Now that summer is coming to an endIt’s time to say “hello” to all our favorites fall products. There’s no more exciting time than when markets and cafes start releasing pumpkin spice lattes and apple cider donuts. If you are planning a trip to your local farm to go apple or pumpkin picking, you’ll need some inspiration for what to prepare with all your fresh bounty.
Instead of making countless piescollapses, and baked goods, consider using some of your produce for mouth-watering fall dinner ideas like Butternut Squash Carbonara, Roast Chicken with Apple and Leeks, and Creamy Walnut and Thyme Pasta. What you were looking for weekday meal or something more adventurous for the weekend, we’ve got you covered.
Romesco Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes
Jazz up your ordinary chicken and pasta dish with a homemade Romesco sauce, made with simple ingredients like Red peppersonion, garlic, almonds and olive oil.
Ricotta Rolls with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce
Consider this a fun fall twist on the typical lasagna. If you’re looking for something delicious but different, you’ll love this freshly made lasagna, filled with ricotta with herbsand cooked in a creamy pumpkin sauce.
Butternut Carbonara
Even the most anti-veggie people will love this classic carbonara loaded with butternut squash. Not only will you get a good portion of vegetables, but the butternut squash adds such a beautiful golden hue to the pasta sauce.
Turkey and Pumpkin Chili
Light and lean but full of flavor, this chili will warm your heart and belly with every spoonful. Whether you enjoy it for lunch or dinner, you will definitely be satisfied thanks to the ground turkeypumpkin and white beans.
Sheet Pan Pierogies with Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Shallots and Mustard Vinaigrette
Want to know the secret to this Polish-inspired meal? Buy a bag of frozen pierogies and cook them on a sheet pan with your favorite fall vegetables, like Brussels sprouts and shallots. Mustard vinaigrette is a must-have and can be made with just two ingredients.
Baked Butternut Squash with Wild Rice
This creamy vegetarian dish gives the coziest dinner vibe. The combination of butternut squash, mushrooms and hearty wild rice cooked in a decadent sauce are truly what cozy fall dreams are made of.
Four cheese lasagna
When in doubt, cook something classic like this four cheese and beef lasagna. Don’t like meat? No problem, just omit it from the recipe. Make a quick salad and garlic bread for the ultimate Italian dinner.
Pumpkin and leek soup
This vegetable-laden pumpkin and leek soup is so fragrant and divine on a cold fall evening. Associate it with Parmesan toasts or a leafy green salad for a perfect, light dinner.
Red Lentil Curry
If you love curry, chances are you’ll add this dish to your weekly dinner rotation. Say goodbye to Indian takeout and simmer your own pot of red lentils, hot spices and root vegetables such as carrotspotatoes and ginger.
Potato casserole with cheese
When cheese and potatoes come together, it’s enough know it’s going to be good. If you’re craving something warm and comforting, make it immediately. It’s perfect as an accompaniment with a simple proteinor you can just enjoy it alone.
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili with Sweet Potatoes
The fall season is the official kickoff of slow cooker meal. Not only is this dish loaded with healthy vegetables and beans, but it might just be the easiest meal you’ve ever made.
Maple Glazed Salmon and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
We love this recipe because it’s flavorful, full of nutrient-rich ingredients, and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes! Furthermore, the combination of Maple syrup and grain mustard is one for the books.
Hake with Roasted Leeks, Bacon and Mushrooms
Hake is a very light and flaky white fish, which means it’s perfect for pairing with other tasty ingredients, like smoky bacon, flavorful leeks and meaty mushrooms. Simply roast all the vegetables a baking sheet with the bacon to infuse everything with lots of flavor.
Roast chicken with apples and leeks
If you are going to pick apples this season, here is a great recipe to make (apart from Apple pie, Of course). Once everything is combined in a roasting pan, the apples will begin to caramelize and give both a sweet and tangy flavor to the chicken.
Raspberry-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Sweet, salty and slightly tangy, these grilled pork tenderloins are anything but boring. The sweetness of raspberry jam and maple syrup combined with the acidity of apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce creates the most epic glaze.
Creamy Walnut and Thyme Pasta
Skip the $30 pasta dish at this fancy restaurant and make this instead. Your whole family will go crazy for a bowl full of pasta with a luscious, creamy sauce, topped with homemade breadcrumbschopped walnuts and fresh thyme.
Beef and beer pie
This is the perfect dish to cook on a cool evening, because it will warm your belly from the first spoonful. The filling calls for tons of root vegetables and rich strong beer, and puff pastry is the perfect filling.
Classic Chicken and Ravioli
This chicken and dumpling soup may be a labor of love, but for good reason. Whether you’re feeling a little down or wishing boost your immune system Before the cold season arrives, you’ll want to keep this recipe on hand.
Turkish Beef and Eggplant Stew
This hearty Turkish stew combines beef and eggplant, simmered in a tangy, spicy tomato-based sauce. The meat becomes fork tender and the eggplant has an almost creamy texture. It’s a comfort food that’s sophisticated enough to have as a side dish and can be served over a variety of grains (think quinoa or brown rice).
