The Most Popular Fall Recipes of 2026

Happy first day of fall! Technically, it’s tomorrow, the twenty-second, but today, tomorrow, whatever. It is fall! And it’s feeling like it too. I’m in New York right now, and today is the first day of clouds and sixty-degree temperatures. It’s here, it’s here!

I wish you could see my excitement! This is my eighth year pulling together our most-loved fall recipes into one big list, and I couldn’t be happier to be sharing it with you again today.

I was actually going to share a new recipe today, but when I realized the date, I quickly pivoted. Aside from my Thanksgiving menu and a handful of holiday recipes, this is consistently one of our top ten posts of the year. It goes to show how many of us really do love this time of year. Just like me!

I feel so lucky to be in New York right now with the brightest, happiest fall ahead. I just have this feeling that it’s going to be my best fall yet, and I’m feeling so much gratitude for everything happening right now. What an amazing life I get to live!

Meanwhile, back in Colorado, I’m sure the leaves are glowing shades of yellow and orange, and I can guarantee the air is crisp. I’m not sure when I’ll be heading back, but I’m excited for everything waiting for me when I return.

Right now, I’m burning my first cinnamon-spiced candle of the season, throwing on a few cozy layers, and taking it all in. When I get back into the kitchen, I’m making chili, beer bread, and maybe some apple cookies or pumpkin cookies, depending on how I’m feeling.

It feels like the season has truly arrived.

What are you most excited about this fall? Is there a recipe you make every year? What will you bake? Are you ready for Halloween? Have you started thinking about Thanksgiving? I want to hear it all, you guys. Please share!

If you’d like to see the popular fall recipes from previous years, here they are: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and wow, 2025.

The Top 20 Fall Recipes

This autumn harvest margarita is a cozy take on the classic, and the perfect warming fall cocktail to sip on with friends or family.

No added sugars like most punch recipes and so easy…the perfect holiday punch that’s both festive and delicious!

French toast stuffed with apple butter, baked with cinnamon apples, and topped with salted maple cream for the coziest autumn morning!

Spicy, creamy, and so delicious. Add a side of beer bread for the perfect bowl to warm up to on a cold fall/winter day!

Tossed with a warming apple cider vinaigrette…healthy, simple, and so delicious!

Add a side of beer bread and toppings for the perfect bowl of winter chili on these coldest days of the year!

Best for nights when you’re craving Italian, but also craving fall flavors.

The perfect fall and winter meal…great for nights when you’re craving a healthier soup!

A classic, warming, easy, and delicious one-pot meal that's great for weeknights and entertaining, too!

Seasonal spaghetti squash stuffed with a spicy chicken, tomato-based ragu sauce and creamy cheese béchamel sauce made with fresh ricotta and provolone cheese.

Enjoy warm right out of the oven with a smear of salted honey butter. Perfect for all the autumn weekends ahead!

These autumn spiced doughnuts are the perfect way to celebrate the fall apple season!

Better than the bakery, enjoy the warm smells of fall as this cake bakes away…a quintessential fall treat!

Generously glazed brown sugar cookies with a sweet, thick, and creamy maple glaze that melts in your mouth!

No oven time, 7 ingredients, no processed sugar…deliciously EASY, fun to make, homemade Halloween treats!

If there was ever a recipe that screams fall, it’s these easy, soft, and gooey blondies!

Just 6 simple pantry staple ingredients, 30 minutes, and one pot or slow cooker. YES, this pumpkin butter really is that easy, and it tastes even better. It’s thick, creamy, sweet, and spiced perfectly with warm autumn spices. This is sure to become your new fall spread.

Perfect seasonal salad with creamy cheeses and a balance of savory, sweet, and salty fall flavors!

A 40 minute, quick and easy, cozy one-pot meal with delicious, comforting fall flavors!

Welcoming these chillier days with a delicious autumn twist on a classic beer cheese soup!

Cozy, creamy soup with chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan. Perfect fall dinner!

Festive, easy, and gravely spooky…each bite is slightly crisp on the edges but soft and gooey in the center!

Apple butter is basically just apple sauce, but thicker and spiced with warm autumn spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. It’s sweet, smooth, and possibly one of the most delicious spreads to put on toast during the fall season.

A cozy fall loaf with cream cheese ribbons throughout and chai crumble on top. Perfect weekend baking!

A warm, tasty drink, perfect for Sundays.

Like a classic cider doughnut but better – the perfect way to celebrate the autumn apple season!

Slow braised chicken in seasonal pumpkin beer and cider – so delicious!

Kind of like an apple fritter – but in cake form…the ultimate fall treat; prepare to become obsessed!

Classic chicken noodle, reimagined with Thai red curry + pumpkin. Cozy meets bold flavor!

Adding a cinnamon swirl and topping with crunchy chunks of cinnamon sugar ensures the yummiest banana bread!

