Category: Fall

Slow cooker chicken and mushroom stroganoff takes just minutes to throw in the crock pot! It is so creamy and delicious and will become an instant family favorite! The only thing better than pasta is pasta that you can make in a slow cooker or Instant Pot. It makes dinner a breeze! For more quick…

Picture this: It’s Thanksgiving morning, the pies are prepped, the holiday guests are still sleeping, and you have just enough time to whip up a batch of fresh muffins and enjoy a warm cup of [insert your favorite morning beverage] before the cooking marathon begins. Sounds dreamy, yeah?

These vegan, gluten-free cranberry orange muffins are IT, friends! They’re tender, zesty, and perfectly sweet with just the right balance of tart cranberries.

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We love bringing you reimagined classics, and this garlicky vegan creamed spinach is no exception! It’s easy, elegant, and the perfect side for your holiday table and beyond.

Spinach and garlic simmer until buttery and tender in a creamy, flavorful cashew-miso sauce. The result is incredibly savory, nourishing greens that are lighter than your average creamed spinach! Plus, just 20 minutes and 8 ingredients required. Let us show you how it’s done!

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This delicious and easy Tortilla Soup is a great way to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey or chicken. Tortilla Soup If you have leftover turkey or chicken and need some dinner ideas, you will love this easy Tortilla Soup! The turkey (or chicken) is simmered with onions, tomatoes and spices and topped with crispy […]

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This stuffed butternut squash is a meal in one, filled with chicken sausage and wild rice stuffing with mushrooms and cranberries. Stuffed Butternut Squash with Wild Rice This wild rice stuffed squash is a complete meal in one, packed with protein, carbs, and vegetables. It’s a beautiful main dish but also works as a side […]

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This healthy, crunchy Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Parmesan and Pecans is tossed with a Dijon Maple Vinaigrette – so good! Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad This Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad is simple yet delicious. It doesn’t take long to make and would be great for the holidays since you can do much […]

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Caramel apple skillet cake is light and fluffy and topped with a decadent caramel apple glaze. It’s the perfect holiday dessert! Caramel apples are one of my favorite treats. I wish they were around all year long! If you love this flavor combination as much as I do, you’ll have to try this caramel apple…

This easy Sheet Pan Thanksgiving dinner for four is made with roast turkey breast, maple-glazed sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. Sheet Pan Thanksgiving If you need a Thanksgiving dinner for four people or less, or you just have a craving for the flavors of Thanksgiving dinner in, say, the middle of February, this recipe is […]

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This made-from-scratch, savory cornbread sausage stuffing recipe is filled with sage, thyme, and Italian chicken sausage. Cornbread Sausage Stuffing I didn’t grow up eating cornbread stuffing. My mom always made this stuffing with French bread, and I’ve been making this sausage stuffing year after year. But I wanted to test a cornbread stuffing and think […]

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Soft and tender biscuits are covered in a gooey glaze with a sweet caramelized topping in this quick and easy monkey bread recipe! This decadent treat makes mornings or special events a little sweeter. If you love dessert-style breads try this Banana Bread Crumb Cake, Coconut Bread Pudding, or even this Pumpkin Sweet Potato Bread.…

Ever in the mood for roasted chicken but don’t want to go to the full effort? Us too! We have a remedy. Say hello to your NEW weeknight go-to: Lemon & Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs! All the tender meat, crispy skin, and satisfaction of roasted chicken, with much less work and half the time! 

These chicken thighs are perfect for weeknights or meal prep yet elegant enough to be the centerpiece at a dinner party.

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This lightened-up Vanilla Sweet Potato Casserole with roasted, mashed sweet potatoes and a praline topping is a wonderful Thanksgiving side dish. Vanilla Sweet Potato Casserole This healthy sweet potato casserole has all the wonderful Thanksgiving flavors you crave for the holiday table. It’s a lighter version of the classic recipe with a layer of creamy, […]

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Roasted Butternut Squash with Red Onions, Bacon, and Parmesan is made all in one sheet pan! An easy fall or winter side dish. Butternut Squash with Onions, Bacon, Parmesan Roasted butternut squash screams fall, and I frequently cook with it this time of year. Roasting butternut squash and onions brings out their sweetness. The caramelized […]

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Into making veggies delicious and exciting? This roasted cauliflower salad does just that! Flavors and textures abound with smoky + zesty spices, sweet roasted red onions, crunchy pistachios, and tart pomegranate molasses.

It’s a show-stopping side inspired by Ottolenghi. Perfect for the holiday table, but also easy enough to throw together on a weeknight. Just 30 minutes required. Let us show you how it’s done!

Vibrant Roasted Cauliflower Salad (Middle Eastern-Inspired) from Minimalist Baker →

We already had mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and scalloped potatoes, but there was something special missing from our potato-themed holiday side dish collection! Say hello to the (vegan) potato gratin — a creamy and classic side that’s stunning enough for any celebration! 

Whether you prefer Yukon gold potatoes, purple potatoes, or sweet potatoes, this dish has you covered. It’s full of garlicky, savory goodness thanks to a dreamy dairy-free sauce, and it requires just 8 ingredients!

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This healthy roasted acorn squash soup recipe made creamy with cashews – a great holiday side or vegetarian main – is dairy-free and vegan and absolutely delicious. Roasted Acorn Squash Soup There’s no cream in this creamy Roasted Acorn Squash Soup. Instead, I puree the roasted squash with cashews to make this dairy-free soup. Pureeing […]

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Layers of graham crackers and a creamy pumpkin filling make up this Pumpkin Pie Icebox Cake — an easy no-bake dessert for fall! Every one of your guests will be licking their plate clean! Pumpkin desserts are always a hit at our house! They are baked all season long! And let’s be honest… They are…

Waiiit! Don’t throw away that leftover pumpkin purée! We have a use for it: 4-ingredient, FLUFFY, creamy, vegan maple butter with a hint of pumpkin. It’s THE perfect way to use up leftover pumpkin purée!

This “fall in a jar” condiment adds sweetness and spice to pancakes or waffles, biscuits, toast, and more. Talk about the ultimate fall breakfast! Let’s get started!

Fluffy Pumpkin-Spiced Maple Butter (Vegan!) from Minimalist Baker →

Beautiful, sophisticated, and subtly spicy…is that you or this recipe?! It’s definitely both. This gingery pear tart is the show-stopping fall dessert you’ve been waiting for, and it’s way easier than it looks!

Just 10 ingredients required for this elegant vegan and gluten-free masterpiece! It’s a unique treat perfect for your holiday table, and it wouldn’t say no to a scoop of ice cream.

Gingery Pear Tart (Vegan + GF) from Minimalist Baker →

Dutch Apple Pie is the best version of apple pie! Instead of a top crust, you enjoy a sweet crumble topping over a mound of delicious apples. Everyone will agree that this is the best apple pie they’ve ever had. Use your own homemade pie crust or save some time and use a pre-made store-bought…