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Looking for the best fall dinners that are cozy and comforting? Whether you like soup, pasta or rice dishes, you can count on these recipes. We have gathered over 40 of our tried and true family friendly recipes for you to try. These are the best fall dinner recipes that are comforting and easy to make, making them perfect for weeknight dinners or a weekend gathering. You can find one pot meals, hearty soups and stews, creamy pasta and rice as well as vegetarian fall recipes here!
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Delicious Fall Dinner Ideas To Try
Ash Reshteh – Persian Noodle Soup
Ash Reshteh Recipe (Persian Noodle Soup)
Ash Reshteh is a popular Iranian soup that’s simple, easy and very flavorful. This vegetarian Persian soup is made with herbs, legumes and caramelized onion, perfect for any day of the year.
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Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
This delicious butternut squash pasta is the perfect dinner for fall. Roasted butternut squash mixed with ricotta and vibrant spices makes for a creamy sauce that goes with any type of pasta.
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Creamy Spinach Pesto Pasta
This spinach pesto pasta is creamy and rich, plus it's loaded with vegetables. Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes, this vegetarian pasta is both healthy and delicious.
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Easy Chicken Lentil Soup Recipe
Easy Chicken Lentil Soup Recipe
Enjoy an easy chicken lentil soup that's full of Mediterranean flavor. Seasoned with warm spices and packed with veggies, this soup is all you need for a hearty dinner.
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Italian Sausage Pasta in Instant Pot
Italian sausage pasta made in instant pot is an easy quick dinner that the whole family will love. This one pot sausage pasta is the perfect dish for busy weeknights!
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Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipe
This comforting instant pot chicken soup is ready in 25 minutes and is the perfect weeknight dinner. Flavored with warm spices such as cinnamon and cumin, this soup is very comforting. This comforting instant pot chicken soup is the perfect weeknight dinner. Learn how to make soup in a pressure cooker with this guide and video.
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Quick and Easy Sausage Gnocchi Soup
Sausage Gnocchi Soup
Sausage gnocchi soup is easy and ready in 30 minutes. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that's hearty and simple.
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Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe
Greek lemon chicken orzo soup is easy and packed with flavor. This healthy soup is creamy, hearty and so tasty, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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One Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta
One Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta
A healthier version of an all-time favorite, this One Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta is great for weeknight dinners and is ready in less than 40 minutes!
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Greek Chicken And Potatoes Recipe
This Greek chicken and potatoes is the perfect dinner. Made in one pan with lots of garlic and lemon, every bit of this baked chicken and potatoes is juicy and packed with flavor.
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Soutzoukakia – Greek Baked Meatballs
Soutzoukakia Greek Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Soutzoukakia also known as Greek baked meatballs in tomato sauce is a classic recipe that's full of flavor. Juicy meatballs cooked in a flavorful rich tomato sauce makes the perfect recipe. Follow along for all my tips and tricks to make the juiciest meatballs!
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Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup
Easy Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup
Here's a green lentil soup with a Mediterranean twist. Packed with vegetables and spices, this recipe proves that easy and simple soups don't have to be bland!
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Dami Gojeh Farangi – Persian One Pot Tomato Rice
Persian One Pot Tomato Rice – Dami Gojeh Farangi
Persian tomato rice is an easy vegetarian dish full of amazing flavors. This one pot rice recipe uses very few ingredients and can be prepared in no time!
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Greek one pan chicken and rice
Greek One Pan Chicken and Rice
An easy one pan chicken and rice recipe made Greek style! Juicy chicken and flavorful rice make the perfect weeknight dinner that's easy yet super delicious.
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Easy Greek Pastitsio Recipe
Pastitsio is a Greek pasta bake that's bursting with flavor. Layers of pasta, meat sauce and bechamel sauce makes this dish so unique and delicious.
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Persian Stuffed Potato Patties
Persian Stuffed Potato Patties
These stuffed potato patties are the perfect weeknight dinner. Creamy mashed potatoes are stuffed with a tasty beef filling and seared to perfection.
