Fall Recipes – Wholesome Family-Friendly Favourites

I love autumn, but it is definitely a busy season for most of us. Having a shortlist of easy fall recipes we can rely on to feed ourselves and our families on those days when cooking a meal feels a little bit daunting is invaluable.

Updated September 2025

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.

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Fall Recipes

Beef Recipes

We often think of beef for stews and slow cooking, but thin strips of steak can make a delicious dinner fast too. If you love a good stew, don’t miss:

Beef and Ale Stew

Short Ribs in a Sweet and Spicy Sauce

Poor Man’s Steak Diane 

I also love this Cottage Pie with Roast Root Vegetable Topping, an easy twist on a traditional Shepherd’s Pie.

If you want a delicious dinner fast, try:

Beef Stroganoff

Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry with a Spicy Sauce (pictured above)

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)

Quick and Easy Coq au Vin

Chicken Stroganoff Pasta Bake

Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Honey Garlic Chicken in the Slow Cooker

Curried Mango Chicken

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.)

Crab Linguine

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.)

Roast Vegetable Pasta Bake

Old Fashioned Vegetable and Barley Stew

Spinach Florentine Casserole

Kung Pao Cauliflower (vegan and gluten-free)

Of course, you can make these recipes all year round, not just in the Autumn. However these are the recipes I regularly turn to from September to December for both family meals and entertaining. I hope you will enjoy them too!

Delicious Sides To Accompany Your Fall Recipes

Lighter Creamed Spinach Recipe

Best Roast Potatoes

Homemade Coleslaw (Make this recipe with part red cabbage for a delicious Autumn twist.)

Roast Vegetables