When the air gets that perfect chill and the leaves start to change, you know it’s time for cozy food.
Fall cooking is SERIOUSLY the best.
It’s all about warm, comforting meals that make your whole house smell amazing.
From simmering soups to hearty pastas and easy one-pan dinners, there are SO many delicious possibilities.
If you’re feeling ready to get inspired for dinner this season, you’re in the right place.
Here are some of our absolute favorite recipes, perfect for those crisp autumn evenings.
1. sweet potato and white bean stew with harissa and tahini (vegan)
This sweet potato and white bean stew with harissa and tahini is a warm, satisfying dish that’s easy to make in one pot. Packed with rich flavor and creamy texture, it’s a cozy vegan meal perfect for any night.
2. Creamy Beef Stroganoff Casserole Recipe
This Creamy Beef Stroganoff Casserole is a comforting dish that brings all the rich, savory flavors you love in just one easy bake.
Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s creamy, hearty, and packed with tender beef and mushrooms.
3. Vegan Pumpkin Lentil Chili
This hearty Vegan Pumpkin Lentil Chili is the best vegan chili for a cozy meal any time of year.
Packed with flavor, it’s an easy vegetarian chili that’s ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for busy days.
4. Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili Recipe
This easy Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is a cozy, nutritious dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with flavor and warmth, it’s a hearty way to enjoy sweet potatoes and black beans in one comforting bowl.
5. Pumpkin Chili
Warm up with this cozy pumpkin chili that brings the best of fall in every bite.
Perfect for low carb and keto diets, it’s a hearty, seasonal twist on a favorite comfort meal.
6. Stuffed Bell Peppers
Stuffed Bell Peppers are a hearty, family-friendly meal that’s easy to make and always a hit.
Packed with savory ground beef, tangy tomato sauce, and fluffy rice, then topped with melty cheese and baked until golden.
7. Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
This hearty Chicken and Wild Rice Soup brings the comforting taste of Panera Bread’s famous version, made fresh at home. Packed with tender chicken, savory veggies, and fluffy wild rice, it’s a cozy dinner your family will love.
8. Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This slow cooker beef stew is a cozy, no-fuss meal that’s perfect for busy days.
Packed with savory beef, tender potatoes, carrots, and peas, it’s a satisfying dish that’s easy to make and even better to eat.
9. Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
This Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup is a quick, creamy, and comforting meal you can make in under 30 minutes. Packed with simple, nourishing ingredients, it’s perfect for a cozy dinner that’s both healthy and vegan-friendly.
10. Instant Pot Beef Stew
This Instant Pot beef stew is a comforting, hearty meal made with tender beef, carrots, potatoes, and peas in a rich, savory broth.
Ready in under an hour, it’s the perfect pressure cooker beef stew for busy weeknights.
11. Chili Mac
This hearty chili mac is packed with flavor, combining ground beef, macaroni, beans, and tomatoes in a rich, savory sauce.
Top it with melted cheese for a comforting, family-friendly meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
12. Hamburger Soup
This comforting hamburger soup is packed with savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and fresh vegetables in a rich, satisfying broth. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a wholesome meal the whole family will enjoy.
13. Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Beef Stew
This slow cooker sweet potato beef stew is hearty, comforting, and packed with flavor.
Ready in just a few hours, it’s a perfect weeknight meal with tender beef and sweet potatoes that melt in your mouth.
14. Zuppa Toscana
This Zuppa Toscana is a rich, comforting bowl packed with savory Italian sausage, smoky bacon, tender potatoes, and fresh kale.
It’s the ultimate homemade version of the Olive Garden classic—warm, flavorful, and perfect for cozy nights.
15. Zuppa Toscana
This cozy Zuppa Toscana brings the rich, comforting flavors of Tuscany to your kitchen. Packed with tender potatoes, savory Italian sausage, and fresh kale in a light broth, it’s hearty, satisfying, and easy to make.
16. Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili brings together the cozy flavors of pumpkin and pumpkin spice in a rich, comforting bowl.
Perfect for chilly fall evenings, it’s easy to make and always a hit.
17. Vegetarian Butternut Squash Chili
This comforting Vegetarian Butternut Squash Chili is a cozy favorite that fills the kitchen with rich, warm flavors.
Perfect for weeknights or meal prep, it’s a satisfying bowl of goodness packed with tender squash and savory spice.
18. White Cheddar Cauliflower Soup
This White Cheddar Cauliflower Soup is rich, creamy, and full of flavor, made with simple ingredients like cauliflower and sharp white cheddar. It’s a comforting, low carb favorite that’s perfect for cozy meals and pairs great with a fresh salad or sandwich.
19. Slow Cooker Shepards Pie
This Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie is a comforting, family-friendly meal that’s简单 to make and full of hearty flavors.
Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a delicious way to enjoy classic shepherd’s pie with minimal effort.
20. Italian Sausage & Vegetable Stew
This Italian Sausage & Vegetable Stew is cozy, hearty, and full of flavor from tender zucchini and fresh Mediterranean veggies.
Perfect for a comforting meal, it’s simple to make and packed with rich, satisfying taste.
21. Vegetarian Chili
This vegetarian chili is packed with hearty beans, fresh vegetables, and rich tomatoes for a satisfying bowl every time.
It’s a cozy, flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner and proves plant-based meals can be hearty and delicious.
22. Vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili
This Vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili is a cozy, hearty dish that’s ready in no time. Packed with flavor and perfect for weeknights, it’s great for meal prep and freezer-friendly too.
23. Vegetarian Bean Soup with Pasta
This comforting Vegetarian Bean Soup with Pasta is packed with flavor and warmth, perfect for a cozy meal. Loaded with chickpeas, navy beans, and fresh veggies, it’s a hearty vegetable bean soup recipe that’s easy to make and even better to eat.
24. Slow Cooker Chicken And Potatoes With A Healthy Gravy
This Slow Cooker Chicken And Potatoes With A Healthy Gravy is a comforting, one-pot dinner that’s simple to make and packed with flavor.
Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines tender chicken, hearty potatoes, and a rich, naturally thick gravy that’s both satisfying and wholesome.
25. Southwest sweet potato black bean soup (vegan)
Warm up with this hearty southwest sweet potato black bean soup, packed with flavor and perfect for chilly days.
Ready in one pot and made vegan, it’s a comforting meal that’s easy to make and even better to eat.
26. Turkey Chili With Beans
This easy turkey chili with beans is perfect for using up leftover turkey.
Packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a hearty meal you’ll want to make again and again.