53 Best Fall Recipes
An all-star collection of 53 fall recipes that are cozy and comforting, super delicious and full of BIG flavors! Whether you’re looking for warming soups, hearty pastas, easy make ahead breakfasts, or sides and mains for your Thanksgiving table, this list has got you covered for fall season!
Fall is a time to make cozy and comforting recipes that’ll keep you warm and warm up your soul too.
From soups like creamy chicken mushroom rice soup, red curry lentil soup with sweet potatoes, spicy miso ramen, and breakfasts with autumn vibes that’ll make you want to get out of bed like apple cinnamon overnight oats, golden milk granola and pumpkin pie baked oats, to weeknight cozy pasta dinners like creamy miso pasta with shrimp, spicy pumpkin vodka pasta, and creamy sweet potato gnocchi with shrimp & bacon, to everyone’s favorite panang chicken curry and peanut butter chicken curry!
There’s something for everyone in this list!
I’ve also included a few desserts for your entertaining needs like this crowd-pleasing salted caramel apple crumble.
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What’s in Season in Fall?
Depending on the climate and region, foods that are in season during the fall season can vary. However, below are some common fruits and vegetables that are typically in season during the fall months.
Fruits
- Apples
- Cranberries
- Pears
- Grapes
- Pomegranates
- Persimmons
- Figs
Vegetables
- Pumpkins
- Squash (like butternut, acorn, and spaghetti squash)
- Sweet potatoes
- Brussels sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Cauliflower
- Kale
- Swiss chard
These seasonal foods are great for making a variety of autumn-inspired dishes!
I hope you find some delicious cooking inspiration in this list and enjoy these fall recipes as much as I do. Without further ado, here are the autumn recipes we’ll be making and loving time and time again!
Pasta & Noodles
Creamy Miso Pasta with Shrimp
This Creamy Miso Pasta with Shrimp is quick and easy to make in 30 minutes and full of the BEST savory umami flavors! Perfectly cooked pasta, seasoned and seared juicy shrimp, shiitake mushrooms and baby spinach come together in a heavenly miso butter cream sauce!
Creamy Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Shrimp & Bacon
This Creamy Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Shrimp & Bacon is super cozy, comforting and delicious! Homemade sweet potato gnocchi is tossed with shrimp, crispy bacon, and baby kale in a buttery, garlicky and rich white wine cream sauce. Serve it as a hearty holiday side or as a main for a tasty weeknight dinner!
Thai Red Curry Tuna Pasta Bake
This Thai Red Curry Tuna Pasta Bake blends spicy, creamy, and cheesy in one irresistible dish! With pantry staples like canned tuna, corn, and red curry paste, it’s a flavorful twist on a classic comfort meal the whole family will love. Ready in 45 minutes and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner and meal prep!
Spicy Pumpkin Vodka Pasta
This Spicy Pumpkin Vodka Pasta is made with a spicy and BOLD flavored tomato pumpkin cream sauce, juicy spicy Italian sausage, and ribbons of fresh Italian basil. Perfect for a fall dinner gathering, your Thanksgiving table, or a cozy weeknight meal!
How To Make Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Learn how to make easy homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi with simple ingredients and just four quick steps! It’s customizable, freezer-friendly, and can be cooked in your choice of sauce with your favorite herbs, spices, veggies and/or meat or seafood! I love it in the Creamy Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Shrimp & Bacon just above!
Smoky Harissa Mac and Cheese
This Smoky Harissa Mac and Cheese is loaded with flavor and incredibly cozy and comforting! Chicken, roasted brussels sprouts and pasta get tossed in a robust, bold flavored, smoky, and spicy harissa infused cheese sauce! It’s then baked to perfection with a garlicky, buttery, golden breadcrumbs topping with savory and nutty Parmigiano Reggiano cheese!
Thai Pork & Tomato Gravy Noodles
Tummy warming, soul comforting, super cozy Thai Pork & Tomato Gravy Noodles! It’s ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for a chilly or rainy day!
