Now that summer is on its way out the door and there’s a crisp hint of autumn in the air for many of our editors, we’re thinking about the fall recipes we’ve been waiting to make all year long. These recipes capture the anticipation of cooler weather, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and the cozy smell of a new, festive dish simmering inside on the stove. Our editors have spoken: we’re excited to make all sorts of new dishes from brothy soups and hearty stews to spiced cakes and loaf breads and of course, a nourishing chicken recipe for good measure.
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Chef John’s Coq au Vin
Coq au vin feels so classically fall, complete with rich red wine, juicy chicken thighs, and plenty of garlic, mushrooms, and of course, wine. “I wish I had leftovers. This was sooooo good!! The sauce was incredible,” says Linda Adams Dolge. “The chicken was melt in your mouth. It was just a party going on in your mouth all the way around. So easy but so fancy.”
Sweet Potato Dump Cake
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Associate editor Patty Kaowthumrong can’t wait to make this simple sweet potato dump cake for dessert, but it just might find its way onto the holiday table. “Made this for thanksgiving and my family loved it. Gonna make this again next year, but use fresh roasted sweet potatoes like you mentioned to make it a little less sweet.” —JoyfulUdon9953
Apple Butter Gooey Butter Cake
We love Gooey Butter Cake at Allrecipes—and we love Apple Butter too. That’s why we simply can’t resist an Apple Butter Gooey Butter Cake when we see it. “I wanted a recipe to use some homemade apple butter and this was IT,” says Land of Yip. “I did reduce the sugar and spices because I used my homemade apple butter which is already heavily spiced. I added some apple pie filling in dollops across the top, but this was great with or without the extra apples. Will definitely make again.”
Incredibly Moist Pumpkin Bread
Fall means all things spiced quick-bread, from the best-ever banana bread to pumpkin, of course. “Just made this because I needed A LOT of pumpkin bread very quickly,” said senior editor Corey Williams. “SO easy and great for gifting!”
Banana Cake
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Who needs banana bread when there’s banana cake? “I didn’t think that a better recipe existed besides my grandmother’s, but boy was I wrong!” says Tracy C. “This banana cake was unbelievable. I took it to a family dinner and got rave reviews. Was told that this is the best banana cake ever had by one guest and my grandfather said he would even eat it without the icing!”
Zuppa Di Pesce Fra Di Avolo
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Writer Keaton Larson is excited to dip into the fish stew game with the classic Italian dish Zuppa Di Pesce Fra Di Avolo. “Just made this recipe for the 1st time. It was outstanding,” says ltlwred1968. “I made a smaller batch so I cut everything in have. I purchased a seafood mix that had all of the seafood ingredients listed and it turned out perfectly. I will make it again.”
Beef Miso Ramen
Developed by Allrecipes member TheSaltyCook, this bowl of ramen incorporates miso into its beef broth for a delicious balance of flavors. Top it off with a boiled egg, mushrooms, and spicy chili oil, or switch up the toppings for an easily repeatable dish to make all fall long.
Tarte aux Pommes Normande (French Apple Tart)
“I’ve been looking for a classic Normandy Apple Tart recipe. This is the first one I have found that really tastes like the real thing. I made as directed. No changes. I definitely feel a certain way about being the kind of person who already had a bottle of calvados on hand to use.My oven required about 10-15 minutes more baking time.” —ShinyMalt5756
Creamy Beef Tips with Egg Noodles
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“The directions, prep time, and simplicity make this a perfect meal for those with little time to fix for two to four people. It is perfect and easy. I did not have egg noodles, used linguini instead but will try again with egg noodles.” —Bonita Vergara Jones
Swamp Cabbage
Photographer: Brittney Cottrell / Food Styling: Amanda Holst / Prop Styling: Keoshia McGhee
As if the name “Swamp Cabbage” isn’t memorable enough, this savory, hearty dish is something we’re all excited about making. Meltingly tender cabbage combines with bright, acidic tomatoes and briny hearts of palm provide an unexpectedly delicious dimension to this cozy stew.
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