Fall Recipes You Need to Try

We've certainly had a mild Summer in NJ this year haven't we? I really can't remember having an August without excessive heat and humidity and while its not the best for pool days, I'm rather enjoying it. It also has me thinking ahead to Fall inspired dishes. I hope you all enjoy these as much as we do!

Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Soup. Smooth, velvety and so full of flavor. This comforting bowl of soup just screams Fall. This recipe freezes really well too so make a big batch and save some for a busy day. Serve with with some warm bread and you are set.

My Fall inspired Wild Rice Salad with Sweet Potato, Spinach & Apple has such a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. Pretty darn lovely to look at too with the great colors of the sweet potato, spinach and apple. This is light, healthy and so easy to make! Even better... wait until you can pick those awesome NJ apples because it certainly doesn't get better then that!

Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale and Burrata. This dish is made with just a handful of simple ingredients but the flavors are incredible. This makes for a great fast weeknight meal. Hearty, healthy and a great balance of different flavors and texture.

Butternut Squash Ravioli in a Light Cream Sauce. I love a semi homemade meal with big flavors. A great pasta dish for a weeknight dinner but also elegant enough for the holidays. The sauce is really simple and a great pairing with the ravioli.

Barley with Sausage, Lentils & Split Peas. A simple and rustic dish that is so packed with flavor and reminds me so much of my grandmothers cooking. Really simple ingredients, really comforting and so darn tasty! This is my favorite kind of Italian cooking.

We of course have to finish things off with a classic Apple Pie! Again, us NJ folks are so lucky to have so many great local orchards. So when its time, get the family together and go pick some apples and make this pie! It is perfection!

Like these recipes? Check out LeMoine Family Kitchen for even more delicious inspiration!