70 Fall Savory Recipes for Cozy Meals
This collection brings together 70 Fall Savory Recipes for Cozy Meals, each created to warm your heart and soul during the crisp fall months. From hearty soups and stews to rustic casseroles and slow-cooked delights, every recipe is created to evoke a sense of comfort and nostalgia.
Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a slow Sunday feast, these recipes are perfect for any occasion. You’ll find savory dishes featuring seasonal ingredients like pumpkin, sweet potatoes, walnuts and apples, paired with rich spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and sage. Indulge in creamy pumpkin soup, fall salads and tender roast meats that fill your home with inviting aromas.
The collection also includes a variety of vegetarian options, ensuring there’s something for everyone. With step-by-step instructions and tips for making the most of your ingredients, this collection makes it easy to enjoy fall flavors. Grab your favorite blanket, and get ready to dive into the cozy warmth of these delectable dishes.
Chicken Tortilla SoupThis Chicken Tortilla Soup is a zesty and comforting dish that’s sure to warm you up on chilly days. Tender chicken, hearty vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and peppers, are simmered together in a savory broth, infused with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and garlic.
Meat and Potato SkilletThis Meat and Potato Skillet recipe is a hearty and flavorful one-pan dish that will please the whole family. It is easy to make, budget-friendly and can be ready in 30 minutes which makes it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or weekend lunch.
Cauliflower GratinThis Cauliflower Gratin is a comforting, delightful dish that transforms humble cauliflower into a creamy and satisfying culinary experience. After baking the Cauliflower Gratin gets a golden-brown crust that makes a delectable contrast to the creamy interior.
Beef Stew with Caramelized OnionsThis Beef Stew is a comforting dish that is sure to bring joy and satisfaction to all who taste it. Tender beef pieces are simmered in a delectable caramelized onion sauce, enhanced with vibrant red peppers, tangy tomato puree, and aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaves.
Potato Gratin (Potato Dauphinois)Potato Gratin consists of three layers of starchy potatoes, cream and cheese, flavored with onion, a hint of garlic and fresh thyme and topped with a crispy golden cheesy crust. It is one of the best side dishes and can be easily made in advance.
Irish Shepherd’s PieIrish Shepherd’s pie is a delicious comforting dish perfect for celebrating the upcoming St Patrick’s Day. Ground meat is cooked with lots of vegetables and Guinness, topped with delicious mashed potatoes and cheese and then baked to create a perfect golden crust. It’s simply delicious and flavorful and a great choice for lunch or dinner.
Zuppa ToscanaThis Zuppa Toscana is a comforting, hearty, spicy and flavorful soup, ideal for chilly days. Packed with savory goodness, this dish features a delicious combination of spicy or mild Italian sausage, tender potatoes, crisp bacon, and vibrant kale, all swimming in a rich and creamy broth.
Roasted Parmesan Brussels SproutsThese Roasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are a tasty side dish that takes Brussels sprouts to a whole new level. We start with fresh Brussels sprouts, giving them a perfect crunch by roasting with butter, garlic and Parmesan.
Easy Salmon PattiesThese Salmon Patties are an amazing dish that’s both simple and bursting with flavor. They are quick and easy to prepare, with a crispy golden crust and a tender center. They make a great appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce or a satisfying main course for lunch or dinner, complemented by your favorite side dish.
Chicken Alfredo PastaThis Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a rich and comforting dish, a classic Italian-American dish that promises to satisfy your taste buds with its creamy texture and delightful combination of tender chicken and fettuccine pasta.
Chicken Tikka MasalaChicken Tikka Masala is one of the most popular dishes in United Kingdom and for good reason. This flavorful dish made with grilled marinated chicken pieces in a delicious spiced curry sauce is by far one of the best ways to introduce yourself and friends to Indian cuisine.
