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There are plenty of things to be excited about for fall — the Insta-worthy changing leaves, the #sweaterweather and, of course, the chance to cozy up with some serious comfort food. Yeah, we’re talking pumpkin — and a whole lot more. Check out the six faves we can’t live without, with a recipe for how to transform them into a delicious meal.
1. Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
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Pumpkin isn’t just for lattes and sugary muffins. Explore the gourd’s more savory side as a creamy, comforting pasta that’s way more interesting than your average bowl o’ noodles.
2. Roasted Vegetable Soup
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The perfect way to spend a chilly night in? Curled up with a cozy fire and a bowl of hot veggie soup. This recipe comes loaded with healthy root veggies that’ll keep you nourished (and feeling pleasantly full!) all season long.
3. Beef, Beer and BBQ Stew
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Featuring your favorite beer and three glorious pounds of beef, this stew is (obviously) the ultimate game day dish. And because it’s so easy to make — hello, slow cooker ! — you’ll have plenty of time to work on the rest of your Sunday spread.
4. Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies
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What’s better than carrot cake? Snack-sized carrot cake. While the traditional layer cake requires a plate and fork, we consider these whoopie pies to be the ultimate fall finger food — no dirty dishes required.
5. Indoor S’mores
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Campfire season may be over, but the s’more lives on! This recipe gives you the gooey, graham crackery goodness of s’mores from the comfort of your kitchen.
6. Simple Applesauce
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Sometimes the simplest foods take up big spaces in our hearts. Case in point: applesauce. This recipe only takes a few ingredients and three easy steps to make, but it has a story as rich as its flavor.
7. Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
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No, this isn’t a recipe you make on the stove and keep warm in a slow cooker. This one-pot beauty is cooked to perfection in the slow cooker itself! And because it’s made with cream and milk, it might just be the ultimate comfort food.
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