With warm days disappearing and cooler weather upon us, it’s time to switch up the dinner menu! From soups to casseroles, fall paves the way for plenty of new and delightful dishes that are easy to make and devour. If you’re looking to bring a little autumn inspiration to your kitchen, consider one of the following dishes:
Butternut Squash Pastasotto
This butternut squash pasta-sotto recipe is easy to make and only takes roughly 40 minutes to prepare. The key to this dish is to boil the pasta so that it absorbs the chicken broth, giving it more flavor. The additional ingredients, including roasted butternut squash, sage, and parmesan, enhance its potent taste and make for a hearty meal on a fall evening.
Grilled Cheese with Apple Bacon
This grilled cheese with apple bacon takes grilled cheese to the next level. It’s made with Dijon mustard, cheddar cheese, bacon, butter, and Granny Smith apples (if you want a vegetarian option, simply skip the bacon). It is best served with tomato soup, a very autumn-esque dish, for a well-rounded, savory dish.
Tuna Noodle Casserole
This tuna noodle casserole is a throwback staple that once ruled dinnertime, and for good reason. It's tasty and filling, packed with flavorful ingredients like tuna, butter, onion, mushrooms, milk, and sherry. It takes about an hour to make, but you can also throw it together 24 hours before baking and refrigerate overnight.
Autumn Salad with Pears and Gorgonzola
This autumn salad with pears and gorgonzola is a light and refreshing dish that can be served as a main meal or a side. It carefully balances the sweetness of pears and honey with the sharp undertones of gorgonzola, red wine, and vinegar; all topped off with the satisfying crunch of pecans. It can be tossed together in a matter of minutes and works with all sorts of diets, including low-carb lifestyles and vegetarian diets.
Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup
This absolutely ultimate potato soup is the ideal cold-weather pick-me-up. Ready in 45 minutes, it’s made with bacon grease, celery, onion, garlic, chicken stock, heavy cream, cilantro, tarragon, and cubed potatoes. If you prefer to make it without bacon grease, use more butter. Either way, this isn’t the best dish for those watching what they eat; instead, make this a cheat day treat.
With autumn in full swing, it’s easy to crave autumn-inspired recipes. Try one of the simple-to-make options above and start the season with a happy stomach.
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