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Whether you prefer meat, poultry, fish or vegetarian options, there is something for everyone amongst this collection of tried and tested fall recipes. You will want to make these wholesome, easy to make, family-friendly main dishes again and again.
Be sure to bookmark or pin this post to keep it on hand for meal planning and busy days when you need a little inspiration.
Fall Recipes For Cosy Days
Beef Recipes

For a delicious dinner fast, try:
Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry with a Spicy Sauce (pictured above)
If you fancy a warming stew, here are some great ideas:
Short Ribs in a Sweet and Spicy Sauce
I also love this Cottage Pie with Roast Root Vegetable Topping, an easy twist on a traditional Shepherd’s Pie.
Pork Recipes

Pork is another meat that is suited to both slow cooked stews and quicker meals. My favourite fall recipes using pork include:
Warm Wild Rice Salad with Sausages and Apples (Pictured above, this can also be made with vegetarian sausages.)
Spicy Sausage Pasta (This can also be made with vegetarian sausages.)
Pork Tenderloin with Lentils and Mediterranean Vegetables
Chicken Recipes

Chicken is so versatile and perfect for entertaining. These comforting fall recipes feature regularly on our family table.
Maple Glazed Chicken with Roasted Root Vegetables (pictured above)
Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Honey Garlic Chicken in the Slow Cooker
Fish Recipes

So many people tell me they feel nervous about cooking fish, but once you give it a try you will see how easy it is. I love serving fish all year round, but it is just right for fall recipes too.
Salmon and Broccoli Stir Fry (pictured above)
Cod with Mushroom and Spinach Sauce (This recipe can also be made with chicken.)
Cod with Chickpeas in a Mediterranean Ragu (Leave out the cod and add extra chickpeas to make this recipe vegetarian.)
Vegetarian Fall Recipes

With root vegetables so plentiful, Autumn is a great time for hearty vegetarian main dishes. I get asked to make these recipes regularly:
Easy Vegetable Tagine (Pictured above, this recipe also has a vegan option.)
Old Fashioned Vegetable and Barley Stew
Kung Pao Cauliflower (vegan and gluten-free)
Mulligatawny Soup (vegan)
Of course, you can make these recipes all year round, not just in the autumn, but this is the time of year that I turn to them the most, both for family meals and entertaining. I hope you will enjoy them too!
Delicious Sides To Accompany Your Fall Recipes
Lighter Creamed Spinach Recipe
Homemade Coleslaw (Make this recipe with part red cabbage for a delicious Autumn twist.)

I have to tell you I love all of these recipes. Comfort food makes me happy. Thank you for the great food ideas.
Thank you so much, Carol! I hope you enjoy them if you try them 🙂
What a great collection! Thank you for sharing this. I am trying to have more vegetarian options, and I think the roasted vegetable bake and the spinach florentine casserole sound especially delicious. 🙂
Thank you so much, Jennifer! I hope you enjoy the recipes 🙂 Please let me know what you think if you try them. 🙂