The cool mornings and hints of orange and yellow in the leaves mean that summer is giving way to fall. Most farmers markets are still full of summer’s tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini, but cooler weather crops like leafy greens, apples, and winter squash are starting to show up, too.
As the weather changes, so do our meal preferences. It’s not too hot to use the oven and soup is back on the menu. Kids are back in school, bringing back the morning rush and making evenings busier with activities. Sports fans enjoy tailgating almost as much as the actual game. With these fall activities in mind, here are some recipes to add to your menu this season.
Are you ready for fall?
Seasonal recipes
Summer might be prime growing season, but fall produce are some of my favorites. Apples, beets, black-eyed peas, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, pears, peas, pumpkins, turnips, and more are in season in fall.
- Apple lime salad
- Baked apple and sweet potato casserole
- Butternut squash and apple soup
- Cabbage soup
- Delicata squash with walnuts
- Egg, broccoli, and rice stir-fry
- Glazed parsnips
- Sesame stir-fried brussels sprouts
- Spiced turnips and apples
- Spinach and quinoa pilaf
- Maple sweet potatoes
Cool weather comfort food
Summer brings grilling, fresh salads, and light, refreshing meals. But fall food is all about comfort and warming from the inside out – a piping hot bowl of soup, stick to your ribs casseroles, and traditional family recipes for the holidays.
- Broccoli potato soup
- Brunswick stew
- Cheese and corn chowder
- Chicken noodle soup
- Hearty beef and vegetable soup
- Italian bean soup
- Leftover turkey soup
- Lentil soup
- Mexican pozole soup
- Potato soup
- Sausage, bean, and kale soup
- Beans and rice casserole
- Easy vegetable lasagna
- Ground turkey stroganoff
- Hearty mashed potatoes
- Macaroni and cheese
- Oven roasted vegetables
Quick and easy back to school meals
Quick breakfast and dinner ideas make it easier to feed your family healthy meals during the week.
- Apple peanut butter oatmeal
- Banana oat bran muffins
- Breakfast egg burrito with salsa
- Carrot-pineapple muffins
- Jiffy oatmeal bars
- Microwave granola
- Peanut butter muffins
- Quick apple cinnamon oatmeal
- Vegetable frittata
- Yogurt fruit crunch
- Chicken quesadillas
- Quick spinach and turkey lasagna
- Quick chili con carne
- Mexican pizza
- Salmon patties
- Baked lentils with cheese
Potluck dishes for the big game
Tailgate potlucks are not usually known for healthy options. But these crowd-favorites will bring fruits, veggies, and lean protein to the party.
- Hummus
- Quick pizza
- Herbed popcorn and pretzel mix
- Chicken shish-kabob
- Fruit and peanut butter dip
- Fruit kabobs with yogurt dip
- Creamy dill dip
- Coney Island taters
What’s your favorite fall meal? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed these recipes, be sure to share this post with your friends and family.