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Easy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
Instant pot chicken and rice is ready in less than 30 minutes! Packed with veggies and so much flavor, this dish is perfect for a quick dinner!
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Turkish Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
Roasted Chicken and Vegetables Turkish Style
Roasted chicken and vegetables is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. Chicken is flavored with spices and roasted on a bed of vegetables with a tasty sauce all in one dish. It's a simple classic dinner that everyone loves.
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Easy Greek Meatballs Recipe (Keftedes)
Keftedes are Greek meatballs that are juicy, delicious and easy to make. Serve them with some pita, salad and tzatziki for a complete Mediterranean meal!
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Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)
Fasolakia is a Greek green bean recipe that proves that green beans need not be bland. Tender green beans braised in olive oil and tomato make this a mouthwatering vegetarian and gluten free main or side dish.
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Spanakorizo – Greek spinach rice
Spanakorizo Greek Spinach Rice Recipe
Spanakorizo is a classic Greek spinach rice that's easy and comforting. You only need a few ingredients to make this delicious vegetarian recipe.
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Crispy Orange Glazed Salmon Recipe
This is an easy orange glazed salmon recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Enjoy a delicious, crispy pan seared salmon cooked with a homemade orange glaze.
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One Pan Jambalaya Pasta
Have a warm bowl of One Pan Jambalaya Pasta any day of the year – this dish is full of flavors and takes less than an hour to come together. Perfect comfort food!
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Meygoo Polo – Persian Shrimp and Rice
Persian Style Shrimp and Rice (Meygoo Polo)
Try the classic combination of shrimp and rice with a Persian twist. This dish is packed with delicious and warm Middle Eastern spices! Master this recipe by watching our video and step-by-step tutorial.
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Mujadara – Lebanese Lentil Rice with Crispy Onions
Mujadara Lebanese Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onions
Mujadara is a delightful fusion of simple ingredients and bold flavors. This Lebanese lentils and rice recipe calls for only a few ingredients and is very easy to make.
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Mexican Rice Recipe (Arroz Rojo)
Easy Mexican rice recipe that's the perfect side dish to your barbecue. This restaurant style Mexican rice is so simple and feeds a crowd.
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Lubia Polo – Persian Green Bean Rice
Lubia Polo Recipe (Persian Green Bean Rice)
Lubia polo is a classic Persian green bean rice recipe that's flavored with warm and aromatic spices. Follow along to learn how to make this tasty recipe using my step-by-step recipe and tips.
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Zeresh Polo Morgh – Persian Barberry Rice with Chicken
Zereshk Polo Morgh – Persian Barberry Rice with Chicken
Zereshk polo morgh is one of the most famous dishes in Persian cuisine. It's full of wonderful flavors such as saffron, turmeric and barberry.
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Best Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
This eggplant parmesan recipe is a classic for good reasons. You can't go wrong with layers of eggplant, cheese and marinara sauce. Learn how to make this eggplant casserole with this easy tutorial (including a special tip that makes this dish special!) and how-to video.
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Briam – Greek Roasted Vegetables
Briam Greek Roasted Vegetables
Briam is a Greek roasted vegetables dish cooked in olive oil. This easy and delicious recipe is made with just a few ingredients and is vegan, low carb and gluten free.
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Classic Eggplant Lasagna Recipe
This easy eggplant lasagna recipe is cheesy, delicious and perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's made without the noodles so it's gluten free and low carb.
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Easy Ratatouille Recipe
Ratatouille is a hearty and healthy French dish that's packed with flavor. This recipe is made with hearty summer vegetables that you may already have on hand.
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Roasted Vegetable Pasta
Roasted vegetable pasta is a delicious weeknight meal that’s bursting with amazing flavors. This vegetarian pasta recipe is easy, quick and perfect for a family meal.
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Ash-e Bademjan – Persian Eggplant Soup
Persian Eggplant Soup – Ash-e Bademjan
Persian eggplant soup is a delicious Persian recipe that's very simple to make. This easy Persian soup is vegetarian and gluten free.
