40 Favorite Fall Recipes

I love all things fall – especially easy fall recipes! Amazing, flavorful recipes infused with all the flavors of the season that add warmth – apple, pear, pumpkin, squash and spices!

Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and allspice turn an afternoon of baking or cooking into the most aromatic potpourri.

These are among the most popular fall recipes we have. (You can find all of my recipes in this easy to sort recipe index).

They’re simple enough for a Saturday morning, but incredible enough to serve while entertaining! That’s where these deviate from my ever popular Thanksgiving recipes!

You’ll find your favorite fall cookies, breads and breakfasts along with snacks, cocktails, appetizers, salads, dinners and desserts! I’m even sharing a few of my fall baking and cooking tips.

I know this year looks a little different, so I’ve even got great ideas for how to host a Virtual Thanksgiving if that’s the best route for your family.

If you love fall entertaining, don’t miss this Outdoor Movie Night for Halloween or anytime! Click to learn more about each recipe and let me know in the comments below which one you love or are excited to try.

Fall Recipes | Appetizers

A piece of yellow cake on a plate with a gold fork.

Homemade Cornbread

An amazing twist adds even more flavor to this fall staple! This buttery homemade cornbread topped with maple syrup, bacon and thyme. You can even serve it with Honey Butter! It’s the best way to kick off any dinner!

Walnut, blue cheese and sliced pear appetizers on a white platter.

Pear Appetizer with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

Looking for a healthier alternative for a fall starter? Look no further than this pear appetizer. Bites of pear are topped with creamy blue cheese and walnuts for a gluten-free, no carb bite sized appetizer everyone will love!

crescent roll appetizer in an ironstone dish

Baked Cheese Pear and Prosciutto Crescent Roll Appetizers

This easy fall appetizer was a huge hit last year. With just one bite you will know why! Buttery crescent rolls encompass pear, prosciutto and creamy fontina. It’s topped with thick flakes of fresh cracked pepper to create a memorable appetizer.

Blue Cheese Dip

One of the simplest fall appetizers is creamy blue cheese dip! It’s full of flavor, but light on effort. It’s made from start to finish in just 5 minutes and will compliment all of your fall dinner recipes!

french onion dip in bowl with platter of ruffle chips

Homemade French Onion Dip

Also known as pan fried onion dip, onions are caramelized to perfection with spices to create intense flavor – perfect for pairing with chips, crackers, crostini and veggies.

bacon cheddar dip surrounded by ruffle chips

Bacon Cheese Dip

This dip is always a hit for game day or get togethers (get all of my easy dip recipes)! This creamy mix of bacon, cheddar, cream cheese and sour cream topped with green onion is irresistible! This warm dip comes together quickly with simple ingredients and is low carb and keto friendly.

Fall Recipes | Soups

Cheddar and Apple Soup

This apple soup is a fun twist on a classic! Take your cheese soup over the top this fall with apples! It’s sweet and savory, like fondue!

Fall Recipes | Salads

Apple cider vinegar dressing in a glass pitcher next to a plate of fresh salad.

Apple Salad

This easy apple salad is tossed with an Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing for a light and refreshing taste of the season. It’s so simple, yet so good! Who can resist the added crunch of apples fresh from the orchard?

A white plate full of an easy beet salad recipe, topped with sliced jicama, dried figs, and roasted golden beets.

Roasted Beet Salad

This roasted beet salad is gorgeous and delicious. It’s loaded with incredibly tender roasted root veggies, it’s a restaurant level salad you’re going to absolutely crave this fall.

Pear Salad

Arugula, ripe pears, candied nuts and gorgonzola is all you need to compliment the season! It’s the perfect dish for a light lunch, dinner or holiday meal. Tossed in a homemade white wine vinaigrette, this fruit and nut salad is simple, crisp and irresistible.

Fall Recipes | Dinners

chili in white cast iron pot with wooden spoon

Easy Homemade Chili

This chili has always been a household favorite, but according to pageviews, it’s one of yours, too! It’s perfect for a quick dinner, campfire, or just before trick or treating. You can even toss it into Walking Tacos!

Braised Beef Ragu

Pasta has always been one of my favorite comfort foods. This braised beef ragu is deceivingly easy to make and tossed with pappardelle. It can be made in the oven or stovetop while you enjoy all of your favorite fall festivities! Take it over the top with gremolata.

Bolognese

Bolognese is an almost weekly staple in our home because it’s simple, flavorful and warms up even the chilliest of nights. A thick sauce simmers with wine until you’re ready to serve.

butternut squash pasta on white plate with fork sticking up

Browned Butter Butternut Squash Pasta

There’s nothing quite like the taste of butternut squash in fall, but pair it with brown butter and fried sage and it’s even more amazing!

