It’s no secret around here that I’m a total autumn gal. Give me cooler temps, apple picking and an excuse to snuggle up in big blanket scarves and cozy cardigans. I want the AC turned off, the pleasure of not quite needing the heat on, and the promise of chilly morning runs. 

Now that we’re past Labor Day, I feel it’s within my rights to hawk ALL my favorite fall recipes. I’ll restrain myself from diving right into winter holidays, but just know… that’s gonna happen the day after Thanksgiving. It’s my holiday kick off ritual.

Thanksgiving Day: Family, togetherness, thankfulness, lots of comfort food.

Day after Thanksgiving Day: Christmas movies, putting up decorations and the tree, and making my inaugural batch of cranberry bliss bars. 

But I digress. Today’s post is to give you all my favorite fall recipes so you can join me in autumnal food bliss.

Drinks

1. Cranberry Apple Sangria

Cranberry Apple Sangria via WhitneyBond.com

Get the recipe here and fill ‘er up!

2. Fall Cider Sangria

Fall Cider Sangria via vintagekitty.com

How gorgeous would this look on your table? Get the recipe here.

3. Apple Cinnamon Whiskey Smash

Apple Cinnamon Whiskey Smash via hungerthirstplay.com

I can tell you from personal experience that this drink is LEGIT. Get the recipe and make this immediately.

4. Plum and Thyme Prosecco Smash

Plum and Thyme Prosecco Smash via mydiaryofus.com

How gorgeous is this drink? Make it now. No, seriously, right now.

5. Apple Pie Moscow Mule

Apple Pie Moscow Mule via The Cookie Rookie

It’s apple pie in a glass, how can you say no? If alcohol isn’t your thing, all you have to do is leave out the vodka for the perfect fall mocktail.

Appetizers & Side Dishes

1. Minestrone Cannellini Beans Pesto

Minestrone Cannellini Beans Pesto via sugarlovespices.com

I feel warm and cozy already. Get this recipe here.

2. Bacon Wrapped Kielbasa

Bacon Wrapped Kielbasa via stressbaking.com

I don’t wanna brag, but these things are a guaranteed hit. However many you think you need for the party, triple it. Get the recipe here.

3. Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes via stressbaking.com

We’ll call it a side dish, but I wouldn’t blame you if you wanted to treat this as dessert instead. Get the recipe here.

4. Pureed Parsnips

Pureed Parsnips via hungerthirstplay.com

I could eat these all day, every day. Get the recipe.

5. Roasted Delicata Squash and Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Delicata Squash and Brussels Sprouts via stressbaking.com

It’s colorful and it’s delicious. No one is going to object to eating their veggies with this on their plates.

6. Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash

Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash via countrysidecravings.com

You really just can’t go wrong with roasted squash. Get the recipe.

7. Cornbread and Bacon Stuffing

Cornbread and Bacon Stuffing via stressbaking.com

If anyone tries to tell you stuffing is just for the holidays, you can kindly tell them where to stuff it. Get the recipe.

Entrees

1. Chili for a crowd

Chili for a crowd via tarateaspoon.com

…or for me on a Tuesday when I’m really hungry. Get Tara’s recipe here.

2. Grilled Pork Chops with Apple Salsa

Grilled pork chops with apple salsa via vintagekitty.com

That apple salsa is calling my name! Get the recipe here.

3. Cranberry Walnut Chicken Thighs

Cranberry Walnut Chicken Thighs via hungerthirstplay.com

Thought cranberries were just for Thanksgiving and Christmas? New England cranberry bogs beg to differ, as does Lauren. Get the recipe here.

4. Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese via stressbaking.com

Why yes, I do have mac and cheese listed as an entree and not a side. COME AT ME, BRO.

5. Skillet Pot Pie

Easy Skillet Pot Pie via sallysbakingaddiction.com

Let’s be honest… cold weather needs a good pot pie. Get Sally’s recipe here.

6. Bratwurst and Red Cabbage

Bratwurst and Red Cabbage via stressbaking.com

If the color alone isn’t convincing, the aroma while it’s cooking will. Use your favorite local brew to flavor the bratwurst and you’re off to the races. Get the recipe here.

Desserts

1. Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

Caramel Apple Bread Pudding via whitneybond.com

Ugh, I’m already drooling. Get the recipe.

2. Brown Butter Pumpkin Cake Bites with Maple Glaze & Candied Pecans

Brown Butter Pumpkin Cake Bites with Maple Glaze & Candied Pecans via feastinthyme.com

Okay, these are freaking adorable. Make a batch and I dare you to not eat them all.

3. Pumpkin Buttercream Cake

Pumpkin Buttercream Cake via hungerthirstplay.com

I think the word you’re looking for is RIDICULOUS. Get the recipe for this gorgeous cake here.

4. Paleo Carrot Cake

Paleo Carrot Cake via stressbaking.com

1) It doesn’t have to be paleo, but can easily be made so. 2) You’re welcome.

5. Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars via sallysbakingaddiction.com

It’s salted caramel and apple pie. Are you really going to say no?

6. Candy Apples

Candy Apples via mightymrs.com

I won’t judge you for hiding them from the kids. Get the recipe.

7. Paleo Nutella Swirled Pumpkin Bars

Paleo Nutella Swirled Pumpkin Bars via stressbaking.com

These are literally award winning, and pumpkin and Nutella is a total winning combination. 

8. Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles

Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles via bowlofdelicious.com

If you’re the type that can’t get enough pumpkin spice, trade in your next latte for these cookies.

9. Paleo Apple Galette with Maple Drizzle

Paleo Apple Galette via stressbaking.com

A fan favorite, and SO. EASY. Get the recipe.

10. Soft Maple Sugar Cookies

Soft Maple Sugar Cookies via dearcrissy.com

Maple is a staple in New England, but it really shines in the fall – especially in these cookies.

11. Chocolate Beet Cake

Chocolate Beet Cake via stressbaking.com

That’s right, beets in your dessert. And it’s absolutely divine.