Top 5: the best autumn recipes

This Wednesday, September 23rd, autumn arrives in all its glory with fresh winds and golden leaves. It makes sense that your kitchen also changes with the season and you start using seasonal ingredients, so today we have five 100% autumn recipes ideal for chilly afternoons. Take advantage of the new season and make the most of trendy ingredients. Apple and Spice Cake Nothing says autumn like a rich spiced cake accompanied by a delicious tea on a cool September afternoon. The cake is infused with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger, so you can imagine it has an explosive flavor of exotic spices that pairs excellently with its super fluffy texture. It's worth mentioning that its best expression appears when paired with a good chamomile tea or a rich coffee.   Cheesecake with Pumpkin and Caramel Another dessert that screams autumn is a warm pie with a sweet pumpkin flavor. This cheesecake has a cream cheese and whipped cream topping with caramel drizzles on top, and it's a delight if your family enjoys a sweet and decadent dessert, but it's much healthier than a chocolate cake. You can choose to use allspice for seasoning or fresh ingredients like cinnamon, cumin, cloves, etc.   Baked Sweet Potatoes with Honey Just like pumpkin, sweet potatoes shine during these autumn months due to their rich sweet flavor and attractive orange color. Although it may sound like a dessert, the truth is that this dish is a side that pairs very well with meat and chicken, and even with sandwiches and hamburgers to replace fries, which are much greasier. Beet and Mandarin Juice Both ingredients are in season, so they're at their best, especially mandarins, which are juicier and sweeter than ever. Additionally, they have a very high amount of vitamin C, which is extremely recommended for the cold months ahead. This juice is very nice for breakfast and is recommended as a preventive measure against respiratory illnesses.   Fig and Cheese Bruschetta If there's a representative appetizer of the autumn season, it's this one. You can use these bites as a snack at a seasonal gathering because although fig is sweet, its combination with well-toasted bread and gorgonzola cheese makes this recipe a savory specialty for meals. You can garnish with mint to give it that sophisticated touch.