26 Most Popular Fall Recipes

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There’s something about fall that makes you want to spend a little more time in the kitchen. Crisp mornings, cozy evenings, and a craving for comforting meals make this one of my favorite seasons for cooking and baking.

From hearty dinners and creamy pastas to cozy soups, seasonal sides, and easy appetizers, these are 26 of my most popular fall recipes that readers come back to year after year. They’re comforting, flavorful, and perfect for everything from a weeknight dinner to a cozy weekend meal or fall gathering.

So grab your favorite sweater, pour yourself something warm, and let’s get cooking! These fall recipes are sure to bring a little extra coziness to your kitchen this season.

Appetizers

Whipped Goat Cheese and Squash Dip

With creamy whipped goat cheese topped with roasted squash, crispy shallots, toasty walnuts and pumpkin seeds, this whipped goat cheese and squash dip is sure to impress your family and friends!

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a bowl of whipped goat cheese and squash dip appetizer

Brie and Bacon Jam Crostini

These brie and bacon jam crostini are a delicious savory appetizer to serve this holiday season. Who doesn't love brie, bacon and baguettes?

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Pear, Blue Cheese and Honey Crostini

Sweet pears, tangy blue cheese, and honey top crispy baguette slices for an elegant, easy appetizer perfect for parties or holiday entertaining.

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A close up of pear, blue cheese and honey crostini.

Pear and Brie Flatbread

This easy flatbread recipe features juicy pears, creamy brie, salty prosciutto and sweet honey drizzle. It makes a great appetizer or simple dinner.

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pear and brie flatbreads in a baking sheet after baking

Main Dishes

Butternut Squash Lasagna

This creamy and flavorful butternut squash lasagna will be your new favorite fall comfort meal and will be sure to impress friends and family alike!

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Butternut squash lasagna in its baking dish.

Pumpkin Pappardelle with Brown Butter

Cozy up with a big bowl of this pumpkin pappardelle with brown butter sauce this fall. Like something you'd get at a restaurant, but surprisingly quick and easy to make at home.

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a bowl of pumpkin pappardelle with brown butter garnished with crispy sage with a serving spoon

Apple Cider Braised Chicken Thighs

Tender chicken thighs braised in apple cider with aromatic herbs create a cozy, fall-inspired dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.

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A single serving of apple cider braised chicken thighs over a bed of pumpkin polenta in a bowl with a fork.

Autumn Harvest Salad with Quinoa

So many beautiful flavors of fall come together in this loaded Autumn harvest salad with quinoa, including sweet apples, roasted butternut squash, crunchy pumpkin seeds and almonds, tart dried cranberries, and creamy goat cheese.

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a large serving bowl of autumn harvest salad with sliced apples and small bowls of ingredients around it

Autumn Chicken Salad

This autumn chicken salad has all the fall quintessential flavors of sweet potato, apple, dried cranberries and walnuts, along with a sweet and savory dressing. This chicken salad is so good, you’ll be eating it by the forkful!

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Tuscan Spaghetti Squash

This tuscan spaghetti squash, made with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, half & half and fresh basil, is a creamy and cozy low-carb dinner the whole family will love.

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the finished tuscan spaghetti squash boats with melted and golden brown cheese on top.

Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken

Say hello to Fall with this easy sheet pan meal that features maple mustard marinaded chicken thighs, butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, apple and turkey bacon. It’s delicious, healthy and clean up is a breeze!

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Butternut Squash Sausage Orzo

This butternut squash sausage orzo is comforting and delicious, easy to make and made all in one pan, making it the ultimate fall family dinner.

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The finished butternut squash sausage orzo in the pan with a small bowl of parmesan cheese next to it.

Turkey, Pear and Brie Panini

Enjoy the ideal blend of savory and sweet with this Turkey, Pear, and Brie Panini. Easy to make, with creamy brie, juicy pear, and tender turkey in every bite!

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The cross section of two turkey, pear and brie paninis stacked on top of each other.

Side Dishes

Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Elevate your veggie side dish game with these irresistible maple bacon Brussels sprouts, featuring crispy bacon, sweet maple syrup and crumbly goat cheese.

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Brown Butter Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy brown butter roasted garlic mashed potatoes with crispy sage and thyme. Rich, savory, and perfect for holiday dinners or cozy weeknights.

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Brown Butter Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes in a serving dish topped with crispy sage and thyme.

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

Creamy baked mac and cheese made with three types of cheeses is perfect as a holiday side dish. It’s rich, gooey, and feeds a crowd!

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Desserts

Pumpkin Coffee Cake

With decadent yet tender pumpkin spiced cake topped with irresistible cinnamon streusel topping, this pumpkin coffee cake is the perfect fall treat.

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Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies

These cozy cinnamon roll sugar cookies feature a buttery slice-and-bake sugar cookie dough swirled with cinnamon sugar and finished with a cream cheese drizzle.

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Pumpkin Crisp

A sweet and creamy pumpkin pie filling is topped with a crumbly oat and pecan crisp to give you the best of both worlds, and it happens to be dairy free and gluten free!

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Pumpkin Cookie Dough Bites

These pumpkin cookie dough bites are an easy, no-bake treat perfect for Fall. Make these to store in your fridge for a quick snack at home or for on the go.

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Maple Brown Butter Cookies

These maple brown butter cookies are the perfect fall treat that are melt in your mouth delicious.

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Drinks

Fall Apple Cider Margarita

Margaritas aren't just for summer! This fall apple cider margarita is sweet, crisp and ready to impress with a cinnamon sugar rim!

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fall apple cider margaritas with apple slice and cinnamon stick garnish

Cinnamon Pear Gin Fizz

This festive cinnamon pear gin fizz combines the flavors of sweet pear, warming cinnamon and your favorite gin for the perfect fall-inspired drink.

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Two cinnamon pear gin fizzes with garnishes.

Breakfast

Oat Flour Pumpkin Muffins

These oat flour pumpkin muffins are your go to fall breakfast treat made with better for you ingredients. They are soft, moist, delicately spiced and brimming with chocolate chips.

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Pumpkin Blended Baked Oatmeal

This pumpkin blended baked oatmeal, made with 10 simple ingredients, is the perfect cozy Autumn breakfast to satisfy that pumpkin craving and sweet tooth.

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