Spinach Bacon Crustless QuicheIf you love quiche recipes but don’t have the patience or enough time to prepare them, I highly recommend trying this Crustless Quiche recipe. It is so satisfying and so quick to prepare that it will soon turn into a favorite family recipe. This quiche is a great dish for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Potato Crusted Sea Bass with Lemon SauceWhile in Rome we had the chance to enjoy some of the Italian dishes and among them we’ve tried a potato crusted fish fillet which I found very delicious. Potato and fish have always made a good match, this flaky tender fish with crispy potato crust is one of the best ways to serve them.
Spaghetti with Baked MeatballsThis Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe is a flavorful comforting dish easy to prepare, perfect for lunch or dinner. The meatballs are baked until cooked through and added to a delicious slow cooked marinara sauce that goes on top of al dente spaghetti. Parmesan is sprinkled on top and you have one amazing meal that all family will enjoy.
Easy Three Cheese Stuffed ShellsStuffed Shells are a popular and comforting dish that makes a great lunch or dinner and a perfect dish for whenever you have guests around. The large shells are filled with a three cheese filling mixed with fresh herbs, all covered in marinara sauce, topped with more cheese and breadcrumbs and baked until beautifully browned. These Three Cheese Stuffed Shells are simple, quick and impressive, a dish that everybody will love for sure.
Homemade MeatballsThese homemade meatballs are prepared with a delightful blend of ground beef, pork, and a surprising twist – grated potato. These mouthwatering meatballs offer a unique combination of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.
Basic Mashed PotatoesThese flavorful Basic Mashed Potatoes are so comforting, creamy and buttery that shouldn’t miss any holiday table. They are very easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
Greek PastitsioExperience the rich and comforting tastes of Greece with our authentic Greek Pastitsio. It features tantalizing layers of pasta, savory meat sauce, and luscious bechamel sauce. Baked to golden perfection, this traditional dish is a true taste of Greece.
Stuffed Sweet PotatoesIf you like having sweet potatoes on your Thanksgiving table but you want to bring a new way of serving them, try these twice baked stuffed potatoes and everybody will be delighted. Sweet and savory, with a soft and cheesy interior and a crispy shell, enriched with crispy bacon and toasted pecans, these potatoes are a crowd-pleaser.
Potato Crust QuichePotato crust quiche is a healthy, delicious, and comforting dish that combines the creamy texture of quiche with the savory flavor of potato crust. This dish is easy to make and is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even dinner. It can be served hot or cold and can be filled with a variety of ingredients to suit any taste.
Sweet Potato SouffléThis Sweet Potato Soufflé is one of the most comforting side dishes perfect for the fall season. With a crispy top and a light and fluffy interior, this flavorful souffle is best served hot right out of the oven.
Waldorf SaladThe Waldorf Salad is a fresh fall salad made with celery, apples, red grapes and walnuts, dressed up with mayonnaise and sour cream dressing, and served over a bed of fresh salad. It is very flavorful and makes a great side dish for lunch or dinner and a perfect choice for holiday tables.
Turkey Roulade with Cranberry and Spinach StuffingThis Turkey Roulade with Cranberry and Spinach Stuffing is an excellent option for those who want a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish for their Thanksgiving dinner. It’s an impressive dish that will make your guests feel special, and it’s a great way to switch things up if you’re tired of the traditional whole-roasted turkey.
Spaghetti PieThis Spaghetti Pie is really delicious, it is the kind of comforting dish that everybody will love and ask for more. Preparing spaghetti in this pie way makes it quite an impressive dish for your family and friends. Depending on the number of servings you want to achieve this recipe is easily adaptable to various pan sizes and can be a great way for feeding a crowd.
Bloomin Baked PotatoesThese bloomin’ potatoes look so inviting and make such a great dish either for lunch or dinner or for special occasions when you have guests around. Everybody will adore these baked potatoes and no wonder why. They get crispy on the outside while still soft and tender inside, topped with that melted cheese, sour cream and crispy chorizo. They are so so good that it is simply hard to resist such a treat.
