49 of Our Best Fall Recipes

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49 of Our Best Fall Recipes2/48 Grampa’s German-Style Pot Roast 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grampa’s German-Style Pot Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Grampa was of German heritage and loved the old-world recipes his mother gave him. I made a few changes so I could prepare this dish in a slow cooker and give it a slightly updated flavor. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 552 calories, 31g fat (12g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 926mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (9g

sugars, 6g fiber), 39g protein

sugars, 6g fiber), 39g protein. 3/48 Pumpkin Torte 97 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This beautiful layered cake has a creamy filling with a mild pumpkin flavor and a little spice. It is quick and always turns out so well. The nuts and caramel topping add a nice finishing touch. —Trixie Fisher, Piqua, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 476 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 367mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 4/48 Stuffed Pepper Soup 225

We decided to mix similar ingredients for a soup

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: 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 Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 337 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1466mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. 5/48 Chicken Potpie Galette with Cheddar-Thyme Crust 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM

The rich filling and flaky cheddar-flecked crust make it taste so homey

WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This gorgeous galette takes traditional chicken potpie and gives it a fun open-faced spin. The rich filling and flaky cheddar-flecked crust make it taste so homey. It’s lovely for fall and winter dinners, but you can enjoy it anytime. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 342 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 594mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. 6/48 Pumpkin Hummus 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sarah Tramonte for Taste

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch

of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to serve this pumpkin hummus with sliced apples, pears and pita chips. Top it with toasted pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of pumpkin oil and even fried sage leaves. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 155 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch. 7/48 Apple Cider Pork Chops 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple Cider Pork Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home

I serve them with buttered egg noodles to soak up more of that delicious sauce

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. The recipe is easy to double when company pops in. —Debiana Casterline, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 301 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 8/48 Chili-Stuffed Poblano Peppers 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While exploring Mexican restaurants, I tasted chiles rellenos and wanted to make them at home. My husband and I teamed up to create this new favorite recipe, stuffed poblano peppers. —Lorrie Grabczynski, Commerce Township, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 2 stuffed pepper halves: 496 calories, 30g fat (11g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 913mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 40g protein. 9/48 Cornish Pasties 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cornish Pasties Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20

min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My great-aunt Gladys was from a small mining town in England where pasties were popular. I loved to watch her craft each Cornish pasty, as she made them in different sizes depending on who was eating. —Verna Hainer, Pueblo, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1/2 pasty: 556 calories, 32g fat (10g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 864mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 10/48 Merry Berry Salad 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

It’s drizzled with a sweet-tart dressing that’s a snap to blend

Dried cranberries, crunchy apple chunks and toasted almonds dress up this crisp green salad. It’s drizzled with a sweet-tart dressing that’s a snap to blend. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 367 calories, 28g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. 11/48 Apple Muffins 41 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Apple Streusel Muffins Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These apple streusel muffins remind us of coffee cake,

and my husband and kids love them as a quick breakfast or snack on the run

and my husband and kids love them as a quick breakfast or snack on the run. The drizzle of glaze makes them pretty enough for company. —Dulcy Grace, Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 295 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 12/48 Firehouse Chili 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Firehouse Chili Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As one of the cooks at the firehouse, I

used to prepare meals for 10 men

used to prepare meals for 10 men. This firehouse chili recipe was among their favorites. —Richard Clements, San Dimas, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 354 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 657mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 8g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 13/48 Pear Tart 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pear Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister-in-law brought this pretty pastry to dinner one night, and we all went back for seconds. It is truly

scrumptious

scrumptious. —Kathryn Rogers, Suisun City, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 199 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch. 14/48 Slow-Cooked Chicken Enchilada Soup 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings (3-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This soup delivers a big bowl of fresh comfort—just ask my husband. Toppings like avocado, sour cream and tortilla strips are a must. —Heather Sewell, Harrisonville, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups (calculated

It’s so creamy and delicious!

without optional toppings): 125 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 1102mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. 15/48 Cauliflower Gratin 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cauliflower Gratin Recipe photo by Perry Santanachote for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a lower-carb side dish that pairs well with pork, ham or beef. It’s so creamy and delicious! If you like a bit of crunch, sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over the top for the last five minutes in the oven.

The soda is definitely the secret ingredient in this

— Mary Zinchiak, Boardman, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 196 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 291mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 16/48 Apple Dumplings with Crescent Rolls 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple Dumplings with Crescent Rolls Recipe photo by Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I received this recipe for baked apple dumplings with Mountain Dew from a friend of mine, then tweaked it to suit my family’s tastes. The soda is definitely the secret ingredient in this

rich apple dessert

rich apple dessert. —Chris Shields, Monrovia, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 2 dumplings: 414 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 510mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 17/48 Pumpkin Cheese Ball 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No one will guess this make-ahead spread has pumpkin in it, but that subtle ingredient lends harvest color and added nutrition. —Linnea Rein, Topeka, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 85 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars,

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