Fall Faves - Cooking Classy https://www.cookingclassy.com/recipes/fall-faves/ with a sprinkle of fancy Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:36:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 44235149 Pumpkin French Toast https://www.cookingclassy.com/pumpkin-french-toast/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/pumpkin-french-toast/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:00:29 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=14002 Pumpkin French Toast is the coziest fall breakfast! Made with hearty bread, a mildly sweet pumpkin egg custard, pumpkin pie spices, and creamy half and half. Then when highlighted with the goodness of warm maple syrup it creates a pairing of dreamy morning decadence.

Three slices of homemade pumpkin french toast with maple syrup and whipped cream swirled on top.Can you really ever have too many pumpkin recipes? With fall nearing the corner, I definitely don't think so. Especially when it's an inviting yet simple breakfast like this.

This rich pumpkin French toast is near effortless but yields delicious payoff. It's the ideal dish for Thanksgiving morning, Christmas morning, or simply any autumn or winter weekend brunch.

Not only will everyone love its scrumptious fall infused flavor but also the sweet pumpkin spice aroma that fills your kitchen. Both young and old alike will enjoy each and every bite.

Pair pumpkin French toast with a cup of hot coffee or warm apple cider and slices of crispy bacon for the ultimate trio. A mouthwatering morning treat!

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Autumn Apple Chicken https://www.cookingclassy.com/apple-chicken/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/apple-chicken/#respond Wed, 03 Sep 2025 05:28:00 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=77368 Autumn Apple Chicken - made with pan seared chicken thighs, warm spices, fresh sautéed apples, and a lightly sweet and tart apple pan sauce. An excellent homestyle dinner that tastes like it came straight from an orchard!

Apple Chicken in a cast iron pan shown from overhead sitting on a green cloth.

This chicken and apple skillet recipe is an ideal dinner to welcome the season.

In this delicious fall dish tender chicken thighs are seasoned and browned in a hot cast iron skillet, then thin apple slices are sautéed in rich butter, and for more apple flavor they are drenched in a reduced pan sauce of fruity apple juice, bright spices and fresh herbs.

To finish it's all layered together for the ultimate cozy chicken dinner. The apple + chicken combination was a duo meant to be. Apples aren't just for snacking and desserts anymore.

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Pumpkin Waffles https://www.cookingclassy.com/pumpkin-waffles/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/pumpkin-waffles/#comments Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:03:21 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=14956 Pumpkin Waffles are the fall and winter breakfast of your dreams, with the perfect blend of pumpkin spices, fluffy batter, and the crispy grid of waffle edges made by your waffle iron. Top them with warm maple syrup or powdered sugar and a dollop of whipped cream to polish them off!

Pumpkin waffles layered on a white rectangular platter covered with syrup and butter, shown from above with pumpkins to the side.

Homemade pumpkin waffles are a seasonal staple. They are so good in fact you may find yourself turning to them year round!

They're crisp on the outside while fluffy, moist and tender on the inside. Exactly as a waffle should be.

They are made with smooth pumpkin, warm spices, flavorful buttermilk, a fair amount of eggs for billowy fluff, and oil for richness. They make an excellent lazy weekend morning treat, and they are even worthy of a festive holiday breakfast spread.

So much to savor in these delectable, pumpkin infused waffles!Close up photo of pumpkin waffle with syrup and butter.

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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles https://www.cookingclassy.com/pumpkin-snickerdoodles/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/pumpkin-snickerdoodles/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:42:17 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=15217 Pumpkin Snickerdoodles - Two of the worlds best types of cookies in one. These buttery, pumpkin flavored cookies are perfectly spiced, melt in your mouth soft, and they're always a fall favorite!

Pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies on a blue plate with white pumpkins and cinnamon sticks around it for decoration.

If you love traditional pumpkin cookies and cinnamon spiced snickerdoodles then these pumpkin snickerdoodles are must try cookie for you! It's a seasonal spin on a classic.

They have just enough pumpkin to have a noticeable flavor while keeping the texture soft but not overly cakey. The butter lends rich moisture, and the spice blend makes them exceptionally delicious.

Then the cream of tartar, which is a classic addition of to most snickerdoodles, adds a nice faint tang to the cookie to highlight them.

These cookies are simple to make and they'll seem to disappear right before your eyes. So much to love in every bite!

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Mini Pumpkin Pies https://www.cookingclassy.com/mini-pumpkin-pies/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/mini-pumpkin-pies/#comments Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:04:40 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=73986 Fun and festive Mini Pumpkin Pies! Made simple with flaky store-bought pie crust, canned pumpkin puree, and rich sweetened condensed milk. And of course they also include an ideal amount of those traditional warm pumpkin pie spices we crave.

Platter filled with many mini pumpkin pies topped with whipped cream and cinnamon.

These mini pumpkin pies are an exciting modern day twist on a nostalgic holiday classic! They are baked in a standard size muffin pan instead of as a whole pie. They are easy to make, faster to bake, and they're a tasty treat for people of all ages.

Their flavor is pleasantly pumpkin-y, deliciously sweet, and swirled with seasonal spice. And they have the best blend of textures with a crisp, flakey crust and a velvety, rich custard pie filling.

They are easy to serve and completely fitting for parties. And aren't most desserts just more enjoyable and charming when served in a mini individual serving size? They even seem fancier too.

With their smaller size plan on two of these per person, or even three for a Thanksgiving or other holiday feast. And as always take those classic pumpkin pie flavors up a notch by serving them with a generous swirl of billowy sweetened whipped cream atop.

Mini pumpkin pie cut into with a fork showing interior texture.