Roasted Turkey BreastRoasted Turkey Breast – really easy to prepare, 10 minutes to make the marinade, and once roasted you will have a wonderful looking roasted turkey, moist and flavorful.
Duck ConfitDuck Confit is a traditional French dish that consists of very tender and moist duck meat that is slowly cooked in duck fat. It is one of the finest dishes in French cuisine and is absolutely delicious.
Teriyaki ChickenTeriyaki Chicken is one of the most delicious ways of preparing chicken for lunch or dinner with a very quick and easy method. The chicken is first seared on medium high heat and then cooked with a spicy, sweet and salty sauce until the sauce thickens and chicken gets beautifully glazed and totally irresistible.
Brown Sugar and Ginger Glazed HamAs the winter holidays are approaching, this Brown Sugar and Ginger Glazed Ham can be a delightful addition to your Christmas menu. With its juicy meat and sweet and spicy, caramelized sticky glaze this ham will surely delight everybody at the table.
Broccoli Cauliflower SaladThis Broccoli and cauliflower salad is a perfect choice among your other Thanksgiving side dishes. It can be made well in advance, travels easy and if you end up with leftovers (which is unlikely) it can easily be stored for a later meal.
Mashed Potato CasseroleAmong the accompaniments that you need at your Thanksgiving table are mashed potatoes, the ultimate comfort food. However, if you are looking to diversify this classic side dish, this casserole recipe is for you. The recipe combines mashed potatoes with fennel, a wonderful addition, which brings a subtle licorice and anise like, flavor to the casserole- so fitting for an autumn feast.
Classic Bolognese SauceBolognese Sauce is an Italian slowly cooked delicious meat and tomato sauce that is very flavorful, very rich and makes a comforting dish perfect for lunch or dinner. It is not a quick recipe, the secret of this delightful sauce consists in even the fact that it needs to be cooked for about 2 hours to reach to its fullest richness and intense flavor.
Cheese SouffléCheese Soufflé is an amazing savory dish with a great flavor and texture. These airy and fluffy souffles are made with three type of cheese, Swiss, Cheddar and Parmesan that bring an intense flavor and makes it totally irresistible. Made in individual portions makes it a great dish for special occasions.
Chicken LasagnaThis chicken lasagna tastes incredible good. The sauce is really delicious and very flavorful, the Parmesan on top gets such a wonderful taste and color while baking. Definitely a must!
Mushroom Egg GaletteMushroom Egg Galette is a comforting dish full of flavor and color perfect for any time of the day. Mushrooms are first sauteed with onion, garlic and thyme for extra flavor. The buttery crust is filled with gruyere cheese and topped with mushroom mixture, shaped into rustic galettes and baked until golden.
Skillet Chicken FajitasSkillet Chicken Fajitas is a great colorful dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Thin slices of marinated chicken with colorful peppers and thin onion slices, cooked quickly in a hot skillet and served immediately over warm tortillas and various toppings are simply a crowd pleaser and a perfect dish whenever friends come around.
Oven Cooked Pulled PorkPulled Pork is an American classic recipe, where pork meat usually pork shoulder or pork shoulder butt is slow cooked for several hours to low temperature, resulting in a delicious tender and juicy meat that can be easily shredded with simply some forks.
Macaroni and CheeseThere’s nothing not to love about macaroni and cheese. Baked creamy, cheesy macaroni with an amazing crispy panko topping are always a comforting dish perfect for lunch or dinner. A family favorite dish every time.
Chicken MarsalaChicken Marsala is one of the most comforting dishes to prepare for a quick dinner or lunch or whenever you need to prepare something impressive for your guests. Chicken prepared this way is really flavorful dues to the Marsala wine, mushrooms and shallots. It is best served alongside pasta, mashed potatoes or rice.
Quiche LorraineQuiche Lorraine is a great dish to serve for breakfast or lunch but it also makes a great appetizer for special occasions. Can be served warm or at room temperature and it keeps refrigerated for several days.
