Fall in love with these Fall Recipes

What’s better than pumpkin spiced lattes and cold fall weather? Well, I’ll tell you that is hard to beat. However, making some yummy fall recipes can top that or even make fall that much better! I searched for some of the best and most yummy recipes to try this fall.

Breakfast

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day and many wouldn’t think that you can make breakfast seasonal. However, those people are wrong! Here’s some breakfast recipes to try!

*Photo Courtesy of Lively Table​

Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal

Vegetarian, Gluten Free – Serves 8-10

Prep Time: 10 minutes/ Cook Time: 20 minutes/ Total Time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

for oatmeal:

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed (optional)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch sea salt
• 1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
• 1 1/2 cups milk of choice
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla

for topping:

• 2 tbsp butter or coconut oil
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 6 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 cup pecan halves

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Lightly grease a square 8″ x 8″ baking dish with cooking spray….

*Recipe Courtesy of Lively Table. Click HERE for the full recipe.

Pumpkin Spiced Waffles

Serves 8, 5” Waffles

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 15 ounces pure pumpkin puree
• 2 eggs (separated)
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice Extract*
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat waffle iron according to directions…

*Recipe Courtesy of Lovely Little Kitchen. Click HERE for the full recipe.

*Photo Courtesy of Delicious Little Bites

Maple Bacon Sweet Potato Hash

Serves 4

Maple Bacon Sweet Potato Hash

Prep Time 10 minutes/ Cook Time 20 minutes​/ Total Time 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 medium sized sweet potatoes
• 1 lb bacon diced into bite sized pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 Tablespoon maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Start by peeling and dicing your sweet potatoes into even bite-sized pieces.

*Recipe Courtesy of Delicious Little Bites. Click HERE for the full recipe.

Lunch

Maybe you don’t want to add some Fall into your breakfast, but what about lunch? Maybe you’re at work or maybe you’re stuck in class, but having that little bit of Fall added in your day is something special.

*Photo Courtesy of Pumpkin ‘n Spice

Turkey, Apple and Brie Panini

Serves 2 

Prep Time 5 mins/ Cook Time 5 mins​/ Total Time 10 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 4 slices ciabatta or sourdough bread
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 slices thin turkey
• 1 granny smith apple, thinly sliced
• 4 ounces brie cheese, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat a panini press or skillet to medium heat…

*Recipe Courtesy of Pumpkin ‘n Spice. Click HERE for the full recipe.

*Photo Courtesy of The View from Great Island

Kale and Fall Fruit Salad with Cider Poppy Seed Dressing

Serves 4

Prep Time 15 mins​/ Total Time 15 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 4 handfuls of baby kale (about 4 cups)
• 4 figs, quartered
• 1 ripe pear, cored and cut in thin slices (squeeze the cut pear with lemon juice to prevent browning)
• 1 cup grapes, halved
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/2 cup red currants (optional)
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/4 cup Camembert or Brie, in small wedges or chunks
• 1/4 cup rough chopped toasted hazelnuts

cider poppy seed dressing

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup cider
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 Tbsp poppy seeds
• pinch salt
• black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the kale in a wide shallow salad bowl…

*Recipe Courtesy of The View from Great Island. Click HERE for the full recipe.

*Photo Courtesy of Evolving Table

Pumpkin Chicken Chili

Gluten Free – Serves 6

Prep Time 10 mins/ Cook Time 20 mins​/ Total Time 30 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 cup sweet onion finely diced
• 1 cup green bell pepper finely diced
• 1 jalapeno seeded, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 3 cups chicken broth regular
• 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts
• 15 ounces pumpkin puree canned
• 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 15 ounces canned black beans rinsed and drained

Pumpkin Chili Seasonings:

• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. cumin
• ½ tsp. paprika
• ¼ tsp. ground sage
• 1 ½ tsp. salt to taste
• ¼ tsp. pepper to taste
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• Pinch cinnamon

Toppings:

• Green Onions optional
• Cilantro optional

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Set your 6-quart Instant Pot to the saute function and add olive oil, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño. Saute for 4-5 mins…

*Recipe Courtesy of Evolving Table. Click HERE for the full recipe.

