Fall is in the air and so is Fall cooking! There is nothing better than the transition from Summer cooking to cozy Fall cooking. With Fall comes warm comforting dishes packed full of flavor and spices. Root vegetables are coming back into season and apples are ripe for harvest. This collection of the Best Recipes to Make This Fall highlights all that Fall cooking has to offer, and more.
As soon as September hits internet search engines begin buzzing with searches for Fall inspired dishes that feature pumpkin, apples and any type of soup you can think of. I think it is safe to say that this season of cooking is welcomed and loved by many. Fall is certainly my favorite season when it comes to cooking. I love warm, comforting bowls of Chicken and Dumplings and spiced desserts like Molasses Cookies.
Best Recipes to Make This Fall
In this list you will find a few of my favorite cozy Fall recipes as well as a few contributions from fellow bloggers.
Pumpkin Lush
If you’re looking for an easy Thanksgiving dessert idea, make this luscious Pumpkin Lush! Made with cream cheese layer, pumpkin pudding layer and topped with a cool whipped topping, it makes the most unique fall dessert recipe.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry
Nothing like a heavenly bowl of slow cooker chicken & sweet potato curry. This mildly spiced Indian dish is so easy in the Crock-Pot. The flavorful meal includes peas & a rich coconut milk curry sauce. It is a yummy gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, Whole30, & paleo meal.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Bake
Deliciousness. Warmth. Baked goods. Fall. All of these words describe this Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Bake, and you’re going to love it even if you don’t like pumpkin!
Spiced Hot Apple Toddy with Tea
Made with honey, apple cider, bourbon, black tea, and spices, this spiced hot apple toddy will warm you up during the cold fall and winter months. And it only takes 5 minutes to make!
Harvest Bowls
Delicious Harvest Bowls made with coconut rice, roasted autumn vegetables, and a homemade sweet curry sauce. They are as delicious as they are healthy!
Butternut Squash Risotto
Butternut Squash Risotto is a fall favorite around here. With slightly sweet and savory flavors and gorgeous orange color, this meatless entree or side dish is a perfect way to enjoy seasonal flavors on a nice Autumn night.
Chocolate Meringue Pie
This classic Chocolate Meringue Pie is rich, creamy and topped with a soft pillowy meringue. Chocolate lovers with LOVE this chocolatey treat!
Vegan Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
Meet the cutest and most delicious Vegan Pumpkin Dinner Rolls. These are soft, moist and perfect for the Thanksgiving table. Besides, they are easy to make and naturally orange thanks to the pumpkin purée we add to it. Bursting with Fall flavors in each bite!
Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Beautifully spiced Apple Pie filling mixed into a traditional overnight oats recipe. This Apple Pie Overnight Oats recipe is a new favorite of mine. You will not feel guilty about eating this sweet, healthy treat!
Apple Pork Chops
This 6 ingredient apple pork chops recipe is the best pork I’ve ever eaten! These apple pork chops are the perfect fall meal for a busy weeknight.
Easy Fall Salad with Apples and Candied Pecans
This Fall Apple Pecan Salad is a delicious salad to serve to guests when entertaning. It has all the fall flavors and is made with a delicious maple pumpkin dressing you will love!
Pumpkin Spice Margarita
A smooth, spicy and sweet Pumpkin Spice Margarita that will treat your taste buds. An easy and aromatic fall cocktail with a kick. Make this fall inspired margarita for your next Thanksgiving dinner!
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
These caramel apple cheesecake bars are made with layers of buttery crust, creamy cheesecake, spiced apples and crumble topping, finished with a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Chicken Sambal
This Chicken Sambal dish is simmered in coconut and made in one pot. It can be bulked up with lots of flavorful veggies, such as bell peppers, tomatoes and carrots! Best of all, it’s on the table in under 30 minutes (if you use skinless, boneless chicken. You can make it with any cut of chicken, but the cooking time will change.)
Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
Delicious and nutritious, this Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad is easy to make and perfect for meal prepping. Make as side dish or serve it as a main for lunch. This beautiful, nutrient packed salad is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or just because.
Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins
These easy cinnamon applesauce muffins are made from scratch in just 45 minutes. Super moist and lightly dusted with cinnamon sugar, this delicious recipe is perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Sourdough Pumpkin Brioche Wreath
Buttery pumpkin brioche, ribbons of pumpkin pie spiced filling, pecans, and a simple sugar glaze all come together to make this beautiful braided bread wreath. This sourdough pumpkin brioche wreath is perfect for your next fall brunch.
Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe
This instant pot stuffed pepper soup gives you all the delicious flavor of stuffed peppers, but with so much less work! It’s hearty, warming, flavorful, and kid-friendly! We simply sauté the ground meat, then add everything into the pressure cooker, and poof, dinner is ready. Grab your rainbow bell peppers, along with a few pantry staples, and let’s get this quick, easy, and healthy dinner made!
Brisket Chili
Cranberry Apple Crisp
This cranberry apple crisp features a tangy and sweet filling topped with a buttery oatmeal topping browned to golden crisp perfection.
Best Pork Tenderloin Recipe (Maple Glazed)
The Best Pork Tenderloin Recipe ever makes moist, tender pork covered in a sweet and sticky maple syrup sauce. It’s an addictively amazing main dish that gets rave reviews every time! Plus, it is the perfect dish for entertaining or the holidays.
