#fallrecipes

Thanksgiving Sheet Pan Dinner: Turkey Meatloaf & Cozy Sides

The Turkey Day Tray is Thanksgiving made easy — turkey meatloaf, cranberries, whipped potatoes, roasted carrots, and a tiny dessert, all styled in a cozy divided tray. It’s part of “Tray Chic,” my new series of modern TV dinner recipes that blend nostalgic comfort with fresh, weeknight-friendly cooking.

Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs

This Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs combines herby meatballs, tiny pasta, and a fragrant broth kissed with white wine. A cozy, family-friendly favorite that’s easy enough for weeknights and special enough for Sunday.

Cozy Beef Stew with Herb Dumplings

My mom’s beef stew with dumplings was the heart of our weeknights growing up. It was one of those comforting one-pot dinners that filled the house with the kind of aroma that made you pause mid-homework and drift toward the kitchen. She’d flour and sear cubes of beef until they turned deep golden, toss in…

Austrian Pancake Soup: How to Make Frittatensuppe

A cozy Austrian classic made with delicate pancake ribbons in rich broth, Frittatensuppe is comfort in a bowl. It’s the kind of simple, soul-soothing soup that connects generations — and the perfect way to kick off our Soup & Slippers series.

Pumpkin Spice Protein Pancakes

Fluffy pumpkin spice protein pancakes with cozy fall flavors—perfect for busy school mornings! Packed with protein, kid-approved, and lightly spiced, they feel like an extra-special treat without the fuss. Make ahead, freeze, or cook fresh in minutes for a nourishing breakfast the whole family will love.

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

There’s something about the smell of warm cinnamon apples that makes any school morning feel a little cozier. These Apple Pie Overnight Oats pack all the flavors of a homemade dessert—sweet-tart apples, a hint of spice, and creamy oats—but in a wholesome, make-ahead breakfast. The best part? You can prep a few jars in minutes, let them…

Jewish Apple Cake Quick Bread

Jewish Apple Cake is one of my favorite celebrations of the fall season. It has a moist texture and rich flavor, enhanced by a burst of gooey cinnamon-sugar apples. Traditionally made in a tube or bundt pan, however, I find making it as a quick bread is a welcome alternative. This version yields two loaves-one…