A complete guide to cozy fall cooking 🍂 From soups and breads to desserts and crockpot favorites, these recipes bring comfort to the whole family. Perfect for weeknights, gatherings, or lazy weekends. 🥧
Sections
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Main Dish
Sides + More
Dessert
Finger Foods / Appetizers
Soups
Breads
Main Dish
🍽️ Hearty fall dinners that bring everyone to the table — from pot pies to skillet meals.
the BEST option for a busy momma. 4 ingredients & it turns out SO YUMMY!
4-Ingredient Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Yes!! That’s apple & it’s to DIE FOR! Absolutely delicious and truly makes you feel like you’re living the fall dream.
Cheddar Apple Grilled Cheese
don’t just want chili for dinner? spice it up and add that pumpkin!! we make this often in our household - it tastes like heaven and fall in a warm bowl!
The BEST Pumpkin Chili (Prize-Winning Recipe!)
when the temperatures drop, the beef stew comes out! such an easy meal & will be a favorite every time.
Beef Stew Recipe {Homemade & Flavorful}
Company coming over for breakfast? No problem!!! These are your best friend. & did I mention… absolutely delicious?!
White Tree Bakery
Does everyone buy these each season? Or just me? Did you know that you can make as many as you want at home?!? I wouldn’t try ANY other recipe!! Yum!!!
Baked Apple Cider Donuts
To die for!!!! Absolutely delicious with the perfect amount of warmth & comfort.
My easy Baked Mac and Cheese recipe has all the creamy comfort ...
It’s just as yummy as it sounds 🤤 If you love pasta + fall, this is just for you!
Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo
We make these a lot in early September when grilling weather is still around! Sooo delicious & full of surprising flavors. 🍎
Apple Cider Braised Pork Chops
I’m obsessed!! Eat it in a bowl or on bread. This stuff is so universal & tastes like heaven 😇
How to make a simple cranberry walnut chicken salad?
Sides + More
🥕 Cozy sides that complete your plate — roasted veggies, potatoes, and more.
Every fall!! These are #1 on my list - I just love sweet potatoes!!
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar
This recipe 😍 One of my favorite fall dishes.
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Can we eat these year round? Seriously!! Try them. You know you’ll like them ;)
Maple Roasted Carrots : r/easyrecipes
Just YES 😍 The easiest side dish. It goes with almost everything!
Garlic Parmesan Green Beans - Recipes
How can you resist!? It’s my favorite - especially to bring as a side dish for Thanksgiving. The cheesiest, most mouthwatering casserole you’ll try!
Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe
Dessert
🥧 Sweet finishes full of fall flavor — apple, pumpkin, maple, and warm spice classics.
so soft & absolutely mouth watering. the whole family will love the smell AND the taste. make it for breakfast or make it for dessert… your choice!
If you’re feeling fancy, or are hosting a fall event, you have GOT to try these out! The perfect balance & is just enough to satisfy that sweet tooth.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes
Don’t want the pie? No worries! Try the bars!! I don’t know about you, but I love pecans.
Pecan Pie Bars
These are becoming so popular! What a GREAT idea for big families or large groups. Try it your OWN way this fall!
How to Build a S'mores Board
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okay… this?! a 10/10 party FAVORITE this fall! you have got to try it!
Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip Recipe
want to bring smores to the party? but can’t? well…. now you CAN! & she’s just as yummy!
S'mores Dip
Kids or no kids…. how cute!? And who doesn’t love a good Rice Krispie treat?
Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins | An Easy Halloween Treat Idea
A family favorite in our home! So easy and absolutely mouth watering. You must try for yourself!
Easy Pumpkin Roll Recipe
Pumpkin EVERYTHING please! 🙏🏼 If you know me, you know I love anything old fashioned. This is the yummiest dessert on an early fall evening - when the weather isn’t “too cold” yet.
I made pumpkin pie ice cream from a 1944 recipe! : r/Old_Recipes
Like…. C’MON! I could eat the WHOLE PIE 🥧 Nothing is better than pie & grandma’s cookin’ 💌
Grandma's Pumpkin Pie
Finger Foods / Appetizers
🧀 Shareable bites and cozy starters — perfect for gatherings, parties, or snacky nights.
