Outside the weather may be cooling down, but inside our kitchens are heating up. Just like the leaves that are getting ready to change, so are our menus. We’re saying goodbye to lighter summertime recipes and hello to casseroles, heartier meals, and treats filled with fall flavors. From main meals to desserts, these 20 autumn recipes are warm and cozy and will be a fantastic addition to your fall menu.
Maple Mustard Pork Chops
“So easy, you will laugh… So delicious, you will cry.” – Lindsay
Pure Bliss Autumn Doughnuts
“As soon as the leaves begin to fall, my kids are all requesting these wonderful doughnuts. They are more of a cake doughnut with a light sweetness and wonderful autumn spices.” – Nadine
Amish Cinnamon Bread
“No kneading, you just mix it up and bake it.” – Joyce
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
“Chicken salad is one of those things that is unique to its maker and taste. There are millions of ways to throw together this cool yumminess but this Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is at the top of my list of favorites.” – Debbie
Harvest Fruit Salad
“I came up with this salad when I was asked to bring a fruit salad to holidays and most fruits are out of season.” – Michelle
Fall Harvest Stuffed Chicken Breast
“This recipe was a Basket Challenge for culinary school. We had to use chicken, cheese, nuts, and apples. I was quite pleased with the outcome and I’m sure you will enjoy it as well.” – Kimberly
Apple Pie Pancakes w/ Caramel Bourbon Glaze
“I came up with this recipe as one of my food projects. I wanted to try to make pancakes with different flavors.” – Jennifer
Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Butternut Squash
“I love butternut squash just about any way. But with brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon, it’s sinfully delish!” – Holly
Crock Pot Beef Stew
“Very easy, savory stew. Throw it together in the morning, and by afternoon you have a hearty, hot meal in a bowl. Fresh potatoes and carrots can be used in place of the canned/bagged veggies I use.” – Penny
Pot Roast Beef Stroganoff
“A homestyle comfort food pot roast take on beef stroganoff using slowly braised, fall-apart tender, beef which is smothered in a super tasty, umami-packed mushroom, onion, paprika, and sour cream sauce!” – Kevin
Curried Pumpkin Soup
“This soup is a favorite with my guests. A few have told me even to forget the rest of the meal when you serve this, nothing can compete.” – Billy
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts With Pinion Nuts
“We grow Brussels sprouts at our mountain home of 7600 feet and they are yummy cooked in this way. I was not a fan of them boiled or steamed so I found a way that made them spectacular… give it a try.” – Terri
Pork Chops With Apple & Pear Chutney
“Well, it’s that time of year… my kitchen sees the most action with apples. We love apples. They are delicious, especially when incorporating them in a meal. And they are great to add flavor to top pork chops. This recipe is a family fave.” – Megan
Busy Day Brunswick Stew (Crock Pot)
“Brunswick stew was a specialty of my father’s, and his recipe was his mother’s which dated back to her grandmother way before the Civil War. I have adapted it to crockpot cooking. And like my father, I always believe it tastes better reheated on the second day.” – Susan
Perfect Pumpkin Butter
“Just made this on the last day of summer to get us in the fall mood. Awesome on bread, toast, bagels, and so much more.” – Lorah
Maple Bacon Butter
“This maple bacon compound butter will elevate your breakfast. It’s sweet, smoky, and absolutely delicious. Try this on a warm biscuit or on top of pancakes and french toast.” – Kitchen
Apple & Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breasts
“I absolutely love prosciutto. The combination of the apple and the prosciutto will surprise you with how delicious it tastes and how elegant it looks.” – Amanda
Maple Chicken Pumpkin Bites (appetizers)
“These little gems will be gone the moment they take the first bite!! They are literally a taste of Fall in your mouth!! You have crunchy, buttery, maple, sweet, savory, and spicy all in one!” – Didi
Best Caramel Apple Cobbler
“This recipe is comfort food at its best. Tart apples, sweet caramel, and warm cinnamon combined with a buttery crust is the quintessential recipe to make during the fall months.” – Paula
Kale & Sweet Potato Salad
“I always keep some baked sweet potatoes in my refrigerator, so putting this salad together was super easy.” – Shika