A round white plate on a marble surface featuring pork ragu pasta, gold fork to the side.

Braised Pork Ragu with Pappardelle

A rich and flavorful sauce braises until melt-in-your-mouth tender with apples, carrots and celery. It’s amazing alone but perfect on a bed of pappardelle.

Fall Recipes | Side Dishes

Baked Apple Slices

One of my most popular recipes here at julieblanner.com are these baked apple slices. Again, they’re simple, but full of fall flavor! Mix it up by serving them with Ice Cream for dessert or serve them as a cozy fall side dish to pair with pork or braised beef.

Green Beans with Bacon

This is undoubtedly one of the most popular fall recipes on my site. Year after years readers make this with their favorite fall dinner or to serve at Thanksgiving. A few simple shortcuts make it quick and easy, without compromising flavor. It’s so cravable, you’ll make it again and again!

White bowl with sauteed brussel sprouts, blue linen napkin to the side.

Crispy Brussel Sprouts

These have quickly become one of my favorite side dishes and appetizers! Even the girls enjoy them! You can make them on the stove top or in the oven. Either way, they’re incredible! The red wine and hint of sugar caramelize to coat the brussels and shallots to perfection.

wood spoon in casserole dish filled with roasted sweet potatoes

Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Oven roasted sweet potatoes covered in a sweet and salty glaze. This easy fall side dish comes together in just a few minutes hands on time.

Caramelized Shallot Mashed Potatoes

Take classic mashed potatoes (or mashed cauliflower) up a notch by integrated caramelized shallots. They add flavor and texture to this easy side dish.

Truffle Fries

A drizzle of truffle oil and a sprinkling of Parmesan, parsley, and sea salt make these oven-baked fries absolutely heavenly! These gourmet fries are so good, you’ll make them again and again! They’re even more amazing served with Truffle Aioli!

Fall Recipes | Desserts

Pumpkin Pound Cake

My classic pound cake recipe updated for fall with pumpkin, spices and an ornate loaf pan just for fun! Enjoy it for breakfast, snack or dessert – no judgement here!

Small white plate with a single slice of gooey pumpkin butter cake.

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake

Classic St. Louis Best Gooey Butter Cake with pumpkin cream cheese filling. Again, this is indulgent enough for dessert, but often served for breakfast because, why not?

Cut pumpkin bars iced with cream cheese frosting on a marble surface.

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Easy pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are effortless – simply bake, slice, and serve these cute pumpkin squares for an indulgent fall treat. These pumpkin spice bars are irresistibly moist and delicious!

Cut pumpkin bars iced with cream cheese frosting on a white plate on a marble surface.

Pumpkin Cake

Moist Pumpkin Cake slathered in Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting baked in a standard 9×13 baking dish – no decorating skills required.

Apple Crisp

Cinnamon, brown sugar and caramel with buttery oats make an irresistible old-fashioned Apple Crisp your family will love! Serve a la mode with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream or Apple Ice Cream and Fleur De Sel Caramel Sauce.

Apple Pound Cake

A dense, buttery classic pound cake loaded with apples and covered in Apple Glaze. This delicious dessert yields the perfect slice, every time.

Cinnamon Pound Cake

Everything you love about pound cake with a cinnamon sugar twist that adds warmth for fall. It’s perfect for dessert or breakfast!

Fall Recipes | Breakfasts

A small loaf pan of apple bread, topped with white icing and surrounded with apples and a linen napkin.

Amazing Apple Bread

Year after year, this is one of my most popular fall recipes. It’s a 5 minute hands on time easy quick bread recipe filled with apples and cinnamon. You can make 6 miniature loaves for gifting or 2 large loaves for enjoying. It freezes well for a quick snack, too! This foolproof recipe couldn’t be easier for even the most novice baker.

Cranberry Orange Bread

Cranberry Orange Bread is a delicious and festive twist on my Sweet Bread recipe. The addition of cranberries and orange zest elevate it into an elegant fall bread for breakfast, brunch, snacks and gifting.

Apple Cider Donut Holes

Easy Apple Cider Donut Holes recipe that will give you your fall fix without a donut pan! These little guys are a mix of a baked donut and a mini muffin, making it an apple cider recipe that simply melts-in-your-mouth!

Pumpkin Muffins

This fun adaptation of my ever popular meltaway Cinnamon Muffins is such a hit that the girls want them year round! These melt in your mouth muffins are full of pumpkin and spice that will start your day off right!

Apple Cobbler Muffins

The best of both worlds – combined! The flavors and texture of apple cobbler in acceptable to eat for breakfast form! No need to wait for dessert to enjoy the most amazing cobbler crunch!