Baked Sesame SalmonThis Baked Sesame Salmon recipe is very easy and quick to prepare. The salmon pieces are marinated in a soy sauce, honey, ginger, sesame oil and garlic mixture which gives salmon a great flavor and a great balance between sweet and spicy. There’s no way not to fall in love with this recipe from the first bite.
Baked Brie in Puff PastryThis Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is one of the easiest and most delicious appetizers you can prepare for holiday season or any other party. Not only it looks great but it tastes awesome too and is best served with crackers or toasted bread slices.
Toasted Orzo with ChickenThis Toasted Orzo with Chicken is a mouthwatering dish you can easily prepare for lunch or dinner. It brings together the nutty goodness of toasted orzo pasta with perfectly seasoned, tender chicken pieces, making a dish that’s both comforting and full of flavor.
Lentil Cream SoupThis easy recipe for Lentil Cream Soup makes a comforting dish, especially for cold days, either for lunch or dinner. It is creamy and full of flavor, great to be served hot, with some cheese toasts, cream, chili flakes and some lemon wedges on the side.
Chicken Stir-Fry NoodlesThis chicken stir-fry noodles recipe is perfect for a quick and easy meal that’s also healthy and full of flavor. With a variety of veggies, tender chicken, and delicious noodles, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Plus, it takes no more than 30 minutes to prepare, making it a great option for busy weeknights when you don’t have a lot of time to cook.
Stuffed Chicken BreastsFor whenever you want to prepare something impressive for a party or dinner you may want to try this easy recipe for Stuffed Chicken Breast. It is fun and easy to prepare and you can fill it in many various ways
Romanian Cabbage RollsThe Romanian Cabbage Rolls – Sarmale – are one of the most delicious dishes that Romanian people prepare for family gatherings and especially for holidays. During the summer they are made with green cabbages and during the winter they can be made with sour cream as well.
Shakshuka -Eggs in Tomato SauceShakshuka – Eggs in Tomato Sauce – Eggs are poached in a delicious tomato sauce that is very easy to prepare. It is healthy, comforting, flavorful with wonderful colors, definitely a must try recipe. It is usually served for breakfast, though I think it’s perfect for brunch on lazy weekends.
Sauteed Mushrooms with Caramelized OnionSauteed Mushrooms is one of the best and quick way to cook mushrooms. Sauteed with onion they get a wonderful flavor. Adding some wine too, makes them totally irresistible. The flavors blend so well and sauteing gets them such a beautiful brown color.
Beef QuesadillasThese mouthwatering Beef Quesadillas are a satisfying dish, perfect for a quick lunch or a hearty dinner. Tender beef, cooked with flavorful spices, fills each quesadilla. The warm crispy tortillas hold the beef and gooey cheese, creating a delightful combo of crunch and softness.
Roasted CauliflowerRoasting the cauliflower intensifies the flavor and caramelizes the edges which makes it sweeter and really really irresistible. Though it is cooked in the oven it still remains a little crunchy, which makes it a great side dish or a good healthy snack.
Mushroom RisottoMushroom risotto is that kind of dish that is perfect for those days when you need something quick, flavorful, easy to prepare that can be served immediately as it’s done.
Minestrone SoupMinestrone Soup is one of the best-known Italian soups. It is a thick soup made with beans, a lot of fresh vegetables, and pasta. It is probably one of the most flavorful soups. It is served with pasta and Parmesan which makes it just wonderful.
Easy Cashew ChickenThis Easy Cashew Chicken is a delicious Asian-inspired dish that’s easy and quick to prepare. This recipe combines tender chunks of chicken breast, and crunchy cashews all cooked in a savory sauce that’s both sweet and tangy, made with soy sauce, garlic, hoisin sauce and a touch of sugar. It is an amazing stir-fry recipe that brings lunch or dinner in less than 30 minutes.
So make your fall tables extra special with these 70 Fall Savory Recipes that are sure to please everyone. If you try them out don’t forget to share the photos with me on Instagram. I would love to see how they turn out for you.
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