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Mirza Ghasemi – Persian Eggplant and Tomatoes
Mirza Ghasemi Persian Smoked Eggplants and Tomatoes
Mirza Ghasemi is a Persian eggplant and tomato dish that’s very flavorful. This vegetarian eggplant recipe is super easy to make and everyone will ask for seconds!
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Kashke Bademjan – Persian Eggplant Dip
Kashke Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip)
Kashke bademjan is a simple Persian eggplant dip that is made with a handful of ingredients. This tasty vegetarian dip is full of amazing flavors and makes for a perfect appetizer!
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Italian Homemade Beef Stew
An easy homemade beef stew recipe that's full of amazing flavors. This easy Italian beef stew is made with tender beef and fresh vegetables.
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Clean The Fridge Vegetable Tikka Masala
Vegetable Tikka Masala
A delicious clean-the-fridge vegetable tikka masala recipe that you'll love. Learn how to make a tasty vegetarian tikka masala with just a few ingredients and a shortcut.
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Easy vegetable Lasagna Recipe
Here's an easy vegetable lasagna recipe that can be enjoyed any day of the week. This vegetarian lasagna is cheesy, packed with veggies and absolutely delicious!
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Lamb Stew Recipe
This easy lamb stew recipe is filled with healthy and tasty ingredients. It's a one pot stew that's packed with vegetables, lamb and spices.
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Turkish Bulgur Pilaf Recipe
Turkish style bulgur pilaf is a classic hearty and healthy side dish dish that is very easy to make. It’s a great alternative to rice and can be served with many dishes.
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Karniyarik – Turkish Stuffed Eggplant
Karniyarik Turkish Stuffed Eggplant
Karniyarik is a classic Turkish stuffed eggplant recipe. Delicious eggplants are stuffed with a tasty ground beef, pepper and tomatoes filling and are baked to perfection.
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Easy Italian Meatball Recipe
This easy Italian meatball recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The juicy beef meatballs are cooked in a delicious sauce for a satisfying meal.
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Easy Moroccan Chickpea Stew
Moroccan chickpea stew is made with simple ingredients and flavored with warm spices. It’s easy and ready in no time!
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Khoresh Karafs – Persian Celery Stew
Persian Celery Stew – Khoreshte Karafs
Persian celery stew also known as khoresht karafs is a delicious Iranian stew made with celery stalks and herbs. This easy Persian stew can be made vegetarian as well.
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Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe (Mercimek Corbasi)
Turkish lentil soup is ready in 30 minutes and is so easy to make. You can make this healthy and delicious soup with just a handful of ingredients.
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Storage and Reheat
For most of these fall dinner recipes, you can store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. You can reheat these dishes in a pan over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes until warm. If reheating frozen dishes, let them thaw completely beforehand.
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Fall Dinners You Will Love
Looking for delicious fall recipes for dinner? Whether you like soup, pasta or rice dishes, you can count on theses recipes. We have gathered over 40 of our tried and true family friendly recipes for you to try. From soups and stews to comforting rice and pasta dishes, there is a little something for everyone. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten free variation are included in each recipe.
Ingredients
- Check each recipe for the list of ingredients
Instructions
- Dairy-free: If you'd like to make any of these recipes without dairy, simply use dairy-free products and make sure they are plain and not flavored.
- Gluten-free: Use gluten-free variations of the ingredient listed in the recipe.
- Storage: Most of these dishes can be stored in an airtight container and be refrigerated for up to 3 days. You can also freeze many of these dishes for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: You can reheat these fall dinners over medium heat for about 15 minutes until warm. If frozen, let the food thaw completely before reheating.
- Make ahead: You can make most of these fall dinner recipes ahead of time and keep in the fridge for a few days.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Thank you for these recipes! Such a great list of warm, comforting food.
This is such a fantastic list of fall recipes! I made the Sausage Gnocchi Soup, and it was a hit! Bookmarking so I can make my way down the list!