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‘Tis the season for giving! Luckily, giving goes in hand with receiving with a holiday cookie exchange. This cookie swap has become a popular and convenient way to bake up a batch of your favorite Christmas cookies for sharing—and to come home with a sweet variety.

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Fall might just be my favorite season. It’s the season that is welcome after a well-enjoyed summer. We trade scorching hot days for brisk cool ones. We change light clothing for beautiful layers and we transform our summery barbequed meals and salads for meals that are savory and hearty.

One of the best kitchen gadgets for fall is the slow cooker. There’s something about coming home after a long hard day to a home filled with a delicious aroma that makes us dream of fall. We have found some of the most savory recipes that will make you wish it was Fall whenever you make them. From soups to stews and even a few bevvys too, you’ll be transitioning into the season of fall tastefully and with a full satisfied belly.

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1. Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Chili

There are several things that will signal the start of fall such as the release of PSL’s at Starbucks or fallen leaves. In the food world, that signal is without a doubt when squash and pumpkins are ready. This warm bowl of butternut squash chili will warm your soul and fill your bellies.

This chili is filled with hearty ingredients such as cubed butternut squash, black beans, and northern beans. It has loads of seasoning to make this dish fill the air while it cooks. It’s very filling and is vegetarian-friendly, better yet, the whole family will love it.

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2. Crock Pot Chili And Sweet Corn Bread

If you prefer a traditional chili then you might love this recipe more. Like traditional chili, the base of this recipe is made from ground beef. Then to make it extra hearty and savory it’s filled with red kidney beans, onion, celery, and tomato sauce.

You’ll need a few bold seasonings like cumin, chili powder and Worcestershire sauce that will make this chili stand out from the rest. Along with the chili, you’ll also get a delicious must-try cornbread recipe that will pair perfectly with a warm bowl of chili.

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3. Slow Cooker Chili Mac

Following the chili trend, this recipe is far from traditional yet, is incredibly delicious. This slow cooker recipe actually combines a comfort meal like chili with another classic comfort meal like mac and cheese and transforms them into one exciting meal.

The base is made from the same ingredients as a traditional chili recipe such as ground beef, onion, garlic, crushed and diced tomatoes but what makes this unique are the noodles. The trick is to not to add them in until the last 15 minutes of cooking so they don’t turn into a disgusting mush. Once your slow cooker has done its work, you’ll want to top your bowl off with ooey-gooey cheese shreds that makes this recipe so irresistible.

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4. Slow Cooker Shepard’s Pie

Growing up, Shepard’s pie often made the meal rotations. It’s savory, comforting and often, a crowd favorite. As an adult, I never fathomed the idea of creating Shepard’s pie in a slow cooker but this recipe proves how easy it actually is.

The base of this Shepard’s pie is made from lamb mince. It’s browned in onion then added to the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients. This will slow cook for at least 5 hours. Right before those 5 hours are up, you’ll want to peel and cook the potatoes to make the savory mashed potato layer. Once completed, you’ll add them to the slow cooker and cook for an additional 1 to 2 hours.

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5. Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Along with chili, soups are other awesome recipes that make us dream of Autumn. Soups come in many flavors and textures that there is definitely a soup out there for everyone. Chicken noodle soup has to be one of the best soup classics.

This recipe is conveniently made in the slow cooker so that you can come home to a delicious homecooked meal with minimal effort. This recipe is made from boneless chicken breasts, chicken stock, spaghetti noodles and enough seasoning to keep it exciting. Keep this recipe on hand because you’ll want to make it all year long.

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6. Slow Cooker Beef And Barley Soup

Another classic and timeless soup recipe is beef and barley soup. It’s savory soup base and chunky pieces of beef will make you think of fall whenever you enjoy it.

The soup base comes from beef broth and crushed tomatoes. Then you’ll fill the slow cooker with browned beef chunks, cubed carrots, and potatoes, diced celery and loads of seasonings. The smell of it cooking will definitely make your mouth salivate in anticipation for dinner.

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7. Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut squash soup is one of my most favorite fall recipes. It’s creamy, hearty and definitely filling. The warm flavors always remind me of fall whenever I enjoy it.

Carrot and butternut squash provide this soup with a hearty flavor while a Granny Smith apple helps balance it out with it’s sweet and tart flavors. You’ll need a few more ingredients and several hours to make this soup come to life. Once cooked, an immersion blender will help you create the creamy texture.

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8. Slow Cooker Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Squash and pumpkin have a similar flavor but they’re distinct enough that you can surely taste the difference. Try this creamy pumpkin soup to get you into the fall spirit!

Some squash and pumpkin soup recipes are quite sweet but rest assured, this recipe is not. Pumpkin puree and several seasonings make this soup taste like fall while unsweetened coconut milk will make it extra creamy!  If you’re looking for something savory to warm the soul then you’ll love this recipe.

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9. Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken pot pie is another classic family meal. It’s an easy way to throw good sources of protein and vegetables all into one meal. This recipe isn’t like your traditional chicken pot pie as there isn’t a crust that surrounds the filling but serve this slow cooker chicken pot pie with a warm biscuit and you’ll won’t even notice the difference.

The trick is to cook chicken breasts amongst the other ingredients for around 8 hours until it reaches a tender texture. Then, you’ll want to take the chicken breasts out, shred and mix back in to finish cooking.

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10. Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Pull apart chicken is so easy to make with a slow cooker. You simply let the chicken cook for hours until it’s tender and easy to pull apart. Slow cooking chicken is also great for flavor. The chicken has a longer time period to soak up all the flavors and delicious sauce.

The other great thing about slow cooking is because of the temperature settings you can either cook it for just a couple of hours or up to a full day and the results will be great either way. Once the chicken has cooked in the scrumptious honey BBQ sauce, you’ll want to shred it using two forks then mix it around in the sauce. Serve the chicken on your favorite bun and top off with coleslaw for a crunchy bite.

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11. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Pulled pork is often enjoyed during the summer but because the flavors are warm, delicious and exciting it can make you daydream of fall too. By slow cooking, the meat will reach a tender texture that can easily pull apart. The flavors will fill your home with a warm and inviting scent.

This recipe walks you through how to create delicious pulled pork in the slow cooker and even provides you with a delicious sauce that the roast is bathed and cooked in. Then, once the pork is ready all you’ll have to do is shred, and then serve on a bun with your favorite barbeque sauce.

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12. Crockpot Beef Stew

One of my favorite food memories as a kid is when I wrote an “about me” profile, I once wrote, “my favorite food is my Mom’s homemade beef stew”. There was something about the stew that made me always think about home cooking, warm memories, and good food. It’s nostalgic for some, and others it’s simply a deliciously warm meal that is especially enjoyed on a cool Autumn day.

This slow cooker recipe can be the perfect meal to enjoy with your family as you transition into the cooler months. It has loads of flavor, and plenty of texture that keeps something like a stew still new and exciting.

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13. Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls

Taco and burrito night is a lot of fun, however, generally, it does take a bit of work. In an attempt to help you save time and effort you need to try this slow cooker chicken burrito bowl recipe.

It’s savory and thrilling and better yet will be perfectly enjoyed on a brisk fall day. The great thing about this recipe is it has a lot of adaptations. If you need to make it vegetarian it’ll walk you through how to customize the recipe. Furthermore, this recipe does require you to add in additional ingredients 2 to 3 hours into cooking so if you’re unable to fulfill this step it will walk you through how you can cook it all day but still end up with the same end result.

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14. Slow Cooker Chicken And Mushroom Stroganoff

The great thing about this slow cooker recipe is that the flavors will help you transition into to fall nicely but this recipe requires minimal effort. It will only take a couple minutes to throw all the ingredients into the slow cooker. Go about your day and you’ll have a meal ready for you and your family in no time.

This chicken and mushroom stroganoff serves nicely on a bed of noodles. Don’t be surprised when this meal gets requested time and time again.

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15. Slow Cooker Spiked Apple Cider

When thinking about fall favorites, apple cider always comes to mind. The sweet flavor of apple mixed with the perfect flavors of cinnamon and cloves that makes us think of fallen leaves and cool breezes.

