Our Most Popular Fall Recipes, Including Apple Desserts, Comforting Stews, and Much More

Hearty split pea soup makes a wonderful lunch or dinner, and if you haven't made it in a while, it's definitely worth revisiting. This recipe has you purée only half the soup, which leaves the texture still a bit chunky. Definitely do not skip the homemade croutons.

Stew weather is officially here. Whether you make it in the oven or in a slow cooker, this version of the classic beef stew is wonderfully rich and aromatic, with tomato paste and a few spoonfuls of balsamic vinegar for depth of flavor.

This Bundt cake is basically a giant, cakey apple-cider doughnut made with olive oil and applesauce, which helps keep it moist.

Cool weather calls for warm soup, and here's one you can keep in your back pocket for whenever the mood strikes. Endlessly adaptable, it calls for any combination of mixed fresh or frozen vegetables, such as carrots, corn, green beans, lima beans, peas, potatoes, or zucchini.

Sautéed apples and onions offer a sweet counterpoint to savory pork chops in this easy one-pan recipe.

There's a lot to love about this chicken soup recipe: It has classic flavors, it cooks more quickly than traditional chicken soups (the dish is ready in a little over an hour), and you don't need to make a separate stock, since the vegetables and meat create their own satisfying broth.

One of the definitive desserts of fall, apple crisp is easy and economical. Our test kitchen says empire, gala, or braeburn apples are especially good in this simple recipe.

When it comes to game-day foods, you can't go wrong with a pot of chili. This one from none other than Jimmy Fallon, includes ground beef, kidney beans, and a bottle of amber beer.

Puréed acorn squash and ricotta cheese make a rich, creamy filling in this tasty alternative to traditional lasagna.

A cross between pie and a fruit crisp, this delicious dessert is made with just six common ingredients.

This colorful side goes well with roasted pork or turkey, and for the braising liquid you can use beer, white wine, apple cider, or chicken broth.

Here's a creamy and satisfying butternut squash soup that epitomizes the season. Crisp bacon adds a lovely garnish.

The sweetness and gentle acidity of a warm apple-cider dressing brightens this Brussels sprouts salad.

Once a novelty and now a classic, pumpkin cheesecake is a terrific ending to any fall meal. You can make it a day or two ahead of time, too, so it's great for entertaining.

In this vegetarian main, roasted spaghetti squash gets a pesto-like treatment with Parmesan cheese, parsley, cilantro, and toasted and chopped hazelnuts.