There is nothing in the world quite like a piece of Halloween candy. Especially if you’re eating it after your kids are sound asleep, utterly exhausted from a core childhood memory made with you and a cheap polyester Target costume. But if you want to truly level up the experience of snacking on your favorite mini candies while watching a movie that once had you pee your pants at a sleepover, consider pairing Halloween candy with wine and a charcuterie board.

I know. And you already thought Nerd Gummy Clusters couldn’t be more perfect.

The thing about wine and candy is that both items just enhance the flavor of the other. The same goes with a charcuterie board, and you don’t have to spend a ton of money for that wow factor. A few cheeses and meats, a bottle of wine or two, and you can have a completely elevated Halloween experience. You aren’t just digging through your kid’s candy stash — you’re being fancy.

Halloween Candy & Wine Pairings

Twix

The classic chocolate-covered caramel cookie is the perfect mixture of crunchy and sweet, and it has a very specific flavor. Sommelier Jaffer Kovic, owner of Dilworth Tasting Room in Charlotte, North Carolina, says you want a wine that has a bold flavor that will match the Twix without being overpowered, like Dow’s Ruby Port. “It is rich, sweet, and really fruity.”

Paige Comrie, a certified wine professional and founder of Wine with Paige, agrees with a port for a Twix. “Tawny port — I love Kopke’s. They’re the oldest port brand in the world. The nutty sweetness mirrors the caramel and biscuit.”

Reese’s

I mean, we all know this is the ultimate candy to snag out of the Halloween bowl, and Kovic agrees. “This one is fun and my favorite candy! Pedro Ximenez Sherry from Spain — very sweet and syrupy, with caramel, toffee, and a nuttiness to match. This is Reese’s in a glass.”

Snickers

“A Madeira (bual) or tawny port would be excellent picks,” says Kovic. “I would personally go with the Madeira (bual) for the Snickers bar. The rich, nutty, and caramel flavors are great with peanuts and nougat. The bual is slightly oxidated and adds so much to the flavor of the candy.”

Comrie also suggests a sherry, like oloroso, or zinfandel for a nutty, spiced complement.

Kit Kat

A Kit Kat is underrated in my opinion, and the perfect light, sweet crunch. But because of its lightness, Comrie and Kovic both suggest going easy on your wine choice. “Stay away from big, over-the-top, tannic reds on any of these candies — especially a Kit Kat! I would try a red moscato with this! It’s slightly sweet and fruity, and pairs really well with the lighter chocolate and wafer,” Kovic says.

Comrie suggests a pinot noir as it’s “playful and light enough not to overpower the wafers.”

Sour Patch Kids

First they’re sweet… then they’re sour. This candy is one of those you can eat by the handful over and over until suddenly the roof of your mouth is raw. Kovic points out that these are tangy, fruity, and sweet all in one with puckering sourness, so an “off-dry riesling from Germany” is the best pairing. “The crisp acidity and sweet fruity taste is a match made in the stars for sweet and sour candy. Much like many Asian dishes that are sweet and sour, spicy, or tangy.”

Comrie agrees, noting that a riesling — or even a moscato d’Asti — “works magic with tart gummies.”

Hershey’s Cookies & Cream

Another underrated option, a Hershey’s Cookies & Cream bar has so much fun flavor. Kovic says this is an easy one to pair — ruby port. “Perfect for a toasty, deep fruit flavor with the Oreo’s sweet cream and dark cocoa cookie. I prefer to crumble the crushed Oreos over vanilla ice cream, then enjoy with a glass of ruby port.” Sold.

Candy Corn

Look, love it or hate it, candy corn is a Halloween staple. It looks great on any candy or snack board, and pairs nicely in trail mixes with saltier options like raw nuts or crunchy bites like dry cereal. Kovic recommends Jordan chardonnay from Sonoma, California, with candy corn.

Hershey’s Kisses

A classic. If you have milk chocolate Kisses in your Halloween haul, Kovic recommends ruby port. “It’s rich, sweet, and full of berry and chocolate notes. Think liquid truffles with your kisses!” If you’re enjoying dark chocolate kisses, pair them with a red zinfandel.