This apple cider is special for a couple reasons. Firstly, it’s made in a slow cooker which means you can prepare a large warm batch for a party or for a fun family function. Secondly, this apple cider recipe gets a grown-up makeover and is spiked with brandy. This will quickly become your new fall favorite too.

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16. Crock Pot Apple Cider

If you don’t love alcoholic beverages or are seeking a family-friendly option, then you need to try this crock pot apple cider recipe. It takes on a similar approach to the previous recipe but requires a few different ingredients.

This recipe skips the brandy and premade apple cider because this recipe is completely homemade. This recipe requires not just orange slices but lemon slices too. You’ll also add in sliced apples and fresh cranberries. Then to season make sure to add in cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and whole star anise. By adding water to cover all the ingredients and a bit of sweetener of your choice, the slow cooker will bring this apple cider to life.

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17. Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Along with stew, mashed potatoes often made my top favorite food lists. There’s something about mashed potatoes that makes them so comforting. Apart from all the carbs (obviously), it’s the creamy texture, buttery and salty flavor that makes me love them so much.

This recipe isn’t any ordinary mashed potato recipe, they’re loaded with additional exciting ingredients and conveniently made in the slow cooker. It works by allowing the potatoes to cook in the slow cooker for up to 7 hours with just broth and a few seasonings. Then you’ll add in butter and mash until they’re nice and creamy. The last step is the best part when you’ll throw in all the fun ingredients that make these loaded mashed potatoes so alluring.

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18.  Slow Cooker Fried Apples

The slow cooker can do more than just cook us delicious hearty meals or drinks that make us dream of fall, slow cookers can cook delicious desserts too. Come full circle with your slow cooker and try making these fried apples for a treat to share with your family or bring them to a party.

First, you’ll want to peel and cut apples then you’ll want to add them to the slow cooker with a bit of cornstarch. Once the apples are evenly coated you’ll add in sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, butter and lemon juice and cook the apples until tender, it’s incredibly easy! They’ll taste great on their own or you could serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a divine treat.

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19. Slow Cooker Pumpkin Monkey Bread

When I think about flavors of fall, pumpkin always comes to mind. The great thing about pumpkin is that its a vegetable that can be used in savory meals but also in sweet dessert recipes too. This pumpkin monkey bread is a must try this fall season.

This monkey bread recipe begins with 2 cans of refrigerated cinnamon rolls. The bread achieves a pumpkin flavor from both pumpkin pie spice and from canned pumpkin and has a sweet cheesecake filling that make this bread highly addictive.

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20. Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Your slow cooker can be a great tool for creating the perfect overnight oats. It’s an easy way to prepare a breakfast meal while you sleep, after all, mornings are too crazy to be whipping up elaborate breakfast’s.

This overnight oats recipe is special because it has savory flavors of pumpkin that will have you embracing the season of Fall. You’ll want to make sure to use steel cut oats and not mistakenly quick cooking, instant or rolled oats as they will cook too quickly. Pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg will give this breakfast meal an Autumn makeover.

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21. Crockpot Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler

The fun thing about cobbler is it can be made with many different ingredients. It tastes wonderful with berries but importantly, for fall, pumpkin is what shines in this recipe.

The cobbler will only need a couple hours to cook in the slow cooker. This means you can set the dessert in the slow cooker, enjoy a wonderful meal with friends and family and have a warm dessert to indulge in after your wonderful meal.

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22. Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte

As soon as summer comes to a close, pumpkin spice lattes, AKA PSL, is all the rage. You might be tempted to run to your nearest Starbucks for a quick PSL fix but you have got to try this recipe.

The recipe proves how easy it is to make your own pumpkins spice lattes at home. Conveniently it’s made in the slow cooker which means the aroma will fill your home as it heats up. This crock pock PSL would be great to bring to a gathering or party to share.

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There is nothing quite as satisfying as eating soup on a cold or dreary day or for when you’re feeling under the weather. Soup is delicious but cooking it low and slow is the best way to achieve a wonderful depth of flavor. So cooking soup low and slow in a slow cooker is a no-brainer! Slow cookers are amazing kitchen gadgets because they do all the hard work for you and in most cases, don’t require supervision.

There are so many great recipes you can make in a slow cooker such as crockpot honey garlic chicken, slow cooker apple crisp and even slow cooker potluck recipes, however, today we’ll be focusing on all the delicious soup recipes you should try! So let’s all indulge in effortless cooking and fill our bellies with a savory and comforting bowl of soup!

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1. Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

We’re going to start with a classic and crowd favorite, a chicken noodle soup. This soup is often the go-to for when you’re feeling under the weather but it truly can be enjoyed any time of year.

With soft noodles, tender chicken, and crunchy veggies, there is a lot to look forward to in this soup. There are also many fragrant seasonings in this soup such as Italian seasoning, thyme, rosemary, and more.

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2. Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

Lasagna is delicious, however, it does require quite a bit of effort and time to assemble. The perfect solution to enjoying a delicious lasagna without all the effort is to enjoy the same flavors in a soup!

This recipe combines lasagna noodles with ground beef and the perfect seasonings to replicate the flavors you have come to know and love. Be sure to serve the soup with a dollop of ricotta cheese, and additional shredded cheese for an authentic lasagna experience.

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3. Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

Beef barley soup is hearty and savory. Full of tender chunks of beef, and wholesome veggies, this is a meal your whole family will love.

This recipe requires 15 minutes of hands-on time and yields 6 servings. You’ll also be provided with tips on how to freeze the soup for later as well as a tip on how to pick the perfect piece of meat for this soup.

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4. Slow Cooker Butternut Squash And Sweet Potato Soup

Not only is this soup savory but it’s vegetarian and vegan-friendly. Free of dairy, yet still incredibly creamy thanks to the blended veggies.

Along with butternut squash and sweet potato, this soup also contains apple. The apple makes the soup sweeter, however, if you don’t enjoy sweet flavors you can omit this ingredient. Additionally, the soup is also seasoned with a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg.

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5. Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken pot pie is delicious but we all know that it’s the filling that’s the exciting part. So ditch the pie crust, throw the ingredients in a slow cooker and enjoy chicken pot pie as a soup!

Don’t worry, you don’t have to miss that beloved pie crust as this soup is served with a flaky biscuit. You’ll also enjoy the incredibly creamy texture thanks to heavy cream.

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6. Tomato Tortellini Soup

Savory tomato soup is filled with delicious tortellini pasta and together they create one unforgettable comforting meal. A few ingredients such as onion, basil, and garlic provide the wonderful flavor.

Keep in mind, this soup recipe yields 6 servings. Simply toss the ingredients into a slow cooker and allow it to cook low and slow.

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7. Easy Taco Soup

Try something different this Taco Tuesday and share a pot of delicious taco soup with your family. This soup is full of classic taco ingredients such as ground beef, beans, and corn.

It’s important to season the soup with cumin, chili powder, and a few other seasonings to provide an authentic taco flavor. Finally, serve the soup with a dollop of whipped cream and shredded cheese.

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8. Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

This split pea soup may be comforting and delicious but it is also healthy! In fact, it contains roughly 21 grams of fiber as well as 28 grams of protein per serving.

This soup also contains ham which adds flavor and protein. Additionally, the soup requires just 5 minutes of hands-on time which makes this an effortless meal to throw together.

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9. Slow Cooker Potato Soup

Everything you love about baked potatoes can now be enjoyed in a warm bowl of soup! This slow cooker recipe combines russet potatoes with cream cheese, chicken stock, and a few seasonings to create a delicious and creamy soup.

To recreate the loaded baked potato flavors, be sure to top the soup with shredded cheese, scallions, and crumbled bacon. Don’t be surprised when this soup becomes a new favorite in your house!

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10. Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup

Italian wedding soup is classic and often, a crowd favorite too. It can now be prepared effortlessly with the help of a slow cooker. This recipe does require homemade meatballs, however, the time and effort that go into preparing them will be well worth the effort.

Both the homemade meatballs and the soup are infused with fragrant seasonings. It’s also important to note that the pasta is not added to the slow cooker until 20 minutes prior to dinnertime. This is because if the pasta is added in too early, you’ll be left with soggy, overcooked pasta!

