Are you ready for the ultimate autumn comfort food guide? As the air turns crisp, there is nothing better than filling your kitchen with the warming aromas of the season. I’ve curated the best fall recipes to take you from morning to night, featuring everything from hearty breakfasts and slow-simmered stews to decadent desserts and spiced drinks. Whether you’re craving savory comfort food or seasonal sides, this is your one-stop resource for all things pumpkin, butternut squash, and sweet potato. Here are 35 Best Fall Recipes: Your Ultimate Autumn Comfort Food Guide.

A chocolate apple cut open to show the inside

It’s the start of the ‘coziest time of the year’. Pumpkin everything season that gives way to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Right now, we’re focused on the early fall/autumn season.

Fall/Autumn Menu Planning

To make meal planning easy, I’ve broken this round-up into breakfasts, soups, stews/casseroles (including slow cooker), comfort food, sides, desserts and drinks/cocktails.

Breakfast

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A pumpkin walnut muffin on top of other muffins
Pumpkin Walnut Muffins
Seasonal pumpkin puree and orange are a delicious flavor combination along with crunchy walnuts.
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2
Serving a slice of sweet potato and sage frittata with chunks of sweet potato and sage showed inside
Sweet Potato and Sage Frittata
Sweet potatoes, cheese and sage make for delicious breakfast that you can enjoy all week.
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Soups

3
A bowl of minestrone soup with colorful vegetables from above
Autumn Minestrone Soup
Seasonal autumn/fall vegetables, beans and herbs are simmered in beef broth. Just add your favorite pasta.
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Stews and Casseroles

Sides

4
A closeup of roasted Brussels sprouts halves
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberry Glaze
Brussels sprouts are halved and seasoned simply with oil, salt and pepper until golden and crispy.
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5
Dark red, chunky cranberry sauce in a white bowl
Quick Cranberry Orange Sauce
Fresh cranberries are simmered with sugar and water along with fresh orange zest and juice.
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Desserts and Sweet Treats

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Apple and blackberry crumble topped with vanilla ice cream
Apple and Blackberry Crumble
A simple and delicious combination of apple and blackberries with a crunchy topping of nuts, oats and spices.
7
4 chocolate apples with different designs
Homemade Chocolate Apples
Green apples dressed up in dark, milk, and white chocolate for a fun and festive homemade treat.
8
Half an acorn squash filled with pumpkin risotto
Pumpkin Risotto Stuffed Acorn Squash
An easy pumpkin risotto served inside a baked acornn squash.
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35 Best Fall Recipes: Your Ultimate Autumn Comfort Food Guide