Fluffy Apple Cinnamon Pancakes, Goat Cheese Pizza With Arugula, And More Seasonal Recipes To Cook In September

    Summer may be fleeting, but fall is looking delicious.

    Hannah Loewentheil
    by Hannah Loewentheil

    BuzzFeed Staff

    It's hard to believe that September is here and fall is right around the corner. But before we lament the end of warm weather and beach season, let's embrace this truly delicious month.

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    Throughout September you can take advantage of all the best end-of-summer flavors while you dip a toe into the tastes of autumn. Here are 30 incredible recipes to make all month long.

    1. Plum Torte

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    Make it for breakfast, eat it again for dessert. Repeat the next day.

    Recipe: Plum Torte

    2. Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread

    Sliced cinnamon zucchini bread.
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    This cinnamon-spiked zucchini bread is the perfect transition breakfast from summer to fall.

    Recipe: Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread

    3. Baked Eggs With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

    Baked eggs on a bed of cherry tomatoes.
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    Tomato season is coming to a close, so take advantage while you can with these eggs baked over a bed of ripe, juicy cherry tomatoes. 

    Recipe: Baked Eggs With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

    4. Pumpkin Scones

    A hand reaching for a plate of pumpkin scones.
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    Ease yourself into pumpkin season or dive right in by way of breakfast.

    Recipe: Pumpkin Scones

    5. Raspberry Breakfast Bowls

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    For those who are still holding on to the lingering days of summer, this tropical fruit smoothie bowl should do the trick.

    Recipe: Raspberry Breakfast Bowls

    6. Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

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    It's easy to become a morning person when you're looking forward to these fluffy pancakes garnished with a gooey cinnamon topping.

    Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

    7. Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs

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    Deviled eggs get an exciting and seasonal twist with the help of cotija cheese, chili and chipotle powder, and sauteed corn.

    Recipe: Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs

    8. Melon Basil Burrata Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

    A melon and burrata salad with prosciutto.
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    There's something about the combination of end-of-summer summer melon, creamy burrata, and salty prosciutto that tastes a lot like heaven.

    Recipe: Melon Basil Burrata Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

    9. Pasta Alla Norma (Eggplant Pasta)

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    This vegetarian-friendly pasta dish is so simple to make, but it's impressive enough to wow whoever is at the dinner table.

    Recipe: Pasta Alla Norma (Eggplant Pasta)

    10. Tuscan White Bean Toasts with Garlic and Tomatoes

    White beans and tomatoes on toast.
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    Turn a piece of toast into a satisfying meal with the help of some simple ingredients (which are mostly already in your pantry). 

    Recipe: Tuscan White Bean Toasts with Garlic and Tomatoes

    11. Caramelized Shallot and Bacon Goat Cheese Pizza

    A caramelized onion pizza with basil.
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    If you don't feel like whipping up your own pizza dough, any store-bought version, flatbread, or naan will do the trick.

    Recipe: Caramelized Shallot and Bacon Goat Cheese Pizza

    12. Sliced Orange Salad with Arugula, Fennel, and Parmesan

    Arugula salad with Parmesan and orange.
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    There's something so simple yet so tasty about this salad side dish. Easily turn it into a main by adding poached egg, avocado, shrimp, grilled chicken, or whatever else is in the fridge.

    Recipe: Sliced Orange Salad with Arugula, Fennel, and Parmesan

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    Serve this quick and easy Korean-inspired chicken over a bowl of rice for a meal that's better than take-out.

    Recipe: Korean Bulgogi BBQ Chicken with Spicy Garlic Butter Corn

    14. Niçoise Salad

    A Niçoise salad with tuna, tomatoes, potato, beans, and olives.
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    This classic French recipe is traditionally made with tuna fillets, but you can always swap in salmon, halibut, or even chicken.

    Recipe: Niçoise Salad

    15. Sun Dried Tomato Corn Chowder With Crispy Goat Cheese

    Corn chowder with sun dried tomatoes and crispy fried goat cheese.
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    For those chilly end-of-summer nights, this thick and creamy chowder is a no-brainer. If you're not loving the crispy goat cheese, opt for croutons and a sprinkle of Parmesan...or even a grilled cheese sandwich for dipping.

