Cuisine at Home #164

Issue 164 Cover — October 2025

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From the Editors4

Seasonal Kitchen: Apples & Pears6

These must-have fruits for fall are sure to bring fresh-from-the-orchard flavor to the table

Apple Buttermilk Cake7

Apple Butter Sweet Rolls10

Apple-Pear Cobbler With Cinnamon-Raisin Biscuits10

Country Ham, Pear, and Blue Cheese Flatbread10

Comfort Cuisine: Roasts12

Chilly autumn evenings call for rich and hearty suppers like these can’t-miss roast

Pork Shoulder with Gingersnap Gravy14

Garlic, Lemon, and Herb Chicken14

Roasted Turkey Breast with Squash and Sprouts15

Beef Short Ribs with Potlikker Cheese Grits18

Perfect Collard Greens19

Chicken Quarters with Hearty Root Vegetables21

Beef Roast with Potatoes21

Test Kitchen Favorites: Figs22

Let this often-overlooked market find shine with these dinner and dessert recipes

Spiced Fig-Ginger Cocktail23

Fig Syrup23

Preserved Figs23

Fig, Bacon, and Sage Ravioli24

Ocracoke Island Fig Cake25

This cake was created in the 1960s by a home baker on Ocracoke Island, which is located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Air Fryer Fare26

Let your air fryer do the work for this simple weeknight meal

Rosemary-Garlic Chicken Kabobs26

Air Fryer Pear-Raisin Hand Pies26

Harvest-Fresh Baking28

Autumn is the time for whipping up seasonal sweets, and these cakes, breads, and bars are perfect for fall

Sweet Potato Bread Pudding32

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars33

Cranberry-Orange Skillet Cake34

Pear-Ginger Biscuits34

Cheddar and Sage Beer Bread34

Great Grains36

Cozy and oh-so comforting, these sweet and savory dishes make the most of hearty go-to grains

Brown Rice Salad42

Breakfast Grits Casserole42

Browned Butter Steaks and Sorghum Risotto42

Sweet Farro with Caramelized Apples43

Cornbread Whoopie Pies43

Perfect Pairings44

Every good soup needs a sandwich served alongside it, and these combinations will hit the spot every time

Collard Greens Melt52

Creamy Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup52

Roast Beef-and-Caramelized Onion Sandwiches53

Chunky Fire-Roasted Tomato Soup53

Spicy Bacon and Poblano Grilled Cheese53

Ham and Three-Bean Soup53

Autumn Breakfast Breads54

Start your day in a delicious way with this collection of decadent morning time bakes filled with flavors of the season

Easy Apple-Walnut Braid60

Bacon and Cheese Quick Bread60

Maple-Pecan Sticky Buns60

Pepita Pumpkin Muffins61

Orange Breakfast Pull-Apart Bread61

Spiced Buttermilk Glaze61

1 Ingredient 4 Ways: Peanuts62

These pantry staples are a must-have for serving up everything from a savory stew to a fluffy sheet cake

Peanut Noodles64

Peanut and Chicken Stew65

Peanut Pralines66

Peanut-Chocolate Marble Cake66

Amazing Peanut Facts67

Apple Dumplings68

Ooey, gooey, and served à la mode, you will adore this seasonal sweet

Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings69

All About: Butternut Squash70

This autumn veggie is right at home on the breakfast table, cookie jar, dinner plate, and more