We spoke to several chefs, bakers and restaurateurs from our favorite local establishments to compile our favorite fall recipes that you can make right in your own kitchen. “I think traditional fall recipes tend to be sweet, spiced, and a little dull,” said Kalpakis. They get as much as they can get, with most of their fall season fruit coming from Maynard Farm (sometimes in a trade for cookies). “We’ve made a blue corn caramel apple cake with that flour, and that’s the epitome of fall to me,” said Volante. Using what’s local and in season keeps things easy and flavorful, and it’s a reminder that the best fall meals are often the simplest ones.