Looking for some dinner recipes for the coming fall season? Eco Eats is here to help you.
When the evenings begin to get chilly and fall is approaching, we start craving for cosy weather comfort food- the one like a warm hug to our soul that gives us energy for all our outdoor activities. But often we don’t have time for big and complicated dishes that take hours and hours to make. Also with the holidays around the corner we all have a lot to plan-from dinner parties to new weeknight meals. So, here are 5 quick fall recipes that will help you plan everything-from weeknight meals for your loved ones or dinner parties for your friends, family and colleagues.
5 Quick Fall Recipes
- If you are looking for a one pot weeknight recipe, Red Beans and Rice is a must try.
- Boil the dry red beans in a pot with water until tender but not cooked all the way through.
- While the beans are boiling, sauté celery, onion, bell pepper and garlic.
- Put the beans in a pot with the ham hock and the onion-garlic mixture.
- Add spices and water to cover everything in the pot. Bring to a boil then simmer for 2-3 hours.
- Sauté ham and sausage and add it all into the pot of beans.
- Serve over white rice, pickled okra and louisiana hot sauce.
- If you are a mushroom fan, then this cosy Slow-Cooker Mushroom Mac and Cheese will be your jam!
- Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, cream of mushrooms, soy sauce and dry mustard to slow cooker and whisk until smooth.
- Slowly whisk in milk and chicken/vegetable broth and mix until smooth.
- Add macaroni and green peas and stir well.
- Cook on low for 3 hours, until pasta is tender.
- When the macaroni is cooked, add cheese and stir until creamy. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
- Give pizza night a big fall boost with a smoky and savoury Pumpkin-Chorizo Pizza.
- Preheat oven to 475°F. Sprinkle a baking sheet with cornmeal. On a lightly floured surface, shape pizza dough into a large rectangle and transfer to prepared baking sheet.
- Peel pumpkin with a vegetable peeler then shave flesh into thin ribbons to equal 2 cups. Combine pumpkin, chorizo, parsley, onion, lemon zest, and oil in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Add half of Gruyère and toss to combine.
- Scatter pumpkin mixture over dough and sprinkle with remaining Gruyère. Bake until crust is deep golden brown and pumpkin is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- If roasting a whole turkey is just too much for you then try Garlic & Herb Turkey Roulade.
- Butterfly 2 boneless, skinless turkey breasts crosswise, being sure not to cut all the way through. Place a piece of plastic wrap over one open breast, and pound to a rectangle about 12″-x-14″ (1/4″ thick). Season with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining breast.
- Melt butter in a large skillet, add panko and toast until golden brown. Transfer to a food processor then add thyme, sage, parsley and garlic and process until finely chopped. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the turkey breast dry, sprinkle half of the garlic-herb mixture evenly over the breast and begin to roll up tightly like a jelly roll. Secure the roll with kitchen twine. Repeat with the second breast.
- Rub the roulades all over with vegetable oil and transfer to parchment lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 375° until an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roulade reads 160°, about 1 hour. Let cool 20 minutes before slicing.
- What is better than a bowl of Cream of Mushroom Soup on a fall night? Nothing!
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks, celery, ¼ teaspoon salt, and cook 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until soft, 8 to 10 minutes more.
- Stir in the tamari, wine, garlic, and thyme and cook until the wine has evaporated. Add the broth and the cauliflower.
- Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is very soft. Transfer to a blender, add the mustard and vinegar, and blend until smooth. Season to taste and serve with desired garnishes.
Celebrate the start of the season with these amazing, finger licking recipes and enjoy every bit of the weather. And for more such food and health related tips stay tuned to Eco Eats.
Happy first day of fall!
Looking for some dinner recipes for the coming fall season? Eco Eats is here to help you.