Food Blog: What to Make During the In-Between Season

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

What to Make During the In-Between Season

Five Recipes for September

September is that sweet in-between month. The days are still warm, but I’m starting to crave cozy dinners, buttery baked goods, and recipes that feel just a little more comforting. Here are five recipes I’ll be making this month:

Birria

A rich, deeply flavorful, slow-cooked, brothy beef. This recipe fills the whole kitchen with the smell of warming spices. Make a big batch and turn the leftovers into crispy, cheesy birria tacos.

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Easy Apple Cobbler

As soon as September rolls around, I get excited about the apples. This apple cobbler is warm, jammy, and topped with a buttery, golden crust. You must enjoy this warm with a scoop of melty vanilla ice cream!

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Brown Butter Scallops with Butternut Squash Risotto

This is early-fall dinner at its best. Sweet butternut squash and creamy risotto meet perfectly seared scallops and nutty brown butter for a dinner that feels light but comforting.

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Endive Salad

This crisp, refreshing salad is what I reach for to serve alongside a cozy meal. Bitter endive, bright citrus, and crisp toasted walnuts with lots of shaved pecorino throughout.

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Butter Pecan Banana Bread

This banana bread gets buttery, toasted pecans and a fluffy cream cheese frosting. It’s soft, warmly flavored, and exactly what I want with a cup of coffee on a slow morning.