Fall is the season when dinner just hits different. The air’s getting crisp, the days are shorter, and it’s the perfect excuse to dig into something hearty. These recipes are packed with all the best fall flavors—pumpkin, squash, apples—without making things complicated. From casseroles to soups, these dishes bring all the cozy feels and make any night feel like a perfect fall evening. Which one will you try out tonight?
Pumpkin Stuffed Shells
Loaded with sage, cinnamon, and nutmeg, these pumpkin-stuffed shells scream fall. This dish is perfect when you need a hearty dinner to kick off the season.
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Glazed Pork Chops and Apples
These pork chops, glazed with a sweet pumpkin tea and served with apple slices, are an easy yet great choice for a quick fall dinner that feels like a treat.
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Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken
This one-pan dinner has it all: maple mustard chicken, Brussels sprouts, squash, and cranberries. Less mess, more cozy vibes for a laid-back fall night.
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Creamy Pumpkin Garlic Pasta
This pumpkin garlic pasta has a creamy kick, with just enough fall spices to make you feel like you’re living your best autumn life.
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Pumpkin Potato Soup
Whip up this creamy potato and pumpkin soup right in your blender. It’s a quick fix when you want a comforting dinner without all the effort.
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Stuffed Honeynut Squash
Honeynut squash, small but big on flavor, is roasted and stuffed with a fall-inspired filling. Quick, easy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Chicken Apple Cheddar Chili
A little different but still very fall—this creamy chicken chili, with apple and cheddar, is a fun take on a comfort classic.
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Kabocha Squash Chili
Slow cooker kabocha squash chili that’s hearty, vegetarian, and loaded with flavor. Perfect for cozying up when it starts getting cold.
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Apple Butter Roasted Chicken
This roasted chicken, glazed with apple butter, brings that perfect combo of sweet and savory. It’s crispy, tender, and ready to be your next go-to fall dinner.
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Stuffed Red Kuri Squash
Red kuri squash, roasted and stuffed with sausage, mushrooms, and apples, hits all the right fall notes. A great way to showcase the season’s best.
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Stuffed Delicata Squash
Roasted delicata squash stuffed with ground pork, cranberries, apples, leeks, and fennel. A perfect dinner loaded with seasonal flavors, minus the hassle.
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Leek Apple Cheddar Soup
This soup brings together leeks, apples, and cheddar, topped with walnuts and cranberries. Easy to throw together and great for a cozy night in.
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Pumpkin Tortilla Casserole
Creamy and cheesy with just a little spice, this pumpkin tortilla casserole is great for a laid-back fall dinner the whole family will dig into.
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Twice Baked Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash gets the twice-baked treatment with spinach, artichokes, tomatoes, and cheese. Whether as a side or meatless main, it’s a solid choice for fall nights.
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Creamy Pumpkin Barley with Sausage
This pumpkin barley dish, with sausage mixed in, is your shortcut to a cozy, hearty dinner. Think of it like risotto, but quicker and with a little extra bite.
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