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As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, I start to crave all cozy, rich fall flavors! You know what I am talking about – cinnamon, pumpkin spice, nutmeg, and the seasonal produce that comes along with Fall, too! From apples, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and squash, fall brings such food joy to me! Below, I’ve put together a list of 90+ recipes to make this fall from breakfast to dessert!
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Fall is such an exciting time to try new recipes! All those warming spices and hearty ingredients come together for such satisfying dishes. From hearty baked oatmeal to easy beef stew and turmeric cake, you can whip up a cornucopia of easy and mouthwatering dishes.
P.S. And it’s not all about the pumpkin spice, although that’s definitely a highlight of the fall season! But there’s something for everyone – vegetarian fall recipes, casseroles, desserts, and even tasty fall recipes for kids!
Reasons to Make More Fall Recipes
- Embrace seasonal foods. Making more fall recipes allows you to embrace the unique autumn flavors and ingredients this season brings. Enjoy warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and maximize the sweetness of butternut squash and Brussels sprouts.
- Warm and cozy – perfect for cold weather. Healthy fall recipes naturally provide warmth and comfort. Savoring a bowl of hearty pumpkin soup or indulging in a slice of warm apple pie can be cozy and satisfying. Homemade comfort doesn’t get better!
- Prep for festive gatherings and holidays. I don’t know about you, but making fall recipes puts me in the mood for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. It adds to the sense of celebration. Plus, making a cozy family dinner, like one of the hearty fall casseroles, is also a great way to do a practice run on a particular recipe before the big day.
- Budget-friendly recipes. Let’s be real: fresh berries in the fall are incredibly overpriced. But apples, pomegranates, and cranberries are not. We all know that seasonal produce is often more abundant and affordable during its peak, so it’s best to make fall recipes in the fall and save all the fresh and summer fruits and veggies for next year.
Tips for Healthy Fall Recipes
- Use the indoor grill. When the fall weather becomes too chilly to head into the great outdoors (or backyard), why not fire up the indoor electric grill to prepare healthy fall recipes with outdoor flavor?
- Use slow cookers to make wholesome, comforting food. Our bodies crave comfort this time of year, and slow cookers are here to help. They are great for chili, stews, and soups. Just add the ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning; by dinner time, you will have a hearty meal to satisfy the entire family.
- Air fry! Fall often means more indoor time, movie nights, family gaming, and, of course, football season. So, use the air fryer to whip up healthier treats with little hands-on time. Check out all my air fryer recipes.
- Double batch. This time of year is all about hearty dishes. Take this opportunity to whip up double batches and freeze them, making weeknights easier. Fall casseroles are especially great at doubling up.
- Get more vitamin D. As the days get shorter, so does our exposure to sunlight and vitamin D. To keep your level topped up with this beneficial nutrient, include foods with high vitamin D levels in your diet. Items like fish, eggs, milk, and mushrooms are excellent choices.
Fall Basics
- Know your basics. Fall is all about comfort foods like soups, chilis, and stews, and that often means being stocked up on broth. Learn how to make beef stock, chicken stock, and vegetable stock. You may also want to check out how to cook pasta, lentils, and quinoa so you’re set.
- Meal prep ideas. Make these meal prep components on the weekend so you are prepped for the week ahead: pumpkin puree, marinara sauce, pumpkin pie spice, and applesauce. Chop up all the veggies for mirepoix, roast sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds, toast pecans, and make candied walnuts to go with your fall salads.
- Be squash smart. Learn how to cut butternut squash, cook them, and turn them into delicious noodles. Roasting winter squashes makes an instant side dish and thankfully, you have plenty of options. Try roasted acorn squash, delicata squash, or spaghetti squash.
- Other fall veggies. Check out how to cut Brussel sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, and mushrooms correctly. Then, to ensure the texture is just right, check out how to cook broccoli and beets. Instantly add flavor to your healthy fall recipes with caramelized onions, roasted garlic, or au jus.
- Don’t forget the fruits. Learn how to cut a pomegranate, freeze cranberries, cut oranges, or make apple chips to include in snacks or fall breakfast recipes.
