Fall means family meals together. And while anytime is a great time for cooking, fall has a unique atmosphere to it. And what better way to make use of that atmosphere than with delicious mouth watering recipes?

To get you in the mood, here are a couple of mouth watering food quotes:

“Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate.” - Alan D. Wolfelt
“The only thing I like better than talking about food is eating.” - John Walters

Shrimp and Noodle Medicine Soup

Healthy, healing soup that smells divine
Noodles will make you feel better. Source: Epicurious

If the change in season has you feeling cold, just warm yourself up with this amazing soup. This recipe contains an incredible aroma that is sure to heal both body and mind. Using udon noodles, shrimp, shallots, brown sugar, and bean sprouts in a delectable broth, there’s no better cure for cold weather. Here’s how to make the broth:

  • Lemongrass
  • Ginger
  • Chicken broth
  • Fish sauce
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Black peppercorn
  • Cilantro
  • Shallots
  • Garlic cloves
  • Green cardamom pods
  • Anise pods
  • Chiles de árbol
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cider-Braised Chicken

Amazing apples and cider, but with chicken
Apple and cider make for a winning combo. Source: My Recipes

Certainly noteworthy on the list of fall dinner party ideas, this easy dish is best served with fall harvested apples, brussel sprouts, and of course, cider. There’s something both appealing and satisfying about one-pan dishes, especially meals as flavorful as this! Enjoy all the different tastes of fall.

A Hearty Fall Beef Stew

Delicious, warm beef stew
Nothing quite says comfort like hot beef stew. Source: Serious Eats

Nothing quite beats the feeling of coming in from a beautiful fall day and being greeted with the scent of a freshly cooked meal. Amongst the delicious mouth watering recipes, this one really takes the cake. Or the stew, so to speak. Anyway, this is a great meal to prepare with fall-harvested produce, including:

  • Rosemary
  • Parsley
  • Potatoes
  • Carrots
  • Onions
  • Corn

Spinach Lasagna

Look at that melting cheese!
What could be better than DIY veggie meals? Source: Delish

This fall recipe can turn even the staunchest of meat lovers into fans of vegetarian cooking. With melting, dripping cheese over fresh spinach, your mouth will be watering before the lasagna hits your plate. Who can say no to melted cheese?

Fall Harvested Figs

Delectable fig goodness drizzled with deliciousness
Haven't you always wondered what a fig looks like? Source: Chef Eddy

One of the most criminally underrated foods that come out of the fall harvest are figs. You can use these succulent fruits in making dinner, appetizers, or even dessert! Here are some easy healthy fall recipes involving figs.

Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese

Oh my goodness doesn't that look amazing?
How can you even resist the awesomeness? Source: Life Ambrosia

Here’s something to really spice up the fall. If you’re feeling cold with the change of seasons, warm yourself up with easy fall appetizer recipes like this jalapeno popper mac and cheese. It’s the perfect blend of comfort food and heat for the colder days of the month.

Last But Not Least: Dessert

Everyone's favorite part of the meal: dessert!
Dig into that pie! Source: Good Housekeeping

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/dessert/g822/pie-recipes/

We were just saving the best for last. Easy fall dessert recipes like this cranberry-pear raspberry pie make the best of the fall harvest and might just be the most amazing thing you’ve ever tasted. Take one bite and thank us later.


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