fall recipes that are perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner?

 

Here are a few quick and easy fall recipes perfect for a weeknight dinner:

1. Butternut Squash Soup

A creamy, comforting soup that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. Ingredients:

• 1 butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and cubed)

• 1 onion (chopped)

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 1 cup coconut milk

• Salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Sauté onions and garlic in a large pot until translucent.

2. Add cubed butternut squash and vegetable broth, bringing to a boil.

3. Simmer until squash is tender, then blend until smooth.

4. Stir in coconut milk and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

2. One-Pan Autumn Chicken Dinner

A simple yet hearty dish packed with fall flavors. Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs

• 2 sweet potatoes (cubed)

• 2 apples (sliced)

• 1 red onion (sliced)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Toss sweet potatoes, apples, and onion with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.

3. Place chicken thighs on top and roast for 30-35 minutes until everything is cooked through.

3. Pumpkin Risotto

Creamy, savory, and perfect for fall. Ingredients:

• 1 cup arborio rice

• 1 small pumpkin (peeled and diced)

• 1 onion (chopped)

• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

• 1/2 cup white wine

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tbsp butter

• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Sauté onions in butter until translucent.

2. Add arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes.

3. Pour in white wine, stirring until absorbed.

4. Gradually add broth, one ladle at a time, until rice is creamy and cooked.

5. Stir in pumpkin, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.

4. Apple and Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

A flavorful, filling meal that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Ingredients:

• 2 acorn squashes (halved and seeded)

• 1 lb ground sausage

• 1 apple (chopped)

• 1/2 cup chopped celery

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

• 1/2 cup grated cheese (optional)

• Salt, pepper, and sage

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Roast acorn squash halves cut side down for 30 minutes.

3. Sauté sausage, apple, and celery until sausage is browned.

4. Mix in breadcrumbs, cheese, salt, pepper, and sage.

5. Stuff squash halves and bake for another 15-20 minutes.

These recipes should warm you right up and make your weeknight dinners cozy and delicious! Enjoy! 🍂🍴