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Simple Cozy Fall Recipes

Fall means all the cozy and comforting meals! Find something warm and filling including Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup, Pasta al Forno and Turkey Pot Pie.

Fall Dinners

  • Cooked chuck roast in broth in a large pot.
    Dutch Oven Red Wine Braised Pot Roast
    Cook Time3 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Pasta al forno in a casserole dish.
    Pasta Al Forno
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Whole chicken surrounded by baby potatoes and onion in a Dutch oven.
    Dutch Oven Whole Chicken and Potatoes
    Cook Time1 Hours 45 Minutes
  • Ground turkey enchiladas topped with avocado in a brown baking dish.
    Easy Ground Turkey Enchiladas (Flavor-Packed Weeknight Dinner)
    Cook Time55 Minutes
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A white baking dish of sliced lasagna.

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Béchamel Lasagna

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Soups & Stews

  • A bowl of roasted tomato soup.
    Roasted Tomato Soup
  • A bowl of beef stew.
    Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew
  • A bowl of pumpkin soup garnished with thyme.
    Slow Cooker Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup
  • A bowl of meatball and curry soup garnished with lime wedges.
    Thai Green Curry Meatball Soup
  • A bowl of chili topped with jalapeno slices and a piece of cornbread.
    Easy No Bean Turkey Chili
  • Bowl of tortellini soup.
    Instant Pot Tortellini Soup (with Chicken Sausage)
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Fall Vegetables

  • Roasted broccoli on parchment paper.
    Easy Oven Roasted Broccoli (Crispy in 25 Minutes)
  • Crispy brussels sprouts and crispy bacon.
    Maple Brussels Sprouts
  • Mashed sweet potatoes topped with parsley and a piece of butter.
    Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • Salad tongs in a bowl of cold quinoa salad.
    Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash

