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30 Recipes to Get You in the Mood for Fall

Robin Winship

6 months ago

30 Recipes to Get You in the Mood for Fall

The end of summer is almost here and with that, we welcome cooler, crisp days, cozy sweaters, colourful leaves and plenty of comforting meals to get us in the fall mood. Dipping temperatures means plenty of soups, stews, pasta and roasts to celebrate the harvest season. Check out the list below for 30 Recipes to Get You in the Mood for Fall!

Don Angie-inspired Pinwheel Lasagna

Moderate

This recipe is a copycat recipe of the famous lasagna at the upscale Italian American restaurant Don Angie in NYC. There is a crisp top layer on this pinwheel lasagna that honestly looks like a work of art. This is probably one of the most time-consuming lasagnas I have made, ...

French Onion Potato au Gratin

Easy

Potatoes au gratin is one of those dishes that, no matter who you present it to, it's bound to be well received. What could be better than thinly sliced potatoes baked and bound by a creamy and cheesy sauce? How about the latter but also laced with jammy sweet caramelized onio...

Sundubu Jjigae (Korean Spicy Soft Tofu Stew)

Moderate

"Jjigae" means stew in Korean and sundubu jjigae is a very popular Korean stew. Soondubu (also spelled sundubu, aka silken tofu) is the characteristic ingredient in this soup. This sundubu jjigae calls for kimchi, although home cooks and restaurants offer sundubu jjigae with v...

No-Knead Skillet Dinner Rolls with Garlic Herb Butter

Easy

There is almost nothing better than hot fresh dinner rolls smothered in a garlic herb butter. This no-knead recipe produces soft, doughy balls of perfection without any hassle of kneading. Here is an idea in case you were looking for yet another delicious thing to make in your...

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls

Easy

If you want to put a little twist on cinnamon buns, check this recipe out. This recipe calls for a bit of roasted sweet potato puree, which adds a nice golden yellow colour to your dough and makes the cinnamon buns extra doughy and soft. I love to leave my cinnamon rolls overn...

Pomegranate Braised Lamb Shanks

Moderate

It's tough to mess up a braise made with lamb shanks even if you go for the bare minimum in seasoning and spices. Braising is a cooking method best leant to usually tough cuts of meat (and preferably with the bone attached for more flavour) such as shank, shoulder, tail, ribs,...

Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart

Easy

A chocolate tart is always perfect for a show-stopping dessert. I assume we all know by now that chocolate and salted caramel goes well together. This tart has a crunchy no-bake biscuit base (which makes it comes together much quicker), a layer of sweet-salty caramel and a ric...

Bourguignon Style Pot Roast

Moderate

Beef bourguignon is a classic French beef stew recipe where beef is stewed until tender in a red wine and beef broth, typically garnished with carrots, mushrooms, pearl onions and bacon. This recipe takes those exact same flavour guidelines but applies them to a pot roast scen...

Roasted Squash Salad With Burrata, Pomegranate and Balsamic Reduction

Easy

I may not be a big fan of winter, but I'm definitely going to make the best out of the vegetables and fruits this season has to offer! This salad is made with two of my favourite seasonal ingredients, squash and pomegranate! It comes together in no time and leaves you with not...

Braised Sausage With Fennel and Peppers

Easy

Next to grilling, braising sausages with vegetables is quite possibly the simplest and most flavour retaining method of preparation. I used a pork and fennel sausage here but just about any fresh sausage will work. If you are using anything other than pork (such as chicken or ...

Italian Wedding Soup

Easy

According to a few internet sources, Italian wedding soup originated from Naples and was initially called minestra maritata, which translates to "married soup," referring to the "marriage" or unity of the various ingredients. To many, it's the soup equivalent of a warm hug; wi...

Soft Pretzel Bites With Spicy Cheese Sauce

Easy

If you enjoy eating soft pretzels, you will definitely love these pretzel bites. By making them bite-sized, not only do you skip the shaping part (which, in my opinion, is a bit time-consuming), but you will also have extra crunch. If you're a beginner working with yeast, this...

Steak au Poivre

Easy

Steak au poivre, or “pepper steak,” once translated from its original French name, is really just that. Steak that is seared with coarsely ground and fragrant peppercorns and then finished with a creamy pan sauce. Just about any preferred boneless steak cut is usable, so I opt...

Buttermilk Biscuits with Aged Cheddar and Chives

Easy

Nothing quite compares to a buttery biscuit when it comes to comfort food. Whether you're eating them for breakfast, with afternoon tea or as a side at dinner -- there really are no restrictions when it comes to indulging in the crumbly treat. With the addition of aged cheddar...