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11. Slow Cooker Carrot Ginger Soup

This slow cooker soup recipe is full of healthy veggies and packed with flavor. To achieve the most flavor, be sure to use freshly minced or pressed garlic as well as freshly grated ginger.

Once cooked, you’ll need to blend the ingredients with an immersion blender. The addition of coconut milk, as well as the help of a blender, will create a silky smooth texture. Finally, serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream.

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12. Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

French onion soup can be prepared effortlessly with the help of a slow cooker. Filled with caramelized onions, savory broth, and loads of ooey-gooey cheese, there is a lot to look forward to.

To create caramelized onions, you’ll first need to cook the onions with butter, sugar, and seasonings for 8 hours. Then you can add the remaining ingredients and cook for an addition 4 hours. While the total cook time is almost 12 hours, the depth of flavor will be well worth the wait.

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13. Hearty Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

Slow cooker minestrone soup is delicious and chock full of healthy ingredients. This soup has an excellent combination of comforting pasta, protein-rich beans, and healthy veggies.

The only hands-on work required for this recipe is chopping the veggies, the rest of the work is completed by the slow cooker making this an effortless meal to throw together.

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14. Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

This wild rice soup is creamy and overflowing in flavor. It consists of simple ingredients such as chicken broth, wild rice, chicken and a few chopped veggies.

You’ll only need a dash of poultry seasoning as well as some white wine to create a brilliant depth of flavor. The soup becomes creamy with the addition of milk, butter, and flour but this isn’t added until the very end.

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15. Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

Seafood lovers, this soup is calling your name! With a creamy texture and rich flavor, this clam chowder is dressed to impress!

This chowder consists of tender potatoes, clam pieces, thick-cut smoky bacon, and several wonderful seasonings. Be sure to garnish the soup with additional bacon pieces, chives, and your favorite crackers.

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16. Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup

This slow cooker soup recipe is perfect for a Meatless Monday or if you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. It’s budget-friendly, full of flavor and certainly healthy. Each serving contains about 164 calories.

This soup is chock full of veggies, from green beans to sweet potato, and carrots. It is also loaded with wonderful flavor thanks to seasonings such as paprika, oregano, thyme, and more.

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17. Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Broccoli fan or not, you’re going to love this creamy broccoli cheddar soup. This recipe is a copycat version of Panera Bread’s broccoli cheddar soup. Take one bite, and you’ll feel like you’re dining at the restaurant.

The soup is creamy, cheesy, and oh so savory! Keep in mind, there are instructions on how to prepare this soup on the stovetop, however, to gain instructions to cook it in a slow cooker, simply scroll to the bottom of the recipe.

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18. Slow Cooker Tomato Soup

Tomato soup is a classic, however, ditch the cans of soup because making it from scratch is just as easy! Plus, the slow cooker basically does all the work for you which means this is a great weeknight dinner contender.

This budget-friendly soup recipe contains simple ingredients such as canned diced and crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and several delicious seasonings. To make it creamy, simply use an immersion blender to blend the soup.

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19. Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup

Who needs the drive-through when you can dig into this delicious soup! All the flavors you love about cheeseburgers are now morphed into an incredibly savory and comforting soup.

You won’t even miss the burger bun as this soup contains chunks of comforting potatoes and is served with crunchy croutons. You could also serve the soup with sliced pickles for a full cheeseburger experience.

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20. Slow Cooker Beef Ramen

Ramen is delicious because it has a wonderful depth of flavor. While you may be used to ordering takeout from your favorite restaurant, it’s actually quite easy to make at home too.

This recipe requires that you sear the meat prior to adding all the ingredients to the slow cooker. While this is an extra step, it will only add more flavor to the soup. It’s also important to cook the ramen noodles separately so that they don’t overcook or become soggy in the slow cooker.

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Let’s face it, we all live busy lives and with those busy nights come stressful dinner times. If you’re like me, it’s all too often that I get home from work exhausted and the last thing on my mind is cooking a darn meal. We get it, it is exhausting. But what if we could help make those hectic weeknights a little easier?

We have found 20 amazing weeknights meals for you. The best part, they’re all 30 minutes or less! So set up that Ipad, put your favorite Netflix show on and your dinner will be ready before your show even ends! Get ready to have epic meals every night, bye bye fast food!

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1. Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken fried rice is a comforting classic that you can’t go wrong with. This specific recipe tastes just your like your favorite Asian takeout dish but maybe even a little better. The best part? You can make and enjoy this in the comfort of your own home!

This chicken fried rice recipe happens to be budget friendly and is exploding with flavor and textures. You’ll experience flavors of jasmine rice, garlic, soy sauce, loaded veggies, and tender chicken bites. Don’t be surprised when the family requests this one again. It may even become one of the staple dishes in your dinner rotation.

Prep time: 10 min, Cook Time: 18 min

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2. Skillet Tuscan Tortellini

One pot meals are the best for minimal clean up which in conclusion means less mess, hooray! This skillet tuscan tortellini meal will take just 18 minutes to make, but don’t let the short cook time fool you, this dish is packed with flavor.

Tortellini are fun little pasta bites that offer a surprise in the middle. In this dish, you want to use an irresistible cheese filled tortellini. You’ll combine the tortellini with sausage, several veggies and tons of seasoning. To complete the dish you’ll want to consume all the ingredients in a savory tomato sauce and garnish with parmesan cheese.

Prep time: 10 min, Cook Time: 8 min

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3. Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine With Spinach And Tomatoes

Are you craving carbs for dinner tonight? Quench your carb craving by whipping up this delicious shrimp fettuccine meal. The cheesy and creamy sauce tossed with tasty vegetables will have you and the whole family coming back for seconds.

In this dish, you’ll find soft fettuccine noodles, tender shrimp and savory tomatoes and spinach. Your dinner will come together in just 30 minutes and it will taste like Italian cuisine just stepped into our kitchen. It’s a quick and delicious meal that’s perfect for weeknights when you’re in a pinch for time but still want a hearty meal for dinner.

Prep time: 10 min, Cook Time: 20 min

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4. Quick & Easy Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese

You can never go wrong with classic mac and cheese. Both children and adults alike love this cheesy bowl of goodness! While you may be tempted to grab a box of mac and cheese from the grocery store for a quick dinner, we promise using the Instant Pot and our homemade recipe is just as easy (if not easier)!

We found that homemade mac and cheese packs even more flavor and cheesy texture that you and your family are going to love. The best part is that this recipe requires simple and inexpensive ingredients which makes this an excellent weeknight meal.

Prep time: 0 min, Cook Time: 10 min

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5. Teriyaki Salmon

Salmon is a great healthy and simple meal to incorporate to your weekly menu. Experience salmon like never before with this delicious teriyaki sauce recipe. The homemade teriyaki sauce is full of sweet and flavorful ingredients and will only take you a few minutes to whip up.

The sauce has hints of bold ginger, zesty lemon, garlic and is sweetened with brown sugar and honey. Depending on how hungry you are, you could eat the salmon on its own or while it cooks in the oven you could cook up a side of rice and steamed veggies of your choice.

Prep time: 15 min, Cook Time: 15 min

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6. One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Chicken parmesan is delicious but all the steps it takes to get there isn’t always realistic for a busy weeknight. When your craving for chicken parmesan creeps up you’ll want to give this one-pot recipe a try. It simplifies chicken parm in a streamlined way but still brings all the great flavors of the classic dish that you love.

Not only will this meal flood the flavors of chicken parmesan in your mouth but it also is cooked in just one pot. In just 30 minutes you can enjoy this cheesy flavorful and filling meal that your entire family will love.

Prep time: 10 min, Cook Time: 20 min

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7. Tuscan Sausage Potato Soup

Some days you just grave a big ol’ bowl of soup. It’s comforting, warm and packs a lot of flavor into just one bowl. This Tuscan sausage and potato soup is definitely not lacking in the flavor department and is definitely full of amazing textures.

You’ll find chunky potatoes, delicious Italian sausage and nutrient-dense kale in this soup. Add a bit of cream to make it extra creamy and you’ll be able to enjoy this in no time. Soups often freeze well too so you might want to make a double batch of this one and have an even quicker meal the next time you want to enjoy it.