More Fall Recipes

  • Short rib ragu pasta on a plate.
    Braised Short Rib Ragu
    Cook Time4 Hours 25 Minutes
  • A plated serving of Tuscan chicken topped with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh basil and shredded Parmesan cheese. Served alongside crusty bread for dipping.
    One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • A table set with creamy chicken taco soup, topped with green onions and a side of tortilla chips.
    Creamy Chicken Taco Soup (No Beans)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A bowl of pappardelle topped with chicken ragu, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan and basil with a side of bread.
    Braised Chicken Thigh Ragu with Pasta
    Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
  • Fettuccine topped with chicken and mushrooms.
    Creamy Chicken Marsala with Fettuccine
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Chicken bolognese on top of spaghetti.
    Ground Chicken Bolognese (Rich Tomato Pasta Sauce)
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • A bowl of Italian wedding soup with chicken meatballs, pasta, spinach, and vegetables is topped with grated Parmesan and served with bread.
    Italian Wedding Soup with Chicken Meatballs
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • Rigatoni with pancetta arrabbiata sauce is served on a blue and white platter with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.
    Rigatoni Arrabbiata with Crispy Pancetta
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • A spoon scooping into a pan of mac and cheese.
    Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • Bowls of thick pasta e fagioli are topped with freshly grated Parmesan and parsley and served alongside crusty bread.
    Authentic Pasta e Fagioli with Pancetta
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Bowl of chicken fried rice with chopsticks, accompanied by a small dish of soy sauce and a striped napkin.
    Simple Chicken Fried Rice (20-Minute Recipe!)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Chicken topped with tomatoes on a plate with zucchini and potatoes.
    Bruschetta Chicken Thighs (Sheet Pan Balsamic Dinner)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Air fryer teriyaki chicken thighs garnished with sliced green onions and served alongside white rice and green beans.
    Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
    Cook Time34 Minutes
  • Chicken parmesan sandwich topped with pesto.
    Chicken Parm Sandwich Recipe (Baked, Not Fried)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Golden baked chicken thighs and potatoes are topped with fresh parsley and lemon slices in a casserole dish.
    Baked Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
    Cook Time1 Hours 25 Minutes
  • A close-up of a golden-brown spatchcock chicken in a cast-iron skillet.
    Easy Spatchcock Chicken (in your Cast Iron)
    Cook Time1 Hours 20 Minutes
  • A blue and white platter serving chicken cacciatore.
    Chicken Cacciatore (No Olives)
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Instant pot white chicken chili in a bowl.
    Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Teriyaki ground beef served with rice, broccoli, red peppers, and scallions in a brown bowl.
    Teriyaki Ground Beef Bowls with Veggies and Rice
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Parmesan-crusted chicken on a blue and white plate, garnished with lemon slices.
    Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Couscous, asparagus and a piece of breaded fish on a plate.
    Panko Crusted Cod (Simple Stovetop Recipe)
    Cook Time18 Minutes
  • A baking dish of stuffed shells.
    Stuffed Shells with Beef & Ricotta
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Brussels sprouts with a serving spoon on a plate.
    Crispy Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts in 20 Minutes
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • A bowl of gnocchi with bolognese.
    Slow-Simmered Gnocchi Bolognese
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Pork chops and vegetables on a sheet pan.
    Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apples
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • A close-up of baked chicken pesto gnocchi in a cast-iron skillet, topped with golden melted cheese and fresh basil leaves.
    Creamy Baked Pesto Gnocchi with Chicken
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Bowl of chicken and potato soup.
    Creamy Chicken Thigh Potato Soup (Ready in 40 Minutes)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Sliced steak and onion pie.
    Steak and Onion Pie (British Pub Style)
    Cook Time1 Hours 45 Minutes
  • Cheesy no-boil pasta bake with penne, sausage and broccoli in tomato sauce, topped with fresh basil.
    One Pan No-Boil Pasta Bake (Ready in 45 Minutes)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Overhead view of creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta with penne, spinach, sliced chicken, red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan.
    Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (Ready in 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Chicken salad with apples and celery on lettuce topped bread.
    Chicken Salad with Apples Recipe (Crisp & Easy)
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Chicken sandwich with spicy mayo.
    Blackened Chicken Sandwiches (Juicy, Spicy & Ready in 20 Minutes)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • A hand picking up a slider.
    BBQ Chicken Sliders
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A plate of tomato sauce over spaghetti topped with basil leaves.
    Nonna's Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce
    Cook Time1 Hours 10 Minutes
  • Sheet pan full of roasted Italian veggies with fresh basil.
    Charred Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables (Done in 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Crispy roasted Cornish hens topped with lemon and rosemary, served with Brussels sprouts and roasted sweet potatoes.
    Roasted Spatchcock Cornish Hen Recipe (One Sheet Pan, 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Three-cheese macaroni and cheese on a gray plate, garnished with fresh chives and black pepper.
    3 Cheese Mac and Cheese (No Flour)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Chicken thighs in a cast iron pan topped with thyme.
    Pan-Seared Chicken with Mustard Sauce (One Pan, 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Roasted chicken leg quarters with lemon wedges.
    Crispy Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters (Ready in 35 Minutes)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Skillet of cheesy Tex-Mex chicken and rice garnished with cilantro, lime wedges alongside.
    One-Pan Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Skillet
    Cook Time40 Minutes

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Hi, I'm Sarah! I create cozy, reliable dinner recipes for busy weeknights - creamy pastas, chicken dinners, hearty soups, and beef and turkey recipes made with ingredients you can find at any grocery store. Real food that actually tastes good, without spending all night cooking.

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Fall Dinner Ideas

  • Pasta al forno in a casserole dish.
    Pasta Al Forno
  • Bowl of rice, zucchini and honey chicken thighs topped with scallions.
    Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (Easy Weeknight Recipe)
  • Bowl of chicken and potato soup.
    Creamy Chicken Thigh Potato Soup (Ready in 40 Minutes)
  • A bowl of pumpkin soup garnished with thyme.
    Slow Cooker Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup
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