September seasonal meal plan

September marks a turning point. This month brings cooler mornings and earlier evenings, but the markets are still abundant – sweet corn and fresh herbs giving way to pears, squash and the first of the season's mushrooms. This month's meal plan sits right at that crossroad, with five recipes for four that make the most of everything September has to offer.

These recipes have been carefully selected by our editors to capture the mood of the month: meals that are still bright and fresh but with a little more warmth. The line-up spans bold global flavours and relaxed weekend cooking, with ingredients that feel of the moment. Across the week you'll sit down to a crispy chicken schnitzel with miso mushroom sauce, a vibrant Thai-style griddled corn noodle salad, a flaky goat's cheese puff pastry tart with rosemary and pear, a creamy elote-style mac and cheese, and a rich butternut squash gnocchi bake for a week of eating that moves seamlessly from summer's last hurrah to autumn's first comforts.

Our recipes are designed to be adaptable. Where possible, we'll flag simple swaps and tips to help you get even more from your weekly shop. To keep things simple, use the in-app shopping list to add ingredients from each recipe, then check the My Good Food tab for one clear, organised list before you shop.

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