This oven-baked, one-pan chicken has incredible flavor, a creamy sauce, AND it's the easiest recipe!

Comforting + delicious, getting a slow-cooked meal on the table couldn't be easier!

Made in the crockpot or the oven, these tacos are simple to make, saucy, spicy, cheesy, and so yummy!

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup: This simple one-pot soup is the perfect bowl to warm up to…spicy, creamy, and so delicious!

Made in under 30 mins, every twirl of pasta has delicious fall flavors that melt in your mouth!

With hints of sage, thyme, parmesan, and garlic, these easy-to-make potatoes are sure to be a hit!

Mix up one or two drinks, or make a mocktail, this is festive and simple!

A festive, sweet, tangy, and spicy salad that's easy to make ahead and looks so pretty on the table!

A cross between a really great soft, chewy pumpkin cookie and a delicious steaming pumpkin latte!

Spooky yet whimsical – magical, spicy, sweet, and simple…a cozy cocktail for the chilly autumn nights to come!

A cozy one-pot dinner with delicious, comforting flavors…a little teaser until Thanksgiving!

The easiest to create and so delicious…add some beer bread for a cozier weeknight slow cooker meal!

Serve these with tea, coffee, hot cocoa, or even a steaming mug of cider for the quintessential fall treat!

Soft and chewy, chocolatey, maple-glazed pumpkin cookies, perfect for cozy fall baking!

Serve with salad and bread…the perfect hearty and delicious meal to enjoy on busy nights!

Cozy, creamy, extra cheesy, and totally delicious…perfect for the chilly fall days ahead!

A delicious autumn twist on the classic. Spicy and warming…perfect for cozy autumn nights plus upcoming holidays!

Sweet milk chocolate, sandwiched between spiced brown sugar cookies, and finished with a light dusting of cinnamon sugar. Perfect for both a spooky Halloween night or an elegant Thanksgiving dinner…or just when you need a deliciously sweet chocolate filled cookie!

Made with classic autumn flavors, fun to bake, and delicious to eat. The perfect Fall and Thanksgiving cookies!

Everything you love about a warming, cheesy bowl of French onion soup…but better!

Whether it’s game-day snacking or a holiday party, this is about to become your new go-to!

Perfect for nights when you’re craving Italian, but you’re also craving fall flavors. Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a basil pesto and ricotta cheese mixture. Then baked in a spicy pumpkin vodka sauce that’s creamy and so delicious!

The perfect pairing of fall flavors…autumn in a sweet cupcake!

Moist pumpkin muffins stuffed with cream cheese, topped with crumbly streusel, and served warm. Perfect for all of the autumn weekends ahead, and best eaten just out of the oven with a generous smear of cinnamon honey butter. So GOOD!

Destress with this super simple pie made with eggs, cocoa powder, a touch of coffee, plus sweet chocolate chunks!

Made simply, each cute little potato stack is perfect and so delicious.

The perfect cozy bowl, great for nights when you’re craving Italian, but want something warming.

The classic sweet potato casserole we know and love, but topped with sweet and savory bacon pecans.

That deliciously cozy bowl of pasta we're all craving most with a fun fall twist!

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole, kind of like broccoli cheddar soup meets cozy weeknight casserole…made in one pot in under an hour…healthy-ish, easy and delicious!

This soup is made using pantry staples like wild rice, autumn herbs, and chicken breasts. It's a hearty warming meal to enjoy any night of the week.

This super simple Instant Pot Pesto Zuppa Toscana is the perfect cold-weather dinner…great for nights when I'm craving Italian, but want something warming too.

Turning a classic French recipe into an easy slow cooker meal using white wine, creamy Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, parmesan cheese, and vibrant kale for veggies and color.

When you’re in need of warming comfort food, but you also want healthy, this Coconut Sweet Potato Lentil Soup with Rice is just the soup to make. All made in just ONE pot (or in your instant pot), in less than an hour. It’s cozy, a little spicy, and filled with vegetables. The perfect healthy bowl of soup!

Soft buttery pretzels dipped in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce.

The perfect rolls for all of your upcoming holiday dinners…Thanksgiving included!

A simple bread that will rock your world!

Soft, fluffy, and perfectly spiced…just the autumn breakfast we’re all looking for!

The perfect cozy bowl for nights when you’re craving your favorite lasagna, but could also go for a cozy bowl of soup!

Sticky chicken made quicker than any take-out meal…and is so much healthier too!

Great for when you're wanting lasagna…but not all the work. The perfect soup for holiday entertaining!

Perfect for those fall nights when you’re craving something cozy, but want something quick and easy too!

The perfect quick, delicious weeknight dinner that’s sure to be loved by all!

Simple and cozy…for nights when you’re craving Italian, but also want cozy fall flavors.

One Pot French Onion Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto…the ultimate fall and winter comfort food!

Plus creamy mashed potatoes…the perfect simple yet delicious dinner for a cold night in!

