10 Fall Recipes That Make the Season Feel Official

When the leaves turn from greens to vivid golds and reds, and the days becomes shorter, that’s when you know it’s time to break out the fall recipes.

Because it’s not really fall unless you’re making cozy fall dinners, and the home feels warm and comforting from all the cooking.

Yes, you can put on a cute sweater, grab a cup of coffee, and head to your nearest pumpkin patch. But is it really Autumn if you’re not enjoying fall meals on chilly nights?

And if you feel the same way, then here are a few cold-weather favorites you can make on repeat all season long.

1. Sweet n Spicy Butternut Squash Pizza

I feel like pizza is the perfect thing to enjoy during the fall. It’s one of those cheesy, filling fall dinner ideas that smells amazing as it’s baking in the oven.

And if you actually wanna make it autumnal, then try this fall version with butternut squash, sage, caramelized onions, bacon, and an amazing sweet n spicy sauce.

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2. Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries

Sweet potatoes are the perfect fall staple and roasting them with cinnamon and cranberries makes it even better. And the best part is that it’s one of those easy fall dinners where you put it on a sheet pan and let the oven do the rest of the work.

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3. Squash Carbonara With Broccoli Rabe and Sage

If you’re looking for a perfectly delicious and simple fall recipe that I’m pretty sure the whole family will love, then try this squash carbonara.

Carbonara is one of those weeknight lifesavers since it’s such an easy but super tasty recipe. And for this dish, you just need to add a few extra seasonal ingredients to make it taste autumnal.

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4. Cajun Shrimp Avocado Tostadas

These crunchy Cajun shrimp avocado tostadas are the perfect comfort food. It’s a fun and easy way to enjoy Mexican-inspired weeknight dinners throughout the week without a lot of effort.

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5. Cream of Mushroom, Wild Rice, & Chicken Soup

If you like easy cozy soups during the fall, then this is for you.

This soup is hearty, simple to make, and super fast if you precook the chicken and rice. You can also double or even triple the recipe and enjoy it throughout the month. Just make sure to freeze the extra portions!

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6. Pear, Brie, and Caramelized Onion Quesadillas

I feel like this is one of those perfectly good fall recipes that looks magazine-cover worthy, but it’s also super simple. I mean, the combination of pear, brie, and caramelized onions sounds equal parts elevated and delicious.

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7. Baked Chicken and Potato Casserole

If you want something that’s creamy, cheesy, hearty, and comforting, then this chicken and potato bake is perfect for your weekly fall meal plan.

And honestly, doesn’t it sound and look like the perfect comfort food to enjoy after a busy week?

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8. Spiced Sweet Potato and Bacon Skewers

Another sweet potato recipe that really works well during the fall season. You just need to spice, thread all of the ingredients onto a skewer, and grill it. It’s a simple and tasty side dish perfect for a fall dinner.

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9. Cider Dijon Pork Chops

What I really love about this fall dish is that you only need 5 ingredients and about 30 minutes for these easy cider dijon pork chops. It’s a simple weeknight dinner that’ll feed the whole family or a nice dinner to enjoy solo on a relaxed evening.

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10. Salted Caramel Apple Galette

Whether you’re hosting a fall dinner party or a holiday gathering, this fall dessert recipe is kind of the perfect thing to make. Galettes are already pretty easy, and the warming, super flavorful ingredients of this recipe look ridiculously good.

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