Fire-Cooked Fall Produce Recipes

Discover How to Transform Seasonal Veggies into Flavorful Dishes Over Fire

As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, there’s nothing more comforting than cooking with fire. Roasting, grilling, and smoking vegetables unlocks their natural sweetness and creates the perfect centerpiece for family meals. This fall, explore these fall produce recipes that celebrate seasonal flavors while embracing the warmth of fire cooking.

At Arrows Farm, we love bringing families together over farm-fresh ingredients. From our veggie boxes to hands-on farm events, we’re all about helping you make the most of seasonal produce—whether it’s at home or on the farm.

Why Fire Cooking Elevates Fall Vegetables

Cooking with fire isn’t just about flavor—it’s about creating an experience. The smoky aroma enhances earthy notes in squash, pumpkins, carrots, and peppers. Fire also caramelizes natural sugars in root vegetables, making simple ingredients taste extraordinary.

When you prepare these fall produce recipes, think about the textures and colors: tender roasted carrots, crispy-skinned potatoes, and golden squash all served right from a cast-iron skillet or sheet pan. Cooking over an open flame also encourages mindful preparation and a slower pace, letting you enjoy the process as much as the meal itself.

Essential Tools and Tips for Fire Cooking

Tools You’ll Need:

• Fire source: A backyard fire pit, charcoal grill, or gas grill works best.

• Cookware: Cast iron skillet, sheet pan, grill basket, or heavy-duty foil for roasting.

• Utensils: Tongs, spatula, basting brush, heat-resistant gloves.

• Extras: Meat thermometer (if adding protein), skewers for kebabs, or foil packets for delicate vegetables.

Prep Tips:

1. Build a Medium-Heat Fire: Start with hardwoods like oak, maple, or hickory for slow-burning coals. Avoid softwoods that can smoke too much.

2. Oil Your Veggies: Toss cut vegetables in butter, olive oil or, avocado oil to prevent sticking and encourage caramelization.

3. Season Well: Use salt, pepper, fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage), and spices like paprika, cinnamon, or nutmeg for depth.

4. Cook in Layers: Harder vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and beets take longer; place them closer to coals or fire. Softer vegetables like squash, peppers, and onions can cook on the outer edges or in foil packets.

By following these steps, your fall produce recipes will come out perfectly every time—smoky, caramelized, and full of seasonal flavor.

3 Simple Fall Produce Recipes with How-To

1. Fire-Roasted Root Veggie Medley

Ingredients:

• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks

• 2 potatoes, cubed

• 1 beet, peeled and sliced

• 1 onion, quartered

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary

How to Cook:

1. Toss all veggies in olive oil, salt, and herbs.

2. Spread evenly on a cast-iron skillet or foil-lined sheet pan.

3. Place on indirect heat over fire or coals.

4. Roast for 25–35 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and slightly charred.

5. Serve warm as a hearty side or main.

Pro Tip: Harder vegetables like beets and carrots take longer to cook; keep them near the hottest coals for even roasting.

2. Smoky Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed

• 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice

• 1/2 cup chopped seasonal vegetables (zucchini, squash, mushrooms)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• Optional: shredded cheese

How to Cook:

1. Mix cooked grains and chopped veggies with olive oil, salt, and paprika.

2. Stuff peppers with the mixture and wrap individually in foil.

3. Place on indirect heat over coals or fire pit.

4. Cook for 20–25 minutes until peppers are tender.

5. Optional: unwrap and add cheese for last 5 minutes of cooking.

Pro Tip: Foil packets make cooking gentle and help peppers steam, keeping them moist and flavorful.

3. Pumpkin & Squash Sheet Pan Roast

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cubed pumpkin

• 2 cups cubed butternut squash

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp paprika

How to Cook:

1. Toss pumpkin and squash in oil, salt, and spices.

2. Spread on a sheet pan or cast-iron skillet.

3. Roast over medium coals or indirect fire for 20–25 minutes.

4. Stir halfway through to ensure even cooking.

5. Serve as a sweet-savory side or sprinkle with nuts for extra crunch.

Pro Tip: Adding a drizzle of honey or maple syrup at the end enhances natural sweetness and pairs beautifully with smoky flavors.

Family-Friendly Fire Cooking Tips

• Let kids help wash or chop softer vegetables—they love being part of the process.

• Use tongs and heat-safe gloves to teach fire safety.

• Create mini challenges, like timing who can prep veggies fastest or make the prettiest foil packet.

• Serve meals family-style to make it a shared experience.

Fire cooking is not just a meal—it’s a memory, perfect for bonding with loved ones.

Bringing the Farm Experience Home

Even if you’re cooking in your backyard, you can bring the Arrows Farm experience to your home table. Our upcoming events are all about celebrating fall flavors, seasonal produce, and the joy of gathering with family and friends:

• Palette & Pastries: Indulge in desserts inspired by farm-fresh ingredients and enjoy live painting.

• Sunset Sip & Paint: Relax with a beverage in hand while creating beautiful art inspired by the farm.

• Fireside Farm Gathering: Cozy evenings around the fire with storytelling and seasonal treats.

Trying these fall produce recipes at home lets you recreate the magic of the farm—one smoky, delicious bite at a time.

Quick Shopping List for Fire Cooking

• Seasonal vegetables: squash, pumpkin, carrots, potatoes, peppers, beets

• Olive oil or avocado oil

• Fresh herbs: rosemary, thyme, sage

• Spices: paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper

• Tools: cast-iron skillet, sheet pan, grill basket, tongs, foil

This fall, embrace the season by experimenting with fire-cooked vegetables and seasonal flavors. From roasting root veggies to making smoky stuffed peppers, these fall produce recipes are simple, delicious, and full of autumn charm.

For a full farm-to-table experience, join us at Arrows Farm for our upcoming fall events—where fresh produce, creative workshops, and cozy gatherings bring families together. See Upcoming Events & Register Here