Fall is officially here. Pumpkin spice everything is everywhere, Halloween plans are in full swing, and TikTok is full of hearty, autumnal recipes, perfect for warming up as the weather cools down. Below, we’ve picked a few of our favorites, from an umami-rich mustard bean bake to a simple yet nourishing enchilada chili to a nutrient-dense harvest salad.
What to eat for dinner in the fall?
In 2023, one survey from ValuePenguin concluded that fall is most American’s favorite season. Participants said they enjoyed Halloween activities like visiting pumpkin patches, dressing up in costumes, and trick-or-treating. And in 2020, another survey from Stuffed Puffs revealed that more than half of Americans feel happiest in fall when the leaves are changing and there is a chill in the air.
For many people, eating more comforting, cozy meals goes hand in hand with the changing leaves. September is often dubbed the start of soup season, for example, and it’s also a great time to start stocking up on seasonal foods. Butternut squash, pumpkin, sweet potato, apples, carrots, and parsnips are all quintessential fall ingredients that are as nourishing as they are tasty.
If you’re looking for recipe inspiration, you can find a guide to 17 of our must-try fall recipes here, which includes everything from pumpkin cream penne to cheesy carrot muffins. We’ve also gathered 15 fall breakfast recipes here, and 14 delicious pumpkin desserts here.
10 TikTok recipes perfect for fall
At this time of year, fall cooking is always trending on TikTok. Find some of the latest, delectable autumnal recipes on the app below.
1 Bosh’s Miso Mustard Bean Bake
According to Bosh, this hearty miso mustard bean bake—which is made with a whole host of delicious fall ingredients, including leeks, butter beans, garlic, and thyme—is “creamy, crunchy, and protein-packed.” Topped with breadcrumbs, it’s a comforting midweek meal you’ll want to make on repeat all through the colder months.
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2 PlantYou’s Puff Pastry Tomato Soup
Sure, tomato soup is delicious in a regular bowl. But what about if the bowl was made of puff pastry? That’s next-level comfort food. Follow this TikTok video from Carleigh Bodrug at Plant You to find out how to make the “nourishing and delicious” fall recipe—it’s guaranteed to be a real crowd-pleaser.
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3 This Savory Vegan’s Lentil and Rice Enchilada Chili
Fall is the perfect time to don some cozy socks, grab a favorite blanket, curl up on the sofa, and indulge in some serious comfort food—a bowl of this nourishing enchilada chili from This Savory Vegan will do perfectly. It’s bursting with flavor and goodness, thanks to the mix of onions, bell peppers, garlic, jalapeños, black beans, and cilantro.
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4 Vegan Richa’s Saag Butter Beans
This veggie-packed saag curry is packed with “incredible flavor and texture,” says Richa Hingle of Vegan Richa. It’s easy to make, too, and filled with plenty of nourishing ingredients, including spinach and “melt-in-your-mouth beans.” To make a complete meal, serve it with some naan, sourdough, or rice.
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5 Alfie Cooks’ Peanut Butter Gyoza Ramen
You can’t go wrong with a steaming bowl of noodle broth this fall and winter. If you like nutty flavors, bookmark this TikTok video from Alfie Cooks, which will guide you through how to make a delectable peanut butter gyoza ramen. It’s “the perfect no-fuss autumnal warmer,” says recipe creator Alfie Steiner.
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6 Elly’s Plate’s Boozy Beans
This butter bean dish from Elly Smart of Elly’s Plate is not only loaded with flavor and nourishing ingredients (and a dash of prosecco!), but it’s also cheap to whip up, too. In fact, Smart notes it’s just £1.99 a portion (which is around $2.60).
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7 Jessica in the Kitchen’s Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots
Carrots are one of the world’s favorite vegetables. In fact, in 2022 one survey labeled them as “America’s most trusted vegetable,” as nearly 70 percent of Americans are likely to choose them over other vegetables. They also happen to be a quintessential fall ingredient, which, as this recipe from Jessica in the Kitchen demonstrates, pair beautifully with other autumnal flavors, like maple syrup.
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8 From My Bowl’s Pot Pie
Pot pies are filling, comforting, satisfying, and hearty, which, in other words, means they tick all of the fall boxes. While many versions contain meat, this recipe from From My Bowl proves that they can be arguably even more delicious when packed with vegetables like carrots, onions, and celery.
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9 Walder Wellness’ One-Pot Cherry Tomato Soup
Cherry tomatoes are usually harvested in the mid to late summer, which means, if you’ve bought them locally or grown them yourself, they are usually still in pretty good condition for an early fall soup. This tasty recipe from Carrie Walder, MS, RD, of Walder Wellness comes together in just 30 minutes and is a great way to use them up before they spoil.
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10 Munching With Mariyah’s Roasted Fall Harvest Salad
This nourishing salad is the perfect lunchtime dish for fall, but it would also make a delicious dinner side, too. With chickpeas, honeynut squash, quinoa, kale, pumpkin seeds, and maple tahini, it’s basically autumn in a bowl.
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