Starburst

Fruity, chewy, and a flavor bomb, Starbursts are always a top Halloween candy choice. Kovic says these are great to pair with champagne, sparkling wine, or moscato d’Asti. “Be careful with the flavor of the Starbursts, though, as not all flavors are the same.”

Twizzlers

“Off-dry Provence rosé is best,” Kovic recommends when pairing a wine with a classic red Twizzler. If you’re a black licorice fan, try Italian Amarone. “The dark, spicy, and herbal notes are an unreal pairing.”

Nerds Gummy Clusters

As Kovic points out, Nerds Gummy Clusters are an “insanely complex candy.” There’s so much happening, and it’s a major texture and flavor overload — in a good way. “I would go for an off-dry or slightly sweet riesling for this choice. German spätlese or auslese wines are a perfect complement for these mischievous candies! The flavors of apple, lemons, limes, apricot, and slight minerality blend harmoniously with these candies that are so elusive in taste.”

Halloween Candy & Charcuterie Pairings

Now, you’ve got your candies ready and you’ve got your wine — what do you do about the meats and cheeses? Whether you just want a little something to nosh on or want to make a full party platter, Comrie has some ideas.

Cheese

Comrie recommends mixing aged cheddar, triple-cream brie, and/or Gouda for a Halloween charcuterie board. The richness of these cheeses will pair well with the candies and wine.

Meats

“Prosciutto or spicy soppressata,” Comrie says. These two will add savory balance to all the candy sweetness.

Fruits & Nuts

And if you want to add a little extra (obviously), Comrie suggests “figs, dark chocolate, and candied nuts” to bridge the flavors between sweet and savory across your Halloween charcuterie board.

And hey, if you find yourself just tossing back handfuls of candy and polishing off whatever bottle you had left open in the fridge, then fine. Luckily, The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror episodes go with everything.

Nothing says fall weather like a caramel apple and we’ve got the easiest way to make one at home! While you can do a complete homemade caramel apple and make your own caramel from scratch, this recipe uses store-bought caramels so you can get to the dipping (and eating!) part of your treat sooner—no candy thermometer needed!

Caramel apples also make great gifts so you can make a batch to hand out at Halloween parties, as a thank-you present, or just make a few for your family on a crisp fall day. Add fun toppings to make it a gourmet treat!

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What kind of apples are best for caramel apples?

The variety of apple that you choose for your caramel apple depends entirely on your taste! If you have a sweet tooth, you would probably enjoy a sweeter variety like a Fuji, Honeycrisp, Gala, or a Pink Lady as your apple base. For a more tart contrast to your sweet caramel topping, Granny Smith apples are the most popular choice. These are all firmer choices than say a softer Macintosh variety and give you a better crunch factor when eating your treat.

Caramel Apple Ingredients:

• Wrapped Caramels: Using premade caramels is the fastest and easiest way to go about making your caramel apples. Most grocery stores sell these in the baking area or right next to the apples in fall, but you can also get them online if your local store doesn’t carry them.

• Fresh Apples: Choose a firm apple that is either more sweet or more tart depending on how much sweetness you want to add to the caramel layer. Make sure to wash off the wax before dipping your apple so that the caramel has a better chance of sticking and won’t slide off.

• Heavy Cream or Milk: Just adding a little heavy cream or milk to the caramel will help thin it out a bit to make it more “dippable.”

• Toppings (optional): For a gourmet caramel apple, you can do a second dip after the caramel into fun toppings like crushed candy bars like Butterfingers or mini M&Ms, pretzels, sprinkles, flaked sea salt, chopped pecans or other nuts, crushed Oreos, or coconut! You can also use chopped dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate chips as well.

Looking for a delicious caramel dip to eat with apples? Try our Cream Cheese Fruit Dip (4 Ways!)

• Nonstick Cooking Spray: You’ll want to make sure your apples don’t stick to the plate or pan you are placing them on, so use some nonstick cooking spray on the surface first to make sure you can remove them easily. You can also use a lined baking sheet to cool your apples on, so just lay some wax paper on a baking sheet or flat surface.