Prep time: 10 min, Cook Time: 20 min

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8. Quick & Easy Instant Pot Deconstructed Lasagna

Lasagna is a crowd favorite in my household but unfortunately, it does require quite a bit of work to prep. So we set out to transform a traditionally labor-intensive meal into one that is quick and easy and fit for a busy weeknight.

The solution? Use an Instant Pot and try our deconstructed method! You’re able to indulge in the same savory flavors you know and love but won’t have to spend hours in the kitchen preparing it. It tastes just as delicious and comforting as traditional lasagna without all the intense prep work. You’ll be so impressed with the final result!

Prep time: 0 min, Cook Time: 30 min

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9. Steak Fajitas Recipe

If you feel like having a fiesta for dinner you’ll want to bring these steak fajitas to the dinner table. It starts with steak strips and sliced peppers and ends with a soft tortilla and perfect toppings.

To make the steak and veggies even more flavorful you’ll want to whip up a quick marinade and have it sit in the fridge overnight. Then when you’re ready to prepare the meal you’ll cook all the ingredients in one skillet. It only takes 25 minutes so you can fuel the bellies of your family before soccer practice in a hurry. A perfect weeknight meal!

Prep time: 10 min, Cook Time: 15 min

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10. 5-Ingredient Baked Chicken Enchilada Tacos

Tacos, fajitas, and enchiladas might seem similar but what makes them truly different is the filling and often the spices and flavor. Taco night is often a family favorite and you’ll definitely want to give this recipe a try if you’re looking for an easy twist on a classic meal.

To make these chicken baked chicken enchilada tacos, you’ll start by shredding a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken (the inexpensive kind from the grocery store), mixing with enchilada sauce and filling taco shells fitted into a casserole dish. Then top them off with loads of cheese before you bake them to perfection in the oven.

Prep time: 15 min, Cook Time: 10 min

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11. One-Pan Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken

If you want to feed your family a protein-packed cheesy dinner then this would be a great fit for you. This is another one pan wonder meal that will make your busy weeknight dinners a breeze.

To get this meal going you’ll want to start with a flavorful chicken rub prior to cooking it in the pan. They’ll start in the pan but finish in the oven to reach a crispy yet tender perfection. While the oven does its magic you’ll get started on the cooking the corn and jalapenos in the same pan used for the chicken. You’ll then add the chicken back into the pan, add a generous amount of cheese and finish with zesty lime juice.

Prep time: 10 min, Cook Time: 15 min

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12. Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken pot pie is another insanely comforting meal, especially during the cooler months, but it does require some work. Why not make a family-favorite meal effortlessly using your Instant Pot? You’ll never make chicken pot pie the traditional way again after using your Instant Pot to help along the way.

While you can’t exactly bake a pie in the Instant Pot, you can cook the delicious filling of a chicken pot pie. It’s savory, creamy and full of delicious flavors and intriguing textures. To complete the meal, serve a bowl of the chicken pot pie with a warm biscuit! Enjoy!

Prep time: 5 min, Cook Time: 25 min

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13. Perogy Kielbasa Skillet

Perogy’s do taste great on their own but once you try them in this skillet dish there might be no turning back. This recipe combines perogies, kielbasa, caramelized onions, and ooey-gooey cheese into one incredible meal.

To save yourself time on those busy weeknights you’ll want to purchase store-bought perogies. The secret to making this dish extra creamy and cheesy is to combine cream cheese, sour cream, and chicken broth. The secret to preventing the sour cream from curdling is to add a bit of flour to the mixture. The best part is this meal takes less than 30 minutes to make.

Prep time: 5 min, Cook Time: 15 min

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14. Mini Chicken Pot Pies

When it comes to classic family dinners, chicken pot pie often makes the list. The idea of combining vegetables with chicken and a creamy filling all inside a flaky pie crust has stood the test of time. This is mostly because the savory flavor is so wonderful which makes you crave it time and time again.

This recipe takes the idea of chicken pot pies but serves them in adorable single servings, you can thank your muffin tin for that. You can have these mini delights made within 30 minutes and their single servings mean you and the family and eat them on your way out the door.

Prep time: 10 min, Cook Time: 20min

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15. Instant Pot Kung Pao Chicken

Why order takeout when you can make delicious Asian cuisine from the comfort of your own home! Once again the Instant Pot comes in handy to create and cook a delicious meal in the knick of time! Your family will absolutely love this Asian dish.

With one pot and 30 minutes, you can be digging into this sweet and savory kung pao chicken! This dish is loaded with flavor and pairs wonderfully with a side of rice. This recipe is super easy to prep, requires a quick cleanup, and creates a satisfied belly. It doesn’t get any better than that!

Prep time: 5 min, Cook Time: 25 min

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16. Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta With Chicken

If you have a hard time prying your kids away from their beloved mac and cheese, then you’ll want to give this garlic penne pasta recipe a try. The creamy texture alone will have them adding this dinner to their favorite list. It brings all the cheese flavors they love in a new form paired with tender chicken and flavorful garlic.

You can easily achieve this creamy garlic sauce by combining chicken broth with milk. Then, add some parmesan cheese to complete this ooey-gooey dish that will be fun for you and for the kids! It takes just 10 minutes to prep and 15 to cook, which is another bonus!

Prep time: 10 min, Cook Time: 15 min

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17. 7 Layer Dip Burritos

Dinners don’t always have to be extravagant to taste wonderful and to fill you up. This 7 layer burrito bowl meal shows how a no-bake recipe can make a delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.

7 layer dip is often a popular appetizer that makes an appearance at many parties. However, if you combine those lovely layers into a soft tortilla you’ll have a filling and flavorful meal in no time. All you’ll need is 15 minutes of your time and easily accessible store-bought ingredients. From refined beans to creamy guacamole these burritos have all the flavors you’ll ever want.

Prep time: 15 min, Cook Time: 0 min

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18. Easy Weeknight Leftover Chicken Quesadillas

Do you have leftover chicken sitting in your fridge? Then you need to whip together this delicious easy weeknight leftover chicken quesadillas! Quesadillas don’t get enough attention and considering they’re so easy to prepare we should make them more often! They’re the perfect meal to use up leftover chicken and not to mention they taste delicious!

All you need to make this recipe is pre-cooked chopped or shredded chicken (we used leftover chicken from our Instant Pot Whole Rotisserie Chicken), salsa, and shredded cheese of your choice! These quesadillas pair great with guacamole, sour cream and our favorite, Copycat Chipotle Burrito Sauce.

Prep time: 10 min, Cook Time: 15-20 min

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19. Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Bombs

You might be tempted to grab a pizza on a busy weeknight but when you find out how easy these pizza bombs are to make you’ll surely want to make them on the regular instead. They will be a huge hit with your family!

One of the best parts about this recipe is that you don’t even have to make any complicated pizza dough. Instead, you’ll use store-bought crescent rolls. This will allow you to have a fluffy, flaky delicious pizza crust. By stuffing the crescent rolls with cubed string cheese, pepperoni and pasta sauce you’ll accomplish a savory pizza bomb that will keep everyone wanting more.

Prep time: 2 min, Cook Time: 10 min

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20. Chicken In Coconut Mango Verde Sauce

Busy weeknights don’t mean you can’t experiment or try something new when it comes to your meal. If you’re looking to add a little variety to your life when it comes to the food department then you’ll definitely want to try this recipe.

This meal starts with stir-fried chicken and mixed vegetables and then ends with a creamy coconut mango Verde sauce. While the sauce may sound intimidating, it’s actually very simple. To make the sauce, it’s as easy as tossing all the ingredients into the blender and blending until velvety smooth. This meal pairs wonderfully with rice of your choice.

Prep time: 20 min, Cook Time: 10 min

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21. 30-Minute Instant Pot Orange Chicken Dump Dinner

Our 15-Minute Instant Pot Orange Chicken is so popular that we decided to transform those flavors into a quick and easy one-pot dump dinner! This idea essentially means that you dump all the ingredient into the pot and pressure cook without the need to do any sautéing!

