autumn
almonds (peak: October)
apples (peak: September–November)
artichokes (peak: September–October)
basil (peak: September)
beans (peak: September)
bell peppers (peak: September)
broccoli
broccoli rabe (peak: July–December)
Brussels sprouts (peak: November–February)
cakes, esp. served warm
cantaloupe (peak: June–September)
caramel
cardoons (peak: October)
cauliflower
celery root (peak: October–November)
chard (peak: June–December)
chestnuts (peak: October–November)
chile peppers
coconut (peak: October–November)
corn (peak: September)
cranberries (peak: September–December)
cucumbers (peak: September)
dates
duck
eggplant (peak: August–November)
fennel
figs (peak: September–October)
foie gras
garlic (peak: September)
gooseberries (peak: June–September)
grains
grapes (peak: September)
heavier dishes
huckleberries (peak: August–September)
kale (peak: November–January)
kohlrabi (peak: September–November)
lentils
lovage (peak: September–October)
lychee nuts (peak: September–November)
mushrooms: chanterelles (peak: April–October), porcini (peak: September–October)
nectarines (peak: July–September)
nuts
okra (peak: July–September)
oranges, blood (peak: November–February)
oysters (peak: September–April)
partridge (peak: November–December)
passion fruit (peak: November–February)
pears (peak: July–October)
peas (peak: June–September)
persimmons (peak: October–January)
pheasant (peak: October–December)
pistachios (peak: September)
plums (peak: July–October)
polenta
pomegranates (peak: October–December)
pumpkins (peak: September–December)
quinces (peak: October–December)
salsify (peak: November–January)
scallops
seeds, sunflower
spices, warming (e.g., black peppercorns, cayenne, cinnamon, chili powder, clove, cumin, mustard, etc.)
squash, winter (peak: October–December)
stuffing
sweet potatoes (peak: November–January)
sweetbreads
tomatoes (peak: September)
turkey
vinegar, red wine
walnuts
watermelon (peak: July–September)
yams (peak: November)
zucchini (peak: June–October)