French Onion Chicken Pasta
This French Onion Chicken Pasta is full of classic French onion soup flavors but is in the form of a delicious one pot pasta dish! Packed with jammy caramelized onion, seared chicken pieces, pasta, baby spinach, and savory and nutty Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, it’s a delicious cozy meal the whole family will love!
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is quick and easy to make in about 35 minutes and full of the BEST savory garlic flavors! Perfectly seasoned and seared chicken pieces, penne pasta and baby spinach come together in a velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce!
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Soups, Stews & Curries
Japanese Pork Belly Curry
A rich and savory Japanese Pork Curry made with melt-in-your-mouth thin sliced pork belly, carrots and potatoes. It’s easy to make with Japanese curry roux cubes, wonderfully spiced and irresistible with steamed rice!
Thai Panang Chicken Curry
A classic Thai Panang Chicken Curry that’s full of creamy, spicy and nutty flavors! It’s easy to make in one wok, ready in just 40 minutes, and irresistibly delicious with steamed rice!
Peanut Butter Chicken Curry
Easy to make, full of big and bright flavors and lusciously creamy and rich! This Peanut Butter Chicken Curry is made with mostly everyday ingredients, customizable with your favorite protein and veggies and is incredibly satisfying with steamed rice!
Thai Green Curry Lentil Soup
Made with feel-good veggies, ground chicken and aromatic green curry paste, this one-pot Thai Green Curry Lentil Soup is a delicious and wholesome meal!
Thai Yellow Curry Tortellini Soup
Easy to make in one pot and full of aromatic Thai yellow curry flavors and warming spices, this delicious Thai-inspired soup is chockfull of feel-good veggies, ground chicken and is so flavorful, satisfying and warming!
Thai Red Curry Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes
Easy to make in one pot and full of aromatic Thai red curry flavors and warming spices, this Thai Red Curry Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and ground chicken is hearty, satisfying and SO delicious!
Spicy Ground Chicken Chili
Made with ground chicken, beans, onion, corn, fire roasted tomatoes and chilies, this Spicy Ground Chicken Chili is EXTRA flavorful with smoky and fiery notes! It’s a meal prep and freezer meal winner and so cozy and nutritious!
Spicy Pumpkin Chicken Tortilla Soup
This Spicy Pumpkin Chicken Tortilla Soup is a great way to use Thanksgiving leftovers and can be made with shredded chicken or leftover turkey, canned or fresh pumpkin puree, and any other veggies you have on hand after the big feast!
Kicked Up Creamy Clam Chowder
This Kicked Up Creamy Clam Chowder is hearty and satisfying, full of delicious fresh flavors and extremely comforting! It’s rich without being too heavy, and will completely warm you right up with its tasty smoky notes on chilly days!
Tom Kha Gai (Coconut Milk Chicken Soup)
A spicy and tangy coconut milk chicken soup infused with galangal and other fragrant Thai herbs. Tom Kha Gai is an easy to make traditional Thai soup and a weeknight dream meal when served over a bed of warm steamed rice.
Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup
Ground chicken, veggies, aromatics, fresh basil, mint leaves, and pillowy ricotta and spinach tortellini gets simmered in a velvety and rich tomato cream broth! This Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup is quick and easy to make in one pot, incredibly flavorful, ultra cozy and comforting! Perfect for busy weeknights and chilly weather!
Hearty Pumpkin Chicken Soup
Warming, comforting, and cozy! This Hearty Pumpkin Chicken Soup is loaded with feel-good and wholesome ingredients like corn, asparagus, butter beans, shredded chicken breasts and rice. It’s also beautifully spiced, gluten-free, creamy (without using any heavy cream), and ultimately the BEST fall soup!
Creamy Chicken Mushroom Rice Soup
This Creamy Chicken Mushroom Rice Soup is hearty, delicious, cozy, and incredibly comforting! It’s loaded with feel-good veggies, tender chicken and rice, and guaranteed to warm you up in no time!
