9 Dishes Starring Fall's Tastiest Ingredients
Let us take you on a culinary tour of outstanding fall flavors—from cozy baked goods starring apples and pears to comforting mains brought to life by cinnamon, ginger and other warm autumnal spices.
![Pumpkin Waffles Pumpkin Waffles](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/201009/omag/201009-omag-breakfast-waffles-600x411.jpg)
Photo: Sang An
Pumpkin Waffles
To get through your busy morning, make a batch of these delicious, healthy-carb pumpkin waffles and top with fruit, nuts, and high-protein Greek yogurt.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Waffles
![Fig, Grape and Applewood Bacon Tart Fig, Grape and Applewood Bacon Tart](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/201011/omag/201011-omag-food-holidays-tart-600x411.jpg)
Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo
Fig, Grape and Applewood Bacon Tart
This tart is designed to accompany a cheese plate, but you could also add a handful of goat or blue cheese crumbles on top.
Get the recipe: Fig, Grape, and Applewood Bacon Tart
Get the recipe: Fig, Grape, and Applewood Bacon Tart
![Pumpkin Salad with Pine Nuts, Pecorino and Balsamic Vinegar Pumpkin Salad with Pine Nuts, Pecorino and Balsamic Vinegar](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200509/omag/200509-omag-pumpkin-salad-600x411.jpg)
Photo: Tina Rupp
Pumpkin Salad with Pine Nuts and Pecorino
Give some oomph to arugula with spiced pumpkin, pine nuts and Pecorino. Sweet, salty, tangy and nutty: This pumpkin salad is music for your mouth.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Salad with Pine Nuts, Pecorino and Balsamic Vinegar
![Spiced Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Pumpernickel Croutons Spiced Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Pumpernickel Croutons](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200510/omag/200510-omag-butternut-squash-soup-600x411.jpg)
Photo: Maria Robledo
Spiced Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
A puree of McIntosh apples and butternut squash gets a lift from maple pumpernickel croutons and minced chives.
Get the recipe: Spiced Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Pumpernickel Croutons
![Risotto with Butternut Squash Gorgonzola and Toasted Pecans Risotto with Butternut Squash Gorgonzola and Toasted Pecans](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200312/omag/200312-omag-risotto-butternut-squash-600x411.jpg)
Photo: Ann Stratton
Butternut Squash Risotto
Pecans add crackle to this sweet and tangy, creamy and crunchy risotto.
Get the recipe: Risotto with Butternut Squash Gorgonzola and Toasted Pecans
![Seared Sea Scallops with Spicy Clementine Dipping Sauce Seared Sea Scallops with Spicy Clementine Dipping Sauce](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200311/omag/200311-omag-clementine-sea-scallops-600x411.jpg)
Photo: Ann Stratton
Sea Scallops with Clementine Dipping Sauce
Sweet, juicy clementines deserve better than serving as decoration—like serving as the main ingredient to liven up some scallops!
Get the recipe: Seared Sea Scallops with Spicy Clementine Dipping Sauce
![Cinnamon Curry Roasted Chicken with Tomato-Yogurt Sauce Cinnamon Curry Roasted Chicken with Tomato-Yogurt Sauce](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200602/omag/200602-omag-cinnamon-curry-chicken-600x411.jpg)
Photo: Ann Stratton
Cinnamon Curry Roasted Chicken
Aromatic and full of flavor, cinnamon curry roasted chicken is complemented by a cool, silky tomato yogurt sauce. Round out this Indian-inspired meal with pappadam and a simple basmati rice.
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Curry Roasted Chicken with Tomato-Yogurt Sauce
![Apple Polenta Cake with Walnut Oil Apple Polenta Cake with Walnut Oil](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200810/omag/200810-omag-apple-polenta-cake-600x411.jpg)
Photo: Gentl & Hyers
Apple Polenta Cake
There's no better autumn breakfast—or dessert—than this apple-polenta cake, spiked with dried fruits, honey, citrus zest, and nutty-tasting walnut oil.
Get the recipe: Apple Polenta Cake with Walnut Oil
![Pear Upside-Down Cake Pear Upside-Down Cake](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200310/omag/200310-omag-pear-cake-600x411.jpg)
Photo: Luca Trovato
Pear Upside-Down Cake
Turn over a new cake—easy, now. (And delicious. And moist.)
Get the recipe: Pear Upside-Down Cake
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Published 10/28/2010