• Dipping container (optional but helpful): While you can just roll your apple around in the bowl or pot you melted the caramel in, for smaller batches it’s also nice to have a Pyrex glass measuring cup to melt the caramel in so you have a nice little container to dunk the apple right in to.

Tips for Making Caramel Apples:

• Remove the wax from your apples. You’ll want to wash your apples and try to remove the wax from the apples before dipping them so the caramel will stick better. Run the apples under some hot water and use a fruit wash or dish soap and a clean scrubby pad or textured towel to rub vigorously over the apples to help remove some of the wax. Dry apples very well so no moisture remains.

• Chill apples before and after dipping. After you add your skewer, you can chill your apples in the fridge so that the caramel sets up faster and less will run off the surface when dipping (and then put them back in the fridge so the caramel will set up faster).

• Have toppings already prepped. If you are dipping your apple into toppings, make sure you already have your bowls of toppings ready so the caramel doesn’t set before you can get your toppings together.

• Drizzle chocolate after cooling: You can also drizzle melted chocolate over your apple for a yummy addition, but wait until the apples are cool so the warm caramel doesn’t melt the chocolate.

How to Make Caramel Apples:

Prepare the apples: Once clean, make sure the apples are thoroughly dry before dipping! Skewer your apple with your stick or fork and set aside.

Melt the caramel: Put your caramels and heavy cream/milk in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30-second increments, stirring well between each heating session, until the caramel is smooth and melted. If the mixture seems thin, let it sit for a minute or two to thicken up a bit before dipping.

Can I make caramel apples on the stovetop without a microwave?

Yes! If you don’t have a microwave, you can still make caramel apples easily in a saucepan, a double-boiler pot, or a glass Pyrex-type bowl set on top of a saucepan of boiling water (it will take longer to melt this way, so be patient).

For a regular saucepan, add caramels and milk to the pan and heat on medium-low heat, stirring until melted. If using the double-boiler or bowl on top method, just bring a few inches of water to a boil in a pot, set the top of the double boiler or glass bowl on top with your caramel and milk, reduce the heat to a low boil/simmer and stir occasionally until melted.

Dip apples: Now that your caramel is melted, spray a tray or plate with nonstick cooking spray and dip your apple into the melted caramel at an angle, twisting it around until the apple is coated as well as you would like.

Lift the apple to let the excess caramel drip off and scrape the bottom over the side of the bowl to get extra excess. As the caramel gets lower in the bowl, you can also use a spoon to pour the caramel over the apple to cover the sides or tilt the bowl or pan so the caramel pools in one spot.

After dipping in your caramel, you can do a second dip into your topping of choice to give it some added flavor before setting it on your tray or plate. Try some black and orange sprinkles for a Halloween caramel apple treat!

If your caramel starts to set as you continue dipping your apples, reheat it for 15 seconds at a time in the microwave until the texture is dippable again.

Let the caramel set: Let your apples cool in the fridge for about 15-30 minutes to allow the caramel to fully set on your nonstick sprayed parchment paper or lined wax paper surface. Now your apple is ready to eat!

How do I store caramel apples?

You can store caramel apples in the fridge for up to two weeks and you can also wrap them in cellophane or clear treat bags individually to give as gifts!

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The Most Popular Fall Recipes of 2025

Happy first day of fall! I wish you could see my excitement! This is my seventh year pulling together our most-loved fall recipes into one big list, and I couldn’t be happier to be sharing it with you today.

At home, the leaves are glowing shades of yellow and orange, and the air is crisp. Such a big change from the 80 degrees I had in New York last week. Being back has me fully embracing fall mode, with apple and pumpkin candles burning and cozy layers on. I even made my first pot of chili yesterday (with beer bread, of course). It feels like the season has truly arrived.

In this roundup, you’ll find everything from festive cocktails for Halloween and Thanksgiving to cozy family dinners, fall salads, hearty soups and chili, plus all the desserts—apple, pumpkin, and plenty of chocolate. There are old favorites you’ve loved for years, along with newer recipes that became instant hits last fall.

I’d love to hear from you—what recipes are your go-tos this time of year? And what are you hoping to see this fall and holiday season? October always brings cozy dinners, golden leaves, and of course, Halloween fun. November turns to Thanksgiving, then it’s straight into holiday baking and entertaining. I have so many ideas, but I always love knowing what you’re most excited about too.

