Hearty and comforting, these recipes prove that a main dish doesn't have to be a knife-and-fork affair. Fill out your fall table with our favorite pumpkin creations and sweet treats.
"Delicious comfort food. This is a hearty soup that really warms you up on these cold nights. I served it with crusty bread. Great for leftovers as well!"
-Jonathan Melendez
"This was super easy and tasty! I highly recommend trying shredded chicken in the place of ground beef."
-Clamoleon
"A miracle happened! My kids ate Kale! My whole family loved this soup!"
-melissamariemalek
"This is home-style cooking at its best. The gravy was bread-dipping delicious, and the lamb and vegetables were fork-tender."
-Lorac
"Just the way my grandmother used to make — very rich and creamy. I use a little extra clam juice to get the right consistency."
-Gail Blue Eyes
“A uniquely Kentucky take on what is, in my opinion, the best winter recipe. If you can't find bourbon-smoked spices, you can substitute any kind of smoked spices. The bourbon barrel aging process adds a lovely, deep and woodsy flavor that complements the spicy flavor of the chili.”
-ena820
"This is a winner! I made this tonight for dinner with shredded carnitas from my local Mexican grocery (in place of the cubed pork) and it turned out great!"
-KVcooks
“These baked beans were amazing! They’re super easy to make and feed a crowd. I made them in a cast iron dutch oven and just transferred the whole dish to the oven so that I didn’t have to dirty so many dishes.”
-Jonathan Melendez
"This is seriously the best white chili I've ever had! I substituted leftover turkey and added cumin. It has wonderful flavor, and makes an easy, delicious meal!"
-danielle hain
"Made this for a chili cook-off. Won 1st prize. Although I haven't tried any yet because it was gone by the time we got home."
-simplesummer
"We really enjoyed this stew. I used quartered baby potatoes and baby carrots to make the prep time even quicker! It's comfort food at its best."
-ellie_
"I have never used hoisin sauce and I would have never considered adding it to beef stew, but I am so glad that someone in this world decided to do it because it's amazing!"
-marie115
"This is my go-to chili recipe. I usually double everything except the meat, and add extra beans instead."
-Wendy~
"I think I just found my new favorite vegetarian chili recipe! I absolutely LOVED the hint of sweetness and the great mix of spices."
-Kozmic Blues
"This is my favorite stew. Back home in Puerto Rico it is served with grainy, yummy white rice."
-l0ve2c00k
"Perfect for a cold fall evening. The prunes added a lot of depth and complexity, and the cilantro was a nice touch."
-Chef #1355403
"My 3 kids beg for this recipe whenever we have leftover chicken. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes."
-traciaross
"This is a great vegetable beef soup! I really liked the touch of spice from the hot sauce. I added a pint of canned green beans."
-Mike McCartney
"A hearty stew, packed with flavors that really meld well together."
-NcMysteryShopper
"I'm not a big chili fan, but I LOVE this recipe. I use the leftovers on tortilla chips with cheese and it's amazing!"
-Chef #958249
"This is the way my mom always made potato soup. I love how wonderful it tastes with so few ingredients. It's best made with whole milk or half-and-half."
-QueenJellyBean
"This is one of my favorite comfort foods. I have used this recipe for years with the exception that I have always used milk instead of the water."
-Christy P
"Living in Tucson, Ariz., it's easy to get an incredible bowl of albondigas around every corner. But this is my new favorite recipe. The flavor is amazing!"
-WannaBeChefCM
"I was searching for a meat-and-potatoes soup that my husband would consider a meal, and this fit the bill! It was a hit."
-KeyWee
"I love this soup, and I like that it does not include Velveeta. I added carrots to the celery and onion. It is a wonderful recipe!"
-katpak
"I've been making this for years. I often buy beef that is already cubed to save a little time, and I also use jarred pearl onions instead of fresh."
-Lvs2Cook
"We loved it! Instead of using uncooked chicken, I used leftover diced chicken breasts. The barley made it very filling."
-JulieCooks
"Outstanding! Easy to prepare and a nice zippy flavor! Cornbread muffins make an excellent accompaniment."
-ckmclements
"This is an excellent soup! We don't usually eat a lot of soup-only meals, but this one is hearty enough for our family. It's also easy and very budget-friendly."
-CraftScout
"This is an excellent and super-easy recipe. As a working mom, it's a lifesaver! I added a chopped jalapeno because we like things spicy."
-Red Hot
"A delicious, satisfying and whole new technique for making beef stew — particularly if you don't want a beef stew in tomato sauce."
-Vivmom