An easy, delicious, and healthier way to enjoy pasta night!

Quickly made on the stove, all in one skillet. Finish off with steamed rice and naan for a warm cozy meal!

All made in one pot, using healthy, pantry staple, ingredients. It’s creamy, spicy, filled with veggies, lean chicken, and ramen noodles. Perfect for a cold night in, after a long busy day!

A hearty and delicious meal to come home to at the end of a busy day…and so easy!

30 mins, one-pot…this silky smooth, extra creamy pasta is the perfect cozy winter recipe for serving up to friends and family!

The perfect easy fall dinner…great for nights when you're craving Italian, but want something warming and healthy too.

Swapping out the boxed stuff and making this childhood special…but homemade and healthier!

The easiest sheet pan dinner…simply add a side of rice or home fries and you've got a meal!

Serve over bowls of rice and you'll have the perfect bowl of warming, delicious comfort food!

An easy and delicious slow cooker recipe that makes weeknight cooking easy, cozy, and delicious!

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole: healthy-ish, so darn easy, and so darn delicious…made entirely in one pot in less than an hour!

Simple cornflake-crusted chicken baked up on a sheet pan until crispy and delicious – loved by everyone!

A cozy, easy, fall-winter dinner…instant pot + stove top skillet directions too!

Looking for a cozy fall meal? Here's your answer…one pot, simple, and totally delicious!

Slightly healthier and better than any coffee shop, this yummy bread is a real fall treat!

Light, airy, and wonderful right out of the oven with a smear of salted, sweet honey butter!

This spooky, haunted margarita is both spicy and warming. It's fun, simple + perfect for cozy autumn nights!

For nights when you’re craving something warm and cozy, hearty, full of herbs and veggies, and so delicious!

THE cookie bars to make throughout the fall season…perfect for Halloween and Thanksgiving!

A comforting soup with delicious fall flavors. Equally great for dinner as it is a Thanksgiving side!

Pack them up and take them to the school Halloween party. Or serve them up at your adult-filled Halloween bash!

I took the classic chicken and dumpling soup and made it even easier (and yummier) in the crockpot!

Fall in a mug with maple pecan whipped cream…the cozy, homemade version of your favorite pumpkin spice latte!

A wonderfully cozy soup made in the crockpot or on the stove. A creamy lasagna-inspired soup!

THE gooey, yummy pie to add to this year's Thanksgiving menu, but it can easily be served all season long!

My family's favorite quick and easy chili recipe – perfect for cold fall and winter nights – delicious, hearty chili!

So easy, this pot pie comes out looking beautiful and tastes delicious! Family and guests will be satisfied and impressed!

The options for serving these easy-to-make squash are endless—they pair well with so many meals!

Sweet, warming, and delicious. Each bite is soft and chewy with sweet notes of vanilla and chai!

Best enjoyed with a pat of salted butter and a pour of maple syrup – simple and perfect!

Slightly crisp on the edges, but soft and gooey in the middle. Perfect for Halloween night or Thanksgiving dinner…or simply when in need of a deliciously sweet pumpkin chocolate chip cookie.

A cozy mix of kale, Brussels sprouts, apples, pomegranates, nuts, Manchego, and warm crispy prosciutto!

An even easier homemade twist on the childhood classic. Cozy, creamy, and so delicious—perfect weeknight dinner!

This quick and easy holiday appetizer is addictive, festive, and perfect for entertaining!

A new favorite cookie for the season of baking, sharing, and gifting…absolutely scrumptious!

Topped with the dreamiest maple brown butter cream cheese frosting. So fun for Halloween and Thanksgiving!

Hearty, flavor-packed chili baked under a layer of golden, cheesy cornbread. Easy, cozy, comfort food done right!

Sausage, spinach, cream, melty cheese, and broken noodles – all the lasagna vibes, none of the layering!

Chewy brown butter blondies layered with cinnamon sugar and topped with cozy apple cider frosting. Perfect for fall baking and gifting!

All the flavors of traditional chicken Parmesan, made simple in the crockpot. Comforting, cheesy, and the perfect cozy weeknight dinner!

This slow-cooked beef stroganoff is creamy, hearty, and so nostalgic — the perfect cozy meal for fall nights or Sunday dinners!

This one-pot dumpling recipe is the perfect make-ahead dish for Thanksgiving or chilly fall nights!

Flaky, buttery biscuits meet soft pretzels—served warm with whipped honey butter. The ultimate cozy holiday roll!

Creamy, cheesy, buttery perfection! This make-ahead mashed potato casserole is the ultimate comforting side, perfect for the holidays!

The make ahead salad you’ll actually want on your plate. Fresh, crunchy, sweet…the perfect side to all your favorite Thanksgiving dishes!

Crispy topping, creamy sauce, and all homemade — no canned soup, no oven! The easiest holiday side dish, made fresh and so delicious!