Pumpkin spice reigns supreme among the fall flavors.

We invite you to explore autumn flavors thatdon’tinvolve that overexposed squash-related seasoning.

In the fallsynonymous with peak apple-picking timeyou can find a variety ofapple-forward recipes, most of which include cinnamon.

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To us, nothing sums up the taste of the season like our fall-flavored donuts.

you might also mix the spice into a hot toddy cocktail for a warming seasonal drink to sip on.

But don’t think you have to limit chai’s warming spices to just beverages.

Chewy Spice Cookies

Victor Schrager

Keep a jar of chai mix on hand to stir into oatmeal, popcorn, yogurt, and more.

Ginger

You may associate gingerbread with winter holidays, but ginger is a wonderful fall spice.

Case in point: Grate some fresh ginger to add to the filling of our easy pork dumplings.

Apple Cider Donuts

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You’re probably right.

Thanks to our freezer, we can buy them fresh in the fall for use year-round.

As far as using cranberry in our fall meal rotation, let’s think beyond the sauce.

Chai hot toddy served in tall glass and finished with frothed milk, cinnamon, and anise pods.

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For example, these no-bake graham cracker squares use dried cranberries to add zing to a healthful after-school snack.

Pumpkin

Truth be told, pumpkin spice has no actual pumpkin flavor.

From comforting turkey-pumpkin chili to sugary pumpkin doughnuts, pumpkin can go from dinner to dessert in a flash.

Easy Pork Dumplings

Greg DuPree

To celebrate the season, whip up some lusciously creamy pumpkin martinis.

Keep a can of pumpkin puree on hand to make quick work of the flavor all season long.

Keep the herb around all season and add it to everything from appetizers to cocktails for a warming touch.

Maple-Roasted Vegetables

Grace Elkus

Start any meal off right with our bacon-wrapped apricots, where sage balances out each bite.

Gingerbread Pancakes With Pears and Yogurt

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Caitlin Bensel

Pumpkin Caramel Pie Bars With Toasted Coconut

Brie Passano

Turkey-Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Caitlin Bensel

Bacon-Wrapped Apricots With Sage

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