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October 1, 2025

31 Seasonal Recipes to Cook in October

Delicious, seasonal recipes to cook in October! From nourishing soups and slow cooker recipes to the best pumpkin recipes you’ll ever eat, these healthy fall recipes are ones you’ll make again and again. Stock up on pumpkin, apples, brussels sprouts and more to make these incredible recipes.

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We’re already heading into October but it’s still somehow in the 70s here in Chicago?! I’m still dreaming of fuzzy socks and making a batch of pumpkin cinnamon rolls, but I’ll take the sunshine for the time being.

Today I’ve got 31 delicious, seasonal recipes to cook in October. You’ll find the perfect mix of sweet & savory, hearty salads and nourishing soups, plus plenty of sweet treats that will make you want to turn on Hocus Pocus and hang in your PJs.

What’s in season in October?

Apples and brussels sprouts are going strong over here and it’s time to stock up on PUMPKIN (plus every type of winter squash!)

Reminder: I have over 40 amazing pumpkin recipes! Click here or on “pumpkin” above to get them all!

FREE Pumpkin Recipe E-Book

Learn how to cook a pumpkin

You know I included the best of the best pumpkin recipes in this roundup. You can either use your fav store bought pumpkin puree in the recipes or learn how to make your own with this tutorial!

Take a scroll and get ready for a delicious month. These recipes are perfect for game day and holiday parties, so make a double batch and share them with everyone you love. Be sure to leave a comment and let me know which ones you try! As always, I’d love to see your creations so snap a photo for our Facebook group and use the hashtag #ambitiouskitchen on Instagram.

Enjoy, xoxo!

Breakfast

Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes

Healthy Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze

Butternut Squash Bacon Spinach Quiche

Spiced Apple Zucchini Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze

Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Pumpkin Banana Flax Chocolate Chip Muffins

Lunch

Brussels Sprouts Kale Honeycrisp Apple Salad with Maple Cider Dressing

Bangin’ Spicy Chicken Melts

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Peanut Butter Chicken Soup

Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear & Pomegranate Spinach Salad

Vegan Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup

Roasted Garlic Cheddar Cauliflower Soup

Dinner

Spicy Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sour Cream Sauce

One Pan Chicken Caprese Orzo Bake

Slow Cooker Black Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Tie Dye Vegetarian Lasagna

Spicy Brown Butter Goat Cheese Pasta with Sweet Corn & Honey Roasted Butternut Squash

Crispy Black Bean Tacos

Incredible Caramelized Onion Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake

Apps & snacks

Apple Cheddar Galette with Crispy Herb Cheddar Crust

Roasted Garlic Tahini Carrot Dip

Easy + Cheesy Southwest Bean Dip

Gluten Free Cornbread Muffins

Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Wings

Treats

Blow Ya Mind Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting (gluten free!)

Chocolate Protein Brownie Bites (with a nut-free option!)

Brown Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Flourless Monster Cookies

Healthy Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Salted Maple Frosting

The Best Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls You’ll Ever Eat

I hope you love these seasonal recipes to cook in October! If you make any of them be sure to head to the recipe to leave a comment & a rating so I know how you liked it. Enjoy, xo!