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.

This skillet seared chicken with creamy dijon sauce is richly flavorful, with a touch of gourmet. It's indeed an upgrade on otherwise bland and boring chicken breast. And the best part is it's made with a handful of staple ingredients you likely already have on hand.

Its simple dijon mustard infused sauce is something that you can use on other proteins like ham, pork or salmon, side vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli and potatoes, and breakfast dishes like eggs benedict and stratas. Basically you'll want to add to just about everything else in your fridge so you may as well double it up so you have extra.

Impress everyone with this creamy mustard sauce chicken, it may likely even become one of your favorite chicken dinners!

Love a good stuffing recipe? Also try my classic stuffing recipe, crockpot stuffing, and apple rosemary stuffing.

Our Favorite Cornbread Stuffing!

Once you try this recipe you'll likely want to make it over and over again. It's so good in fact it may take the place of your favorite bread-based stuffing.

There's just something about that extra corn flavor here that really makes it shine. And no drying out bread cubes is necessary in this recipe.

Of course, it's perfect for a holiday meal (Cornbread Stuffing is ideal for Thanksgiving!) but it's actually simple enough that it fits well into a weekend meal, paired with a roast chicken and mashed potatoes of course.

It has browned and crisp edges, a soft buttery interior and there's layer after layer of flavor throughout. In other words, it's destined to become the highlight and talk of any dinner meal!

Free up the Oven, Make Stuffing in a Crockpot!

This is a go-to stuffing recipe for us, once you try it you'll see why. It's just as good as what you can make in the oven and it takes less tending to, so you can manage the rest of your Thanksgiving menu.

Boxed stuffing is popular, but once I tried this made-from-scratch crockpot stuffing version I was hooked. You'll love all the fresh, real flavor it has when it's homemade—plus it's easier to make than you'd think.

This stuffing is packed with fresh herbs, freshly dried bread cubes (I listed store-bought bread cubes as an option just in case you don't have time to make your own), and has the perfect amount of butter and veggies.

On Thanksgiving, we all know how little oven space is available so it always helps to either be able to make some of it ahead of time or in the slow cooker. This recipe is a game-changer for a busy kitchen.

And believe it or not, I think you'll love the way the slow cooker cooks the stuffing. You get a soft buttery center and deliciously crisp edges—the best of both worlds for the perfect easy Thanksgiving stuffing recipe.

I hope this recipe becomes a staple for your Thanksgiving dinner sides! It's just one of those timeless classics that always pleases.

Do you have a pork tenderloin instead of the loin? Try my tasty baked Pork Tenderloin recipe instead.

Easy Pork Loin Roast

A simple method and recipe for pork loin that's perfect for weekends and holidays!

Pork loin is inexpensive and easy to prepare. It has a light flavor and it adapts well to so many seasonings.

One of my favorites is with fresh herbs and garlic like we use here.

It roasts up beautifully. And personally I think finishing it with a little gravy made with the pan drippings is the only way to go. It just adds that much more flavor.

Just be sure to monitor the temperature of the roast and let rest before carving so the moisture is retained in the meat.

Chicken and Rice Soup

Not only will you enjoy the velvety creamy goodness of this soup but also the textural contrast and it's unique flavor. It's one of those recipes you'll crave.

My family loves this soup and chances are your family will love it too, just check out the reviews!

The wild rice blend offers something that pasta doesn't in traditional chicken noodle soup. It has a light natural sweetness to it then I've included lemon zest to balance that with a faint little tang. And all the herbs just nicely compliment and balance it all.

It may call for a few pots which seems like a hassle but I'm telling you it's worth it!

Looking to make a full size turkey this year? Check out all you need to know to prepare it here.

Garlic Herb Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe

This year many of us are planning on a smaller gathering for the holidays so the perfect thing to prepare instead of a whole turkey is a turkey breast.

It makes just enough for a family or for a pair with leftovers.

The method is very straightforward and I've even included the directions to make the gravy. Because we all know the turkey and mashed potatoes with gravy is the highlight of the meal!

Just be sure to monitor the temperature of the turkey breast and cook right to 165 for a perfectly juicy and tender result.

Homemade Stuffing Recipe from Scratch

This stuffing is likely to become a new Thanksgiving tradition in your home! Once you try it homemade you'll never look back!

Every time I make this people love it! It's just good old fashioned stuffing the way it's meant to be, made with bakery bread and fresh ingredients!

And trust me cutting and drying your own bread cubes is worth the extra step. Keep in mind you can do this in advance to save time on holidays.

Can I Make it Ahead?

Probably the biggest question here will be "can this be made in advance"? Yes this can definitely be done. To do so:

• Prepare the stuffing as directed the day before.
• Pour into the baking dish, cover and refrigerate.
• The following day remove from the fridge while the oven preheats.
• Bake as directed while adding about 10 extra minutes to the baking time since it will be going in cold.

It's a soup you'll want to make again and again!

Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

This soup is one of my staple dinner recipes! It's something everyone can agree on and it's always a highlight of a long day. It's just hard to beat a bowl of homestyle chicken noodle soup!

I don't know if there's a more comforting food in the world than a warm bowl of this simple soup. Good for the soul, right?

Sure we all love the whole chicken, totally from scratch version (with homemade noodles even) which simmers and simmers, but it takes so much longer. You'll love that this recipe is quick and easy to make, thanks to the shortcut of using a rotisserie chicken.

It makes the perfect weeknight dinner because you can have it ready in about 30 minutes and it's filled with healthy, hearty ingredients.

The other great thing about this recipe is that it's always a good thing to serve to guests because I can't think of many people who don't like it. Chicken noodle soup is always a win!

Roasted Butternut Squash

I love roasted butternut squash. Sometimes I'll buy the mini ones and roast butternut squash halves and sometimes I'll buy a big one then dice it up into cubes and roast as I've done here.

I like this method better because you can get more color and flavor on each individual piece, the only tedious part is cutting up that squash.

But after you've done it a few times it goes a lot faster. And a result this good is worth that extra bit of effort, trust me!