So here we go… the most popular fall recipes on HBH, all in one place for you to recreate and enjoy. Let me know your favorites and the stories behind them—I love hearing how these recipes become a part of your fall traditions!

If you’d like to see the popular fall recipes from previous years, here they are: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

The Top 20 Fall Recipes

Smoky Harvest Apple Cider Margarita.

This autumn harvest margarita is a cozy take on the classic, and the perfect warming fall cocktail to sip on with friends or family.

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Thanksgiving Cider Punch

No added sugars like most punch recipes and so easy…the perfect holiday punch that’s both festive and delicious!

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Creamy White Chicken Chili

Spicy, creamy, and so delicious. Add a side of beer bread for the perfect bowl to warm up to on a cold fall/winter day!

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Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad

Tossed with a warming apple cider vinaigrette…healthy, simple, and so delicious!

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Crockpot Spicy Queso Beef Chili

Add a side of beer bread and toppings for the perfect bowl of winter chili on these coldest days of the year!

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Creamy Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Pasta

Best for nights when you’re craving Italian, but also craving fall flavors.

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Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup

The perfect fall and winter meal…great for nights when you’re craving a healthier soup!

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Cider Braised Pot Roast with Crispy Sage Potatoes

Comforting + delicious, getting a slow-cooked meal on the table couldn’t be easier!

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Roasted Garlic Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats

Seasonal spaghetti squash stuffed with a spicy chicken, tomato-based ragu sauce and creamy cheese béchamel sauce made with fresh ricotta and provolone cheese.

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Cream Cheese Swirled Cinnamon Pumpkin Butter Bread

Enjoy warm right out of the oven with a smear of salted honey butter. Perfect for all the autumn weekends ahead!

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Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts with Cinnamon Maple Glaze

These autumn spiced doughnuts are the perfect way to celebrate the fall apple season!

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Easy Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake

Better than the bakery, enjoy the warm smells of fall as this cake bakes away…a quintessential fall treat!

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Brown Butter Chewy Maple Brown Sugar Cookies

Generously glazed brown sugar cookies with a sweet, thick, and creamy maple glaze that melts in your mouth!

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BOO! Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

No oven time, 7 ingredients, no processed sugar…deliciously EASY, fun to make, homemade Halloween treats!

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Brown Butter Apple Blondies with Cinnamon Maple Glaze

If there was ever a recipe that screams fall, it’s these easy, soft, and gooey blondies!

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6 Ingredient Spiced Pumpkin Butter

Just 6 simple pantry staple ingredients, 30 minutes, and one pot or slow cooker. YES, this pumpkin butter really is that easy, and it tastes even better. It’s thick, creamy, sweet, and spiced perfectly with warm autumn spices. This is sure to become your new fall spread.

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Harvest Brie and Cheddar Apple Kale Salad

Perfect seasonal salad with creamy cheeses and a balance of savory, sweet, and salty fall flavors!

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Apple Cider Smothered Chicken

A 40 minute, quick and easy, cozy one-pot meal with delicious, comforting fall flavors!

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Brie and Cheddar Apple Beer Soup

Welcoming these chillier days with a delicious autumn twist on a classic beer cheese soup!

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Frosted Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Made with classic autumn flavors, fun to bake, and delicious to eat. The perfect Fall and Thanksgiving cookies!

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Halloween Monster Mash Cookies

Festive, easy, and gravely spooky…each bite is slightly crisp on the edges but soft and gooey in the center!

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Homemade Slow Cooker Maple Apple Butter

Apple butter is basically just apple sauce, but thicker and spiced with warm autumn spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. It’s sweet, smooth, and possibly one of the most delicious spreads to put on toast during the fall season.

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Even More Fall Recipes to Love

Maple Apple Cider.

A warm, tasty drink, perfect for Sundays

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Baked Cinnamon Crunch Apple Cider Doughnuts

Like a classic cider doughnut but better – the perfect way to celebrate the autumn apple season!

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Crockpot Pumpkin Beer Braised Chicken

Slow braised chicken in seasonal pumpkin beer and cider – so delicious!