The Instant Pot makes cooking delicious meals so easy and effortless. While you wait you can catch up on your favorite TV shows or more productively, tackle your to-do list! In 30 minutes (or less) you’ll have yourself a delicious dinner, sides and all to enjoy! These citrusy and savory flavors will become a new favorite in your house.

Prep time: 5 min, Cook Time: 25 min

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22. Skillet Meatloaf With Pan Gravy

Meatloaf is another family classic that has been making an appearance on the dinner table for many years. It’s savory and comforting but often takes what feels like hours to cook. This game-changing recipe allows you to enjoy the flavor and texture you love about meatloaf but in 20 quick minutes.

The secret in saving time is to make individual sized meatloaf patties instead of just one loaf. To cook, you’ll saute them in a skillet. Then with the drippings that are left over, you’ll make a creamy and irresistible gravy sauce to pour on top. They’re filling enough on their own but if you have some extra time you could even make mashed potatoes to pair.

Prep time: 5 min, Cook Time: 15 min

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23. Bang Bang Fish Tacos

If the color of this meal doesn’t make a lasting impression on you, the flavor surely will. Fish tacos are often a restaurant classic but this recipe shows you how easy it is to make them in your own home too.

For convenience and to save yourself some time you’ll want to use store-bought fish sticks. However, the homemade bang bang sauce is what will truly shine in this recipe. If you haven’t had bang bang sauce before, the flavors are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. This dinner comes together as easy as combing a cabbage slaw, fish sticks, bang bang sauce all on top of a soft tortilla.

Prep time: 16 min, Cook Time: 14 min

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24. Quick & Easy Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

This delicious Tuscan chicken pasta recipe is essentially the more sophisticated version of mac and cheese. It’s so creamy and filling that your kids are still going to love it but you’ll be happy to have something a little fancier than good ol’ mac and cheese!

Our Tuscan chicken pasta contains vibrant flavors of sundried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and is topped with fresh basil. The creamy sauce comes from cream cheese, milk, and parmesan cheese. The Instant Pot makes this recipe incredibly simple to make and allows you to create a homemade dish without an excessive amount of prep.

Prep time: 5 min, Cook Time: 25 min

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25. Caesar Salad Wonton Cups

It’s no surprise that encouraging children to enjoy and eat salad can be a difficult task. Although, if you present the salad to them in a fun way they might feel more inclined to eat it. This recipe shows exactly how you can do that.

Caesar salad is delicious on its own. It’s often made of creamy Caesar dressing mixed with crisp romaine lettuce and then topped off with salty bacon bits, crunchy croutons, and cheese. To make it fun for the kids you’ll make edible bowls out of baked wonton papers that they surely won’t be able to resist.

Prep time: 20 min, Cook Time: 10 min

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26. Lemon Chicken And Asparagus Foil Packs

Foil packs are a great way to achieve single servings ready in a hurry. They’re also great because you can grill them or bake them all year round and they’ll turn out perfect either way. We love this lemon chicken and asparagus foil pack meal as an easy weeknight hack.

This recipe combines tender chicken and asparagus with zesty lemon. These foil packs also only take 30 minutes to make so you can have a protein-rich meal ready for the family swiftly. The chicken will come out juicy and the asparagus will be flavorful for an incredible weeknight meal that all will love.

Prep time: 10 min, Cook Time: 20 min

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27. Easy Weeknight Instant Pot Copycat Hamburger Helper

Much like mac and cheese, hamburger helper is also readily available at the grocery store in a boxed form. While the boxed variety is easy to make so is our homemade version! If you or your family is a big fan of hamburger helper, this recipe will help you elevate the dish to a new level.

Once again the Instant Pot allows us to make homemade versions of our comforting favorites. To replicate a true copycat version of Hamburger Helper you will need ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, egg noodles and just a few other ingredients. Your picky eaters are bound to love this dinner too!

Prep time: 0 min, Cook Time: 26 min

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28. Instant Pot Taco Soup

We’ve looked at fajitas and we’ve discovered baked tacos but now it’s time to take those Mexican flavors we love and put them into a soup. Remember that Instant Pot you received as a gift during the holidays? You’ll get to break it out and put it to hard work again.

This soup includes shredded chicken breast, protein-rich black beans, corn kernels and loads of other flavors we love about tacos. To garnish this soup and give it an authentic taco flare you’ll want to add tortilla chips, a dollop of sour cream and a generous handful of shredded cheese.

Prep time: 5 min, Cook Time: 25 min

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29. Better-Than-Takeout Low Carb Egg Roll in a Bowl

While egg rolls are delicious, they tend to be a little unhealthy because they’re usually deep fried! They’re also a lot of work to make from scratch, which isn’t always ideal for a weeknight meal.

If you’re a big fan of egg rolls but don’t want all the work, let us introduce you to our Egg Roll in a Bowl, which is essentially the filling of a traditional egg roll. It’s as delicious as it sounds and it’s quick to make with a little help from your Instant Pot. This recipe is also fairly low carb, which means it’s Keto Diet approved!

Prep time: 2 min, Cook Time: 22 min

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Christmas dinner is the highlight of the holiday season. Every family has their own traditional meal. Most in the United States have the big turkey dinner with all the fixings. Some also make a holiday ham with their turkey to feed all their guests. Some people go untraditional and instead make lamb or a fish dish.

Whatever your preference, we’ve rounded up a list of 12 easy meals you can make this upcoming holiday season. We included both traditional and non-traditional mains, as well as a few add-ons such as a recipe for delicious homemade gravy. Follow along for 12 easy Christmas dinner recipes that you can make this year.

12. Easy Lasagna

Warm, cheesy and filled with flavor, lasagna is another great and easy option for your upcoming holiday dinner. This one takes 45 minutes to prep and 45 minutes to bake. You can also easily double this recipe and make two casseroles if you’re serving a larger crowd.

To begin to make this recipe you’ll need ground beef, pork sausage, onion, green pepper, condensed tomato soup, eggs, and mushroom stems. Some of the seasonings include Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic powder. It’s key to also layer in multiple different types of cheese including cottage cheese, ricotta, Parmesan and mozzarella.

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11. Christmas Salad

This Christmas salad is the perfect side dish to pair with any main course at your upcoming holiday gathering. It could even work as a main course if you have any vegans or vegetarians attending your event. This particular salad starts with a kale base and is topped with delicious add-ins to give its holiday flavor. Think apple slices, crunchy pecans and sweet pomegranate arils.

This recipe is a welcome healthy addition to any holiday table spread. You can also feel free to experiment with this recipe depending on your preferences. Try oranges instead of apples, or blue cheese instead of feta!

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10. Homemade Gravy

No matter what meat you opt for as your main course this holiday season, be sure to make a homemade gravy to go alongside it. From classic turkey, chicken, pork, or beef, savory gravy can transform any dish into something memorable that your guests will not forget.

While gravy from a can may be easier, your guests will be impressed if you make it homemade, and it’s surprisingly easy to do.
All you need for homemade gravy is drippings, fat, flour, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. It’s an easy, foolproof recipe that’s ready in 5 minutes and will leave a lasting impression.

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9. Roast Beef

Ultra juicy roast beef topped with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper — what sounds better for the holidays? While turkey and ham may be your initial first idea for Christmas dinner this year, roast beef is another great option. While roast beef may seem intimidating at the first, it’s actually very easy.

The key is to ensure the meat you’re purchasing is high quality. Next, get creative with your seasonings. Sage, parsley, oregano, thyme and rosemary are a few popular options when it comes to roast beef. Lastly, allow the beef to roast slowly in the oven until done. Slice and enjoy!

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8. Classic Roast Turkey

What would Thanksgiving be without a roast turkey? This is your classic turkey recipe for the holidays. While turkey can seem intimidating at first, this recipe will give you a step by step guide for a delicious and surprisingly easy way to tackle this seasonal tradition.

After big holidays, you can also buy turkeys on sale at the grocery store and keep them in the freezer. Every so often pull one out and either roast it or cut it into pieces and use it like you would chicken. You can find them at great prices so it’s a good way to save money.

