2024 Best Fall Recipes (Savory + Sweet)
The fall season is here! Nothing says autumn more than pumpkins, apples, and leaves falling from the trees. It’s time to bust out those favorite fall recipes.
In the Caribbean, the fall season isn’t as popular as it would be in the US, but it is for those who enjoy the harvest days.
Over the years, I have experimented with a few cozy fall recipes.
However, I haven’t been able to centralize all my fall recipes here on my blog.
I was psyched for this fall season as I wanted to share some new recipes with you guys.
Unfortunately, I haven’t gotten the time to do so.
A lot has changed for me over the last few months, but I hope to get back on track and continue to share incredible Jamaican/Caribbean recipes and more.
In the meantime, check out my Jamaican Pumpkin Rice and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds for quick and easy pumpkin ideas.
2024 Fall Season Recipes
Autumn brings forth one of the biggest stars in the kitchen, PUMPKIN!
You can’t enjoy the fall season and not add pumpkin or squash to the menu.
Whether for Halloween decor or to create savory fall recipes, it’s never a dull moment for pumpkins.
There are so many pumpkin recipes that I made a whole post about it here.
When I decided to do this post about fall recipes, my research began on Pinterest.
The shared volume of fall-inspired dishes you can make blew my mind.
Pumpkin recipes aren’t the only thing you can make this fall season. Comfy fall dinner ideas, like Maple Roasted Chicken and Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder, will have you going for seconds and thirds.
From simple fall appetizers to start your dinner parties to delectable fall desserts we won’t get enough of.
Recommended: Top 20 Easy Vegan Dinner and Top 20 Chicken Dinner Recipes.
These recipes are perfect for any family gathering or fall event you want to host and show your kitchen skills.
List of Recipes
Dessert/Appetizers:
- Cinnamon Apple Bread
- Donut Pumpkin Muffins
- Maple Bacon Brie Cheese
- Amish Apple Fritter Bread
- Libby’s Pumpkin Bread
- Salted Carmel Pecan Baked Brie
- Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls
- Pumpkin Hummus
- Thanksgiving Deviled Eggs
Main:
- Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
- Pumpkin and Sausage Pasta Bake
- Creamy Pumpkin and Sausage Gnocchi
- Maple Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
- Caramelized Onion, Apple and Sausage Pasta
- No-Noodle Butternut Squash Lasagna
- Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta
- Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder
Soups/Salads/Sides:
- Vegetable Soup
- Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
- Fall Harvest Salad
- Green Bean Casserole
- Chicken Enchilada Soup
- Pumpkin + Sweet Potato Soup
- Southern Chicken and Dressing
- Cranberry Ground Cherry Sauce
1. Cinnamon Apple Bread
This moist and tender Cinnamon Apple Bread has a scrumptious swirl of brown sugar apples in the middle and a crisp top drizzled with light cinnamon glaze. This easy to make apple bread will become a favorite fall treat and one of the best quick breads you’ll ever bake. ~ Lemon Blossoms
2. Donut Pumpkin Muffins
Donut Pumpkin Muffins are light and fluffy with the delicious flavors of pumpkin, warm fall spices, and a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. These are perfect for breakfast on the go or an after-school snack for the kids. All you need is some pumpkin puree, fall spices, and other basic ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. ~ Sweet and Savory Meals
3. Maple Bacon Brie cheese
Oozing with wonderful salty-sweet flavor, this Maple Bacon Brie Cheese is the perfect way to make a fancy and impressive appetizer in a flash! ~ Love Bakes Good Cakes
4. Amish Apple Fritter Bread
Celebrate apple season with this delicious treat: a country apple fritter bread spiced with cinnamon with a sweet glaze drizzled all over. It’s a fabulous gift and an absolutely delicious addition to your holiday table! ~ Sweet Tea and Thyme
5. Libby’s Pumpkin Bread
Libby’s Pumpkin Bread is a quick and easy bread recipe that combines all the Fall flavors into one tasty treat! Perfectly moist, sweet, and filled with just the right amount of pumpkin, this homemade bread is perfect any time of the day! ~ The Cookin Chicks
6. Salted Carmel Pecan Baked Brie
Salted caramel and pecans top this deliciously easy baked brie recipe. It’s perfect served as a party appetizer or as a holiday dessert! ~ Whitney Bond
7. Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls
Make these easy Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls for a quick and delicious fall treat that’s perfect for any autumn gathering. ~ Walking On Sunshine Recipes
8. Pumpkin Hummus
This creamy, dreamy Pumpkin Hummus Recipe gets majorly festive autumnal flare from tons of pumpkin & fall spices. You can serve it with sliced veggies, pita crackers, or jewel-toned root veggie chips to make it feel extra special for the season. ~ Plays Well With Butter
9. Thanksgiving Deviled Eggs
Thanksgiving Deviled Eggs are an easy appetizer party food idea. Gorgeous Fall color, garnished with sage and thyme to celebrate the season. ~ Delicious Table
10. Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
A rich vegan pumpkin pasta made with creamy coconut milk, loads of pumpkin purée, sage, rosemary, thyme, and thick linguine noodles. Top with your favorite vegan parmesan and fresh herbs for the ultimate autumn meal! ~ Keeping The Peas