You can’t leave fall without a bucket of caramel corn!! Try this homemade recipe with your family and friends this season.
Almost Famous Popcorn Company
This is just the coolest mom recipe ever! Your kiddos or family will never forget this bucket of fall mix each year when you make it! & you won’t regret it either ;)
Harvest Popcorn Snack Mix
what a cute hosting idea!! you can make this your own in any way you choose!
Autumn Harvest Charcuterie Board
How cute are these!? Make them all fall as an appetizer. Everyone is guaranteed to love them💕
Pumpkin Deviled Eggs - fun for Halloween or Thanksgiving!
Okay.. the beer cheese !?! An absolute 10/10. You just have to try for yourself. Be sure to make plenty! Everyone will LOVE THIS!
Fiala Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall
I love this ANY time of year, but especially
fall 🍂 You can make it to feed as many as you’d like! It’s a great appetizer for large crowds or family events.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Oooo La La 😍 You had me at Caramel Apple. But in nacho form!? This one is NOT just for the kiddos.
Caramel Apple Nachos
Now I could eat this entire appetizer by myself. It’s is just THAT good! The sauce is absolutely mouth watering. You won’t even want to get to the main dish. 🤤
Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Creamy Maple Dipping Sauce
Soups
🍲 Warm, comforting bowls perfect for chilly nights and easy weeknight cooking.
sooo delicious! if you want something warm + light - here’s your go to! super nutritious and you don’t have to worry about eating too much of it.
Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
So comforting. Make it alone or make it with a meal - I love this with a warm grilled cheese 🧀
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Everyone loves a good, hearty, chicken noodle soup 🍜 So easy, you’ll want to make it all of the time! Great for sick days, or cold fall evenings at home.
Easy chicken Noodle Soup : r/EatCheapAndHealthy
This is one of my veryyyy favorite recipes. I love a good french onion soup 🧅
Easy French Onion Soup Recipe
A sick day or a cold fall evening - this is a go to in my home!!
The Best Vegetable Soup
Just soooo much flavor 🔥 Try it !! You’re bound to love it.
Beef and Barley Soup - The Salt And Stone
Just as good as the real thing & sooo much easier!
Lasagna Soup. FULL RECIPE BELOW #soupseason #lasagnasoup #comfortfood # ...
Breads
🍞 From pumpkin bread to fluffy dinner rolls — the best bakes to pair with your fall meals.
create that fall nostalgia for your family and/or kiddos - that means…. PUMPKIN EVERYTHING! So light + fluffy. A go to with almost any hot meal.
Fluffy Pumpkin Dinner Rolls - Little Vienna
breakfast.. a snack… dessert. a universal staple this fall for your family!!
Pumpkin Bread - Once Upon a Chef
Need a quick side dish? Here’s your gal. She is so sweet and savory. I just can’t get enough!
Honey Cornbread Recipe
Grab a coffee ☕️ & get ready to try the yummiest and by FAR the most easy scone recipe you’ll ever have the pleasure of knowing.
Lemon Zucchini Muffins 🍋🥒 So delicious, light, fluffy and incredibly moist, these ...
Crockpot Meals
🥘 Set it and forget it comfort food — easy, cozy, and family-friendly.
In a rush? Need a quick and easy weeknight dinner? Here you have it! Dump it in the crockpot and GO! The whole family will love it and never know how low maintenance it was.
☕ Seasonal sips — pumpkin spice lattes, hot cider, and cozy cocoa recipes.
I am such a HUGE fan of apple cider! Being able to make my own is a game changer. Spice it up to your liking & share it this season with those you love most.
Homemade Apple Cider Recipe
Sooo easy! & gets you in the fall mood EVERY time. Try it at home 🏡
Pumpkin Whipped Cream Cold Brew Recipe
Easiest recipe - yummiest outcome! Try your own chai latte at home this fall. I know I’ll have one too many!! :’)
Easy Chai Latte
Enough said…. You just HAVE to try it!!
Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa Mix - Swiss Miss
Need a pick me up? Here’s the BEST fall cappuccino recipe to try at home!
Maple Cinnamon Cappuccino
Not Christmas yet, but just that perfect end to fall! Try a peppermint mocha ☕️ from the comfort of your home! So delicious, you’ll be ready for the transition of seasons in to winter.
