Cook up these cozy recipes to celebrate fall.

Plus, it’ll make your house smell like a beautiful fall day.

The rest is easy work.

Salted Butter Pecan Shortbread Cookies

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Cake donuts are perfect for a fall treat, usingwarm spiceslike nutmeg and cinnamon.

The luscious cream cheese frosting will have you wanting to go for seconds.

Sweet-And-Salty Autumn Snack Mix

Mix and match ingredients for a customized sweet-and-salty snack.

Cranberry-Apple Cider

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You’ll need just 45 minutes of prep time before the bars go in the fridge to chill.

This is the perfect dessert option for a fall gathering, as it makes a dozen bars.

Baking sandwiches in the oven will melt these ingredients on top of the crispy ciabatta rolls.

Southern Living Cake Donuts on a cooling rack ready to serve

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This recipe calls for Gala apples, but you’re free to substitute them for your favorite variety.

Sourdough bread is perfect for building this enhanced grilled cheese sandwich.

Simplify your dinner planning by transforming taco night into a casserole nightstill filled with all your favorite ingredients.

Southern Living Apple Spice Cake cut into 9 pieces to serve

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With only 15 minutes of hands-on time, this recipe is one you might make all season long.

Ground Beef Vegetable Soup With Gnocchi

Start with store-bought gnocchi and enhance it with fresh vegetables.

Customize this dish with any vegetables you prefer, including fresh spinach, green beans, or zucchini.

Southern Living Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

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Spiced and moist, this bread will not disappoint, regardless if you serve it for breakfast or dinner.

Just be sure to serve alongside some coffee for an ultimate treat.

Start by boiling water and adding salt until it dissolves.

Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix

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In about 30 minutes, this oyster stew is ready.

Prepare the perfectcomfort foodby serving this stew with freshly toasted bread.

Fresh cranberries add a delightful pop of color to this sweet and zesty trifle.

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

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Completing this fluffy treat are layers of orange pastry cream and whipped cream.

Top your autumn drink with mulling spices and a cinnamon stick.

This recipe utilizes theslow cookerto make easy work of this classic recipe.

Turkey, Apple, and Brie Sandwich

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Consider staples like bacon, cheese, and chives for the topping.

Thankfully, this recipe takes all the fuss out of the recipe.

Serve with crusty bread to sop up every last bite.

Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

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Make this dough two days in advance, especially since it requires four hours of chill time.

Classic Patty Melt

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southern living easy taco casserole in a dish with plates and forks

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Baked Oatmeal with Apple, Cranberries, and Pecans

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Ground Beef Vegetable Soup with Gnocchi

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pumpkin banana bread southern living

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Classic Boiled Peanuts

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Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

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Two bowls of Simple Oyster Stew on a table with spoons, a napkin, and glasses of white wine.

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Cranberry Dreamsicle Trifle

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Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pies

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Southern Living Friendship tea in jars and prepared in a mug

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Southern Living Loaded Potato Soup in bowls to serve

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Beef Stew

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