Dinner

My favorite part of Fall is curling up in a nice warm and fuzzy blanket, with a warm drink and a good movie. If you’re wanting to get the whole family (real or college fam.) around to enjoy each other’s company, use one of the Fall inspired recipes below for dinner.

*Photo Courtesy of Growing Up Gabel

Chicken Cornbread Casserole

Serves 4

Prep Time 15 mins/ Cook Time 25 mins/ Total Time 40 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in to cubes OR 2 cups cooked chicken in bite size pieces
• 1/4 cup diced onions
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cornbread mix (1 large box or 2 small like Jiffy), prepared according to box directions

INSTRUCTIONS

1. If cooking chicken: heat 2 Tablespoons of oil in a large pot. Add cubed chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is done, about 10 minutes. Drain chicken from the pot and set aside…

*Recipe Courtesy of Growing Up Gabel. Click HERE for the full recipe.

*Photo Courtesy of Rachel Schultz On Homemaking

Butternut Squash & Sausage Stuffed Shells

Serves 3-4

INGREDIENTS

• 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1 pound sausage
• 2 cups spinach
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 pound jumbo shells, cooked al dente
• 15 ounces ricotta
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup parmesan, shredded
• Additional parmesan, shredded
• Olive oil
• Salt & pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees…

*Recipe Courtesy of Rachel Schultz On Homemaking. Click HERE for the full recipe.

*Photo Courtesy of Growing Up Gabel

Savory Baked Apples with Sausage Stuffing

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Tablespoon oil or butter
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1/4 cup finely diced onion
• 1/2 package sausage
• 1 box stuffing mix
• 1 1/4 cup Swanson’s UNSALTED Chicken Broth (or the same amount of water called for on the instructions for the stuffing)
• 6-12 apples such as Granny Smith, Golden Delicious and Red Delicious

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the oil in a medium or large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and the onion and the celery and cook until softened, abut 2-3 minutes…

*Recipe Courtesy of Growing Up Gabel. Click HERE for the full recipe.

Dessert

Now it’s the time you have been waiting for. Those yummy Fall desserts we all love so dearly! They make not only our tummies happy but they make our heart happy. Not to mention they make our homes smell OH SO DELICIOUS!

*Photo Courtesy of Mom Makes Joy

Pumpkin Spice Krispie Treats

Prep Time 10 mins/ Total Time 10 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups mini marshmallows
• 6 cups rice krispie cereal
• 1/2 tsp . cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp . pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 3 Tbsp . butter

INSTRUCTIONS

1. ​Spread your 1/4 cup pumpkin puree on cheese cloth or between several paper towels and let it sit for 45 minutes, getting rid of the excess moisture in the pumpkin (alternatively, reduce pumpkin puree to 1/8 cup or omit entirely). *Removing as much moisture as possible is important, or your treats won’t turn out right!*

*Recipe Courtesy of Mom Makes Joy. Click HERE for the full recipe.

*Photo Courtesy of Just a Taste

Caramel Apples

Serves 8 Caramel Apples

Prep Time 45 mins/ Total Time 10 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 8 Granny Smith apples (or any other variety)
• 4 (4.51-oz.) bags soft caramels (See Kelly’s Note)
• 3 Tablespoons heavy cream
• Assorted toppings, such as chopped nuts, sprinkles or melted chocolate for drizzling

EQUIPMENT:

• 8 lollipop sticks or popsicle sticks

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Wash and thoroughly dry the apples then press a lollipop stick firmly into the top of each apple. Line a baking sheet with wax paper.

*Recipe Courtesy of Just a Taste. Click HERE for the full recipe.

*Photo Courtesy of OMG Chocolate Desserts

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese

Vegetarian, Serves 24

Prep Time 10 mins/ Total Time 30 mins

INGREDIENTS

Pumpkin Bars:

• 4 eggs
• 1 2/3 cups sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 ¾ cups pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

For Cream Cheese mixture:

• 16 oz. cream cheese-softened
• 1 ½ Tablespoons corn starch
• 1 /3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs- slightly beaten

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and spray 10 x 15 x 1- inch jelly roll pan with non-stick spray, then line with parchment paper and spray the paper, set aside…

*Recipe Courtesy of OMG Chocolate Desserts. Click HERE for the full recipe.

Well that’s about all I have for you. I’m going to go make some of those amazing looking recipes now! Enjoy!

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