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Hi, there. Happy first day of October. Even though the weather isn't very fall-like in our corner of the world, I'm feeling ready for roasted vegetables, hearty soups, and my favorite pumpkin bread. Here's a few more ideas to whet your autumn palate.

Melissa Clark's lovely-sounding red lentil soup with lemon (on my weekend menu for sure) 
[via Orangette]

Apple recipes and a buying guide [via Bon Appetit]

Homemade applesauce [via Food in Jars]

Grape focaccia with rosemary [Smitten Kitchen]

Recipe ideas for fall produce (cauliflower gratin with Manchego and almond sauce, savory ricotta-squash tart) [via F&W]

And from the Dinner Party archives:
Roasted duck salad
Pork tenderloin with grapes and shallots
Braised red cabbage