Southern Living: Best Fall Recipes
Southern Living cookbooks have been a standby in my kitchen for years, and this collection of autumn recipes reminds me why. Hearty and seasonal, this cookbook’s recipes lean into fall’s best comfort flavors. A standout, the steak and two-potato soup, is playfully coined as a dish that “men fancy,” a claim I’ve repeatedly found it delivers on. It’s become our son’s go-to birthday dinner–he’ll take a pass on cake any day if this soup’s on the table.
Whether cooking for a crowd or serving up leftovers, this collection earns its spot on the shelf.
The Ultimate Texas Fall Bucket List
25 Fabulous Things to Do During Texas’ Best Weather of the Year reads like a love letter to the open road. For anyone who’d rather point the car and drive than plan every stop, this guide offers just enough structure without killing the spontaneity. The book’s 25 picks span the state, from small-town festivals to scenic backroads perfect for a free-spirited weekend.
The Pastures of Heaven
John Steinbeck, an enduring favorite author, set The Pastures of Heaven in a fertile California valley, tracing linked short stories about the families who settle there and the quiet tragedies beneath their hopes. The author's earthy, harvest-rich prose and his eye for small-town human failing make it a natural fit for fall, when the season itself turns inward. This collection is considered an ideal starting point for newcomers to Steinbeck and would be a welcome addition to any fall reading basket.
Southern Living cookbooks have been a standby in my kitchen for many years, and this hearty and seasonal collection of autumn recipes reminds me why.