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Glazed Honeycrisp Apple Fritter Cake

Kind of like an apple fritter – but in cake form…the ultimate fall treat; prepare to become obsessed!

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Cinnamon Crunch Swirled Banana Bread

Adding a cinnamon swirl and topping with crunchy chunks of cinnamon sugar ensures the yummiest banana bread!

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Easy Baked Spicy Sesame Butter Chicken

This oven-baked, one-pan chicken has incredible flavor, a creamy sauce, AND it’s the easiest recipe!

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Crockpot Chipotle Honey Pot Roast Tacos

Made in the crockpot or the oven, these tacos are simple to make, saucy, spicy, cheesy, and so yummy!

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Creamy Green Chili Tortilla Soup

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup: This simple one-pot soup is the perfect bowl to warm up to…spicy, creamy, and so delicious!

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Sage Brown Butter Pumpkin Pasta Alfredo

Made in under 30 mins, every twirl of pasta has delicious fall flavors that melt in your mouth!

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Crispy Brown Butter Sage Smashed Potatoes

With hints of sage, thyme, parmesan, and garlic, these easy-to-make potatoes are sure to be a hit!

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Cinnamon Apple Bourbon Smash

Mix up one or two drinks, or make a mocktail, this is festive and simple!

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Shredded Brussels Sprout Candied Bacon Salad

A festive, sweet, tangy, and spicy salad that’s easy to make ahead and looks so pretty on the table!

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Vanilla Pumpkin Oatmeal Latte Cookies

A cross between a really great soft, chewy pumpkin cookie and a delicious steaming pumpkin latte!

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Hocus Pocus Old Fashioned

Spooky yet whimsical – magical, spicy, sweet, and simple…a cozy cocktail for the chilly autumn nights to come!

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Smothered Chicken in Mushroom Wine Pan Sauce

A cozy one-pot dinner with delicious, comforting flavors…a little teaser until Thanksgiving!

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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken and Broccoli

The easiest to create and so delicious…add some beer bread for a cozier weeknight slow cooker meal!

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Serve these with tea, coffee, hot cocoa, or even a steaming mug of cider for the quintessential fall treat!

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Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo

Serve with salad and bread…the perfect hearty and delicious meal to enjoy on busy nights!

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Brie and Cheddar Butternut Squash Beer Soup

Cozy, creamy, extra cheesy, and totally delicious…perfect for the chilly fall days ahead!

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Ginger Apple Moscow Mule

A delicious autumn twist on the classic. Spicy and warming…perfect for cozy autumn nights plus upcoming holidays!

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Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies

Sweet milk chocolate, sandwiched between spiced brown sugar cookies, and finished with a light dusting of cinnamon sugar. Perfect for both a spooky Halloween night or an elegant Thanksgiving dinner…or just when you need a deliciously sweet chocolate filled cookie!

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Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup.

Everything you love about a warming, cheesy bowl of French onion soup…but better!

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Everything Ranch Cheese and Pretzel Snack Mix

Whether it’s game-day snacking or a holiday party, this is about to become your new go-to!

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Spicy Pumpkin and Pesto Cheese Stuffed Shells

Perfect for nights when you’re craving Italian, but you’re also craving fall flavors. Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a basil pesto and ricotta cheese mixture. Then baked in a spicy pumpkin vodka sauce that’s creamy and so delicious!

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Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting

The perfect pairing of fall flavors…autumn in a sweet cupcake!

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Pumpkin Coffee Cake Muffins with Cinnamon Honey Butter

Moist pumpkin muffins stuffed with cream cheese, topped with crumbly streusel, and served warm. Perfect for all of the autumn weekends ahead, and best eaten just out of the oven with a generous smear of cinnamon honey butter. So GOOD!

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Molten Chocolate Crackle Pie

Destress with this super simple pie made with eggs, cocoa powder, a touch of coffee, plus sweet chocolate chunks!

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Crispy Cheesy Potatoes Stacks

Made simply, each cute little potato stack is perfect and so delicious.

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Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Rosemary Bacon

The perfect cozy bowl, great for nights when you’re craving Italian, but want something warming.

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Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole with Sweet ‘n’ Savory Bacon Pecans.