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7. Stuffed Turkey Roll

If you’re having a smaller group this year for Thanksgiving, it might be a good idea to consider a stuffed turkey roll instead of a traditional large turkey. It’s a great seasonal dish to make if you’re only feeding 2-3 people. If you’re hosting more people, you can always just double or triple the recipe.

This unique stuffed turkey breast has some special flavors that are perfect to compliment the season. It’s got a cranberry, apricot, and pistachio stuffing which gives tangy, savory flavor in every bite. Your guests will be so impressed with this delicious turkey roll recipe. Enjoy!

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6. Pistachio Crusted Lamb

If you like lamb for the holidays, this pistachio crusted lamb is a great option. The pistachios are a beautiful green color, which make a great holiday theme for Christmas. You could easily turn this recipe into a crown roast by buying two racks of lamb and tying it together with string.

The even better news? This recipe only takes 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook, meaning you can definitely whip this up if you’re in a pinch. The crust is filled with beautiful flavors such as pistachios, Parmesan cheese, rosemary, and olive oil that your guests will definitely love.

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5. Cranberry Glazed Duck Breast

Duck is a great option if you’re having an intimate Christmas dinner and don’t want to cook a huge turkey. This sweet and sour duck recipe combination is beautiful. It makes a really impressive special occasion dish but it’s actually easy to make. The cranberry glaze is really festive.

While duck may seem intimidating at first, rest assured that this recipe is incredibly easy to pull off. It’s easy to cook and looks amazing on a holiday table. Duck meat is naturally rich in flavor and pairs perfectly with a fruity sauce. This particular sauce only requires three ingredients: honey, balsamic vinegar, and dried cranberries.

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4. Roast Pork With Crackling

This roast pork dish is really impressive. Crackling isn’t an easy thing to make, so your guests will be extra surprised when you bring this to the table. This recipe is a good method for foolproof crackling. It includes tips and tricks, like using foil balls to level the pork skin to ensure the perfect crispy crackle all over.

This recipe is a guaranteed hit, especially when paired with homemade gravy. If you’re feeling a little more experimental this holiday season, this crackled pork recipe is definitely worth a try! You and your guests will not be disappointed at its tender yet crispy texture.

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3. Roast Turkey Breast

Cooking a turkey breast for Christmas is a great option if you’re feeding only a few people, and if you all like dark meat. It’s cheaper than buying the whole turkey and you get exactly what you want. You can find them in the frozen section of your large supermarkets around the holiday season.

You still have all the benefits of turkey with its crispy skin and tender meat without the hassle of cooking an entire bird. Pair this with some homemade gravy, creamy mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and green beans, and you have a delicious holiday spread that all your guests will love.

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2. Honey Ham

Honey hams are a classic Christmas dinner option. Baked honey hams are the perfect party food. They’re salty, delicious and a classic that you can’t go wrong with. This honey ham recipe is glazed with the delicious flavors of pineapple juice and basted with a buttery, sticky glaze. Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, you can’t go wrong with this honey ham recipe!

Another good tip is that you can find good quality and very affordable hams after the holidays are over. They’re great to have in your freezer for Sunday dinners any time of the year.

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1. Easy Baked Salmon

Salmon is definitely a non traditional Christmas dinner. It is common is the coastal States, but uncommon in the central ones. Regardless of where you’re located, salmon is a delicious and healthy option for your holiday dinner that you may not have previously considered.

This particular salmon recipe uses a no-fail method to bake the fish. It’s made with lemon and garlic which gives the fish a wonderful flavor and is baked in the oven for a delicious flaky finish. This recipe is delicious and definitely works well as a holiday main course that your guests won’t be expecting. Enjoy!

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Christmas breakfast and brunch are a great family tradition. Christmas morning is chaotic, with children waking up early to see what Santa has brought them. It can be hard to find time for a good breakfast when you’re busy unwrapping presents and getting ready for guests later that day. We love the idea of a Christmas brunch family tradition, where everyone has to sit down and eat together. To make breakfast faster, and still special, we adore casseroles and quick recipes.

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner and people are planning their menus. Many families celebrate with a multiple course dinner, starting with soup. This is the perfect opportunity to kick your dinner off on a high note. We love mixing up the flavors and putting in something unexpected. All these recipes were submitted by people like you. What are you serving this Thanksgiving?

1. Spiced Pumpkin Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup

This classic spiced pumpkin carrot and sweet potato soup has all the flavors of Thanksgiving in one delicious bowl. The richness of the squash makes this a perfect meal on its own. The sweet pumpkin works beautifully with the meaty mushrooms.

If you have guests attending that are following specific diets, you’ll be relieved to know this recipe is gluten free, vegetarian and can easily be whole 30, paleo and vegan friendly with a few minor tweaks. Serve this soup warm and drizzle spicy chipotle oil on top for a delicious extra kick. A great extra addition would be bacon sprinkled over top.

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2. Asparagus Soup

This vibrant green asparagus soup is creamy and a little spicy. It will blow you away! Asparagus can be hard to find this time of year. When buying a bundle of asparagus in store, check for flexibility and color. They should have a bit of give but shouldn’t be too wobbly. If you can’t find fresh asparagus, frozen is the next best thing. They flash freeze it so it should be just as tasty as fresh.

An amazing part about this recipe is that while the consistency is creamy, it actually contains no cream! Potatoes are the secret ingredient that gives this dish its smooth consistency.

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3. Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup

This warming soup has all the pieces of a delicious baked potato. The slow cooker instructions means you will have extra room on your stove. We love to top this with baked potato fixings, including cheese and bacon. It’s a warming soup that’s quite filling. If you’re using this as a first course, make sure you give out small portions.

It’s thick, creamy and flavourful, but actually uses no heavy cream, which is a major health bonus. It only requires 20 minutes of prep time and then you can simply let it cook for for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.

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4. Minestrone Soup

There’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of homemade minestrone soup! This classic Italian soup is warm and filling and surprisingly easy to make. It’s the perfect meal for a busy evening in the chillier fall and winter months.

The ingredients can vary, so you could even use your leftover vegetables for this dish to make things even easier. This minestrone soup is packed with protein thanks to ingredients such as red kidney beans and great northern beans. The recipe even claims that is better than Olive Garden’s! They claim the secret ingredient is their homemade sundried tomato pesto which adds so much flavor and punch to this meal.

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5. Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Perhaps one of the most popular soups during the fall is a classic butternut squash soup. Roasting the squash is key with this recipe since it helps to intensify the flavor and bring out the natural sugar and caramelized flavors. Another big bonus with this soup recipe is that it has a surprisingly short ingredient list.

Top this hearty soup with candied pumpkin seeds for a special touch. It’s packed with delicious fall flavours such as cinnamon and ginger flavor, which add a great spicy contrast to this thick soup. If you want your soup thinner, just add hot vegetable stock to taste.

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6. Cleansing Detox Soup

Fall is a time when we get back into our regular routines, so why not start by cleansing your body and filling it will all the good nutrients it needs to give you lots of energy?! This cleansing detox soup is perfect during the cooler months with its immune-boosting ingredients such as crisp lemon juice, zingy ginger, bright turmeric, warm cinnamon, and a dash of spicy cayenne.

It also contains ingredients rich in nutrients and known for their detoxifying properties such as kale, broccoli, celery and carrots. This specific recipe is strictly vegetables and doesn’t contain any rice or noodles, which makes it easily digestible and wholesome.

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7. Creamy Broccoli White Bean Soup

We love how green this beautiful creamy broccoli white bean soup is! It would be the perfect start to a festive meal or a delicious snack on a chilly fall or winter day. Best of all? It can be made in less than 30 minutes total!

The soup base is made simply to bring out the true flavor of the broccoli. To top it off, white beans are added to give dimension to the dish. It’s naturally vegan and packed with health benefits from all the vegetables such as vitamins K and C, folic acid, potassium, iron, magnesium and fiber.

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8. Lobster Bisque

Change it up this autumn with a great seafood soup! This lobster bisque dish would be unexpected but your guests will be amazed at the hearty and delicious flavors. Our first Thanksgiving probably had lobsters served, so pay homage with this dish. If fresh lobster is too expensive, look for cold pack canned lobster. You can find it in the freezer section in large grocery stores.

