50 Fabulous Fall Recipes You Have to Try (2024)

Home Food Cooking Tips

Compiled by Reader's Digest EditorsUpdated: Oct. 04, 2021

Fall is the perfect time of the year to spend a little more time in the kitchen and family dinner table. From apples to pumpkins, soups to casseroles, these recipes are sure to satisfy your family this season.

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Caramel and Apple Cider

This warm pumpkin-infused drink soothes the soul, and lets you have the taste of autumn any time of the year, too! Read on for more delicious fall recipes to welcome the season.

Get the recipe for caramel and apple cider.

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Grandma’s Minestrone

This jam-packed soup, filled with beans, zucchini, kale, pasta and more, is perfect for a chilly autumn day.

Get the recipe for this deliciousminestrone soup.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Make your autumn feast complete with this spin on the traditional pumpkin pie. Your guests won’t believe it’s a reduced-calorie dessert either!

Get the recipe for pumpkin cheesecake.

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Baked Macaroni with Four Cheeses

When we think of comfort food, we immediately think of macaroni and cheese. This recipe uses not one, or two, or three, but four cheeses! Get ready to indulge.

Get the recipe forbaked macaroni.

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Cinnamon-Roasted Pears with Caramel Sauce

Cinnamon, pears, caramel-this dessert has all of your favourite fall flavours!

Get the recipe for cinnamon-roasted pears.

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Maple Cranberry Sauce

This recipe is a delicious, Canadian twist on your traditional cranberry sauce.

Get the recipe for maple cranberry sauce.

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Classic Shepherd’s Pie

In this version of a long-time family favourite, the ground lamb filling contains plenty of vegetables and red lentils, giving a rich flavour and texture.

Get the recipe for classic Shepherd’s pie.

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Roast Chicken with Fennel Stuffing

Looking to have a hearty and rustic meal at home? This roast chicken with fennel recipe’s got you covered.

Get the recipe for roast chicken with fennel stuffing.

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Fresh Pumpkin Tartlets

These sweet and spicy tartlets make a wonderful treat for guests and a great way to welcome autumn.

Get the recipe for fresh pumpkin tartlets.

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Poached Eggs in Portobello Mushroom Caps

Need a quick-fix meal that’s high in nutrition and low in calories? This egg and mushroom combo fits the bill.

Get the recipe for poached eggs in portobello mushroom caps.

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Sautéed Brussels Sprouts

The smoky flavour of bacon and the soft texture of Brussels sprouts makes this the perfect autumn dish.

Get the recipe forsautéed Brussels sprouts.

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Green Garlic Marinated Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri

This recipe takes lamb chops to another level with spicy mint chimichurri.

Pumpkin Griddle Cakes

Whether it’s fresh, frozen, or canned, pumpkin meat is high in fibre and an unbeatable source of beta-carotene. Start your day with it!

Get the recipe for pumpkin griddle cakes.

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Dungeness Crab and Cauliflower Risotto

If you’re in the mood for a cooking challenge (and love seafood), try this decadent autumn dish.

Get the recipe for Dungeness crab with cauliflower risotto.

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Lemon Garlic Potatoes

Here’s a delicious recipe that requires very little prep time and gives you the most bang for your buck!

Get the recipe for lemon garlic potatoes.

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Pumpkin Flan

Spice up your day with this fallversion of the traditional Spanish custard dessert.

Get the recipe for pumpkin flan.

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Autumn Stew with Beer and Sausage

Beeris not only delicious to drink-you can also cook a variety of delicious meals with it, like this one!

Get the recipe for autumn stew with beer and sausage.

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Roasted Squash and Garlic Soup with Beet Splash

Roasted garlic adds fabulous flavour. Add in the beet splash and it looks and tastes stunning!

Get the recipe for roasted squash and garlic soup.

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Fillet Steaks with Mushrooms and Shallots

The sky’s the limit in terms of mushrooms, but we recommend a combination of portobello, oyster and shiitake.

Get the recipe for fillet steaks with mushrooms.

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Grilled Eggplant with Herbs and Balsamic Vinegar

Make eggplant the starring role in your feast with this simple and healthy recipe.

Get the recipe for grilled eggplant with balsamic vinegar.

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Rib Roast with Roasted Garlic

The rich taste of roasted garlic gravy makes this beef dish extra-special for any autumn get-together.

Get the recipe for rib roast with roasted garlic.

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Kale and Chicken Soup

This soup has the added health benefit of flaxseed oil, which is high in omega-3 fatty acids and delivers a delightful nutty flavour.

Get the recipe for kale and chicken soup.

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Braised Beef Shank

If you’re in the mood for a filling, no-fuss meal, then this dish definitely fits the bill.

Get the recipe for braised beef shank.

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Heart-Healthy Sourdough Bread

Instead of commercial yeast, sourdough bread is made with a ‘starter,’ which uses the yeast that occurs naturally in the atmosphere and on flour.

