Fall themed foods: 5 simple fall recipes
Fall is the season to decompress from the summer heat and activities. The autumnal colors and cooler temperatures are the perfect backdrops for cozy fall themed foods. From pumpkin spice everything to hearty soups and stew, fall is the perfect time to get into the kitchen and try out some new recipes.
I've rounded up five easy fall recipes that are perfect for anyone looking to add a little bit of autumn flavor to their food. I'm excited to share these recipes with you and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
Butternut squash soup: a warm savory fall food
This soup is the perfect fall comfort food. It's hearty and filling, but still light enough to enjoy as the weather starts to cool down. Butternut squash is roasted and then blended with chicken broth, ginger, and garlic to create a smooth and flavorful soup. Top it off with some crispy bacon and you've got a fall favorite that will warm you up from the inside out.
The recipes you'll find online are easy enough to replicate and you can add your own twist to them. I love how this soup has a fall-themed color and how it makes me feel all warm and cozy inside. It is vegan-friendly and has plenty of nutrients to help you get through the fall season.
Pumpkin spice coffee latte lazy recipe: thee fall flavored drink
This fall themed twist on a classic coffee latte is the perfect way to enjoy all of your favorite fall flavors without having to leave your house. Simply combine pumpkin puree, milk, coffee, brown sugar, and spices in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour it into your favorite mug and enjoy.
I'm not particularly a fan of how this drink taste like but make it for the season's sake. The simplicity of the recipe is great for anyone who doesn't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I add a little bit of orange food coloring to it when I plan to take images for content. This gives it a nice photogenic autumn color.
Apple crisp without oat: easy fall dessert recipe
This easy fall dessert is the perfect way to use up all those extra apples you have lying around. The filling is made with a mix of apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The topping is a simple mixture of flour, butter, and brown sugar. Bake it all together until the apples are tender and the topping is crispy. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream.
I bought the topping mixture premade because I don't like to spend time in the kitchen. Also, I used less sugar and more topping. You can keep it in the fridge for a week plus and it reheats really well. This is a great fall dessert to have on hand when you want a sweet snack.
Grated carrot salad with honey and lime
This salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The carrots are grated and then tossed with honey, lime juice, cilantro, and a touch of salt. It's a simple salad that comes together quickly but is packed with flavor. Enjoy it as a side dish or add some grilled chicken to make it a meal.
I tasted this carrot salad in 2014 when I was in France. Let me tell you that the French really know how to make this! I've been trying to replicate it but have never been able to. This time around bought the grated carrots and vinaigrette from Whole Food. The salad tasted great.
Here is a simple recipe if you wish to make it from scratch yourself:
4 carrots peeled and finely grated
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
3 small pinches of salt or less to taste
ground black pepper
Four ingredients pumpkin pie recipe
This pumpkin pie is so easy to make you'll wonder why you've been buying them all these years. The filling is made with just four ingredients: canned pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice. That's it! Pour it into a prepared crust and bake. You'll have a delicious homemade fall dessert.
I've been hearing a lot about the Costco pumpkin pie which is only $5. If that pie is really good as people say, then I'd go for it. But if you're looking for a simple pumpkin pie recipe that you can make at home, here is a recipe inspired by the perfect pumpkin pie recipe.
1 can pumpkin puree (15 oz)
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
1 egg + 1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon salt
1 unbaked pie crust 9"
Preheat the oven to 425 F
Whisk pumpkin puree, condensed milk, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt together in a medium bowl until smooth. Pour into crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 350 F and continue baking until a knife inserted 1 inch from the crust comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
Let cool before serving.
There you have it, five simple fall-themed foods that are easy to make at home. So simple, in fact, that you'll be able to enjoy all your favorite fall flavors without having to leave your house. And, bonus, they're all pretty photogenic too. So if you're looking for some fall recipes to try out, give these a go. You won't be disappointed.