The classic sweet potato casserole we know and love, but topped with sweet and savory bacon pecans

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Brown Butter Pumpkin Alla Vodka Tortellini

That deliciously cozy bowl of pasta we’re all craving most with a fun fall twist!

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Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole.

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole, kind of like broccoli cheddar soup meets cozy weeknight casserole…made in one pot in under an hour…healthy-ish, easy and delicious!

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Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Soup with Roasted Mushrooms.

This soup is made using pantry staples like wild rice, autumn herbs, and chicken breasts. It’s a hearty warming meal to enjoy any night of the week.

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Instant Pot Pesto Zuppa Toscana.

This super simple Instant Pot Pesto Zuppa Toscana is the perfect cold-weather dinner…great for nights when I’m craving Italian, but want something warming too.

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Slow Cooker French Wine and Mustard Chicken.

Turning a classic French recipe into an easy slow cooker meal using white wine, creamy Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, parmesan cheese, and vibrant kale for veggies and color.

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Coconut Sweet Potato Lentil Soup with Rice

When you’re in need of warming comfort food, but you also want healthy, this Coconut Sweet Potato Lentil Soup with Rice is just the soup to make. All made in just ONE pot (or in your instant pot), in less than an hour. It’s cozy, a little spicy, and filled with vegetables. The perfect healthy bowl of soup!

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Pumpkin Beer Pretzels with Chipotle Queso.

Soft buttery pretzels dipped in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce

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Salted Honey Butter Parker House Rolls

The perfect rolls for all of your upcoming holiday dinners…Thanksgiving included!

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5 Ingredient Beer Bread

A simple bread that will rock your world!

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Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Maple Icing

Soft, fluffy, and perfectly spiced…just the autumn breakfast we’re all looking for!

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Creamy White Lasagna Soup

The perfect cozy bowl for nights when you’re craving your favorite lasagna, but could also go for a cozy bowl of soup!

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Sheet Pan Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken and Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Sticky chicken made quicker than any take-out meal…and is so much healthier too!

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Spicy Lasagna Soup

Great for when you’re wanting lasagna…but not all the work. The perfect soup for holiday entertaining!

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Sage Butter Pumpkin Cheese Ravioli

Perfect for those fall nights when you’re craving something cozy, but want something quick and easy too!

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Sheet Pan Hot Honey Mustard Chicken and Crispy Brussels Sprouts.

The perfect quick, delicious weeknight dinner that’s sure to be loved by all!

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Butternut Squash Pasta Carbonara with Rosemary Bacon

Simple and cozy…for nights when you’re craving Italian, but also want cozy fall flavors.

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Salted Caramel Apple Snickers Cake.

It has a little spook factor to it, the caramel apples and the whole Snickers thing makes it a dead ringer for Halloween, when everything is all about candy. Although, I didn’t actually use any Snickers in this cake, it’s just Snickers flavored…. but it’s better than a Snickers.

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One Pot French Onion Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto

One Pot French Onion Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto…the ultimate fall and winter comfort food!

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Cider Braised Short Ribs with Caramelized Onions

Plus creamy mashed potatoes…the perfect simple yet delicious dinner for a cold night in!

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4 Cheese Roasted Garlic Alfredo Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

An easy, delicious, and healthier way to enjoy pasta night!

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30 Minute Spicy Coconut Butter Chicken

Quickly made on the stove, all in one skillet. Finish off with steamed rice and naan for a warm cozy meal!

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30 Minute Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen

All made in one pot, using healthy, pantry staple, ingredients. It’s creamy, spicy, filled with veggies, lean chicken, and ramen noodles. Perfect for a cold night in, after a long busy day!

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Slow Cooker Mustard Herb Chicken and Creamy Orzo

A hearty and delicious meal to come home to at the end of a busy day…and so easy!

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Pesto Pasta Alla Vodka

30 mins, one-pot…this silky smooth, extra creamy pasta is the perfect cozy winter recipe for serving up to friends and family!

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Healthier Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup.

The perfect easy fall dinner…great for nights when you’re craving Italian, but want something warming and healthy too.

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Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper

Swapping out the boxed stuff and making this childhood special…but homemade and healthier!

