Here’s What Serious Eats Staffers Are Loving This Fall

At Serious Eats, we are fully committed to everything we do, which includes doing our best to celebrate seasonality. When fall rolls around, we don’t shy away from promoting Best Apple Recipes Or a very nice post sweet corn cakeIn the spirit of spreading more fall and Halloween-related goodness, the Serious Eats staff has shared their favorite fall picks, including an impressively realistic photo. brain gel molda Stub Pumpkin Dutch OvenPack of 12 canned pumpkin to make everything pumpkin bread Whatever your heart desires, and more. Read on to see all the ways the Serious Eats staff is celebrating fall.

Editor’s Recommended Fall Picks Overview:

STOP Cast Iron Pumpkin Enameled Casserole, 3.5L

I got this recently. Pumpkin dust cocotteIt’s absolutely stunning and will likely be on my stove all year round (no matter the season!). The burnt orange color has a beautiful golden stem and it’s a 5 quart size, so it’s really versatile. dutch ovenYou’ll find me simmering, braising, roasting, and boiling this dish all fall long. — Ridley Gemberline UmbrellaAssistant Editor

Nordic Ware 6-Cavity Donut Pan

I’m a fan of apple cider vinegar donuts but not a fan of deep frying. I’ve been wanting to make apple cider vinegar donuts at home for years and I think this year might be the year to happen! I’m looking forward to purchasing the Nordic Ware non-stick donut baking pan and I bet it will make all my apple cider vinegar donut dreams come true this season. Nordic Ware is the maker of our favorite donuts. Cake mold, General packageand baking traySo I have high hopes for this. — Ann Ongbusiness writer

Uwillion Brain Jelly Mold

Every year, my elementary school hosted a Halloween party. While I loved the relatively quiet haunted house, my favorite part was the touch table, which was filled with delicious food. I would scream in disgust and delight after sticking my hands into covered bowls, each with some hideous body part taped to it: intestines (pasta), eyeballs (grapes), and toes (cocktail hot dogs). My love of Halloween spooky food hasn’t gone away, but now I up the ante with a lychee eyeball cocktail decoration (just put a blueberry in the middle) and a large bowl of witches’ brew with a brain floating inside. $10 Brain Mold My spooky batch cocktail makes it a reality – just fill it with water or juice, freeze it overnight, then pop it out of the mold to reveal a terrifying, wrinkly brain. It’s been a surprise hit at every Halloween party I’ve attended. Grace KellyTrade Editor

Homemore Orange Tea Light Candles for Halloween, Pack of 24

Okay, so these aren’t food-specific candles, but if you want a fun fall or Halloween table setting without anyone getting burned, these tiny battery-operated candles are great. They glow a warm orange (and flicker like a real candle!), giving your meal a warm, dark brown hue, and are perfect for a cozy dinner party or Halloween party. I also love placing them outside next to some pretty pumpkins for a soothing atmosphere. beauty

D’Light Seasonal Fall Candles

These autumnal taper candles will take pride of place on your dinner table from now until December 1. They’re a great mix of shapes and colors! — Rochelle BeginTrade Editor

Farmers Market Organic Pumpkin Puree, 12 Pack

I live in a beautiful New England town known for its greenery, and every year the store sells canned pumpkins in large quantities. And next fall, I won’t give up my craving for pumpkin pie just because a tourist wants to bake it. So I’ll be stocking up! Rochelle

Whole Foods Market Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches, 6-Pack

Listen. Every fall, we enjoy our seasonal pumpkin pie ice cream sandwiches at Whole Foods, and what kind of business writer would I be to stop you from buying them? Without a doubt, I stock these sandwiches in my fridge every September (restocking them several times throughout the fall season) and enjoy them several times a week as a dessert or midday snack. The pumpkin flavor is mild but gives you the zesty kick you want from an autumn-themed dessert. A

Sprinkle Pop Monster Sprinkle Mix

During the first months of the pandemic, I went through a baking phase (I know, everyone does too). I would bake for each holiday to have something special to celebrate in a sea of ​​sameness. By Halloween, I had taken it a step further and opted to keep it simple with my favorite snack cake, topped and decorated with these Halloween sprinkles From Sprinkle Pop. They have themes for every holiday and color scheme. They are perfect for decorating regular candy. Kelly SolomonSenior Social Media Editor

Graftobian Blood Gel Packets, 12 Pack

One day I’ll do what I’ve always wanted to do with a product like this, and yes, that involves food and cooking, but not eating. (Dan Aykroyd as Julia Child on Saturday Night Liveanyone?) — Daniel Gretzermanaging editor

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