Chicken or Turkey Pot Pie

Easy

Though its roots are contested, pot pie is said to have originated in Ancient Greece, and unbeknownst to most, the pot pie has a colourful, slightly unnerving history. In the 16th Century, live birds were used as the filling -- a popular choice years later being a robin. Thank...

Chicken Marbella

Easy

This dish was made famous by “The Silver Palate Cookbook” by Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso published in 1982. Marbella is a coastal city in Spain, which may lead some to believe the dish is of Spanish origins; however, that is not the case. Chicken Marbella is actually a Jewis...

Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Labneh

Easy

This dish is the perfect combination of creamy labneh and spicy honey-glazed sweet potatoes. If you have never cooked with labneh before, it is simply just strained yogurt that results in a thicker consistency, almost like soft cheese. Labneh is typically used in Middle Easter...

Pecan Honey Bourbon Sticky Buns

Moderate

These sweet sticky buns are the perfect make-ahead breakfast pastry for mornings you can't be bothered to whip up breakfast. Topped with roasted pecans and filled with cinnamon and brown sugar, these buns scream indulgence. The honey bourbon caramel caramelizes the bottom of t...

Apple Fritters

Easy

Nothing quite compares to a freshly fried doughnut, so it only makes sense to whip up a batch yourself. There might be some hesitancy to tackle the yeasted doughnut but making apple fritters are a walk in the park -- I cannot stress how simple this recipe is to make. Just make...

Cavatelli Bolognese

Moderate

Nothing beats homemade pasta and a hearty bolognese sauce when it comes to comfort. Feel free to use your favourite store-bought pasta if you'd instead opt-out of making homemade dough. This cavatelli dough is made from semolina and 00 flour; no eggs are called for, making the...

Pasta e Fasò

Easy

There is perhaps no more winter-friendly dish than a proper minestra di pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans). Whether you’re at the toe of Italy’s boot or hanging out at the upper thigh, you will undoubtedly find a variation of this dish. Perhaps it is because the ingredients are...

Potato Leek Soup

Easy

Are you looking for another hearty soup recipe to get you through the cold months? Look no further because this potato leek soup recipe is everything! It is so easy and gets its delicious flavour from the herbs and buttery leek base of the soup. Although this recipe is for a c...

Pecan Walnut Squares

Easy

These pecan walnut squares consist of a sticky pecan topping on a shortbread base. These can easily be made with just pecans or walnuts but I do not suggest substituting with another nut like almonds because of texture. Pecan pie or anything that resembles it instantly reminds...

Mushroom Bourguignon

Easy

Thought it was about time I tested out the NYT Cooking Mushroom Bourguignon recipe. This dish is full of mushrooms simmered with pearl onions, wine and carrots make for a rich wholesome stew. Like most stews, this one gets its flavours from the browning of the meaty mushrooms ...

Curried Channa and Aloo

Easy

Here is a curried channa and aloo recipe, which consists of chickpeas and potatoes and is served with buss up shut (paratha roti). This is a Trinidadian recipe, which can easily be made vegan by using oil instead of butter.

Butternut Squash and Pancetta Risotto

Easy

With the deep fall weather fully settled in, it's always a good idea to have some sort of squash on hand for simple, hearty dinners. This recipe was originally made to use up some leftover roasted butternut squash puree but has since remained a staple on regular rotation durin...

Carrot Cake Loaf with Brown Sugar Glaze

Easy

The original recipe is by Seasons and Suppers and my only modification is to opt for a glaze instead of icing and to add a little dash of cardamom. Cardamom has such a wonderful flavour that adds a little extra oomph to recipes traditionally flavoured with cinnamon. This carro...

Sweet Potato Ravioli with Brown Butter and Sage

Easy

Nothing quite compares to freshly made ravioli coated in a brown butter and sage sauce (especially when said ravioli is fresh from Famiglia Baldassarre!). With the addition of sweetness from the honey and nuttiness from the toasted walnuts, this dish is simple yet extremely we...

French Onion Meatballs

Easy

These are relatively classic meatballs that have been baked, seared, then briefly braised and broiled in a jammy and cheesy dressing heavily derived from French onion soup. If you do not have the patience to take on the task of the ever rewarding caramelized onions, then this ...

Crème Brûlée Doughnut

Moderate

I'm forever thankful to the first person who dipped the cream filled doughnut into caramel for the first time. These doughnuts are perfectly pillowy, the pastry cream is not overly sweet and the caramel brings crunch in every bite. If you're not very familiar with yeast recipe...