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Sheet Pan Honey Buffalo Chicken with Broccoli

The easiest sheet pan dinner…simply add a side of rice or home fries and you’ve got a meal!

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Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala

Serve over bowls of rice and you’ll have the perfect bowl of warming, delicious comfort food!

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Crockpot Herb Butter Chicken and Wild Rice

An easy and delicious slow cooker recipe that makes weeknight cooking easy, cozy, and delicious!

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Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Noodle Casserole

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole: healthy-ish, so darn easy, and so darn delicious…made entirely in one pot in less than an hour!

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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Simple cornflake-crusted chicken baked up on a sheet pan until crispy and delicious – loved by everyone!

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Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Orzo

A cozy, easy, fall-winter dinner…instant pot + stove top skillet directions too! 

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Cider Braised Chicken with Caramelized Onions

Looking for a cozy fall meal? Here’s your answer…one pot, simple, and totally delicious!

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Cinnamon Sugar Swirled Apple Butter Bread

Slightly healthier and better than any coffee shop, this yummy bread is a real fall treat!

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Honey Butter Jalapeño Cheddar Rolls

Light, airy, and wonderful right out of the oven with a smear of salted, sweet honey butter!

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Haunted Pumpkin Patch Margarita

This spooky, haunted margarita is both spicy and warming. It’s fun, simple + perfect for cozy autumn nights!

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Red Wine Braised Pot Roast

A classic, warming, easy, and delicious one-pot meal that’s great for weeknights and entertaining, too!

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Creamy Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup

For nights when you’re craving something warm and cozy, hearty, full of herbs and veggies, and so delicious!

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Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars

THE cookie bars to make throughout the fall season…perfect for Halloween and Thanksgiving!

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Creamy Butternut Squash Sage Pesto Soup

A comforting soup with delicious fall flavors. Equally great for dinner as it is a Thanksgiving side!

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Spooky Homemade Twix Bars

Pack them up and take them to the school Halloween party. Or serve them up at your adult-filled Halloween bash!

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Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Dumplings

I took the classic chicken and dumpling soup and made it even easier (and yummier) in the crockpot!

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Pumpkin Spice Pecan Latte

Fall in a mug with maple pecan whipped cream…the cozy, homemade version of your favorite pumpkin spice latte!

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Crockpot Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Lasagna Soup

A wonderfully cozy soup made in the crockpot or on the stove. A creamy lasagna-inspired soup!

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Brown Sugar Maple Pecan Cookie Pie

THE gooey, yummy pie to add to this year’s Thanksgiving menu, but it can easily be served all season long!

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Easy Chipotle Cheddar Beef Chili

My family’s favorite quick and easy chili recipe – perfect for cold fall and winter nights – delicious, hearty chili!

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Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Pot Pie

So easy, this pot pie comes out looking beautiful and tastes delicious! Family and guests will be satisfied and impressed!

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Brown Sugar Roasted Honeynut Squash

The options for serving these easy-to-make squash are endless—they pair well with so many meals!

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White Chocolate Chai Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Sweet, warming, and delicious. Each bite is soft and chewy with sweet notes of vanilla and chai!

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Fluffy Pumpkin Butter Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Best enjoyed with a pat of salted butter and a pour of maple syrup – simple and perfect!

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Pumpkin Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Slightly crisp on the edges, but soft and gooey in the middle. Perfect for Halloween night or Thanksgiving dinner…or simply when in need of a deliciously sweet pumpkin chocolate chip cookie.

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Fall Harvest Apple Orzo Salad

A cozy mix of kale, Brussels sprouts, apples, pomegranates, nuts, Manchego, and warm crispy prosciutto!

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Chai Spiced Apple Butter Muffin Bread

A cozy fall loaf with cream cheese ribbons throughout and chai crumble on top. Perfect weekend baking!

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Crockpot Hamburger Helper

An even easier homemade twist on the childhood classic. Cozy, creamy, and so delicious—perfect weeknight dinner!

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Whipped Goat Cheese Candied Bacon Dip

This quick and easy holiday appetizer is addictive, festive, and perfect for entertaining!

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Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies

A new favorite cookie for the season of baking, sharing, and gifting…absolutely scrumptious!

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