Iced Chia Latte with Pumpkin Cold Foam
This iced chai latte with pumpkin cold foam is one of the best Starbucks fall drink recipes. It’s easy to make this copycat version at home, any time of the year. Chilled, creamy chai tea with a generous topping of pumpkin flavored cold foam. Then a little extra sprinkle of pumpkin spice on top for the ultimate seasonal latte.
Easy One-Pot Kabocha Squash Soup Recipe
A healthy and hearty Kabocha squash soup recipe that’s super easy to make—creamy, satisfying, and incredibly filling. Enjoy a bowl for lunch or dinner with a salad on the side or farmer’s bread for dipping (dairy-free).
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Quick and easy to make. This Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is packed full of pumpkin, spices and pecans. Made in just one bowl, this quick breakfast is great baked in a baking dish or muffin tins.
Butternut Squash Casserole
This Butternut Squash Casserole is filled with tender roasted butternut squash, thick-cut maple bacon, spiced apple, kale, and plenty of cheese. Topped with buttery panko breadcrumbs and baked until golden brown, this comforting casserole is rich, festive, and delicious – the perfect autumn comfort food.
Fall Roasted Pumpkin Salad
A roasted pumpkin salad with quinoa, spinach, and walnuts tossed in a simple zingy balsamic dressing (all super versatile). It’s perfect for serving as a bright, flavorful, hearty appetizer, side, or main at potlucks, & dinner parties, either warm or cold!
Chewy Pumpkin Cookies
Soft, chewy and full of pure pumpkin flavor. These Chewy Pumpkin Cookies scream Fall with loads of pumpkin spice flavors, pecans and pumpkin.
Easy Slow Cooker Apple Cider Fizzie
A crisp and refreshing apple cider drink that tastes like fall.
Easy 15 Bean Soup Recipe with Sausage
This 15 bean soup recipe with sausage is easy to make and packed with goodness. The colorful beans are simmered with herbs, sausage, and potatoes until thickened, tender, and delicious. The soup is topped with fresh parmesan cheese and herbs. It’s addicting, and so cozy. Be prepared to fall in love with this deeply satisfying soup you’ll want to make as we transition into cooler weather.
Pumpkin Bread
Homemade Pumpkin Bread is made with canned pumpkin, sugar, maple sugar, and simple spices.
Easy Snickerdoodles Without Cream of Tartar
These easy snickerdoodles without cream of tartar have a cinnamon sugar coating and soft, chewy texture. They are ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes and taste just like traditional snickerdoodles but without cream of tartar! This is the perfect holiday cookie recipe that everyone will love.
Chicken and Dumplings
Traditional Chicken and Dumplings are perfect for those cold days and nights. Rich chicken broth full of tender chicken, carrots, celery and the BEST fluffy dumplings.
Sweet Potato Coffee Cake
Warm spices, moist cake and a delicious pecan streusel topping make this Sweet Potato Coffee Cake the ultimate Fall treat.
The Ultimate Autumn Salad
The Ultimate Autumn Salad (that’s good for winter, too!) with salad greens, honeycrisp apples, roasted butternut squash, candied walnuts and juicy pomegranate arils. Served with a light apple cider vinaigrette.
Instant Pot Apple Cider
This recipe for Instant Pot apple cider is the easiest way to get that homemade apple cider goodness anytime you want! The pressure cooker does an amazing job of releasing all of those rich flavors with just 15 minutes of cooking time.
Beef Stew
Hearty and comforting, this Beef Stew is the perfect one pot dish for cold winter nights. Tender bites of beef in a rich sauce with potatoes and carrots, slow cooked and packed full of flavor.
Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cupcakes
These chocolate turtle cupcakes begin with moist chocolate that’s topped with homemade salted caramel and roasted pecans. Inspired by classic turtle candies, they’re rich, decadent, and impressive for any occasion!
Apple Cider Sangria
A simple white wine sangria recipe featuring cozy & colorful fall ingredients like apple cider, Honeycrisp apples, oranges & cinnamon sticks. The fresh fruit soaks up all the sweet cider & warm cinnamon flavors, which makes it taste and smell heavenly. If you’re making this cocktail for an autumn or holiday party, double the recipe because it goes down easy & disappears fast!
Easy Apple Crumble Scones
These delicious apple scones are everything you love about fall in one recipe. From the buttery flaky scone dough filled with cinnamon and fresh apples to the crunchy crumble topping to the tangy glaze, there’s nothing better on a cool fall day!
Pumpkin Roll
This classic Pumpkin Roll recipe is made with a moist pumpkin cake, chopped pecans and the best cream cheese frosting.
Cider Braised Chicken Thighs with Bacon and Shallots
This easy Autumn dinner recipe is made in one pan with a sweet and savory cider sauce.
Quick and Easy Panera Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
With only 15 minutes of hands-on time and some simple pantry ingredients, you can transform leftover chicken into this awesome, homemade version of Panera’s chicken and wild rice soup. A family favorite recipe.
Pecan Chicken Salad
This is the #1 main dish salad my family makes on constant repeat. It’s a total breeze to throw together, and it’s so perfectly delicious, every single time!
Easy Pumpkin Bundt Cake
This Pumpkin Bunt Cake recipe is super easy to prepare since it’s made from a box cake mix and topped with an amazing homemade glaze.