Guides / Dishes & Drinks

6 months ago

30 Recipes to Get You in the Mood for Fall

Robin Winship

Don Angie-inspired Pinwheel Lasagna

Moderate

              This recipe is a copycat recipe of the famous lasagna at the upscale Italian American restaurant Don Angie in NYC. There is a crisp top layer on this pinwheel lasagna that honestly looks like a work of art. This is probably one of the most time-consuming lasagnas I have made, ...

French Onion Potato au Gratin

Easy

              Potatoes au gratin is one of those dishes that, no matter who you present it to, it's bound to be well received. What could be better than thinly sliced potatoes baked and bound by a creamy and cheesy sauce? How about the latter but also laced with jammy sweet caramelized onio...

Sundubu Jjigae (Korean Spicy Soft Tofu Stew)

Moderate

              "Jjigae" means stew in Korean and sundubu jjigae is a very popular Korean stew. Soondubu (also spelled sundubu, aka silken tofu) is the characteristic ingredient in this soup. This sundubu jjigae calls for kimchi, although home cooks and restaurants offer sundubu jjigae with v...

No-Knead Skillet Dinner Rolls with Garlic Herb Butter

Easy

              There is almost nothing better than hot fresh dinner rolls smothered in a garlic herb butter. This no-knead recipe produces soft, doughy balls of perfection without any hassle of kneading. Here is an idea in case you were looking for yet another delicious thing to make in your...

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls

Easy

              If you want to put a little twist on cinnamon buns, check this recipe out. This recipe calls for a bit of roasted sweet potato puree, which adds a nice golden yellow colour to your dough and makes the cinnamon buns extra doughy and soft. I love to leave my cinnamon rolls overn...

Pomegranate Braised Lamb Shanks

Moderate

              It's tough to mess up a braise made with lamb shanks even if you go for the bare minimum in seasoning and spices. Braising is a cooking method best leant to usually tough cuts of meat (and preferably with the bone attached for more flavour) such as shank, shoulder, tail, ribs,...

Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart

Easy

              A chocolate tart is always perfect for a show-stopping dessert. I assume we all know by now that chocolate and salted caramel goes well together. This tart has a crunchy no-bake biscuit base (which makes it comes together much quicker), a layer of sweet-salty caramel and a ric...

Bourguignon Style Pot Roast

Moderate

              Beef bourguignon is a classic French beef stew recipe where beef is stewed until tender in a red wine and beef broth, typically garnished with carrots, mushrooms, pearl onions and bacon. This recipe takes those exact same flavour guidelines but applies them to a pot roast scen...

Roasted Squash Salad With Burrata, Pomegranate and Balsamic Reduction

Easy

              I may not be a big fan of winter, but I'm definitely going to make the best out of the vegetables and fruits this season has to offer! This salad is made with two of my favourite seasonal ingredients, squash and pomegranate! It comes together in no time and leaves you with not...

Braised Sausage With Fennel and Peppers

Easy

              Next to grilling, braising sausages with vegetables is quite possibly the simplest and most flavour retaining method of preparation. I used a pork and fennel sausage here but just about any fresh sausage will work. If you are using anything other than pork (such as chicken or ...

Italian Wedding Soup

Easy

              According to a few internet sources, Italian wedding soup originated from Naples and was initially called minestra maritata, which translates to "married soup," referring to the "marriage" or unity of the various ingredients. To many, it's the soup equivalent of a warm hug; wi...

Soft Pretzel Bites With Spicy Cheese Sauce

Easy

              If you enjoy eating soft pretzels, you will definitely love these pretzel bites. By making them bite-sized, not only do you skip the shaping part (which, in my opinion, is a bit time-consuming), but you will also have extra crunch. If you're a beginner working with yeast, this...

Steak au Poivre

Easy

              Steak au poivre, or “pepper steak,” once translated from its original French name, is really just that. Steak that is seared with coarsely ground and fragrant peppercorns and then finished with a creamy pan sauce. Just about any preferred boneless steak cut is usable, so I opt...

Buttermilk Biscuits with Aged Cheddar and Chives

Easy

              Nothing quite compares to a buttery biscuit when it comes to comfort food. Whether you're eating them for breakfast, with afternoon tea or as a side at dinner -- there really are no restrictions when it comes to indulging in the crumbly treat. With the addition of aged cheddar...

