Fall Recipes Featuring Seasonal Foods
We don’t know about you, but we think there’s something special about fall in Kansas. Maybe it’s the crisp air swooping in to bring relief after a scorching summer. Maybe it’s the colorful leaves making our drive to work a little more scenic. Maybe it’s the bounty of new seasonal produce bringing fresh flavors to our tables.
Or maybe it’s all of the above! No matter why you love fall — or even if it’s not your favorite — we hope you take advantage of the seasonal ingredients in Kansas this year. To get started, here are a few of our favorite recipes featuring fall foods.
Butternut Squash
Beef and Butternut Squash Chili
Nothing says “fall” like a steaming pot of chili. A true crowd favorite, this dish will warm you right up.
Sweet and Savory Butternut Squash
A delicious side to brighten up any dinner, this sweet yet earthy take on roasted butternut squash will have you reaching for this recipe again and again.
Spiced Butternut Squash Soup
This isn’t the butternut squash soup you’ve had in the past! Ingredients like curry powder and Granny Smith apples make the dish pop and will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Sweet Potato
Creamy Autumn Wild Rice Soup
Packed with seasonal ingredients like sweet potato and celery, this soup can be customized to fit any taste — simply remove the veggies you don’t like and add more of those you do. As a bonus, you can whip it up using a slow cooker or a stovetop to match the pace of your day.
Roast Pork and Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Dinner
Seasonal and simple? Yes, please! This easy-to-cook dinner features warm and earthy flavors of cinnamon with a slight kick from chili powder. Go from prep to table in less than 45 minutes.
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
A twist on a classic, sweet potato topping on shepherd’s pie is the epitome of fall eating. Although this recipe requires a little more time than other dishes on the list, we promise the result is worth the effort.
Apples
Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Delicious for breakfast or for a decadent snack, these donuts bring the flavors of fall into your home. No donut pan? No worries! Use the same recipe to make muffins instead.
Baked Apples with Cinnamon Yogurt Topping
A healthier take on ice cream-topped pie, this dish features a yummy yogurt substitute. With a small amount of prep work before going in the oven, it’s easy to make in tandem with dinner.
Apple Cookies
Move over, chocolate chip. There’s a new cookie in town! This recipe features a fun new way to enjoy the flavor of fall.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin Soup
When the temperature drops, we can’t get enough of this creamy soup. If you make it from a whole pumpkin, save the seeds for the next recipe.
Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
Roasted pumpkin seeds are the perfect crunchy snack this time of year. Whether you save your seeds from pumpkin carving or hit the easy button and buy them from the grocery store, you can’t go wrong with this easy recipe.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Shake
If you’re craving something sweet but don’t have time to bake a whole pie, we found the recipe for you. Only requiring a blender for kitchenware, you’ll get all of the pumpkin-y goodness without all of the hassle.
Special Occasions
If you’re looking for ways to brighten up your fall festivities, these holiday recipes are just the ticket. From easy to showstoppers, they’ll add some spice — and sugar! — to the season.
Halloween
Thanksgiving
Suddenly we’re salivating! If you are too, try a few of these fall recipes. They just might be part of your favorite seasonal rotation. (And if you do, share a pic on Facebook or Instagram and tag us! We’d love to see what you’re cooking!)
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