False Fall hit and suddenly I was ready for slow braises, bubblin' casseroles, and a soup pot on my stove! Then Official Fall started yesterday and my kitchen is about to feel its coziest with the windows cracked, fireplace going, and good food filling my house with good smells.
These are 27 of my favorite comfort food dinners for the fall season, the ones that you'll be coming to again and again as the weather cools down: hearty one pot meals, slow roasted sunday suppers, easy family friendly dishes.
Everything on this list is flavor-packed, unfussy, and perfect to unwind with a glass of good wine and Gilmore Girls.
We've got everything from pumpkin pastas to slow cooked pot roast, nothing is more of the cozy season, y'all.
Enjoy the good stuff of autumn by viewing all my fall dishes and bringing a few to your dinner table and pinning this round up for later!
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🍲Soups + Stews
Dutch Oven Beef Stew Recipe without Wine
This classic, family-friendly beef stew is made low and slow in your Dutch oven. Simple vegetables, ultra-tender beef, fresh herbs, and a rich, savory gravy make this an unfussy, cozy dinner that is a must make for chilly winter Sundays.
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Mushroom Barley Soup
This healthy mushroom soup is loaded with vegetables and tender barley and full of flavor and texture. A hearty and satisfying vegetarian soup that’s the perfect comfort food for chilly days.
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Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Recipe
Inspired by Ina Garten, this sourdough grilled cheese and tomato soup recipe uses roasted summer tomatoes, fresh herbs, and plenty of gooey cheese for my take on classic comfort food.
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Panera Bread Copycat)
My easy broccoli cheddar soup is deliciously thick and rich with the perfect mix of smooth and creamy cheesy soup and texture from shredded carrots and broccoli. This comfort classic tastes just like the classic Panera broccoli cheddar soup and takes only 30 minutes to make!
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Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
Olive Garden's Chicken Gnocchi Soup brings your favorite soup right into the comfort of your own home. This comforting soup is a delight for the senses, boasting succulent, juicy chicken thighs, pillowy soft gnocchi, and a creamy broth infused with garden-fresh herbs and veggies. The whole family is going to love it.
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Grandma’s Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe
This is the perfect recipe for old fashioned vegetable beef soup. It’s delicious & easy to make, you’ll never want to buy canned soup again!
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Chicken à la King Recipe in Vol-au-Vents
This Chicken à la King takes the retro classic you grew up with and gives it a cozy Southern twist. Juicy chicken thighs, mushrooms, green beans, peas, and pimientos simmer in a silky brandy cream sauce that all comes together in one pot. Instead of ladling it over toast or noodles, we’re keeping things easy but elegant with store-bought puff pastry shells.
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Greek Lemon Chicken Rice Soup
This creamy avgolemono soup tastes like it came straight from your favorite Greek restaurant. It's a staple recipe for my family when soup season rolls around and is a hearty, creamy soup with lots of lemon flavor. If you have leftover rice or leftover chicken, consider this your fast and easy 30 minute dinner tonight!
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Rice and Mushroom Soup
My creamy mushroom and wild rice soup is a hearty and cozy meal packed with all the good stuff in a soul-warming broth. Perfect for a cozy family dinner.
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🐓 Slow-Braised + Roasted Mains
Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon in the Instant Pot has never been quicker or tastier! All done in about an hour, the beef is seared and the vegetables are sauteed in rendered bacon fat, then pressure cooked in a red wine and beef stock until the beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender.
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One Pan French Onion Chicken Recipe - Grandbaby Cakes
Sear, make and bake this French Onion Chicken for a juicy, flavor packed main! The oven does most of the work y’all!
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Bourbon Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin
A juicy, cider-brined pork tenderloin glazed with a perfectly sweet and smoky bourbon maple glaze. This easy recipe takes all the guesswork out of making pork tenderloin, ensuring it’s tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked every time. Serve it up with your favorite sides and you’ve got a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal.
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Roasted Million Dollar Chicken
This Million Dollar Chicken is roasted until the skin is golden and crisp, then brushed with a rich crème fraîche glaze that melts into the pan with lemon and shallots. It’s roasted over thick slices of bread that soak up every bit of flavor, making them crispy on the edges and buttery in the center. This is the kind of recipe you crave in the colder months and you want something comforting but elevated. Simple to make, deeply satisfying, and so luxurious.
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Creamy Coq Au Vin Blanc
Coq au vin blanc is the white wine version of the coq au vin. It has tender chicken in a creamy sauce with mushrooms, herbs, and bacon.
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Honey Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
Honey Balsamic Chicken is a great weeknight dinner recipe! Tender, juicy chicken is served with a sweet and simple balsamic glaze and perfectly roasted vegetables for a dinner that is as easy as it is impressive!
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Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples & Bacon
Pan-seared pork chops with apples and bacon. Big flavors from dijon mustard, apple cider, worcestershire, brown sugar, & more...so good!
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🌾 Southern Comforts at the Supper Table
Southern Smothered Turkey Wings Recipe
These smothered turkey wings are just as my grandma makes them! Hearty, slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone tender, and covered in a gravy so good you’ll want to pour it over everything! These wings are seasoned generously, seared for flavor, and stewed low and slow until every bite is juicy and tender. That last braise in the oven turns the gravy glossy and rich enough to spoon over rice, mashed potatoes, or a big helping of mac and cheese. It’s old-school soul food made simple, flavorful, and perfect for holidays or cozy weekends at home.
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Southern Pot Roast Recipe
My southern pot roast recipe is easy to make comfort food. Chuck roast slow cooked to perfection in a dutch oven with red wine, fresh herbs, and carrots in a savory gravy makes the best fall and winter meal!
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Southern Lima Beans with Smoked Turkey (Stovetop Recipe)
This Southern lima beans recipe is slow-simmered on the stovetop with smoked turkey wings for rich flavor. Comforting, simple, and perfect with cornbread or rice. simplylakita.com #limabeans
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Southern Chicken and Dumplings
Kenneth's Southern Chicken and Dumplings recipe is full of seasoned creamy deliciousness and topped with a black pepper dumpling. Bringing joy to everyone who eats a bowl!
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Southern Meatloaf Recipe
Southern meatloaf recipe combines ground beef with crackers, egg onion, bell pepper and a variety of sauces and spices for extra flavor.
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🍝 Pasta Suppers + Cozy Casseroles
Deep Dish “Rich Auntie Lasagna” with Red Wine Sauce
Surprisingly simple deep dish lasagna with five distinct layers of pasta, three cheeses, spinach, and scratch made red wine meat sauce with beef and bacon
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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
This Creamy Pumpkin Pasta will be on your table in 30 minutes. It’s the perfect fall meal with flavors of sausage and sage. // recipes // sauce
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Creamy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
This easy pumpkin mac and cheese recipe combines sharp cheddar and gouda cheese in a rich, pumpkin sauce for the ultimate side dish!
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Creamy Baked Ziti
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this decadent Creamy Baked Ziti recipe! Easy to make using simple ingredients and a family favorite!
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