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.
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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:Â 10 minutes/Â Cook Time:Â 20 minutes/Â Total Time:Â 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
- 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.
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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
- Preheat waffle iron according to directions…
*Recipe Courtesy of Lovely Little Kitchen. Click HERE for the full recipe.
*Photo Courtesy of Delicious Little Bites
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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
- 2Â medium sized sweet potatoes
- 1 lb bacon diced into bite sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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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 2Â
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
- 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
- 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
INSTRUCTIONSÂ
- 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/Â 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- ​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
- 8Â Granny Smith apples (or any other variety)
- 4Â (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:
- 8Â lollipop sticks or popsicle sticks
INSTRUCTIONS
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- 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 Âľ cups pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ÂĽ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ÂĽ 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
- 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.
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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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