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Top 12 Fall Recipes

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Autumn means pumpkins and squash, hearty stews, pot roasts, apples, and holiday cooking. Here are some of my favorite recipes for the fall season, and plenty of links to more.

1. Pumpkin Cake With Browned Butter Icing

Pumpkin Cake With Browned Butter IcingDiana Rattray
The browned butter icing is a delicious way to top this great fall cake, but feel free to use your favorite cream cheese icing or, if you're pressed for time, use a purchased frosting.

Related Recipes:
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Pumpkin Pound Cake With Maple Pecan Glaze
Pumpkin Maple Flan
Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

2. Beef Stew With Red Wine

Beef Stew With Red Wine
This flavorful stew makes a hearty and delicious meal with biscuits and a tossed salad.

Related Recipes:
Curried Beef Stew
Home-Style Vegetable Beef Stew
Country Style Beef Stew
Slow Cooker Beef Stew

3. Apple-Cinnamon Bread Pudding

Apple Bread Pudding Diana Rattray
Serve this wonderful bread pudding with the delicious apple brandy sauce, or use your favorite vanilla sauce.

Related Recipes:
Favorite Apple Crisp
Apple Cinnamon Upside-Down Cake
Apple Oat Crisp
Baked Apples With Honey and Cinnamon
Apple Crisp Pie

4. Pork Loin Roast With Mustard Rub

Pork Loin RoastDiana Rattray
Serve this flavorful pork loin roast with mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetables for a great family dinner.

More Pork Recipes
Pork Loin Roast With Southwest Seasonings
Country Style Ribs With Cranberry Relish
Easy Baked Barbecued Country-Style Ribs
Pork Chop and Stuffing Casserole
Pork Tenderloin With Chipotle Chile Sauce

5. Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Delicious Macaroni and CheeseDiana Rattray
This is a family favorite, made with a creamy homemade Cheddar cheese sauce. Serve this as a main dish with a salad or sliced tomatoes, or serve it as a side dish at any family meal.

Related Recipes:
Parmesan Shells and Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese Bake
Macaroni and Ham Bake With Cheese and Broccoli

6. Perfect Sweet Potato Casserole

My family loves this delicious sweet potato casserole, baked with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar topping.

Related Recipes:
Easy Sweet Potato Casserole
Easy Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Home Fried Sweet Potatoes
Whole Baked Sweet Potatoes

7. Pot Roast With Mushrooms

This hearty pot roast recipe includes onions, mushrooms, garlic, and herbs, along with other seasonings and ingredients.

Related Recipes:
Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Vegetables
Spiced Beef Pot Roast With Dumplings
Tangy Beer-Braised Pot Roast

8. Pumpkin Pecan Bread

Keep this moist, delicious bread on hand for holiday guests, or take it along to the family Thanksgiving dinner. This bread freezes well.

Related Recipes:
Spiced Pumpkin Bread With Walnuts
Date Nut Bread
Heavenly Peach Bread
Favorite Banana Nut Bread
Pumpkin Muffins

9. Ritz Cracker Treats With Chocolate Peanut Butter Coating

A delicious and easy Halloween treat for the kids or any Halloween party or fall gathering.

Related Recipes:
Orange Balls
Monster Mash Party Mix
Ice Cream Porcupine Treats
Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Bars

10. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Clean and dry your pumpkin seeds and roast them for a great fall treat.

Related Recipes:
Sugar and Spice Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin Cookies
Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

11. Cajun-Seasoned Meatloaf

This delicious meatloaf is made with a variety of chopped vegetables and tomatoes, along with Cajun seasonings and bread crumbs.

Related Recipes:
Southwestern-Style Meat Loaf
Quick and Easy French Onion Meatloaf
Beef and Biscuit Bake
Porcupine Meatballs

12. Chili With Beef and Beans

Chili is a great choice for a cold weather family meal. This is a flavorful chili made with stew beef or lean chuck, along with peppers, pinto beans, and spices.

Related Recipes:
Texas-Style Chili
Chili Beef Stew

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