37 Warm and Cozy Fall Dinner Recipes

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37 Warm and Cozy Fall Dinner Recipes2/37 Classic French Onion Soup 63 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for her in a crock bowl, complete with garlic croutons and gobs of melted Swiss cheese on top. —Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah Nothing says fall like a warm, savory, extra-cheesy bowl of French onion soup. Though yellow onions are commonly used in this recipe, you can also make

it with other types of onions, like Vidalias, Walla Wallas or Mauis

it with other types of onions, like Vidalias, Walla Wallas or Mauis. For more ideas, check out these cozy fall soup recipes. 3/37 Pepper-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Spicy stuffing balances the delicate flavor of pork in this dish that looks great on the plate—and tastes even better! —Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia In this dish, the delicate taste of pork is balanced with a lightly spicy stuffing featuring red bell peppers and a touch of cayenne. For an

extra layer of flavor, brush the tenderloin with a mustard barbecue sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking, and serve extra sauce on the side. 4/37 Pumpkin Bisque with Smoked Gouda 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Bisque with Smoked Gouda Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the smell of this rich, cheesy soup as it bubbles on the stove. The Gouda cheese adds a delightful smokiness that just says autumn to me.—Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida Your house will start

to smell like autumn as this rich, cheesy soup bubbles on the stove

to smell like autumn as this rich, cheesy soup bubbles on the stove. The Gouda cheese adds a delightful smokiness that makes this pumpkin soup taste nice and cozy for sweater weather. 5/37 My Brazilian Feijoada 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 7 hours 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A co-worker’s mom used to make this feijoada recipe for him, and it was his favorite. So I made him my own version. Instead of sausage you can use ham hocks, or substitute lean white meat for the red meat if

you prefer

you prefer. —Christiane Counts, Webster, Texas A stick-to-your-ribs supper by way of Brazil, feijoada is stew made with chunks of pork shoulder and beef short ribs, simmered in the slow cooker until the meat is fall-apart tender. Serve this with a basket full of pão de queijo, a Brazilian cheese bread made with tapioca flour. 6/37 Slow-Simmered Burgundy Beef Stew 14 Reviews Contest Winner Beef Bourguignon (Boeuf Bourguignon) Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother-in-law shared this recipe with me about 25 years

It’s so simple to make, this recipe should be a staple dish at your house, too!

ago. Ever since then, it’s been a go-to whenever I need good food without a lot of fussing. —Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona This hearty beef and Burgundy wine stew is a staple dish at every French bistro. It’s so simple to make, this recipe should be a staple dish at your house, too! When choosing a wine to cook with, buy something that won’t break the bank but is still good enough to drink. Start with our picks for the best boxed wines. 7/37 Meatball Submarine Casserole 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4

when baked into a hearty casserole

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We were hosting a bunch of friends, and after a comedy of errors, I had to come up with a plan B for dinner. I realized that much-loved meatball subs are even better as a hearty casserole—so delicious! —Rick Friedman, Palm Springs, California Saucy meatball subs are just as delicious (and a lot less messy!) when baked into a hearty casserole. This recipe uses frozen meatballs as a time saver, but you can also make these quick and simple meatballs if you’d prefer something more homemade. For more ideas, check out these

comforting fall casserole recipes

comforting fall casserole recipes. 8/37 Spicy Chili 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This spicy chili recipe is the culmination of several years’ worth of experimenting to get just the right flavor. For those who like their chili very hot, the secret is to add more jalapenos. The most I ever used in a recipe was five … was it spicy! —Liesha Hoek, Somerset, New Jersey 9/37 Quick Golden Squash Soup 4 Reviews JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE

This delectable soup feels like fall!

OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delectable soup feels like fall! Its golden color and rich, satisfying flavor have made it a favorite of mine—which is really amazing because I was convinced I didn’t like squash until I tried this recipe. —Becky Ruff, Monona, Iowa This delectable soup will make your whole house smell like fall, and it takes only about 30 minutes to get it on the table. It can be difficult to cut up a winter squash, so if time is an issue—or if you’re

not confident in your knife skills—paying a little extra for precut butternut squash is worth it. 10/37 Italian Hot Dish 45 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Italian Hot Dish Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband had a poor perception of healthy food until he tried this beefy casserole. The combination of pasta, oregano, mushrooms and green peppers makes it a favorite healthy pasta recipe in our house. —Theresa Smith, Sheboygan, Wisconsin This easy baked pasta dish tastes like a glorious mash-up of baked

ziti and Philly cheesesteaks

ziti and Philly cheesesteaks. It’s also easy to adjust the recipe to accommodate your personal tastes or picky eaters. Not much for mushrooms or green peppers? Swap them out for other vegetables you like (try eggplant). Mix up the meat with some crumbled Italian sausage, or use ground chicken or turkey instead. 11/37 Apple Cider Pork Chops 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These apple cider pork chops are a must for fall family dinners. I serve them with buttered egg noodles to soak up more of

that delicious sauce

that delicious sauce. The recipe is easy to double when company pops in. —Debiana Casterline, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey These pork chops are a must for fall dinners, no matter the size of the crowd! The recipe is easy to double when company pops in. Try serving the pork chops with mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles to soak up more of that delicious sauce. 12/37 Stuffed Pepper Soup 225 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

We decided to mix similar ingredients for a soup

I was talking about stuffed peppers with the other cooks at the restaurant where I work. We decided to mix similar ingredients for a soup. Customer response was overwhelming! —Krista Muddiman, Meadville, Pennsylvania There’s no doubt that stuffed pepper recipes are amazing but they can take more time than you have to spare on a busy weeknight. This easy soup recipe, which is a one-pot wonder, fixes that problem—bringing you all the flavors you’re craving with fewer dishes to wash. 13/37 Caribbean Curried Chicken 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Caribbean Curried Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home

This recipe hits the mark with big, bold flavors

Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Having grown up in the Virgin Islands, I’ve eaten my fair share of authentic curried chicken. This recipe hits the mark with big, bold flavors. It’s delicious served over rice. —Sharon Gibson, Hendersonville, North Carolina If you can’t find a bottled version of the mojo criollo marinade this chicken recipe calls for (it’s a Cuban marinade made with garlic, sour orange juice and cumin), use our guide to making marinades to help you come up with your own special recipe. 14/37 BBQ Chicken and

This sweet and savory

Apple Bread Pudding 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved BBQ Chicken and Apple Bread Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To me, bread pudding is the epitome of comfort food and it’s simply too good to reserve only for dessert. This sweet-and-savory twist on the classic is a delicious new way to enjoy an old favorite. —Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah Bread pudding is the epitome of comfort food and is simply too good to reserve only for dessert. This sweet and savory

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