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Enjoy fall dinner ideas as the air crisps, inviting oven-roasted vegetables, slow cooker stews, and more bursting with seasonal flavors.
Dinner Dishes Perfect for Fall
Arizona may not have fall foliage, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the cozy flavors of the season! Embrace autumn’s bounty with hearty soups simmering in the crockpot, filling your home with delicious aromas. Fall favorite produce – apples, pumpkins, squash, and Brussels sprouts – take center stage, while crisp nights call for comforting main dishes like creamy pastas and melt-in-your-mouth pot roasts. There are plenty of fall dinner ideas to choose from!
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Enjoy the taste of fall with some of our favorite fall recipes. These include some of our favorite comfort food for cool weather from a bowl of Pumpkin Chili to a savory slice of Chicken Pot Pie Recipe! You’ll enjoy the leftovers just as much the second time around!
1 Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
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This easy chicken pot pie recipe is the definition of comfort food! It's warm, rich with flavor, and has the best flaky crust.
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2 Crock Pot Pot Roast
Crock Pot Pot Roast
Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes
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This melt-in-your-mouth crock pot pot roast is tender and flavorful. It takes just 5 minutes of prep before your slow cooker works its magic.
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3 White Chicken Chili
White Chicken Chili
Total Time: 25 minutes
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This award-winning white chicken chili recipe is a hearty, creamy favorite!! Best of all, it's ready in 30 minutes or less!
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4 Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
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Hearty slow cooker beef stew is a family favorite that we've enjoyed for years!! Your crock pot does all the work!
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5 Chicken Stroganoff
Chicken Stroganoff
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Creamy chicken stroganoff is perfect for dinner any night of the week. It's full of flavor and is made, start to finish, in under 40 minutes!
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6 Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Cream cheese chicken enchiladas are thick and creamy with a touch of spice. They prep in minutes for a favorite weeknight dish!
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7 Easy Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Easy Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour
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Easy Swedish meatballs made from both pork and beef are smothered in a creamy gravy. It's the perfect dish for holiday entertaining!
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8 Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
Total Time: 40 minutes
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With less than 10 minutes of prep work, these parmesan crusted pork chops are simple, delicious, and the best way to enjoy pork chops.
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9 Fry Bread
Fry Bread
Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
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Crispy, golden fry bread—also known as Navajo Tacos—is a versatile treat perfect for sweet or savory toppings. This easy, authentic recipe delivers light, fluffy, and irresistibly delicious fried dough!
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10 Pumpkin Chili Recipe
Pumpkin Chili Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
Healthy and delicious Pumpkin Chili is filled with meat and veggies. It's a perfect fall soup recipe that the whole family will love!
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Easy Fall Dinner Ideas
Keep it simple with a soup filled with tender seasonal veggies or enjoy a classic pan of enchiladas. These are quick and easy, or only use a handful of ingredients!
11 Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe
Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
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Cheesy ground beef enchiladas start with a flavorful homemade sauce. They are simple and delicious, a family favorite!
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12 Spaghetti Pie
Spaghetti Pie
Total Time: 40 minutes
Recipe Video
Spaghetti pie is a hearty and delicious dinner-time twist, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners!
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13 Skillet Lasagna
Skillet Lasagna
Total Time: 30 minutes
Easy cheesy skillet lasagna is a one-pot wonder that's on the table in only 30 minutes for a quick comfort food any night of the week!
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14 Baked Spaghetti Recipe
Baked Spaghetti Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
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This cheesy baked spaghetti is filling and flavorful. It's a simple dinner recipe the entire family will love!
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15 Taco Casserole Recipe
Taco Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
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This hearty taco casserole recipe has a biscuit base and all your favorite taco flavors. It preps in just 5 minutes and feeds a crowd!
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16 Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole Recipe
Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Creamy Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole is a homey and comforting classic perfect for feeding the whole family!
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17 French Onion Chicken Casserole Recipe
French Onion Chicken Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Just 10 minutes of prep time and you have a delicious creamy concoction of chicken, celery, and cheese topped with crispy fried onions!
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18 Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe
Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
With this instant pot pot roast you'll have the same fall apart inviting flavor on the table in under 2 hours!
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19 Chicken Rice Soup Recipe
Chicken Rice Soup Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Creamy homemade Chicken and Rice Soup is hearty & flavorful. Best of all, it's on the table in just 30 minutes!