Get the recipe for thissourdough bread.

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Barley Cabbage Rolls

Treat yourself to some delicious cabbage rolls for dinner tonight.

Get the recipe for barley cabbage rolls.

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Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Warm, melted chocolate in a sweet, buttery frame just cannot be beat!

Get the recipe for chocolate chunk cookies.

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Chestnut Soup with Porcini Mushrooms

Instead of store-bought, why notroast the chestnuts yourself and make your own puree?

Get the recipe for chestnut soup with porcini mushrooms.

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Bacon, Apple and Cheddar Melt

A seasonal take on the grilled cheese sandwich, this dish uses turkey bacon, whole-grain bread and low-fat cheese.

Get the recipe for bacon, apple and cheddar melt.

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Juicy Lucy Burger with Tomato-Onion Jam and Charred Baby Gem Lettuce

Stuffed on the inside with oozing cheddar cheese, this burger does not mess around!

Get the recipe for this juicy Lucy burger!

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Gingerbread and Pumpkin Cream Trifle

Gingerbread and pumpkin-two flavours we wait for all year long-stacked and layered in a big trifle bowl for everybody at the table!

Get the recipe for gingerbread and pumpkin cream trifle.

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Healthy Pasta with Puttanesca Sauce

Tired of plain old pasta? Spice up your spaghetti with this hot and hearty Italian recipe.

Get the recipe for thispasta with Puttanesca sauce.

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Chicken and Wild Mushroom Risotto

Risotto takes a lot of patience to make right, but this mouth-watering dishwill prove that the work is worth it!

Get the recipe for chicken and wild mushroom risotto.

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Garlic Cheddar Biscuits

Enjoy a taste of the South with these biscuits and their hearty helping ofcheddar and garlic.

Get the recipe for garlic cheddar biscuits.

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Apple Crumble Cinnamon Pie

Ready for a delicious after-dinner treat? This recipe combines apple pie and apple crumble in an unforgettable dessert.

Get the recipe for apple crumble cinnamon pie.

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Low-Fat Black Forest Cake

Trust us, you’ll find yourself asking for seconds of this low-fat version of the classic dessert.

Get the recipe for Black Forest cake.

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French Onion Soup

This traditional take on the French classic is the perfect way to end a cold autumn day.

Get the recipe for French onion soup.

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Maple-Smoked Pork Belly

Maple? Check. Pork? Check. Two classic fall flavours meet each other in delicious fashion.

Get the recipe for Martin Picard’s maple-smoked pork belly.

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Pumpkin Soup with Apple and Cinnamon

This simple soup is great for leftover pumpkins!

Get the recipe for pumpkin soup with apple and cinnamon.

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Purslane Stew with Meatballs

In the mood to eat something new? Try this European-influenced purslane stew with meatballs and delicious Brand Saison beer.

Get the recipe for purslane stew with meatballs.

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Aromatic Parsnip Soup

This fragrant soup has a yogurt creaminess and subtle spicing, with a sweet undertone of apple.

Get the recipe for this parsnip soup.

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Easy One-Step Spinach Lasagna

When you need to put a meal on the table that can feed a crowd, this vegetarian recipe saves time without compromising on flavour.

Get the recipe for spinach lasagna.

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Green Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Salad

This light and healthy salad is a snap to make.

Get the recipe forgreen bean and roasted red pepper salad.

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Smoky Beef Chili with Kidney Beans

Take a quick trip to New Mexico with this dish-it’s exactly what we would call “comfort food!”

Get the recipe for beef chili with kidney beans.

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Roasted Butternut Squash with Parmesan

The tasty and golden butternut squash is one of the most versatile foods there is. You can use it in soups, casseroles or stews!

Get the recipe for roasted butternut squash with parmesan.

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Frittata with Swiss Chard

Here’s a great way to make a satisfying dinner with leftovers. Add in some swiss chard and you’ve got a perfect autumn meal.

Get the recipe for frittata with swiss chard.

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Roasted Sweet Potato Fries

These sweet potato fries are great as a side dish, a snack or as an appetizer with a dip.

Get the recipe forroasted sweet potato fries.

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Creamy Butternut Squash and Sage Soup

Craving a creamy soup that’s not loaded with calories? This dish omits heavy cream altogether!

Get the recipe for creamy butternut squash and sage soup.

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Roasted Salmon with Sautéed Greens

Feeling sluggish? Tuck into some roasted salmon, which is high in iron-a proven energy-booster!

Get the recipe for roasted salmon withsautéed greens.

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Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Walnuts

If you try serving this dish as a side, it could very well upstage the main course!

Get the recipe for roasted beet and goat cheese salad.

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Preserved Roasted Peppers

Preserve peppers the right way with this delicious and simple recipe.

Next, check out our round-up of 12 fall cookies that’ll make your house smell amazing.

Originally Published: October 04, 2021