Chicken or Turkey Pot Pie

Easy

              Though its roots are contested, pot pie is said to have originated in Ancient Greece, and unbeknownst to most, the pot pie has a colourful, slightly unnerving history. In the 16th Century, live birds were used as the filling -- a popular choice years later being a robin. Thank...

Chicken Marbella

Easy

              This dish was made famous by “The Silver Palate Cookbook” by Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso published in 1982. Marbella is a coastal city in Spain, which may lead some to believe the dish is of Spanish origins; however, that is not the case. Chicken Marbella is actually a Jewis...

Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Labneh

Easy

              This dish is the perfect combination of creamy labneh and spicy honey-glazed sweet potatoes. If you have never cooked with labneh before, it is simply just strained yogurt that results in a thicker consistency, almost like soft cheese. Labneh is typically used in Middle Easter...

Pecan Honey Bourbon Sticky Buns

Moderate

              These sweet sticky buns are the perfect make-ahead breakfast pastry for mornings you can't be bothered to whip up breakfast. Topped with roasted pecans and filled with cinnamon and brown sugar, these buns scream indulgence. The honey bourbon caramel caramelizes the bottom of t...

Apple Fritters

Easy

              Nothing quite compares to a freshly fried doughnut, so it only makes sense to whip up a batch yourself. There might be some hesitancy to tackle the yeasted doughnut but making apple fritters are a walk in the park -- I cannot stress how simple this recipe is to make. Just make...

Cavatelli Bolognese

Moderate

              Nothing beats homemade pasta and a hearty bolognese sauce when it comes to comfort. Feel free to use your favourite store-bought pasta if you'd instead opt-out of making homemade dough. This cavatelli dough is made from semolina and 00 flour; no eggs are called for, making the...

Pasta e Fasò

Easy

              There is perhaps no more winter-friendly dish than a proper minestra di pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans). Whether you’re at the toe of Italy’s boot or hanging out at the upper thigh, you will undoubtedly find a variation of this dish. Perhaps it is because the ingredients are...

Potato Leek Soup

Easy

              Are you looking for another hearty soup recipe to get you through the cold months? Look no further because this potato leek soup recipe is everything! It is so easy and gets its delicious flavour from the herbs and buttery leek base of the soup. Although this recipe is for a c...

Pecan Walnut Squares

Easy

              These pecan walnut squares consist of a sticky pecan topping on a shortbread base. These can easily be made with just pecans or walnuts but I do not suggest substituting with another nut like almonds because of texture. Pecan pie or anything that resembles it instantly reminds...

Mushroom Bourguignon

Easy

              Thought it was about time I tested out the NYT Cooking Mushroom Bourguignon recipe. This dish is full of mushrooms simmered with pearl onions, wine and carrots make for a rich wholesome stew. Like most stews, this one gets its flavours from the browning of the meaty mushrooms ...

Curried Channa and Aloo

Easy

              Here is a curried channa and aloo recipe, which consists of chickpeas and potatoes and is served with buss up shut (paratha roti). This is a Trinidadian recipe, which can easily be made vegan by using oil instead of butter.

Butternut Squash and Pancetta Risotto

Easy

              With the deep fall weather fully settled in, it's always a good idea to have some sort of squash on hand for simple, hearty dinners. This recipe was originally made to use up some leftover roasted butternut squash puree but has since remained a staple on regular rotation durin...

Carrot Cake Loaf with Brown Sugar Glaze

Easy

              The original recipe is by Seasons and Suppers and my only modification is to opt for a glaze instead of icing and to add a little dash of cardamom. Cardamom has such a wonderful flavour that adds a little extra oomph to recipes traditionally flavoured with cinnamon. This carro...

Sweet Potato Ravioli with Brown Butter and Sage

Easy

              Nothing quite compares to freshly made ravioli coated in a brown butter and sage sauce (especially when said ravioli is fresh from Famiglia Baldassarre!). With the addition of sweetness from the honey and nuttiness from the toasted walnuts, this dish is simple yet extremely we...

French Onion Meatballs

Easy

              These are relatively classic meatballs that have been baked, seared, then briefly braised and broiled in a jammy and cheesy dressing heavily derived from French onion soup. If you do not have the patience to take on the task of the ever rewarding caramelized onions, then this ...

Crème Brûlée Doughnut

Moderate

              I'm forever thankful to the first person who dipped the cream filled doughnut into caramel for the first time. These doughnuts are perfectly pillowy, the pastry cream is not overly sweet and the caramel brings crunch in every bite. If you're not very familiar with yeast recipe...