This recipe is creamy, rich and filled with chunks of lobster meat that will have your family and guests thinking you got it from an acclaimed restaurant. Rich and flavorful, this lobster bisque is beyond satisfying.

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9. French Onion Soup

We adore this cheesy, warming french onion soup. The caramelized onions in the broth will be the perfect start to a meal. This soup is amazingly easy to make and yet packed a heck of a punch with the flavor. French onion soup is a classic that you can never go wrong with. You’ll need just 10 minutes of prep and 50 minutes to cook, which makes this recipe take an hour total.

It’s simple, just an onion, and old piece of bread, and some cheese make this soup. Cutting your onion in different shapes change the flavor of this soup, so experiment to find your preference.

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10. Maple Sweet Cream Potato Soup

Consider this maple cream sweet potato soup the Pumpkin Spice Latte of soups. It screams Autumn, is so smooth and creamy and warms your soul. This recipe is a perfect starter for Thanksgiving dinner, but also works wonderfully as a warm meal for any time during the fall and winter months.

While this soup does contain cream, it’s also packed with many nutritious and health-boosting ingredients such as sweet potatoes, maple syrup, cinnamon and cayenne. This recipe also gives instructions for delicious cheddar-stuffed twists that pair perfectly with all the autumn flavors of the soup. Creamy and savory with a little touch of sweetness, what could be better?

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11. Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup

If you’re looking for something a little different for your taste buds, why not try this creamy green chile chicken enchilada soup? It’s made in a slow cooker which means minimal prep time and the perfect meal to make when you’re having a busy week.

If creamy soups tend to scare you due to their heaviness, you don’t have to worry with this soup! This recipe is packed with protein but surprisingly light, thanks to the addition of Greek yogurt and low fat cream cheese. It’s smooth and rich with a hint of tang that will have all your guests asking for the recipe.

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12. Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup

Are you a fan of rice in your soup? Then this is the autumn soup recipe for you! This cozy autumn wild rice soup is made with fresh seasonal vegetables and greens, combined with hearty wild rice, and a zesty broth. Whether you’re looking to make this on the stove-top, in your Instant Pot, or in a slow cooker, this soup works with all options.

A seasonal blend of mushrooms, garlic, sweet potato, carrots, celery, and onion comprise this delicious recipe. These flavors blend perfectly with the hearty wild rice, which is also lower in calories and and higher in protein than many comparable rice flavors, which is a huge bonus!

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Fall is an amazing time for home cooked food. You can still get summer vegetables, but you also get the benefit of fresh Autumn foods too. It can be hard to even think about turning your oven on in the hot summer. With the cold weather, all we want are some comforting dishes that will warm us up.

Curl up with a glass of hot chocolate and munch on these 25 delicious Fall dishes. All of these dishes were submitted from users like you!

25. Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta

This roasted butternut squash recipe is sweet and buttery with a zing of flavor from the cranberries. It works perfectly to serve as a side dish for your upcoming Thanksgiving dinner, or any night of the week during the fall. This dish can also be made without the cranberries for a more classic butternut squash flavor.

To make this recipe you’ll need a few simple ingredients including butternut squash, fresh cranberries, feta, honey, olive oil, cinnamon, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste and parsley to garnish. This sweet and savory dish will be a guaranteed hit at your next holiday gathering.

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24. Baked Stuffed Pumpkin

Enjoy the flavors of the season with this healthy stuffed pumpkin dish. This dish even doubles as a cute decor piece since you use the pumpkin itself to as the serving dish. Best of all, these adorable stuffed pumpkins are completely edible too, making them a unique and fun dish.

To make the filling for this recipe the key ingredients you’ll need are mushrooms, spinach, and cheese. You’ll also need butter, shallots, salt and pepper, garlic, heavy cream, nutmeg and a French demi-baguette. This delicious recipe is vegetarian friendly and works as the perfect side dish for your next upcoming Thanksgiving or holiday gathering.

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23. Spicy Cornbread

If cornbread is a staple at your Thanksgiving dinner, why not try this spicy cornbread for something different? This is a great classic cornbread recipe, with a bit of a twist. Green onions and large jalapenos are added into the batter to give a zesty flavor. You can also easily use more or less jalapeno peppers depending on your spice preference.

This recipe is light and fluffy but super moist and packed with the bold flavors of sharp cheddar cheese and jalapeno. While this recipe would work perfectly your upcoming Thanksgiving meal, it also would taste perfect as a side with a bowl of chili or soup in the fall.

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22. Zucchini Gratin

Take advantage of fresh seasonal produce and make this beautiful and delicious zucchini gratin dish for Thanksgiving! The flavors of the fresh veggies pair so nicely with the warm notes of thyme, and Parmesan. This may just become your new favorite side dish and one that your guests will most definitely ask the recipe for.

It’s healthy, low carb, gluten-free and only requires a few simple ingredients. The ingredients needed are zucchini (of course), sea salt, black pepper, brie cheese, heavy cream, almond milk, butter, garlic, sharp shredded cheese, and Italian seasoning. Even better news? It requires only 10 minutes of prep!

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21. Wild Rice With Squash, Spinach and Fig

The thing about wild rice is that it’s really much better as a component in a rice “medley.” Use equal parts long-grain brown rice and wild rice in this dish. The wild rice is nice and chewy, which gives a great contrast of textures. This dish is bursting with warm fall flavors of squash and chestnuts which pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the figs.

This recipe is also incredibly healthy, which is a major bonus in our books! It’s very low in saturated fat, zero cholesterol, high in dietary fiber, high in magnesium and high in vitamin A and vitamin C.

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20. Warm Tomato Onion and Feta Salad

This toasty salad is great to warm you up on a brisk Autumn day or a chilly winter evening. Onions and tomatoes are roasted with thyme for a delicious and robust flavor. The salad is dressed simply with balsamic vinegar and brown sugar, but the roast tomatoes blend to help create the tasty dressing flavor.

This warm salad dish works well as a side dish, but you could also top with some chicken or tofu to make it a filling main dish. You could also try different roast vegetables to make your own signature warm salad. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves and salt and serve warm.

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19. Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Without a doubt, mashed potatoes are one of the favorite side dishes ever created. You can serve them with almost anything, cover them with cheese, gravy, or just eat them plain. You can whip them up with skins on, or make the traditional skin off kind. There are so many ways to enjoy this simple side dish.

This version is made with the skin on, to keep the nutrients, and lots of garlic and fresh herbs to give them tons of flavor! They’re also made in a slow cooker which means they are ridiculously easy to make and require little prep time.

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18. Healthier Green Bean Casserole

Green bean casserole is a classic side dish when it comes to Thanksgiving and the holidays. I’d recommend it for a side dish during a turkey dinner, but it could go well with any type of roasted meat dish. Feel free to experiment with the ingredients!

This delicious green bean casserole goes great with just about anything and is a healthier alternative than the traditional version of this dish that you might be used to. The reason this dish is healthier than your typical green bean casserole is because its made from scratch and avoids the canned creamy soup, frozen green beans, and packaged fried onions.

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17. Stuffed Butternut Squash

Stuffed butternut squash is a delicious and simple side dish that’s perfect for your next family gathering. You can use any squash for this recipe. Zucchini would be great in the summer, while butternut and acorn are great in the Fall. You could even use a large pumpkin. Serve it in the middle of the table for a great centerpiece and dish in one.

This particular stuffed butternut squash is filled with autumnal flavors such as quinoa, cranberries and kale. This dish has nourishing ingredients that are healthy for your body and the recipe is also vegetarian-friendly, which is a big bonus!

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16. Glazed Carrots

Warm carrots are another common side dish that make their way to the annual Thanksgiving or holiday dinner table. If you’re looking to have a shorter prep time for your carrot dish, consider using baby carrots this year! You can also use big carrots, but be sure to cut them into even pieces for cooking.

This particular carrot recipe is glazed with brown sugar and butter, which compliments the carrots perfectly. The carrots become very tender with this recipe and melt in your mouth. Even your pickiest eater will be saying “yum!” when they try this delicious side dish recipe.