Best Fall Recipes
If you love this time of the year, you’re in for a treat with this collection of fall recipes. Starting with delicious fall breakfast recipes that are just right on busy mornings. Once the cooler months hit, I’m all about those comforting foods like fall casseroles, pasta, hearty soups and stews, and yes, even vegetarian fall recipes! And let’s not forget those with more sensitive taste palates. We have a nice collection of fall recipes for kids with all their favorites! And finally, finish the day with one of the fall dessert recipes for the perfect ending to your meal.
Fall Breakfast Recipes
Start the day right with these fall breakfast recipes that will warm you up from the inside out. They’re packed with flavors of the season, including cinnamon and pumpkin, making them perfect for cool fall mornings. Whether you’re going for something quick like a hearty bowl of oatmeal (don’t underestimate this classic breakfast!) or a stack of pancakes, these fall breakfast recipes fit the bill for a satisfying, nourishing, and delicious first meal of the day.
Pumpkin Pancakes
Eggs & Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl
Protein Oatmeal
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups
Huevos Rancheros
Breakfast Quinoa Oatmeal
Bran Muffins
Sweet Potato Waffles
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Delicious Fall Brunch Ideas
For those slower fall mornings when you want to indulge in something a little fancier than quick breakfasts, check out these brunch ideas. These dishes go beyond your favorite fall breakfast recipes and are equally delicious and satisfying. These healthy fall recipes are something you would make to treat your family and friends to a tasty weekend brunch, complete with warm drinks to savor the season.
Broccoli and Cheese Quiche
Stuffed French Toast
Breakfast Strata
Cranberry Pecan Baked Oatmeal
Sheet Pan Eggs
Shakshuka with Feta
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
Golden Milk Turmeric Latte
Pomegranate Mocktail
Hearty Fall Sides
If you’re looking for vegetarian fall recipes that would make excellent sides for all your delicious mains, these dishes are your answer. They’re delicious, quick, and easy to make, and they pair well with any main course, including rosemary roasted chicken or air fryer salmon.
Roasted Cabbage
Butternut Squash Risotto
Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Parmesan Crusted Brussel Sprouts
Bulgur Pilaf
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Roasted Delicata Squash
Lebanese Rice
Healthy Fall Salad Recipes
If you thought salads were only reserved for hot summer nights, you’re wrong. Sure, summer salad recipes will forever have a special place in my heart, but these healthy fall salads are equally delicious in their own way. Think Brussels sprouts, roasted root veggies, and lots of warm flavors, all tossed in a tasty vinaigrette or salad dressing for a refreshing yet comforting salad.
Fall Harvest Salad
Pear Salad with Candied Walnuts
Roasted Beet Salad
Apple Walnut Salad
Broccoli Salad
Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
Southwest Quinoa Salad
Kale Caesar Salad
Fall Casseroles and Bakes
Is there a better time to enjoy a cozy casserole than autumn nights? As the weather cools, hearty fall casseroles and bakes offer warmth and comfort in every bite. They’re super convenient because they’re the ultimate one-pan meal, which makes them incredibly appealing to busy families. But fall casseroles are also delicious, satisfying, and nutritious. Check out these tasty options:
Pomegranate Roasted Chicken Thighs
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Lebanese Potato Souffle
One Pan Chicken and Potatoes
Chicken and Rice Casserole
Ground Beef Casserole
Feta Spaghetti Squash
Butternut Squash Lasagna
Healthy Fall Recipes with Pasta
Pasta screams comfort food but when you jazz it up with all things fall, you have perfection on a plate. There’s just something so cozy and heart-warming about twirling spaghetti on a fork or biting into an al-dente pasta. All the better when they are packed with seasonal flavors like butternut squash, sage leaves, and warming spices.
