10 fall foods to add to your grocery cart at Rosewood Market

Fall may be on the way, but here in Columbia, the temperatures haven’t gotten the memo yet. While we’re still reaching for iced drinks and keeping the AC running, you can start bringing a little fall inspiration into your kitchen with seasonal produce and cozy flavors. At Rosewood Market, you’ll find plenty of versatile ingredients that can help you ease into the season without committing to heavy, cold-weather meals just yet.

From crisp apples and pears to sweet potatoes, broccoli, fresh herbs, and warm spices, these 10 fall foods are easy to work into your everyday meals now and throughout the season.

1. Apples

Crisp, sweet, and incredibly versatile NC Mountain apples are one of the easiest ways to bring fall flavor into your kitchen. Slice them for an afternoon snack, add them to salads, pair them with cheese, or enjoy them with your favorite nut butter.

Try it: Apple slices + sharp cheddar + crackers make an easy snack plate.

2. Pears

Pears are another fall favorite that work just as well in sweet and savory dishes. Add sliced pears to a salad, pair them with cheese and nuts, or simply keep them on hand for an easy snack.

Try it: Add sliced pear, goat cheese, walnuts, and greens to your next salad.

3. Sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a fall staple for good reason. They’re hearty, naturally sweet, and easy to prepare. Roast them as a side, add them to grain bowls, or turn them into a filling base for a quick weeknight meal.

Try it: Roast cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and your favorite herbs.

4. Butternut squash

Butternut squash brings a little cozy-season energy to the dinner table without requiring a complicated recipe. Roast it, add it to grain bowls, blend it into soup, or use it as a side dish.

Try it: Toss roasted butternut squash with farro, greens, feta, and a simple vinaigrette.

5. Brussels sprouts

Brussels sprouts are one of those vegetables that can completely change depending on how you prepare them. Roast them until crispy, shave them into a salad, or pair them with a hearty grain for an easy fall-inspired meal.

Try it: Roast Brussels sprouts with olive oil and finish with a little balsamic glaze.

6. Broccoli

Broccoli is an easy year-round staple, but it’s especially useful when you’re looking for a simple vegetable to add to your fall meals. Roast it, steam it, add it to pasta, or toss it into a grain bowl.

Try it: Roast broccoli until the edges are crispy, then finish with lemon and Parmesan.

7. Fresh herbs

Fresh herbs can make simple meals feel a little more special. Look for sage, rosemary, thyme, and other herbs that pair beautifully with roasted vegetables, grains, poultry, and pasta.

Try it: Add fresh rosemary or sage to roasted sweet potatoes or butternut squash.

8. Cinnamon

You don’t need a pumpkin-spice obsession to appreciate cinnamon. Add this pantry staple to oatmeal, yogurt, baked goods, smoothies, or even savory dishes for a subtle layer of warmth.

Try it: Sprinkle cinnamon over Greek yogurt with sliced apples and a drizzle of maple syrup.

9. Maple syrup

A little maple syrup goes a long way. Keep it on hand for pancakes and oatmeal, but don’t stop there. It can also add a touch of sweetness to roasted vegetables, salad dressings, marinades, and sauces.

Try it: Whisk maple syrup with olive oil, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar for an easy fall-inspired dressing.

10. Farro

Hearty grains are perfect for making fall meals feel satisfying without being complicated. Farro has a chewy texture and nutty flavor that works beautifully in grain bowls, salads, soups, and side dishes.

Try it: Build a simple bowl with farro, roasted vegetables, your favorite protein, and a flavorful dressing.

You don’t have to wait for cooler temperatures to start enjoying fall flavors. Add a few seasonal fruits and vegetables to your grocery cart, experiment with warm spices, and look for ways to incorporate them into the meals you’re already making.

Stop by Rosewood Market to stock up on seasonal favorites and everyday staples, and start easing into fall — even if Columbia’s weather isn’t quite ready to cooperate.