Fall Flavor Explosion! 12 Maple & Spice Dinners You Have to Try Tonight!
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing better than settling in with a warm, cozy dinner that celebrates the flavors of fall. These hearty meals are designed to bring comfort and joy to your table, featuring rich, seasonal ingredients that make every bite feel like a hug in a bowl. From savory stews to roasted dishes full of autumnal goodness, these recipes are perfect for those evenings when you want something satisfying and delicious. So, grab your favorite sweater, light a candle, and get ready to enjoy the coziest dinners of the season.
Easy Teriyaki Salmon
This easy Teriyaki Salmon recipe is flavorful, tender, and absolutely delicious. The 5-ingredient homemade teriyaki sauce makes this easy meal a family favorite and the whole dish comes together in under 45 minutes. Pair it with your favorite side for a healthy and hearty meal the whole family will love.
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Tortellini Soup with Sausage
This creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage will warm your soul on a cold fall night. Easy to make in less than 30 minutes and a family hit for sure.
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Apple Cider Beef Stew
This Apple Cider Beef Stew is gluten free and full of comfort. It’s easy to throw together and tastes great the next day. It’s the perfect meal to make for company over the holidays.
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Chicken Curry
This foolproof Campbell’s Chicken Curry is the perfect easy weeknight meal your family will love. It’s loaded with tender chicken, vegetables and a flavorful broth made with curry, turmeric and Campbell’s® Cream of Chicken Soup.
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Garlic Tomato Shrimp Scampi Without Wine
Many easy garlic tomato shrimp scampi recipes call for wine, but do you really need to add it? Is there a wine substitute you can add to this seafood pasta dinner recipe instead? The following recipe proves you don’t need to add wine for a delicious shrimp and tomato dish served with pappardelle pasta.
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Slow Cooker Italian Beef
Boneless chuck roast is flavoured with herbs and spices in this delicious Slow Cooker Italian Beef. It slow cooks in the crock pot until fall-apart tender and makes the best Italian beef sandwiches, perfect for busy nights.
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Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles with Mushrooms
Slow cooker beef and noodles with mushrooms is a perfect winter warmer and comfort food. It’s also a tasty, easy crockpot beef recipe which is nice during the fall.
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Thai Salmon Curry
Enjoy authentic Thai flavors in a super creamy sauce with this Thai Salmon Curry. Pan-seared salmon is served in a creamy coconut milk curry sauce, all done in just 30 minutes. This quick and flavorful Thai Salmon Curry makes the perfect weeknight dinner!
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Braised Beef Short Ribs
Beef short ribs are deeply flavorful, fork-tender, and just so stratifying to eat. The meat simmers all day in a complex braise, making for an elegant and delicious meal at the end of the day.
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One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta
You won’t believe this creamy tomato pasta! It’s rich and creamy (without using a lot of cream!), incredibly easy to make, made with simple ingredients, and totally yummy.
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Walking Taco Casserole
This walking taco casserole recipe is everything you love about walking tacos in an easy casserole form! Taco-spiced ground beef is cooked with onions and zucchini (veggies!) and then combined with black beans and tomatoes and layered with shredded cheese. Once it’s baked and melty, you’ll top with plenty of your favorite taco toppings and fritos.
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Pumpkin Chicken Curry
This pumpkin chicken curry made in an instant pot, is an easy, mouthwatering dinner that will leave your whole family begging for more! You can also make it on the stove or slow cooker.
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Gnocchi with Pancetta
This gnocchi with pancetta recipe is a favorite here at my house. My guests request it and I oblige them. The gnocchi is soft and succulent and are complemented by the pancetta and veggies.
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The Best Hearty Vegetable Stew
This hearty vegetable stew combines nutritious vegetables, herbs, red wine, and chocolate in one pot to create a rich, comforting, and filling dinner. It is packed with flavor and has an unforgettable aroma that will make your mouth water as soon as it starts to cook!
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Easy Vegan Pumpkin Sage Pasta
This delicious and comforting pumpkin sage pasta is perfect for dinner or an easy lunch. Made with creamy pumpkin, fresh sage, and your favorite pasta, this savory meal is sure to please even the pickiest eaters!
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Pumpkin Chicken Curry
Pumpkin Chicken Curry is juicy, tender chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces and simmered in a flavorful and creamy canned pumpkin sauce. This easy and quick one-skillet recipe is bursting with flavor and is perfect for a cozy autumn meal.
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Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore
This instant pot chicken cacciatore recipe is my twist on a classic Italian dish for the ultimate weeknight dinner. Tender, juicy chicken braised in a mouthwatering gravy and served over pasta or rice…does it get any better than that?
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Slow Cooker Boneless Beef Ribs with Pomegranate Sauce
Boneless beef ribs are slow-cooked with fresh cranberries, onions, and mushrooms in a luxurious pomegranate sauce. Serve this tender beef over mashed potatoes, polenta, or roasted vegetables for a truly heavenly meal. It’s a slow cooker recipe that’s fancy enough for guests or any holiday meal and yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner recipe too!
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Gluten-Free Lasagna
This is literally the BEST Gluten-Free Lasagna recipe and it requires no noodle pre-boiling! It’s layered with a hearty, flavorful sauce, all the good cheeses (ricotta, mozzarella, Parmigiano), and a gluten-free lasagna noodle that could fool even those who aren’t gluten-free. Serious comfort food that is ultra delicious!
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Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Polenta
Tender, herb-crusted pork tenderloin is served over creamy polenta with roasted garlicky cherry tomatoes. This simple, minimal no-fuss dinner is sure to impress any night of the week or for any special occasion.
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Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast with Vegetables
Definitely one to bookmark, this pork roast with vegetables recipe is quick, easy and perfect for the cooler winter evenings which are most certainly on their way! This meat, potatoes and veggies all-in-one dish is made with juicy pork loin and aromatic herbs for a perfect result.
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