We
love autumn in Colorado because it gives us an excuse to break from summer
adventuring and rest our weary bones. The best fall recipes are comforting,
hearty, and offer a little dose of the season’s best offerings. From rich
butternut squash soups to sweet, steaming slices of pie, here are the greatest
hits that you can whip up for your next dinner party or housewarming gathering.
Anise
Pork & Figs with Apples
For
a bit of sweet and savory, cook this elegant meal for an intimate dinner party.
Braised pork chops are tender and juicy while the roasted apples offer a toothy
crunch with each bite. To feed a crowd, cook up a batch of halved sweet
potatoes topped with honey butter. Bonus points if you source locally raised
meat and produce! Get the recipe here.
Butternut
Squash Casserole
Sweet
potato, butternut squash, and red pepper mix and mingle in this vegetal, zesty
dish. Cook it in the crockpot
for an easy dinner party meal you don’t have to think about. Tomatoes,
vegetable stock, onions, and red wine help the ingredients cook down into sweet,
spicy bites. Serve with a crusty loaf of bread and butter.
Beef and Feta Meatballs
This savory recipe can double as an appetizer or full entrée, depending on the number
of guests attending. Made with apple cider vinaigrette, consider doubling the
recipe of these minced beef meatballs because people are sure to want seconds. Serve
over brown rice, quinoa, or a gorgeous salad made with local greens like
spinach, chard, and arugula.
Brown
Butter Sage Gnocchi
This
recipe is wonderful because it’s so versatile. You can keep it simple or dress
it up by adding your favorite sautéed vegetables, cheeses, or serving it
alongside a pretty, seasonal salad. Brown butter and sage make a fragrant sauce
to cover decadent, fluffy gnocchi in a savory goodness. There are countless
variations of this recipe available. Go forth and find your favorite.
Hearty Sirloin Chili
Nothing says a tasty bowl of chili quite like a chilly
autumn afternoon. Turn the game on, invite the neighbors over, and cook up a
batch of this savory sirloin chili. Set up a buffet of all the fixings, including shredded
cheese, fresh onions, jalapeños, cilantro, or even cotija cheese for an
authentic southwestern spin.
Fall gives us a great excuse to hunker indoors and cook up
an intricate recipe that takes full advantage of autumn’s produce. Shop some
local farms before the season is up, invite some friends over, and treat them
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