It's that time of year again where nothing tastes quite as good as a hearty home-cooked meal! Ā I have rounded up a few of my favorite recipes that are sure to fill your stomach {and heart}. Think of this as your friend's digital cookbook - only filled with the BEST!
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If you're looking for a cozy dinner to enjoy during a brisk fall evening - this is it! Ā Absolutely classic & so rich on the pallet.
Beef Bourguignon
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There's something SO classic about Chicken & Dumplings, but this recipe is top-tier. Ā If you delight in fluffy dumplings and have been hunting down the perfect recipe to make them at home - this one is for you!
BEST Chicken & Dumplings
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Cranberries pair well with so many fall dishes, but this chicken recipe is one of my favorites!
Cranberry Rosemary Chicken
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No fall dinner ācookbookā would be complete without meatballs and gravy. Ā This coupled with creamy potatoes & roasted carrots as a side is *chefs kiss*.
Meatballs and Gravy
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Soup season is here & I could not be more excited for it! Ā This one is excellent day of ā¦ but let it sit overnight and the next day it's even better! Ā Some of the best leftovers there are.
Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Soup with Roasted Mushrooms.
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Jazz up your traditional tomato soup by adding tortellini! Ā It makes it a bit more filling & flavorful.
Tomato Tortellini Soup
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These flavors make my tastebuds dance every time! Ā So creamy, yet the perfect bit of spice.
Gnocchi Zuppa Toscana
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This soup is a crowd favorite! Ā If you're hosting this fall - this soup goes a long way & will not disappoint.
Easy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
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Chili season is upon us! Ā I know each household seemingly has its own family chili recipe ā¦ but if you don't already, this one is SO worth giving a whirl. Ā Paired with cornbread, you simply cannot go wrong.
Beef Chili
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A girlfriend who hosted dinner over at her house introduced me to this salad & I have been obsessed ever since!
Apple Cranberry Fall Salad
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If you enjoy a salad that is both a bit of sweet & a splash of savory ā¦ this is it!
Butternut Squash Salad
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Any salad that adds pasta, I am head over heels for & has me instantly drooling.
Fall Salad with Maple-Lime Dressing
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A kid-friendly salad ;) A fruit salad is always a nice addition & if you want it to act as dessert, you can couple it with whipped cream or ice cream.
Fall Fruit Salad
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This rosemary bread smells so delightful & pairs wonderfully with meatballs and gravy.
Soup lovers - this is a must-add to have as a side! Ā Nothing quite beats dunking fresh baked bread into a cozy cup of soup.
Rustic French Bread
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This, too, pairs like a dream with soup, but if you're in need of a quick lunch, they pair great with ham & cheese as well.
Slider Buns
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If one is making chili, you must be making cornbread too! Ā They go hand in hand just like peanut butter and jelly.
Honey Butter Cornbread
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My favorite side to pair with creamy mashed potatoes, meatballs, & gravy.
Roasted Carrots with Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese
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While these are more of an appetizer, these bites are absolutely delectable. Ā If you're making the Cranberry Chicken - add these on as a side to give that extra nod to the cranberry flavors.
Cranberry Brie Bites
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While these take a bit more time & effort than a typical baked potato - these are a crowd-pleaser if you're hosting.
Mini Baked Potatoes
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Every Thanksgiving - this is what I look forward to loading my plate up with. Ā My inner-childs heart still LOVES this!
Creamed Corn Mac and Cheese | Spoon Fork Bacon
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I'm a sucker for oatmeal cream pies ā¦ but these pumpkin ones are what fall dreams are made of!
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies
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If you can't decide between pecan pie or brownies ā¦ make both with these bars! SO sweet & gooey!
Pecan Pie Brownies
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I love a good blondie throughout the year, but add pecans & bourbon, and it instantly tastes like fall!
Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chunk Blondies - Baker by Nature
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Another one for my pecan pie lovers ā¦ this bread pudding will hit a little different with the boomer generation!
Drunk Pecan Pie Bread Pudding
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Is it breakfast or dessert?? Not sure - who's counting anyway ;) These couple up brilliantly with a cup of hot coffee {or chai}!
Homemade Chai Scones with Maple Chai Glaze
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Starbucks could never. Ā If you need to use up those extra apples from your tree - try this out!
Cinnamon Apple Bread
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This bread then turned into french toast & topped with apples is incredible!
Cinnamon Swirl Bread
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Think of it as monkey pull-apart bread, but given a fall twist!
