It’s time to light those pumpkin spice candles.
It’s always a bummer when summer comes to an end, but it helps to know that fall foods and festivities are just around the corner. That’s right; it’s time to break out the autumn décor, pumpkin spice candles, and to start making your favorite seasonal dishes. From warm and comforting main dishes, to impressive sides and innovative desserts, we gathered some of the best fall recipes to make over the next few months.
Use your farmer’s market fresh produce for a Brussels Sprout Salad or Curried Butternut Squash Soup. Have an abundance of apples and pumpkin purée? Make an Apple Pie Skillet Cake or Pumpkin Bread Trifle. We can promise you there’s something for everyone in this recipe roundup.
Related: 30 Recipes With Sausage For a Delicious Protein Boost
Brussels Sprouts Salad
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or meal prepping for the week, this Brussels sprouts salad is the perfect item to add to your menu. It has a little bit of everything: sweetness from dried cranberries, texture from toasted pecans, and saltiness from freshly grated Parmesan.
Tuna Farro Salad
The perfect lunch consists of fresh leafy greens, sweet Bosc pear slices, hearty grains, and olive-oil packed tuna. This tuna farro salad gives “fancy restaurant” vibes, but is incredibly affordable and easy to throw together.
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Rich, creamy, and decadent, this butternut squash soup features the epitome of fall flavors, and will warm your belly on a cold night.
Caramelized Veggies With Poppy Seed Dressing
The perfect fall side dish always consists of in-season veggies like carrots and parsnips, but this recipe ups the ante by adding beets and fennel with an irresistible poppy seed dressing.
Hazelnut Romesco Pasta Salad
We can guarantee you haven’t had a pasta salad quite like this one. Romesco is similar to a traditional tomato sauce, but it has depth and flavor thanks to the hazelnuts, peppers, tomato paste, and garlic.
Artichoke-Chard Pasta and Cheese
The moment you place this pasta bake on the dinner table, your family will worship the ground you walk on. It’s essentially an elevated mac and cheese with a hint of spinach artichoke dip.
French Onion Casserole
You don’t have to be a fan on French onion soup to love this creamy, dreamy casserole. It’s essentially a modern version of mac and cheese with decadent caramelized onions. Nutmeg, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar also add incredible umami.
Eggplant Parmesan Rollatini
Eggplant Parm is a family favorite, but can often be messy to cut into. This rollatini recipe may become your new go-to because it’s incredibly easy to make, easy to serve, and easy to store if you have leftovers.
Roasted Pork Chops and Butternut Squash With Kale
This is one of those recipes that seems more complex than it is. Case in point: it only calls for seven ingredients. If you love pork chops and delicious seasonal produce, you’ll thoroughly enjoy this dish.
Related: 10 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes to Make Tonight
Maple-Glazed Salmon With Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Who knew mustard and maple syrup could make the most sensational marinade for salmon? If you’re looking for something simple and healthy, make this delicious dish tonight.
Baked Barley Risotto With Butternut Squash
If you’ve ever made traditional risotto, you already know what a labor of love it can be. But risotto made with barley? Now, that’s genius. All you have to do is cook it on the stovetop for seven minutes, and then pop it in the oven for another 35 to 40 minutes.
Pumpkin Bread Trifle With Pepita Streusel
Take your traditional pumpkin bread a step further by turning it into a trifle. Layers of fluffy whipped cream, heavenly streusel, and freshly baked pumpkin bread make this dessert an absolute hit!
Apple Pie Skillet Cake
Not a pie person? No problem. You can still enjoy traditional apple pie in the form of a skillet cake! It’s just as delicious and so much easier to make—and it’s ready in under an hour.
Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Dump Cake
If you’re not adding chocolate to your pumpkin recipes, you’re sorely missing out. This dessert has everything your sweet tooth could crave; custardy pumpkin filling, and melted dark chocolate that tastes almost identical to a molten chocolate cake.
Maple Pumpkin Pie
We have a feeling you’ll be making this pie more than once this season. Using a store-bought pie crust is the trick to simplicity, and the filling is beyond easy to whip up.
Chocolate Pecan Fudge Balls
Prepping for a party? Get the whole family involved and make these fun little Pecan Fudge Balls. These bite-sized delicacies are inspired by the Brazilian treat brigadeiros, and we can guarantee your guests will devour them within minutes.
Honey-Apple Galette With Pistachio Sugar
Whether you’re an avid baker or not, a galette is always a good idea. You can use store-bought dough or make your own, and you can fill it with seasonal fruit mixtures. This recipe calls for tons of apples, honey, and butter, and it’s sprinkled with a delectable pistachio sugar.
Hot Apple Cider
There’s just something so comforting about a mug of warm apple cider with a cinnamon stick garnish. If you haven’t tried to make your own at home, now’s the chance! And if you want a more mature version, add some rum or whiskey.
Related: 22 Cocktail and Spiked Punch Recipes Perfect for Any and Every Party
Chai Hot Toddy
Homemade chai is second to none. It’s warming, robust in flavor, and even has a zip of caffeine. This recipe calls for a shot of rum, but you could always omit it if you want something tasty in the morning.
For more Real Simple news, make sure to sign up for our newsletter!
Read the original article on Real Simple.