Creamy Rosé Tortellini Soup
Easy to make and incredibly flavorful, this delicious soup is chockfull of veggies, juicy spicy Italian sausage, and pillowy ricotta and spinach tortellini!
Noodle Soups
Green Curry Noodles
Ready in just 30 minutes, this Green Curry Noodles is a warming and comforting noodle soup that’s exploding with Thai green curry flavors! It’s customizable with your favorite protein and veggies and perfect for chilly weather!
Thai Glass Noodle Soup
Juicy chicken and prawn meatballs, fragrant aromatics, fresh herbs and glass noodles come together in a homemade broth that’s exploding with flavor!
Spicy Udon Noodle Soup with Chicken & Mushrooms
Tender chicken pieces, gorgeous Asian mushrooms, slippery udon noodles, a spicy and savory broth, juicy wontons, and crisp spring onion come together to make this warming and delicious Spicy Udon Noodle Soup with Chicken & Mushrooms!
Tom Yum Noodle Soup
Spicy, sour and savory, Thai Tom Yum Noodle Soup is a quick and easy comforting weeknight meal that’s exploding with bold flavors! It’s ready in under 30 minutes, customizable with your favorite protein and noodles, and so DELICIOUS!
Spicy Miso Ramen with Chicken Meatballs
Juicy chicken meatballs, slippery ramen noodles and an EPIC tasty miso broth that’s super flavorful and warming! It’s ready in just 35 minutes and so delicious on any given weeknight!
Japanese Curry Udon with Pork Belly
Tender thin sliced pork belly, onion, carrots, and fragrant aromatics get simmered in a rich and savory curry broth and served with slippery and chewy udon noodles. This Japanese Curry Udon is easy to make in 30 minutes and a weeknight winner meal!
Easy Khao Soi
This Easy Khao Soi with chicken is a shortcut 30-minute version that is beautifully spiced and boasts a rich, velvety and creamy spicy coconut milk curry broth! Make it anytime a Thai coconut curry noodle soup craving strikes!
Easy Laksa Noodle Soup
This Easy Laksa Noodle Soup is a shortcut 30-minute version that is beautifully spiced and boasts a rich and creamy spicy coconut milk curry broth! Make it any day or night, whenever a laksa craving strikes!
Popular Healthy Fall Recipes
Mexican Chicken, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet
An easy one-pan meal that’s incredibly flavorful, this Mexican Chicken, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet is full of smoky and spicy flavors! It’s healthy, filling and perfect for easy dinners and meal prep!
Korean Cauliflower Fried Rice
Korean Cauliflower Fried Rice is quick and easy to make and full of BIG and BOLD flavors! Ground chicken, cauliflower rice, fragrant aromatics, scrambled eggs and veggies get tossed with spicy-smoky gochujang and other Korean-style seasonings! It’s ready in 30 minutes, high in protein, filling and DELICIOUS!
Healthy Breakfasts
Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal
This single serve healthy Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal recipe is an easy to make high protein breakfast with classic fall flavors and the texture of a cake! It’s full of vanilla, brown sugar and cinnamon notes and boasts an irresistible sticky maple pecan topping!
Maple Pecan Cinnamon Granola
Easy to make and full of chunky BIG clusters, this Maple Pecan Cinnamon Granola is for pecan lovers and nut butter lovers! It’s made with an irresistible pecan butter, peanut butter and cinnamon maple syrup blend and boasts the perfect balance of savory-sweet flavors and clumpy and crunchy textures!
Apple Cinnamon Protein Overnight Oats
Start off your morning right with these healthy Apple Cinnamon Protein Overnight Oats! They’re quick and easy to make, packed with protein and fiber, and full of the BEST apple pie flavors and warming cinnamon notes!
Apple Pie Baked Oats
An easy to make high protein breakfast with the texture of a moist and fluffy cake! This Apple Pie Baked Oats is full of apple cinnamon flavor and topped with toasted pecans. Drizzle with some homemade pecan butter for a healthy, cozy and nourishing fall morning breakfast!
