Don’t let autumn pass by without enjoying some of these fall recipes. And say hello to game day dips and delicious fall sips. It’s no wonder autumn is many Southerners’ favorite season—feast with your loved ones all season long with these fantastic fall recipes.
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This cider is equally as impressive as it is delicious, and thankfully, it’s easy to throw together for a gathering. With just 10 minutes of active time, you’ll have this seasonal sipper ready to enjoy in no time. Plus, it’ll make your house smell like a beautiful fall day.
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Cake donuts are so simple to make, and you don’t need any special equipment (besides a donut puncher) to get the job done. The rest is easy work. Cake donuts are perfect for a fall treat, using warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon.
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This apple spice cake showcases the best flavors of the season: think cloves, nutmeg, apples, and brown sugar. Toasted pecans give a warm, nutty flavor to the cake, plus a lovely crunch to the top of the cake. The luscious cream cheese frosting will have you wanting to go for seconds.
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What better way to utilize fall-favorite butternut squash than this indulgent mac and cheese recipe? Comforting and quick, this cheesy dish makes for a mouthwatering side dish or main when paired with protein or veggies.
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This easy autumnal dessert is basically caramel apples in bar form. You’ll need just 45 minutes of prep time before the bars go in the fridge to chill. This is the perfect dessert option for a fall gathering, as it makes a dozen bars.
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Step up your turkey sandwich recipe by adding hot pepper jelly to this Brie and apple combination. Baking sandwiches in the oven will melt these ingredients on top of the crispy ciabatta rolls. This recipe calls for Gala apples, but you can substitute them for your favorite variety.
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Fall is the perfect time to try out the Instant Pot recipes. Between football games and carving pumpkins, you want to find a meal that the entire family can enjoy with little effort. Chuck roast simmers in a stew of flavors, including ranch dressing mix, dill, and chives for a hearty and savory dinner.
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Patty melts make the ultimate comfort food, especially when cooked in a cast-iron skillet. Sourdough bread is perfect for building this enhanced grilled cheese sandwich. On top of the melted cheddar and Swiss cheeses, a seasoned ground chuck covered in Dijon mustard, barbecue sauce, and ketchup creates the ideal weeknight meal.
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Everyone loves taco night, but sometimes it can get messy. Simplify your dinner planning by transforming taco night into a casserole night—still filled with all your favorite ingredients. Layer tortillas, beef, and cheese, so they seamlessly melt when baking, and top with lettuce and pico de gallo.
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This oatmeal bake is perfect for making the night before, especially if you are entertaining overnight guests. Add pecans, cranberries, and peeled apples into the brown sugar and oats mixtures for a sweet and refreshing breakfast bake. With only 15 minutes of hands-on time, this recipe is one you can make all season long.
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Start with store-bought gnocchi and enhance it with fresh vegetables. Adding ground beef makes this a more hearty meal, but it still only takes about 15 minutes of hands-on time to create. Customize this dish with any vegetables you prefer, including fresh spinach, green beans, or zucchini.
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This pumpkin bread will gladly replace your go-to banana bread recipe during the fall months. Spiced and moist, this bread will not disappoint, regardless if you serve it for breakfast or dinner. Just be sure to serve alongside some coffee for an ultimate treat.
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The most challenging part of this recipe is the long waiting time between mixing ingredients and serving. Start by boiling water and adding salt until it dissolves. After, place raw peanuts in the shell or three pounds of green peanuts to soak overnight—at least eight hours.
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Perfect for a weekday meal, beef and broccoli is a classic combination, inspiring this stir fry recipe. Start by browning your beef in a large skillet, followed by broccoli. Follow this by adding rice and bell peppers to your skillet before combining them with the soy sauce mixture. Finish by sprinkling your dish with scallions, salt, and crushed red pepper.
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Stews are great for chilly fall days when you can feel winter knocking on the door. In about 30 minutes, this oyster stew is ready. Prepare the perfect comfort food by serving this stew with freshly toasted bread.
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Chicken pot pie is a classic comfort food that hardly can be improved—unless you are doubling the crust in this flaky savory dish. Par-baking, or baking the crust before filling it, will help maintain this meal’s golden and crispy exterior. Complete with vegetables and a heavy cream sauce, everyone will feel a bit cozier after sitting down to enjoy this meal.
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Warm and hearty soups are all we crave during the fall, and this easy-loaded potato soup is here to satisfy that craving. This recipe utilizes the slow cooker to make easy work of this classic recipe. Consider staples like bacon, cheese, and chives for the topping.
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Curling up with a hot bowl of beef stew is all we really need on chilly weeknights. Thankfully, this recipe takes all the fuss out of the recipe. Serve with crusty bread to sop up every last bite.
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The classic shortbread cookie is a delicious treat, but adding pecans makes it perfect for fall. Make this dough two days in advance, especially since it requires four hours of chill time. Remove it from the refrigerator, roll it in turbinado sugar, slice, and bake before your guests arrive.
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Mix and match ingredients for a customized sweet-and-salty snack. This recipe uses salty pieces like bite-size Cheddar cheese crackers, corn, rice, and wheat cereals paired with sweet counterparts like honey, miniature marshmallows, and candy-coated peanut butter pieces. Store this mix in an airtight container and use it for dessert toppings or something to eat by the handful.
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