Don't Mind Me, Just Maximizing The Cozy Vibes All Season Long With These Easy Fall Dinners

This hearty chili, made with flavorful ground beef, a rich blend of spices, aromatics, and tomatoes, is exactly what we want when the weather cools. And at Delish, we know chili is personal. So go ahead, tailor your toppings or switch up the type of beans. Want more heat? Add a bit more cayenne or chipotle powder. The beauty of this chili lies in its no-fuss versatility.

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If you're tired of cauliflower steaks, then you should turn to butternut squash. It's a great plant-based ingredient because its texture is quite meaty yet tender, and it works with a variety of seasonings and recipes. When this squash is in season throughout the fall and winter months, it has a sweet, mellow flavor that works perfectly in so many different ways, whether blended into a soup or roasted in planks, like this recipe.

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These French onion stuffed shells are filled with fluffy ricotta, gooey caramelized onions, and plenty of Gruyère for a deeply comforting wintertime dish that’s guaranteed to fill your home with the most delicious aroma. You’ll be making this over and over again as soon as the temperatures drop.

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Making pasta dough from scratch does require extra effort, but it is 100% worth it. And honestly? It’s not that difficult. Trust us, knowing that you made this butternut squash pasta from scratch will make it taste 10x better.

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Homemade beef bourguignon is a labor of love. It's certainly not a quick weeknight dinner, but that doesn't mean it's too difficult to make at home. Here's the basic rundown: Sauté bacon, sear beef in bacon fat (yum!), add veggies and stir to coat with flour, add wine and broth, transfer to oven, bake until beef is super tender, make Julia Child proud. Follow our top tips, and you'll be ready to ace this classic for any holiday dinner or date night.

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Chicken breasts can be a snooze fest, but this maple pecan-crusted chicken is sure to break you out of the boring dinner blues. Cutlets are tossed in a punchy and herby maple-mustard sauce, then topped with chopped pecans and baked to juicy, crunchy perfection in this fun fall dinner.

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If you can't get enough of Rome's famous spaghetti carbonara, then we have a sneaking suspicion you'll love this extra cheesy pizza version. With bacon, plenty of cheese, and an egg baked in the center of the pie, this pizza is salty, cheesy, and so satisfyingly messy.

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If you’re looking for a hearty, healthy dinner, you’ve come to the right place! Not only is this one-pot meal easy to prepare, it also tastes like it’s been simmering on the stove for hours…even though it only takes 45 minutes from start to finish. Cooking the chicken in the stew means that it releases all its juices into the broth as it cooks, giving the stew a ton of extra flavor. After that, all you need is a piece of homemade bread for dipping.

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Looking for a cheap, easy dinner that takes under 30 minutes to cook? Sticky sesame chickpeas and broccoli are calling your name. Starring an absurdly delicious glaze made from staple condiments and a few humble cans from the pantry, this simple one-pan dinner will make even a Wednesday night feel special.

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Looking for a comforting yet innovative dish to impress your guests or family, without too much work on your part? This easy-to-make casserole takes frozen potato pierogi to the next level with layers of spinach, sausage, and cheese that will leave everyone craving more. The best part? Whether you're making weeknight dinner or attending a potluck, you can change this up with whatever ingredients you know your friends and family will love.

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While we love to experiment with countless variations, this classic recipe is hard to beat. Read on to discover just why this is one of our fan-favorite recipes (one of our top of 2022), then use it as a jumping-off point to create your own dream stuffed peppers.

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Craving 5-star flavors at home on a weeknight? Make these cacio e pepe white beans. Using just six ingredients, this classy one-pan dinner promises the luscious richness and bold flavors of a fine dining restaurant in just 15 minutes.

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This turkey pot pie has a comforting creamy center with an extra-flaky top. It's the perfect little twist on the chicken classic! Use your leftover Thanksgiving turkey and any additional vegetables you have to make this even easier.

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The Amish have made many amazing contributions to the world of food (pies, friendship bread, haystack dinners, Amish peanut butter... the list goes on!), but no dish is more iconic than beef and noodles. Chunks of juicy slow-cooked beef mingling with tender egg noodles in a rich broth? It’s comfort in a bowl.

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While we absolutely love all meatballs, juicy ones simmered in a tangy tomato sauce holds a special place in our hearts. In fact, some days only a bowl of creamy polenta and meatballs will do. You just might find yourself making them all year round, not just in the fall.

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All our favorite fall flavors come together in this surprisingly easy and super flavorful stuffed acorn squash. The kale adds a heartiness that only a good cruciferous green can provide, and it pairs perfectly with the tender, sweet flesh of the squash. Yum!

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For this dish, we were inspired by classic Italian puttanesca, a tomato-based dish with anchovies, capers, and olives that's traditionally served over pasta. Pork makes it extra hearty, so we served it over creamy polenta, but feel free to sub in pasta, rice, or whatever else you can dream up.

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When the weather gets cold, your dinner making-mojo is low, or when comfort food is just what’s on the menu, you need a casserole. Even though we have loved so many other casseroles before, there's always room in our baking dish for one more. And if that casserole is easy, creamy, chicken-y, and cheesy? With a crunchy topping? The oven is already preheating.

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If you’re looking for a hearty, comfort food meal to eat after a long fall workday, this is the recipe for you. While many chili recipes call for simmering for at least an hour (sometimes even more), our best-ever beef chili can be made in just 40 minutes (!!).

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A cross between a hamburger and a meatball, Salisbury steak is the staunch classic that we think is well deserving of a revival. It takes seasoned and browned ground beef patties and smothers them in a rich mushroom gravy. The result is a dinner that’s as heartwarming as an at-home Saturday movie night, but simple to make.

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