Pumpkin Baked Oats
Healthy Pumpkin Baked Oats for one is easy to make and full of all the warming fall flavors you love in pumpkin bread! This is a high protein scrumptious breakfast you’ll be making over and over again whether it’s fall or not!
Apple Pie Granola
This healthy Apple Pie Granola is easy to make, and full of BIG clusters and the BEST warming fall spices! It’s vegan, gluten-free, and sweetened with maple syrup. Enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or on vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert!
Cinnamon Roll Baked Oats
Packed with protein and fiber, full of juicy pops of fresh raspberries and crunchy pecans, and topped with a delectable sweetened condensed milk glaze, these Cinnamon Roll Baked Oats are perfect for a healthy breakfast!
Pumpkin Spice Granola
This Pumpkin Spice Granola is easy to make, crunchy, and full of BIG clusters and the BEST fall flavors! It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup, gluten-free, and super tasty!
Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
Creamy, thick and full of fall time pumpkin spice vibes, this Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats is easy to make in just 5 minutes! It’s packed with protein and fiber, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and great for meal prep.
Golden Milk Granola
Cozy, crunchy, and golden-hued, this Golden Milk Granola is easy to make and as beautiful as it is nourishing. It’s infused with warming spices like turmeric and cardamom, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and has an irresistible floral flavor and aroma from saffron!
Thanksgiving Sides & Brunch Favorites
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges are easy to make in 20 minutes and are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. All you need is 4 ingredients and your favorite dipping sauce to enjoy them as a delicious and healthy side dish or snack!
Spicy Loaded Sweet Potato Casserole
This Spicy Loaded Sweet Potato Casserole is made with layers of spicy garlicky mash filling, crispy bacon pieces, and plenty of cheddar and mozzarella cheese! Perfect for your holiday table!
Sausage Scalloped Potatoes (with Truffle Sausage!)
This Sausage Scalloped Potatoes is creamy, cheesy, and super delicious! It’s loaded with flavor thanks to truffle-flavored sausage, garlic, and made with two types of cheese! Super comforting and the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter!
Turkey and Chicken Cranberry Sliders
Easy to make, fantastic for feeding a crowd, and the savory-sweet flavor combo is guaranteed to delight your tastebuds with each bite! These Turkey and Chicken Cranberry Sliders are a great way to use up leftovers after Thanksgiving.
Desserts & Sweet Treats
Healthy Apple Spice Muffins
These easy to make Healthy Apple Spice Muffins are moist, tender, and packed with cozy fall flavors. Made with whole wheat flour, fresh apples, and warm spices, they’re a wholesome treat you can enjoy for breakfast, snack time, or as a lightly sweet dessert.
Ninja Creami Apple Pie Protein Ice Cream
This Ninja Creami Apple Pie Protein Ice Cream is easy to make and has the flavors of a buttery slice of apple pie! With just 197 calories and 30 grams of protein for the entire pint, this is the perfect guilt-free treat for fall or when an ice cream craving hits!
Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream (with Ginger Snaps & Roasted Pecans)
This No Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream is easy to make without an ice cream maker and full the BEST fall flavors! It’s wonderfully creamy, beautifully spiced, and loaded with ginger snaps and roasted pecans!
Ninja Creami Pumpkin Pie Protein Ice Cream
Ninja Creami Pumpkin Pie Protein Ice Cream is easy to make and the perfect treat for fall or when an ice cream craving hits! It’s low in calories, has over 30 grams of protein for the entire pint and tastes just like real ice cream!
Salted Caramel Apple Crumble (with Baileys Salted Caramel!)
This Baileys Salted Caramel Apple Crumble is made with a deliciously spiced salted caramel apple filling and topped with an irresistible golden brown and buttery crumble topping!
Cranberry Pecan Biscotti
These Cranberry Pecan Biscotti are wonderfully crispy on the edges and perfectly soft in the center. They’re easy to make, perfect for dunking in coffee or tea and fantastic for holiday gifting!
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