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Sheet Pan Lasagna
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Baked Pasta with Ground Turkey
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
Pink Pasta
Pasta Bolognese
Fall Soup Recipes
Cozy up to these delicious soup recipes that are perfect for chilly autumn days. Whether you’re in the mood for a creamy blended soup or a classic brothy option, these healthy fall recipes offer comfort and warmth in every spoonful. Pair one of these soups with a garden salad and bread rolls and you have a dinner that’s simply too good to pass up.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Beef Barley Soup
Turkey Rice Soup
Easy Ravioli Soup
How to Make Pumpkin Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Acorn Squash Soup
Turkey Rice Soup
Fall Stews and Chilis
If you’re looking for something a little heftier and heartier than brothy soups, may I introduce you to these healthy fall recipes that will warm you from the inside out? These hearty stews and chilis are packed with lots of seasonal veggies, warm spices, and tons of flavor. All you need is a cozy blanket, a crackling fire, and a good book to complete the ultimate fall evening.
Lebanese Bean Stew
Sweet Potato Chili
Vegan Lentil Chili
Easy Beef Stew
Easy White Chicken Chili
Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
Kafta and Potato Stew
Vegetarian Fall Recipes
Fall is the time when vegetarian recipes come alive with their rich seasonal flavors like winter squashes, root veggies, and warm spices. These vegetarian fall recipes promise to bring warmth and lots of flavor to your table. And they’re so satisfying and delicious that you won’t even miss the meat.
Creamy Vegetable Soup
Pumpkin Pasta with Crispy Sage
Fall Grain Bowl
Vegetarian Shepherds Pie
Red Curry Noodle Soup
Walnut Tacos
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Fall Recipes for Kids
Kids can be picky eaters, but these healthy fall recipes are just right for their sensitive palates, all the while sneaking in some super-nutritious ingredients. Your little ones won’t be able to resist these comfort foods and, in fact, maybe asking for seconds (so make extra!). Kid-friendly fall recipes don’t have to be complicated – you just have to strike that perfect balance of flavors, fun, and texture. Here are some of my favorite fall recipes for kids to get you started:
Chicken Noodle Soup
Pecan Crusted Chicken
Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry
Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs
Beef Stroganoff
Cast Iron Pizza
Easy Apple Crisp
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Baked Apple Slices
Fall Dessert Recipes
Cinnamon spice and everything nice — bring on the heartwarming, comforting fall dessert recipes. Fall is my favorite time to bake because the season’s flavors are so rich and inviting. I mean, is there anything better than a warm aroma wafting through your home on a crispy, chilly autumn day as the apple pie is slowly baking to perfection in the oven? There’s just something so magical about fall dessert recipes and I’m not mad about it.
Easy Apple Pie
No Bake Pumpkin Balls
Cranberry Apple Mini Pies
Starbucks Pumpkin Bread
Apple Bread Pudding
Chocolate Cinnamon Banana Bread
Sfouf (Turmeric Cake)
Apple Butter Cookies
Cranberry Bliss Bars
Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
Frequently Asked Questions
Apples, pears, grapes, oranges, and pomegranates are at their peak freshness in the fall. Cranberries also make a regular appearance this time of the year. This season also brings in hearty vegetables like pumpkins and winter squashes, including butternut, acorn, and spaghetti squash. Root vegetables like beets, carrots, and potatoes are also in season, as are Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage.
Classic dishes in the fall have hearty and comforting flavors. Roasted chicken paired with simple sides like healthy mashed potatoes is always a good choice. But other excellent options are various soups, chilis, beef stews, and fall casseroles. Cozy comfort foods made with butternut squash, roasted vegetables, and slow-cooked meats are also good options.
You can elevate any dish just by using an appropriate seasoning. Seasonings that add warmth and depth to dishes in the cooler months include cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. These can be used in both savory and sweet recipes. Rosemary, thyme, sage, and bay leaves enhance roasted meats, soups, and vegetables. And warming spices like ginger and cardamom have a very autumn-like distinct taste and smell.
This collection is full of delicious and healthy fall recipes that will comfort, satisfy, and nourish you. From fall breakfast recipes to hearty fall casseroles to tasty soups, chilis, and stews – there is something for everyone, including kid-friendly and vegetarian fall recipes! Fall is the perfect time to cozy up to these mouthwatering recipes.
For more similar roundup of recipes, be sure to check out: Halloween Recipes, Apple Recipes, Pumpkin Recipes, and Healthy Soup Recipes.
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