Fall Dinner Recipes
Maple Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
Sheet pan dinners save my busy fall weeknights every year! The sweet maple glaze on the chicken pairs perfectly with the sweet potatoes here to create a cozy, seasonal dinner.
Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
You can’t go wrong with this comfort food classic and nothing beats homemade instead of the canned stuff. This is exactly the kind of dinner you want simmering on the stove when the weather turns chilly.
Pumpkin Sourdough Dinner Rolls
Pumpkin gives these soft, slightly sweet rolls a delicious fall flavor and a gorgeous golden color. They make a great addition to any dinner – including Thanksgiving.
Roasted Root Vegetables with Coconut Milk & Macadamia Nuts
The season is all about root vegetables and this recipe really celebrates them. Using coconut milk makes it creamy but also a dairy-free dish so that your lactose-intolerant and vegan family members can enjoy.
You might think this combo of spicy turkey, creamy pumpkin tomato sauce, kale, and pasta is a bit out there – but I promise it’s one of the most balanced and tasty fall dinners you can make!
Rosemary Sweet Potato Rolls
Move over pumpkin, sweet potatoes are the star of these amazing homemade dinner rolls. The fresh rosemary pairs wonderfully with the earthy flavor of the sweet potatoes to create an herbaceous, tasty bread.
This meatless chili is so savory and satisfying that you wouldn’t even know it’s vegetarian! I’ve even had people win chili cook-offs with it. It’s a great option when you’re trying to use up canned vegetables and other pantry staples.
One Pan Pork Chops, Apples, and Onions
When beef prices are high, expand your repertoire of pork recipes. Start with this one-pan dish that combines savory, juicy pork chops with sweet apples and rich caramelized onions. Minimal cleanup, maximum fall flavor!
All the classic spices and flavors you’d expect are in this chili, but with a seasonal twist – butternut squash. The slow cooker does all the work here, so it’s another great weeknight option. It also reheats well, so feel free to meal prep it!
Roasted Butternut Squash & Bacon Soup
I love when butternut squash is in season! Roasting it intensifies its flavor and brings out the natural sweetness. This makes it a wonderful soup base when pureed. Adding crispy, smokey chopped bacon takes it over the top.
Corn & Crab Chowder with Mini Old Bay Chips
If you really want to indulge during soup season, you need to put this corn & crab chowder on your menu! It’s incredibly rich, packed with fresh crab and vegetables, then topped with homemade Old Bay chips made from fingerling potatoes.
Roasted Rainbow Maple Parmesan Carrots
Colorful rainbow carrots are roasted until they’re tender, then tossed with maple syrup and parmesan cheese to create a delicious sweet and savory side dish.
Pumpkin Alfredo
We could all use more pasta recipes in our life and this one is perfect for the season. Already creamy Alfredo sauce is made even creamier and a bit sweeter with the addition of pumpkin. Top it with grilled chicken for a complete meal.
Garlic Parmesan Spinach Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Get more veggies in with this incredibly delicious spaghetti squash that’s stuffed with an entire package of spinach. It’s super creamy thanks to mozzarella and a cream cheese sauce. You’re family will request it all fall long!
Guinness Beef Stew
Seeking something super hearty and savory? Try this beef stew made with Guinness. The beer adds a rich, malty depth to the stew that will make it a cold weather classic in your house.
Swap out the usual tomato sauce for butternut squash in this nutritious and delicious veggie-loaded fall pizza. It’s ideal when you’re looking for a lighter dinner option that’s still filling.
This stunning seasonal main course is full of fall flavors and guaranteed to please the whole family. You can even serve it at Thanksgiving as a vegetarian entree.
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
Slicing sweet potatoes thin and accordion “hassleback” style creates all sorts of nooks and crannies that the brown sugar and butter can seep into and get caramelized. It’s easily one of my favorite seasonal side dishes.
This salad is so hearty that it could easily serve as a main dish. It features maple glazed butternut squash, sautéed kale, and quinoa, and parmesan cheese.
Ham & Corn Chowder
You can utilize leftover holiday ham to make this rich and creamy corn chowder. It’s made in one pot, so clean up is a breeze!
A lighter take on chowder, this recipe swaps potatoes for cauliflower, so you still get that creamy comfort without all the carbs. It’s gluten free, low carb and ready in just 30 minutes.
Chicken Noodle Casserole
This casserole takes everything you love about chicken noodle soup and turns it into a cheesy, baked comfort food dish. It features tender pieces of chicken, veggies, and pasta all in a creamy sauce.
Slow Cooker Venison Stew
If you have hunters in your family or friends who donate some of their deer to you, try making this hearty venison stew. The low and slow cook style helps keep the meat moist and tender.
Salmon Chowder Recipe
Switch up the classic chowder proteins with flaky, tender salmon instead with this unique recipe. It’s perfect for a cozy fall dinner.
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