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20 Cheesy Potato Soup
Cheesy Potato Soup
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
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Creamy cheesy potato soup is made with a handful of ingredients for a simple set-it-and-forget-it crockpot classic!
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21 Sausage Soup
Sausage Soup
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Hearty and delicious Italian sausage soup is filled with veggies. This simple stovetop recipe is great to enjoy all year long!
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22 Vegetable Soup
Vegetable Soup
Total Time: 40 minutes
Healthy, hearty vegetable soup is loaded with veggies and ready in under 45 minutes for one nourishing bowl of comfort!
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23 Chicken Florentine Soup Recipe
Chicken Florentine Soup Recipe
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
With a combination of chicken, potato, white beans, carrots, spinach and more, this chicken Florentine soup is hearty and absolutely delicious. It tastes similar to Olive Garden's recipe, but it's made in the slow cooker!
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24 CrockPot Chicken Stew Recipe
CrockPot Chicken Stew Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
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Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Stew is simple, convenient, and TASTY! This hearty slow cooker meal is perfect for busy nights.
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25 Crockpot Tortellini Soup
Crockpot Tortellini Soup
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
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Rich and creamy crockpot tortellini soup is packed with pasta and veggies. It preps in minutes, perfect for busy nights!
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26 Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Slow Cooker Chili is packed with meat, beans, and flavor! It comes together in minutes then the crockpot does the rest.
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27 Crock Pot Turkey Chili Recipe
Crock Pot Turkey Chili Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Homemade slow cooker turkeyHomemade Crock Pot Turkey Chili is hearty and packed with flavor. With only 10 minutes of prep, it's perfect any day of the week!chili is hearty and packed with flavor. It is loaded with beans, ground or chopped turkey, and spices!
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28 Chicken Drumsticks in Oven
Chicken Drumsticks in Oven
Total Time: 55 minutes
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These perfectly seasoned chicken drumsticks in oven are a healthier alternative to fried chicken and are finger-licking good!
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29 Cheesy Chicken Rice Bake
Cheesy Chicken Rice Bake
Total Time: 35 minutes
If you’re looking for a simple, delicious dinner idea that pleases the whole family, look no further! This Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake is filled with chicken, broccoli, rice, cream cheese and a TON of flavor!
30 Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie
Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Bisquick chicken pot pie is a unique twist on a classic with the addition of hard-boiled eggs and a quick biscuit topping!
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31 Chicken Tetrazzini
Chicken Tetrazzini
Total Time: 55 minutes
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Easy, creamy, and utterly delicious cheesy chicken tetrazzini is a family favorite that takes minutes to prep and makes a great freezer meal!
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32 Dorito Casserole
Dorito Casserole
Total Time: 55 minutes
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Cheesy Dorito casserole is an easy crunchy taco lasagna. It's layered with meat and of course nacho cheese Doritos!
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33 Spaghetti Casserole
Spaghetti Casserole
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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Spaghetti casserole is a comfort-food classic turned cheesy baked pasta dish. It's a deliciously easy way to feed the family!
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34 Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Chicken bacon ranch casserole is smothered in alfredo and on the table in under 30 minutes for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
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35 Beef Enchilada Casserole
Beef Enchilada Casserole
Total Time: 50 minutes
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A simple twist on a favorite, our layered beef enchilada casserole is prepped in 15 minutes for a comforting classic, perfect for weeknights!
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36 Hamburger Casserole Recipe
Hamburger Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
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Easy cheesy hamburger casserole is packed with flavor and kid approved! Loved by the entire family, it's a go-to in the monthly menu.
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37 Mayo Parmesan Chicken Recipe
Mayo Parmesan Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
Recipe Video
A delicious Parmesan Chicken Bake that is simple, yet full of flavor, and takes little prep time.
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38 Crock Pot Ribs
Crock Pot Ribs
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Juicy BBQ crock pot ribs are fall off the bone delicious with minimal work. Great for a small family, big family, or cooking for a crowd!
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39 Slow Cooker Roast Chicken
Slow Cooker Roast Chicken
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Slow cooker roast chicken takes 5 minutes to prep then the crock pot does all of the work – the result is effortlessly flavorful!
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40 Crockpot Ranch Chicken
Crockpot Ranch Chicken
Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
Made entirely in the crockpot, this simple creamy ranch chicken is perfect on its own or served over rice.
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41 Crock Pot Mongolian Beef Recipe
Crock Pot Mongolian Beef Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Delicious Crock Pot Mongolian Beef loaded with carrots and asparagus is SO simple to make. Your crock pot does all the work!!