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Pumpkin Dump Cake https://www.cookingclassy.com/pumpkin-dump-cake/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/pumpkin-dump-cake/#comments Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:54:17 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=68690 Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake! This is like two delicious dessert flavors in one - creamy pumpkin pie paired with rich yellow cake. It's a delicious duo, made with shortcut ingredients, and it's very reminiscent of a rustic cobbler.

Single slice of pumpkin dump cake shown decorated with a swirl of whipped cream and cinnamon.

Pumpkin Cobbler Style Cake

This homestyle, cozy autumn dessert is something that should be made a least once during the holiday season each year. It comes together in minutes, doesn't require making pie crust and you get the bonus of sweet cake atop.

It's the perfect alternative treat for those who don't prefer pie and would be a welcome addition at a holiday feast.

I've made it the traditional way with box cake mix to make it speedy, though you could try whipping up your own blend if you've got a little extra time (see note below).

It's a no-fuss, minimal effort dessert that uses pantry staples and leaves you with a crowd pleasing old fashioned style, utterly delicious cake!

Sliced pumpkin dump cake in glass baking dish.

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Harvest Bowls https://www.cookingclassy.com/sweetgreen-harvest-bowl/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/sweetgreen-harvest-bowl/#comments Sat, 04 Nov 2023 22:32:46 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=69069 Fall Harvest Bowls - A Sweetgreen copycat but better! These bowls are brimming with nutritious ingredients including fresh kale, crisp sweet apples, roasted Brussels sprouts, tender sweet potatoes, a chewy wild rice blend, crunchy nuts, and tangy feta. And it's all finished with a sweet and tart lemon dressing.

Sweet green harvest bowl copycat recipe shown in a bowl from above.

The Best Harvest Bowls

This recipe is a copycat recipe with inspiration from Sweetgreen's harvest bowl but with what I consider a few even more delicious additions.

In place of balsamic dressing I found honey lemon dressing tasted better and was more fitting, feta was overall more preferred among tasters versus goat cheese, and Brussels sprouts add one more veggie and will help get more servings out of it. Pan seared chicken was also used in place of roasted for a quicker option.

Simply put we are obsessed with these meal in one bowls, they are one of the tastiest healthy fall recipes and we just can't get enough of them! Once you try them you may just start making them weekly like we are lately, and you can switch them up with different toppings (see ideas below).

They are loaded to the max with flavor and wholesome goodness. They make an excellent dinner and leftovers are perfect for meal prep for lunch the following day.

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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup https://www.cookingclassy.com/creamy-chicken-noodle-soup/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/creamy-chicken-noodle-soup/#comments Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:15:09 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=14059 Homemade Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup - It's a tasty upgrade on classic chicken noodle soup with a creamy base, browned chicken, lots of veggies and tender curly noodles. Such a cozy favorite! 

Pot full of homemade creamy chicken noodle soup served with a side of bread.

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Aren't most things better when they have the addition of cream? This chicken noodle soup is no exception.

It's very similar to the traditional homestyle chicken noodle soup just richer and creamier. And it's perfectly soul warming and satisfying.

This soup is so over-the-top delicious that it's easily worthy of the dinner rotation.

You'll find it's also a versatile soup. You can switch up the pasta, try different vegetables, or use a rotisserie chicken if that's what you've got on hand.

We love it served with beautifully browned, artisanal style fresh bread for dipping and a seasonal side salad.

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Chicken Corn Soup https://www.cookingclassy.com/chicken-corn-soup/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/chicken-corn-soup/#comments Fri, 15 Sep 2023 02:32:27 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=68648 Homestyle Chicken Corn Soup! A super cozy soup made with noodles (or homemade rivels), tender browned chicken, sweet corn, salty bacon, plenty of veggies and a lightly creamy broth. Such a satisfying soup to make year round!

Chicken corn soup in a large grey pot.

Chicken Noodle Soup with Corn and Bacon!

Can you add corn to chicken noodle soup? Absolutely and it makes such a delicious soup!

That's just what you get in this soup recipe. It's like chicken noodle soup upgraded with fresh juicy corn, plus we dot it in some bacon and blend in some cream for good measure.

It's also similar to a chowder, and it's adaptable to what you have on hand (as usual see ideas below). For instance you can replace bacon with ham or make this Pennsylvania Dutch style with homemade mini dumplings called rivels in place of noodles (making the soup completely from scratch!).

Pair it with a slice of buttered homemade bread and a simple garden fresh salad with a homemade herby ranch for the most comforting homestyle dinner!

Overheat chicken corn soup.

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White Hot Chocolate https://www.cookingclassy.com/white-hot-chocolate/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/white-hot-chocolate/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:13:44 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=66246 Homemade White Hot Chocolate - This dreamy and decadent drink is rich and creamy, brimming with white chocolate and vanilla flavor, it has the perfect balance of sweetness, and it's a fancy drink for the holidays with it's bright and billowy presentation.

Love white chocolate vanilla bean treats? Also try my triple layer Vanilla Bean Cheesecake (with Mousse!). It's easily one of my all time favorite desserts!

Three servings of white hot chocolate in clear glass mugs.

The BEST White Hot Chocolate

I'd dare say this velvety drink is the BEST white hot chocolate! Far better than any mix you'll by, better than what you'll get at a local shop, and yes even better than Starbucks white hot chocolate.

It's company-worthy and loved by people of all ages. And you wouldn't believe how easy it is to make.

Plus it only requires 4 ingredients (along with a pinch of salt), and it's perfectly customizable (see some fun ideas below).

It's also an unexpected and welcome change from the classic chocolate flavored hot chocolate.

You can also double or triple the recipe for a bigger crowd, just use a pot instead of a saucepan.

What more could you want on a chilly winter day than this warm, inviting, vanilla bean flecked white hot chocolate?

Three cups of white hot chocolate topped with marshmallows and a peppermint candy cane hanging on each mug.

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