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15. Scalloped Potatoes

There always needs to be some sort of potato dish when it comes to a Thanksgiving or holiday gathering. It’s common to see mashed potatoes as this side dish, but why not change it up this year with a delicious scalloped potato recipe? This dish is just how grandma used to make it.

The scalloped potatoes are rich and creamy, and a perfect side dish to a roasted ham during the holidays. You could also easily switch up the flavors with different cheeses. Cheddar is classic, but goat cheese or Parmesan would be delicious too! This dish is the ultimate comfort food.

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14. Creamed Corn

Instead of traditional corn for Thanksgiving, why not switch things up with this delicious recipe? This creamed corn is impossibly rich, creamy and buttery. It’s so decadent and it’s good both warm and room-temperature, which makes it a perfect, hassle-free side dish to any meal. You could also try adding chopped green chilies to give it a little kick!

To make this recipe you’ll need frozen corn kernels, butter, heavy cream, cream cheese, ricotta, sugar, flour, and seasonings. This specific recipe is made in a slow cooker which makes the cooking process even easier! Garnish with green onions and bacon.

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13. Roasted Root Vegetables

Enjoy the bounty of the fall season with this amazing roasted root vegetable side dish. Sweet potato, red potatoes, carrots, red beets, golden beets, butternut squash and fennel are all roasted together with delicious seasoning such as rosemary, oregano, sage, thyme and parsley. The natural sugars caramelize and create a delicious dish that also looks gorgeous with all the deep autumn colours of the root vegetables.

This comforting dish is perfect for the cooler months and is packed with vitamins, nutrients and fiber. It’s also very friendly to many different types of diets and lifestyles including vegan, paleo, Whole-30 friendly and sugar-free!

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12. Apple Cranberry Coleslaw

Coleslaw is a delicious side dish for any season, but with the addition of cranberries and apples, this coleslaw is ready for thanksgiving supper. Filled with fresh apples, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and green onions, this coleslaw is crunchy, sweet, and so tasty! It combines classic fall flavors in a way that you may have never thought of before.

The tangy dressing pairs perfectly with this combination of flavors and is surprisingly easy to make. For the dressing you’ll need lowfat mayo, plain yogurt, honey and dried, ground ginger. Simply pour the dressing over the mixed ingredients and stir until evenly coated.

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11. Marinated Tomatoes Salad

In the time it takes you to heat up some frozen veggies for dinner, you can have this fresh and tasty marinated tomato side dish on the table and ready to go! Tomatoes soak up flavor quickly with some fresh herbs, garlic and olive oil and help create a dish worth repeating! This dish is effortless to throw together and only requires a handful of ingredients.

This dish is also totally customizable. The recipe suggests using red wine vinegar as the base of the dressing, but you could also mix it up with a balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar.

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10. Roasted Cauliflower

Who knew cauliflower could taste so good? Roasting the cauliflower brings out a delicious nuttiness and the lemon and garlic adds to the fun! Roasted cauliflower also has a very similar texture to potatoes without all the heavy carbs! Your entire family will enjoy it and you won’t have to beg anyone to finish their vegetables.

The seasonings are really what make this dish so unique and tasty. It’s well-seasoned with garlic, black pepper, paprika, and Parmesan, which pair together deliciously. This tasty recipe will only take you 10 minutes to prep and can be garnished with parsley before serving.

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9. Cranberry Walnut Salad

This light apple and cranberry salad is the perfect side dish for roast chicken or a beautiful pork chop. The ingredients are simple, but that’s what makes them delicious. Walnuts, feta and cranberries are added to lettuce. Each bite has the tangy cranberries and nutty walnuts paired with red and green apple slices, which combine together into the ideal fall flavor palette.

The dressing for this salad is also homemade and pairs perfectly with the ingredients. To make this dressing you’ll need apple juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper and oil. Your guests will have you asking for this salad on repeat every year!

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8. Black Beans and Rice

Rice is a classic side dish, but why not make your rice side dishes a little more exciting and protein-packed by adding black beans? This recipe pairs perfectly with nearly every type of meat whether its turkey, sausage, chicken or pork. It’s versatile, easy to make and inexpensive. What could be better?

To make this recipe you’ll need olive oil, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, white rice, reduced-sodium chicken broth, cumin, canned black beans, and salt and pepper to taste. This combination also works perfectly as a base to other recipes such as tacos or burrito bowls and stays well in the fridge as leftovers.

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7. Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Are you scared of Brussels sprouts? Don’t be anymore! This recipe has turned many a sprout hater into a sprout lover. Why not give it a try? Plus, not only is it tasty, they are really good for you! This brussels sprouts recipe makes the perfect flavorful side dish and can easily be whipped up in less than 30 minutes.

The seasoning on this side dish is made with a mixture of balsamic, honey and Dijon mustard. This combination not only adds a hint of sweetness, but also enhances the flavor and adds some caramelization on the sprouts. Serve and enjoy!

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6. Pumpkin Fried Rice

If you’re a pumpkin fanatic, then you will love this pumpkin fried rice dish. The flavor of pumpkin is combined with onion and soy for a savory flavor that’s unlike anything you’ve tried before. When it comes to the ingredients, the recipe suggests using a sugar pumpkin and kabocha squash since they still hold their firmness during roasting.

A few other ingredients you’ll need include shiitake mushrooms, basmati, jasmine, or long-grain rice, vegetable oil, 1 chopped shallot, 1 scallion, and salt and pepper to taste. This delicious meal celebrates all the flavors of the season in an unexpected way. Enjoy!

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5. Chickpea and Feta Salad

This chickpea and feta salad is the perfect side dish for your next upcoming gathering. This healthy Mediterranean salad uses chickpeas as the base. These beans are packed with protein and are very healthy. They are also really delicious too! This recipe also contains avocado, which is a healthy fat full of nutrients.

To make this recipe you’ll need chickpeas, 2 diced avocados, chopped parsley, green onion, feta cheese, lime juice and salt and pepper to taste. Try this side dish beside spicy chicken to give a refreshing balance to the meal. Your guests will be so impressed with this delicious dish.

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4. Zucchini Oven Chips

These flavorful, crispy zucchini chips are so delicious that, just like their potato counterparts, I bet you won’t be able to eat just one! They’re a healthy side dish for just about any meal. Use this same technique on different vegetables to see what chips you can come up with.

This is the perfect healthy snack to have out on the coffee table for your guests to snack on throughout the night. For this specific recipe you’ll need 4 cups of thinly sliced zucchini, extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, and coarse sea salt. Best of all? One serving is just 40 calories!

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3. Roasted Beet Orange Salad with Pistachios and Feta

A quality salad is key to a well-rounded Thanksgiving or holiday dinner spread. The trick when using less ingredients for a quality salad is to pick great quality ones. This specific recipe uses beets, fresh oranges, shallots, pistachios and feta cheese to give its delicious flavor. When looking for beets, make sure the leaves are firm and not wilted. Also choose similar sized beets so that they cook evenly.

To begin, toss the beets with olive oil, orange juice and salt. Roast, then sprinkle on your shallots, and continue to roast. Top with oranges, pistachios, feta cheese and chives. Serve warm, room temp or chilled.

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2. Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

You may typically associate pasta salad as a side dish you’d bring to a summer barbeque, but there is certainly a way to change up this classic recipe to make it work for the cooler months. This delicious deviled egg pasta salad will give you all the nostalgia of summer in a unique way.

This recipe is a play on the classic deviled egg. It uses mayonnaise, mustard, hard boiled eggs, and pickle relish to really get the authentic flavors. As an extra touch, the top is dusted with paprika. This tasty recipe is quick, delicious and ready in 30 minutes!

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1. Tuscan Baked Beans

There’s nothing better than a hot pot of baked beans on a cold Autumn day. This Tuscan baked beans recipe takes a fresh approach to the classic barbecue side dish. It works perfectly for a Thanksgiving or holiday side dish and is a classic that never gets old.

To begin this recipe you’ll need brown onion, celery, garlic, tomato paste, whole peeled tomatoes, beans, fresh thyme, and kale or spinach. You can easily serve this baked beans dish beside fish, chicken, pork, or beef. You could also serve it as an appetizer with crunchy sourdough bread and crispy prosciutto to top it off!

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