    Recipe: Sun Dried Tomato Corn Chowder With Crispy Goat Cheese

    16. Thai Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce

    Thai chicken skewers.
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    Chicken is marinated and seasoned with lemongrass, shallot, and chili, then it's tossed onto the barbecue until golden and charred.

    Recipe: Thai Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce

    17. Chinese-Inspired Smashed Cucumber Salad

    Smashed cucumbers dressed with crunchy chili oil.
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    This spicy, smashed cucumber salad is a delightful side that spices up just about any main dish.

    Recipe: Chinese-Inspired Smashed Cucumber Salad

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    A crowd-pleasing appetizer or ideal salad topper, these cheesy stuffed figs wrapped with bacon on prosciutto hit all the best flavor notes.

    Recipe: Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Blue Cheese

    19. Arugula Pesto Pasta with Garlicky Breadcrumbs

    Penne with arugula pesto and breadcrumbs.
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    This pesto is made with arugula instead of traditional basil, and the result is a slightly bitter, super bright pasta sauce you'll want to eat by the spoonful.  

    Recipe: Arugula Pesto Pasta with Garlicky Breadcrumbs

    20. Greek Cobb Salad

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    This recipe takes two classic salad combinations — the Greek and the Cobb — and turns them into one show-stopping bowl.

    Recipe: Greek Cobb Salad

    21. Pumpkin Mac 'n' Cheese

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    Been waiting all summer for the beginning of pumpkin season? This one's for you.

    Recipe: Pumpkin Mac 'n' Cheese

    22. Grilled Apples a La Mode

    Grilled apples in foil topped with ice cream.
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    Cooked on the barbecue in little foil packets, these grilled apples are a fun and festive way to end cook-out season. Just don't forget the vanilla ice cream.

    Recipe: Grilled Apples a La Mode

    23. Mango Oatmeal Crumble Bars

    Mango oatmeal bars.
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    These bars are made of sweet and sticky mango filling sandwiched between buttery oat crumble, and they are just as delicious as they sound.

    Recipe: Mango Oatmeal Crumble Bars

    24. Dark Chocolate Chip Raspberry Banana Bread

    A loaf of raspberry banana bread with chocolate chips.
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    The best kind of dessert is the one that works as breakfast, too.

    Recipe: Dark Chocolate Chip Raspberry Banana Bread

    25. Oatmeal Fig Cookies

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    Imagine: Oatmeal cookies and fig Newtons become one.

    Recipe: Oatmeal Fig Cookies

    26. Italian Pear Almond Cake

    A slice of pear almond cake.
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    Classic almond cake gets a sweet upgrade thanks to melt-in-your-mouth baked pear.

    Recipe: Italian Pear Almond Cake

    27. Peach Swirl Cheesecake Bars

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    This colorful dessert might seem complicated, but it's actually fairly simple. Make the crust, purée some peaches, and whip up the cheese filling. And course, you can always just use your go-to graham cracker crust.

    Recipe: Peach Swirl Cheesecake Bars

    28. Spicy Gingered Mango Margaritas

    A mango margarita with flower petals around it.
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    Summer isn't over yet, so keep the margaritas flowing well into October.

    Recipe: Spicy Gingered Mango Margaritas

    29. Raspberry Bourbon Smash

    A raspberry cocktail.
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    This recipe calls for simple syrup, but try muddling the raspberries at the bottom of your glass and you might not even need it — they're still in season and so naturally sweet.

    Recipe: Raspberry Bourbon Smash

    30. Spiced Pear Gin Cocktail

    Pear cocktails with thyme.
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    While the fancy thyme and cardamon is a nice touch, you really only need five ingredients to make these cocktails: gin, pear juice, lemon juice, bitters, and sliced pear. 

    Recipe: Spiced Pear Gin Cocktail