Published on November 20, 2025
Autumn on Your Plate
Already, outside, the trees are bare of their red, yellow, and orange leaves. The golden rays of sunshine warm us a little less, and it gets dark early, as they say. Even if November can sometimes feel grey, our plates can still be colorful!
Pumpkin, pumpkin, tell me what you want to be
Let’s be honest: once October 31 has passed, that big beautiful pumpkin takes up way too much space on the kitchen island. Its marker-drawn smile is starting to droop, and it would be a shame to waste such a lovely fruit-vegetable (yes, yes—it’s a bit of a vegetable and a bit of a fruit!). Did you know that apples and pumpkins make a perfect pair? In muffins, compotes, pies, cakes, or jams, there are plenty of ways to combine these two seasonal ingredients. With this flavor duo, it’s basically fall on your plate!
Fun fact: in a dessert, pumpkin is considered a fruit, but when eaten as part of a main dish—like in a soup—it’s considered a vegetable. So it’s a fruit, a vegetable, and a decoration all at once! Quite the versatile fruit-vegetable!
Soup: the best friend of aging vegetables
Speaking of soup, a potage is the ultimate touski recipe! The possibilities are endless—or almost: a slightly wilted leek, a carrot that’s lost its crunch, softened celery, and a turnip forgotten at the back of the fridge… Chop chop, all those beautiful veggies! Sauté some onion in a big pot, add the vegetables, and cover everything with chicken or vegetable broth. You can also toss in one or two potatoes for a creamier texture. A quick blend, and voilà!
Apple of my eye… and touski apple!
When apple season rolls around, it’s easy to get carried away and come home with almost the entire orchard in the trunk of your car! Our eyes were bigger than our fridge, and after making four crisps, twelve pies, and loads of applesauce, we’re out of ideas. Apple chips are then a tasty, simple, and original way to enjoy this fall fruit!
It’s as easy as can be: slice the apples very thinly with a knife or mandoline (watch your fingers!). Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with your favorite spice blend from a local company. Spread the slices on a baking sheet and bake at 200°F (95°C) for 2–3 hours (flip the slices halfway through). You’ll find plenty of variations online—lower temperatures for longer baking times, with or without seasonings, etc. It’s up to you what works best, but one thing’s for sure: apple chips are a hit! Now that’s a guilt-free snack!
If it’s too cold to go for a walk outside, take a stroll through our 100% Québec Recipes section. You’ll definitely find ideas to add some color to your plates!