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More fall dinner recipes
Try a twist on a classic or use leftover ham or turkey with even more delicious dinner ideas to choose from!
42 Chicken Lasagna
Chicken Lasagna
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Creamy chicken lasagna is a tasty twist on a classic. With homemade white sauce, spinach, and chicken, it's always a hit!
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43 King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe
King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour
King Ranch Chicken Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and bursting with spicy flavors. It's a delicious Tex-Mex layered casserole!
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44 Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Extra crispy buttermilk fried chicken is flavorful and delicious, perfect for picnics or any time you want something finger-licking good!
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45 Chicken Manicotti Recipe
Chicken Manicotti Recipe
Total Time: 43 minutes
These manicotti shells are stuffed with a cheesy chicken mixture, and topped with tasty marinara!
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46 Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes
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Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken is delicious and tender. It is stuffed and baked to perfection in under 30 minutes!
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47 Ritz Cracker Chicken
Ritz Cracker Chicken
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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Ritz cracker chicken is baked to crispy cheesy perfection and smothered in gravy for an easy comfort food favorite.
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48 Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Total Time: 28 minutes
Recipe Video
One-pot chicken bacon ranch pasta is a creamy and deliciously cheesy dish that is on the table in under 30 minutes!
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49 Steak and Potatoes Recipe
Steak and Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Steak and Potatoes basted in garlic butter is a rich and flavorful dinner perfect for a special occasion, but easy enough for any night!
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50 Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Learn how to make shepherd's pie, a delicious comfort food with a rich beefy base, hearty veggies, and a thick, buttery potato topping.
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51 Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
This creamy Lemon & Thyme Smothered Pork Chops recipe always gets rave reviews. It's flavorful and ready in 35 minutes or less.
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52 Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Total Time: 50 minutes
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Chicken cordon bleu casserole is an easy twist on a classic. It preps in 15 minutes and bakes in 30 for a deliciously cheesy family favorite!
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53 Crockpot Lasagna Recipe
Crockpot Lasagna Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
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This delicious crockpot lasagna recipe is just like the classic everyone loves, but made simpler in the slow cooker.
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54 Breaded Pork Chops
Breaded Pork Chops
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Crispy breaded pork chops are made with just a handful of ingredients and cook in 30 minutes for a go-to family favorite!
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55 Stuffed Sweet Potato Recipe
Stuffed Sweet Potato Recipe
Total Time: 12 minutes
Savory Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are simple and quick and perfect for dinner any night or as a side dish.
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56 Creamy Turkey and Noodles Recipe
Creamy Turkey and Noodles Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Warm and cozy creamy turkey and noodles is a simple dish perfect for dinner any night, especially the day after Thanksgiving!
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57 Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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This Easy Beef Stroganoff recipe is simple and flavorful. Served with egg noodles, this creamy stroganoff made in the slow cooker is a classic Sunday dinner recipe and is perfect to enjoy any night of the week.
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FAQS
What Fall Produce is Used for Dinner Recipes?
- Greens. arugula, cabbage, or leafy greens
- Squash. butternut squash, or zucchini
- Other veggies. beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, celery, eggplant, green beans, onions, parsnips, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkin, radish, turnips, sweet potatoes, or wild mushrooms
- Herbs. garlic, rosemary, or sage
How Much Do I Cook for a Fall Dinner Party?
- Soup. If you serve soup as an appetizer or side dish, plan for ¾-1 cup per person. If it is the main dish, then provide 1½ cups per person.
- Casserole. Casseroles served as a main dish are usually hearty, filling, and contain protein. Serve 8 ounces per person if also providing side dishes. If the casserole is the only dish, plan to serve 12 ounces per person. Casseroles containing a base of rice, pasta, or potatoes are usually served as a side dish and you can plan to serve about 4 ounces per person.
- Meat. When meat such as steak, pork chops, and chicken breast are the main dish serve 6-8 ounces per person. If the meat is breaded or covered in gravy or sauce, reduce the amount to 4-5 ounces per person. When purchasing meat remember that you will lose about 25% of its weight during the cooking process. Fattier pieces of meat will lose more mass so be sure to account for the loss.
For More Fall Dinner Ideas:
Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
1 hr 50 mins
Beef Stew Recipe
6 hrs 5 mins
Pumpkin Chili
45 mins
Hamburger Stroganoff
30 mins
Some great recipes, looking forward to trying them.
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