bread crumb-free) eggplant parmesan. Her glazed winter vegetable medley is the centerpiece of the chapter.
Maple Roasted Pumpkin with Chili and Feta
Roasted pumpkin with maple syrup, walnuts, roasted pumpkin seeds, chilli and feta. My new favourite way with pumpkin!
Butternut Squash and Wild Rice Salad
Savoring the flavors of fall, this vegan Butternut Squash and Wild Rice Salad is hearty and satisfying enough to serve as a main course.
Make-Ahead Roasted Squash and Kale Salad With Spiced Nuts, Cranberries, and Maple
This salad combines sweet roasted butternut squash with roasted kale in a vinaigrette flavored with maple syrup and sherry vinegar, along with some spiced pecans for crunch and dried cranberries for a nice chewy texture.
Roast Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts With Spiced Honey-Herb Dressing
For a satisfying side dish, dress your roast butternut squash and brussels sprouts in a sweet, tangy dressing of fresh herbs, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, and mustard seeds.
Thanksgiving Stuffed Roast Pumpkins
These vegetarian-friendly stuffed roast pumpkins give people who prefer a plant-based diet a main course worthy of a Thanksgiving centerpiece.
Browned Brussels With Maple Butter From 'Choosing Sides'
Brussels sprouts are a given on my Thanksgiving table, but I don't always give them much thought. Olive oil, salt, and a hot oven are my only requirements. While this method does produce pleasantly caramelized sprouts, it doesn't add much excitement to the table. This year, I'll take a cue from Tara Mataraza Desmond and toss my Brussels in brown butter and maple syrup as she does in her new cookbook, Choosing Sides.
Honey-Cinnamon Pumpkin Lentil Salad
This Lentil Salad is amazing - piled high with cinnamon roasted pumpkin and walnuts, with a spiced honey dressing. Company worthy!
Honey-Glazed Hasselback Butternut Squash With Parmesan Breadcrumbs
Butternut squash is thinly sliced crosswise a la Swedish-style Hasselback potatoes, then roasted with a sweet and garlicky glaze and crunchy breadcrumb topping. It's a perfect fall and winter side dish.