Last Updated on October 6, 2025 by Soul Food Cooking
Fall is here and that means it’s time for some hearty comfort food. I have gathered 26 of my favorite fall inspired recipes into one simple collection to make meal planning easy and simple. Whether you are craving a big pot of homemade soup, some warm mac and cheese, a hearty casserole, or a sweet dessert as a late night snack, this roundup has something for everyone.
Each of these recipes has been tested in my own kitchen and loved by thousands of readers and Soul Food Cooking followers. From Sunday dinners to holiday gatherings, these dishes are perfect for celebrating the flavors of autumn with your family.
Fall Dinner Recipes
Best Meatloaf
Using simple pantry spices, this foolproof recipe delivers an exceptionally moist, sliceable meatloaf with a tangy glaze, destined to become your go to weeknight favorite.
Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese
This extra creamy baked mac and cheese features a rich three cheese sauce and a perfectly golden brown crust, making it the ultimate comfort food for a cozy Sunday dinner.
Chicken Pot Pie
Break through a perfectly flaky crust to find a heartwarming filling of tender chicken and vegetables swimming in a rich and savory gravy.
Easy Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
This hearty protein packed chili simmers to perfection in the slow cooker with a blend of warm spices, creating a deeply flavorful meal that is perfect for game day or easy weeknights.
The Best Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Finally! Here is a slow cooker pulled pork recipe that delivers consistently juicy and tender results without any of the guesswork, making it the ultimate “set and forget it” meal for any gathering.
Comforting Salisbury Steak
I have tried and perfected the nostalgic classic with this Salisbury Steak recipe. it features seared beef patties and a rich mushroom onion gravy that your family will ask for again and again.
Cozy Soups & Stews
Old-Fashioned Beef Stew
Designed for busy schedules, my freezer friendly beef stew offers a complete make ahead meal of tender beef and hearty vegetables that slow simmers to perfection, solving your weeknight dinner dilemma.
Chicken & Dumplings
Wrap yourself in comfort with my classic Chicken and Dumplings, a soul-warming one pot meal where tender chicken in a creamy stew is topped with soft, pillowy dumplings that is perfect for a chilly evening.
Chicken Noodle Soup
My soothing chicken noodle soup is the ultimate cold weather remedy, featuring a rich homemade broth, tender shredded chicken, and classic egg noodles to warm your soul.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This is my trusted recipe for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal, a simple chicken tortilla soup with a perfectly spiced broth that the whole family will love.
15 Bean Soup – Slow Cooker Recipe
This wholesome slow cooker 15 bean soup is my go to for a deeply nourishing and satisfying meal, simmering all day until the beans are perfectly tender in a rich and savory broth.
Stewed Chicken Legs
Discover the ultimate comfort meal in my stewed chicken legs, a soul satisfying dish where chicken is simmered to perfect tenderness in a rich, aromatic gravy you will want to spoon over everything.
Hearty Chicken & Pork Mains
Marry Me Chicken
Find out why this dish is legendary with my perfected Marry Me Chicken recipe, where tender chicken is enveloped in a ridiculously creamy sun dried tomato and garlic parmesan sauce that’s truly unforgettable.
Oven Baked Chicken Legs
Transform simple chicken legs into a family favorite with my easy sheet pan recipe. I use a basic pantry spice blend to create a deliciously savory crust and super juicy chicken.
Smothered Chicken Wings
Discover the ultimate in soul warming comfort with this classic recipe, where tender chicken wings are gently simmered and enveloped in a smooth onion gravy that’s pure nostalgia!
Oven Baked Pork Chops
Say goodbye to dry pork forever with my foolproof method for oven baked pork chops. This is a reliable 30 minute recipe that produces a juicy, tender result with a wonderful spice crust.
Smothered Pork Chops (Onion Gravy)
My proven method for smothered pork chops results in a fork-tender result by first pan searing the meat for flavor and then letting it simmer slowly in a savory brown onion gravy.
Beef Classics
Perfect Pot Roast
I Consider this recipe my favorite cozy blanket in a bowl, a deeply comforting pot roast that slow simmers in a rich herb gravy until it is fall apart tender .
Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe
Bring back a fun, nostalgic favorite with my family approved Sloppy Joe recipe. It is a perfectly messy and delicious meal featuring a savory sweet meat sauce that makes any weeknight feel special.
Oven Baked Beef Short Ribs
Low-and-slow until fork-tender with a glossy glaze—perfect for cozy weekends.
Cubed Steak and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes
Discover how to turn budget friendly cubed steak into an incredibly hearty and filling family dinner with my recipe for tender steak smothered in gravy and served with mashed potatoes.
Slow Cooker BBQ Oxtails
I have perfected this unique twist on a classic, a slow cooker recipe that first braises oxtails until they are buttery soft, then glazes them in barbecue sauce for a perfect marriage of soulful comfort and smoky flavor.
Best Tamale Pie Recipe
My tamale pie recipe channels a unique heritage of flavor. It’s a deeply comforting dish where a wonderful beef filling bubbles under a tender cornbread blanket that tastes like it was made with love.
Casseroles and Sides
Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
This is the Tuna Noodle Casserole you remember but so much better, an updated classic made with a made from scratch creamy sauce and a crispy topping that’s perfect for making your pick eaters happy.
Classic Fried Cabbage
I have perfected the simple technique for fried cabbage, a quick and easy method that guarantees a sweet, caramelized flavor and a crisp texture that’s never mushy.
Southern Cornbread Recipe
This is the ultimate companion for your favorite soul food dish: a classic Southern cornbread with a crisp crust that’s just waiting to be served alongside a hearty bowl of cabbage or greens.
Slow Cooker Collard Greens
This is my holiday lifesaver! it’s a slow cooker method for collard greens that frees up your stovetop while delivering the soulful results that a special meal deserves.