11. Pumpkin and Sausage Pasta Bake
This Pumpkin and Sausage Pasta Bake is creamy, cheesy, yummy, and ready in less than an hour. It’s the perfect fall and winter comfort food dinner! ~ Now Cook This
12. Creamy Pumpkin and Sausage Gnocchi
This Creamy Pumpkin and Sausage Gnocchi Recipe is an easy 30 minute dinner. Using pre-made gnocchi, pumpkin, kale and sausage makes this a hearty and flavorful one pan dinner for any night of the week. ~ Fox and Briar
13. Maple Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
Maple roasted chicken and sweet potatoes begins with seared chicken thighs, apples, onions, and tender sweet potatoes tossed in maple syrup and olive oil, and it’s all baked together until tender. It’s a healthy, cozy, fall dinner the entire family will love. ~ Farmhouse on Boone
14. Caramelized onion, Apple and Sausage Pasta
As summer winds down and we begin transitioning into fall, my cravings slowly shift from fresh, cold veggie dishes to heartier fare like stews, braises, and pastas. But this year, instead of kicking things off with a traditional Bolognese, I’m taking inspiration from my favorite fall fruit: apples! ~ the kitchn
15. No-Noodle Butternut Squash Lasagna
Get your cheesy, vegetable-packed, cozy fix with this No-Noodle Butternut Squash Lasagna that uses tender slices of butternut squash in place of traditional noodles. The result is colorful layers of Italian sausage, fresh spinach, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella. ~ Inquiring Chef
16. Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach is a perfect Autumn comfort food. This easy and flavorful recipe is packed with veggies (roasted butternut squash and spinach) and will become your favorite Fall and Winter family weeknight dinner! ~ Julia’s Album
17. Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder
This Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder is an easy one-pot dinner recipe that is so cozy and perfect for the fall months. Tender pork cooked low and slow in a bath of fresh apple cider, onions, apples, and fresh herbs. Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder is fall-apart tender and packed with all the flavor. ~ So Much Food
18. Vegetable Soup
This easy vegetable soup is packed with flavor and uses simple, everyday vegetables to their full potential. But there’s plenty of room for customization — use any fresh or frozen vegetables you have on hand. It’s the perfect blank canvas to work with for soup season! ~ Downshiftology
19. Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
This Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is comfort food at its best! Hearty, slightly indulgent and so delicious. You will want to keep it in rotation during the colder months! ~ Olivia’s Cuisine
20. Fall Harvest Salad
This vibrant Fall Harvest Salad is loaded with Autumn flavors and ingredients: roasted butternut squash, apple, pear, crunchy pecans, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate, spinach, feta cheese, and homemade maple vinaigrette dressing. Impress your family and friends by serving it as a side, lunch, or a simple weeknight meal on chilly Fall and Winter nights. Make this crowd-pleasing salad for the holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas) or bring it to picnics, potlucks, and parties. ~ Julia’s Album
21. Green Bean Casserole
Green Bean Casserole is one of those Thanksgiving recipes that I didn’t feel like I needed to reinvent. It’s absolutely perfect just the way it is, with green beans, cream of mushroom, crunchy fried onions, and some other awesome ingredients. This classic green bean casserole is exactly what you need for your next holiday meal! ~ The Cookie Rookie
22. Chicken Enchilada Soup
This Chicken Enchilada Soup can be made on the Stove Top or the Crock Pot and is easy to make with chicken breast, thighs, or leftover chicken! It’s creamy, it’s cheesy, and it’s made with simple ingredients. Perfect for cozy soup weather. ~ The Cozy Cook
23. Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup
Creamy and warming, this cozy pumpkin and sweet potato soup is an easy, healthy meal that can be made with canned pumpkin in a few simple steps on the stovetop, slow cooker, or Instant Pot. ~ Real Food Whole Life
24. Southern Chicken and Dressing
Southern Chicken and Dressing is a savory side dish that is perfect for serving on Thanksgiving, Christmas or other special occasions. Made with cornbread, chicken and herbs this classic recipe is flavor packed and always a favorite. ~ New South Charm
25. Cranberry Ground Cherry Sauce
This quick and easy cranberry sauce recipe will certainly be a show stopper at this year’s Thanksgiving feast, the golden berries are sweet and fruit and combine perfectly with the tart cranberries. If you can’t find ground cherries then make my Healthy Cranberry Sauce recipe. ~ Healthier Steps
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P.S. Aside from blogging about my personal journey in the Cayman Islands, I’m also a girl who loves to cook. Technically I am a certified chef de partie (line chef).
I decided I wanted to hone in on the skills that I learned at culinary school and share some recipes I love to make or always wanted to make.
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