Autumn is nigh — and that means roasted vegetables, comfort foods, soups, and pumpkin-flavored things galore.

So, we rounded up our favorite fall recipes, complete with homemade chicken noodle soup, sweet potato mushroom penne, and a slow cooker pot roast. Of course, we've got your dessert needs covered, too — think apple galettes, pumpkin cheesecake bars, and more. We can't promise you crunchy fall leaves, but we can definitely guarantee you'll have a scrumptious fall!

1. Apple Pie from Scratch

If you haven't baked a pie yet — is it even fall?

Recipe: Apple Pie from Scratch

2. Loaded Baked Potato Soup

There's nothing better than going on a long stroll through some fallen leaves and re-energizing yourself with a loaded baked potato soup that has all your favorite fillings.

Recipe: Loaded Baked Potato Soup

3. Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Thanks to egg noodles that stay intact longer than conventional noodles, this chicken noodle soup is perfect for making in bulk and reheating throughout the week.

Recipe: Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

4. The Best Ever Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Place all your ingredients in after breakfast, and spend all afternoon salivating over the savory aroma wafting out of your slow cooker.

Recipe: The Best Ever Slow Cooker Pot Roast

5. Potato Leek Soup

Leeks, potato, vegetable broth, and a hearty helping of butter come together to create a soothing soup that'll have you slurping up every last drop.

Recipe: Potato Leek Soup

6. Taco Soup

The best part about taco soup is that there's no chance of ripping your corn tortilla and spilling half your meal on the table.

Recipe: Taco Soup

7. Chinese Chicken Curry

Make a curry that's chockfull of vegetables using just curry paste in combination with potatoes, onions, and carrots.

Recipe: Chinese Chicken Curry

8. Ratatouille

Got a mandolin? Then this ratatouille won't be as complex as it actually looks. Serve with fresh bread to sop up all that tasty tomato sauce.

Recipe: Ratatouille

9. Chicken Parm-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

I highly recommend puncturing the squash and microwaving it before even attempting to slice it in half to save yourself a lot of heartbreak.

Recipe: Chicken Parm-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

10. Prime Rib with Garlic Herb Butter

There's no better time to treat yourself to prime rib steak than on a chilly autumn evening, with a piping hot dessert waiting in the oven.

Recipe: Prime Rib with Garlic Herb Butter

11. Chai-Spiced Cheesecake Muffins

As some commenters note, you may want to halve the recipe for the cheesecake filling — unless you want to make muffins that look more like cupcakes (which would be totally understandable, TBH).

Recipe: Chai-Spiced Cheesecake Muffins

12. Tomato Basil Soup

Tomato basil soup ✅

Grilled cheese sandwich ✅

Cozy dinner at home ✅

Recipe: Tomato Basil Soup

13. French Pepper Steak (Steak Au Poivre)

Since the brandy is cooked down, you won't feel the effects of the alcohol. But if you'd like a non-alcoholic substitution, then apple juice would also work.

Recipe: French Pepper Steak (Steak Au Poivre)

14. Chicken Pot Pie Soup

If you don't have pie crust, you can also use puff pastry or simply serve this soup with a side of cornbread.

Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie Soup

15. One-pan Fall Chicken Dinner

Everything you need in a fall meal, in one plate.

Recipe: One-pan Fall Chicken Dinner

16. Italian-style Bolognese (Ragù)

This classic tomato-based meat sauce is the perfect thing to make in a big batch and enjoy throughout the week.

Recipe: Italian-style Bolognese (Ragù)

17. Cheesy Tuna Casserole

If you've never tried making your own tuna casserole, this foolproof recipe is definitely the place to start.

Recipe: Cheesy Tuna Casserole

18. Butternut Squash Soup

Velvety smooth, mildly nutty, and a touch sweet, this butternut squash soup recipe is a balm for nervous stomachs that need something easy and tasty to digest.

Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup

19. Shepherd's Pie Twice-Baked Potato

If you're short on time, pierce the potatoes and cook them in the microwave for five to 10 minutes before placing them in the oven.

Recipe: Shepherd's Pie Twice-Baked Potato

20. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bars

For bars that hold up throughout the whole baking process, add a bit more butter so the mixture sticks together better.

Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bars

21. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

One of our most popular pumpkin-based recipes, these cheesecake bars come together with pantry staples including cream cheese, graham crackers, butter, and pumpkin purée.

Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

22. Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This beef stew includes just one pre-cooking step of searing the meat, making it one of the easiest dump-your-ingredients-and-go stew recipes out there.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Stew

23. One-Pot Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta

Leave the lid off while simmering to make sure all the liquid reduces into a thick sauce.

Recipe: One-Pot Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta

24. Caramel Apple Crumble Cheesecake

If you can mix ingredients together, then you'll be an expert at making this easy, yummy cheesecake.

Recipe: Caramel Apple Crumble Cheesecake

25. Homemade Butter Chicken

Taste your chili powder before using two tablespoons of it — depending on its intensity, you might want to use just one tablespoon.

Recipe: Homemade Butter Chicken

26. Chicken Tortilla Soup

You can also make your own tortilla chips by slicing up a fresh tortilla into strips, coating it in olive oil and salt and pepper, and baking in the oven for a few minutes.

Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup

27. Classic Beef Stew

This classic beef stew is thick, tomato-ey, and full of rich, aromatic flavor. Paired with egg noodles, or even with a piece of crusty bread, it's the perfect autumn meal.

Recipe: Classic Beef Stew

28. Focaccia

Learn how to make focaccia, and you'll never go hungry again. Drizzle it with olive oil, have it with your favorite deli meat, or use it to sponge up tomato sauce.

Recipe: Focaccia

29. Lemon Chicken & Spaghetti Squash

As the spaghetti squash is already soft, this meal is great for storing and eating for lunch or dinner days after you've made it.

Recipe: Lemon Chicken & Spaghetti Squash

30. Pumpkin Bread Ring with Maple Cream Cheese Filling

You won't regret making this delectable bread ring. It's moist, creamy, and infused with seasonally-appropriate sweet pumpkin and maple flavor.

Recipe: Pumpkin Bread Ring with Maple Cream Cheese Filling

31. New England Clam Chowder

Serve in a bread bowl or with a generous handful of oyster crackers.

Recipe: New England Clam Chowder

32. Fall Harvest Bowl with Kale Pesto Dressing

This harvest bowl, which is a simple combination of roasted vegetables topped with pesto, is the perfect testament to the beauty of uncomplicated meals.

Recipe: Fall Harvest Bowl with Kale Pesto Dressing

33. Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

Don't have sausage on hand? Use pork chops, chicken, ground turkey, or even turkey sausage.

Recipe: Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

34. Cranberry and Brie Crescent Ring

Rip it apart, and enjoy it as a centerpiece dessert for the table.

Recipe: Cranberry and Brie Crescent Ring

35. Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

Fall-apart meat is the goal here, but if you prefer a bit of a crust, sear your meat before placing it in the slow cooker.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

36. Ultimate Green Bean Casserole

A creamy, crunchy green bean casserole can smooth over the roughest of days.

Recipe: Ultimate Green Bean Casserole

37. French-Style Apple Tart (Tarte Tatin)

Dining in doesn't mean skimping on style or taste, and that's what this French upside down apple tart is all about.

Recipe: French-Style Apple Tart (Tarte Tatin)

38. Mushroom, Spinach & Sausage Spaghetti

Growing into an experienced home chef means never forgetting the classics that first inspired us — including this easy spaghetti dish, which is equal parts savory, green, and juicy.

Recipe: Mushroom, Spinach & Sausage Spaghetti

39. Chrissy Teigen's Jalapeño-Cheddar Corn Pudding

I don't want to live in a world without cheddar corn pudding.

Recipe: Chrissy Teigen's Jalapeño-Cheddar Corn Pudding

40. Pumpkin Sage Pasta

Pumpkin purée and almond milk go a long way in creating a thick and wholesome pasta sauce that'll coat every penne in hearty pumpkin flavor.

Recipe: Pumpkin Sage Pasta

41. Healthy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

If you're short on time, this buffalo chicken dip doubles as a meal and as a snack the day after.

Recipe: Healthy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

42. Hearty Vegetable Stew

This vegetable stew packs six vegetables and a burst of vitamins in every bite. It also lives up to the first part of its name with a rich texture and savory taste that'll linger in your kitchen for days to come.

Recipe: Hearty Vegetable Stew

43. Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Braid

Take some crescent roll dough, pack it in with a cheesy chicken and broccoli mix, bake, and the easiest homemade savory pastry you've ever made yet is ready to be enjoyed!

Recipe: Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Braid

44. Protein-Packed Chili

To turn this into a thicker broth; you might want to use just two cups of vegetable broth (instead of the recommended four).

Recipe: Protein-Packed Chili

45. French Onion Soup

Feel free to swap out the alcohol with a quarter cup of balsamic vinegar for the same acidic effect.

Recipe: French Onion Soup

46. One-Pan Maple Rosemary Chicken

Use a thermometer to check if the chicken is done after the suggested 45 minutes. You may want to bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, depending on your oven.

Recipe: One-Pan Maple Rosemary Chicken

47. Veggie-Packed One-Pot Split Pea Soup

Split pea soup is one of those delightfully mushy, yummy recipes that's perfect for a chilly night.

Recipe: Veggie-Packed One-Pot Split Pea Soup

48. Apple Galette

The ingredients list might seem intimidating, but this recipe is guaranteed to pop out a buttery, flaky, perfect apple galette no matter who attempts it.

Recipe: Apple Galette

49. Butternut Squash Fries

This recipe is proof that turning any kind of root vegetable, squash, or tuber into fries is a great idea.

Recipe: Butternut Squash Fries

50. Hearty Roasted Chicken

I love a good store-bought rotisserie chicken, but nothing beats the juiciness and depth of flavor of one roasted at home.

Recipe: Hearty Roasted Chicken

51. Sweet Potato Mushroom Penne

Equal parts sweet, creamy, and umami-packed thanks to the combination of sweet potato puree and sautéed mushrooms, this pasta dish is best enjoyed as soon as it's off the stove for optimal flavor.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Mushroom Penne

Margaret Moina

51 Fall Recipes That Are Cozy, Tasty, And Seasonal