Comforting Fall Recipes

“I used to make this a lot in Germany. It is a family favorite, the meat is very tender. It goes with just about anything. It’s very good with cabbage, potatoes, potato salad, carrot salad, or just glazed carrots.” – JoSele

“This is my grandmother’s version of spaetzle. I imagine she got the recipe from her mother, who left Germany as a teenager. It is different from those noodly little things you get in a restaurant. These are more like little dumplings.” – Thea

“My family and friends love this soup because it reminds them of the one at Olive Garden! This soup really begs for a fresh loaf of Kalamata olive bread or garlic clove bread from your kitchen or local bakery.” – Heidi

“This is so delicious and has been a hit every time I’ve made it. It is easy and looks very elegant when served. Great for overnight guests. No syrup is needed for this. The brown sugar, butter, and apples provide all the wonderful flavor and of course, the creme topping doesn’t hurt either.” – Shannon

“My husband and I ate at this little Inn in California and asked what was in the meatloaf. I experimented on my own and came up with this recipe. I made up the sauce on my own and added it to the meatloaf.” – Phyllis

“A quick and easy chicken skillet with apples in a creamy sauce.” – Kevin

“I made this for supper one night and my grandson enjoyed it. Whenever he comes over now he requests me to cook this for him. He’s a picky eater so I am happy to make something that he likes.” – Gail

“This is a quick and easy fix for when you have to have that cinnamony cake thing. Most of the ingredients we already have on hand, and throwing it together is no fuss and no muss! Great for a quick Sunday dessert or breakfast and also works well for those last-minute school carry-to’s that the kids forgot to tell us about til the night before.” – Chris

“These Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Bars combine a cookie and pie, so you have the best of both worlds. Full of apples and cinnamon perfect for fall.” -Debbie

“These are a Sunday morning favorite at our house. Don’t forget the pecans and whipped cream when serving!” – Kathleen

“This is authentic! I lived in Germany for 3+ years. This is the way my German neighbor taught me to make delicious sauerkraut. It takes a bit more time than just opening up a briny can of kraut and heating through on the stove, but it is so worth it.” – Terrie

“This recipe gives an apple pie a healthy makeover! It replaces refined sugars, unhealthy fats, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream with nutritious syrupy apples on top of a whole grain toast covered with creamy (and protein-rich) ricotta cheese. My daughter loves to wake up to the sight of this apple pie on her breakfast plate. Both my husband and I love this quick, easy, and absolutely mouthwatering treat as well.” – Anna

“We love crispy fried pork over most cuts of meat. The gravy put this dish over the top! And the Panko bread crumbs put the crisp in the chops that I love so much. Comfort food at its best!” – Diane

“My family loves loaded baked potatoes so we took my grandma’s old potato soup recipe and made it our own. I hope you like it as much as we do.” – Megan

“A bit of a different take on your plain old scone… pumpkin scones with a spice glaze.” – Malinda

“I get a request from my family to make this dish at least once a month. I typically make two at a time as it is eaten up quickly. They’re wonderful to share with a neighbor.” – Martha Ray

“I have been making this recipe for more than 40 years and I have never heard a complaint. Everyone loves them!” – Charlotte

“I brought this recipe home from Newfoundland, where my family was vacationing. It’s a very robust soft cookie (not really buns) recipe and reflects the robust life on the big island. It is especially good eaten warm right out of the oven but keeps well.” – Leanna

“I liked apple sweets wherever I traveled. My mum’s Dutch apple pie, English apple crumble, Canadian apple maple pie, Austrian apple strudel… This recipe is the optimal blend of the best! It’s moist, full of warm cinnamon flavour, crunchy nuts, soft apples, and a fine crumble.” – Caroline

“An easy take on pot pie without spending all day in the kitchen. A comforting dinner on a cool and rainy day or anytime you need a quick meal. Serve with a fresh side salad or a side of your choice.” – Rhonda

“My father-in-law is 95 and he only likes sweet things, so I’m always trying to come up with new dishes. This is very good.” – Wanda

“Mama used to make this and we all loved it. This is my version.” – Barbara

“I added the cream cheese filling and the streusel topping. These muffins turned out really great!” – Sandee

“The secret to this recipe is the potatoes. It gives this stew an unmistakable delicious flavor. This recipe can be made with any veggies you like, but you will want to keep the step with the potatoes.” – Melissa

“I came up with this recipe as one of my food projects. I wanted to try to make pancakes with different flavors.” – Jennifer