Orange you glad it’s fall? As of Thursday, Sept. 22, fall has begun and everyone is scrambling to find the perfect fall recipes and cocktails. Although there is a great debate between pumpkin spice lovers and pumpkin spice haters, everyone is definitely a fan of fall. Who isn’t? Fall weather brings an array of visually pleasing colors that paint the earth in browns, reds, oranges, and illuminating yellows. It also brings cozy, cool weather that makes you want to sit around a fire pit with your friends. Although here in Alabama the weather is screaming summer, these spicetacular recipes and cocktails are sure to get you into the fall mood.
8 Fallsome Recipes You Autumn Try
Add a touch of fall to your dinners with flavors of pumpkin, squash, and cranberries.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Spice up your cinnamon rolls with pumpkin puree, nutmeg, and ginger. These are a fallsome choice for breakfast on a cool day. Pumpkin Spice cinnamon rolls will warm you up from the inside and prepare you for your day.
What do farmers wear under their shirt when they’re cold? A har-vest.
Cranberry Brie Bites
These cranberry brie bites are the perfect bite-size appetizer. They are adorably cute and will get your guests excited about the main course.
Why shouldn’t you tell a secret in a cornfield? Because the corn has ears.
Pumpkin Spice Cereal Treats
Pumpkin spice and everything nice! Rice Crispy Treats can be bland. Adding pumpkin pie spice takes cereal treats to the next level. This is a perfect fall snack even kids will enjoy.
How do you fix a broken pumpkin? With a pumpkin patch!
Butternut Squash Soup With Bacon
Soup is the perfect dish for fall weather. Throw away that can of Campbell’s and grab butternut squash. This recipe is simple and savory.
What is it called when a tree takes some time off? Paid leaf.
Fall Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Kale Salad
You’re the apple of my eye! This salad includes all the best fall produce in one big bowl. It is the perfect refreshing dish after a long day of work.
What did the leaf say to the other leaf? I’m falling for you.
Pumpkin Bacon Mac & Cheese
Mac & cheese is a staple in American cuisine. Add a taste of fall to your mac & cheese dish with pumpkin. This dish is different from regular pumpkin dishes and is perfect for large crowds.
Why did the tree worry that he would never get his leaves back after autumn? He didn’t be-leaf in himself.
Apple Cider Glazed Chicken
This one-pan, 30-minute meal is perfect for a busy night. With caramelized apples, bubbling apple cider, and sizzling chicken, this dish will fill your kitchen with fall smells. Once the dish is ready, you will feel like you are in an orchard.
Why did the scarecrow win a Nobel Prize? He was outstanding in his field.
Apple Brown Betty
Now that you have finished your main course, it’s time for dessert. The warm, cinnamon-covered apples melt in your mouth leaving you feeling cozy. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complete the dish.
7 Fallsome Cocktails You Autumn Try
Every meal is not complete without a cocktail or coffee. I have listed some of the best pumpkin spice and apple-flavored cocktails. These fall-flavored cocktails will pair perfectly with your fall dinners.
Pumpkin Pie Martini
Spice spice baby! Adding pumpkin to your martini is essential during fall. This martini goes down smooth and doubles as a dessert.
What do you call the ghost of a chicken? A poultry-geist.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
I like you a latte! Bring Starbucks right to your home with this pumpkin spice latte. It is easy to make and a perfect after-dinner drink. If you’re feeling frisky, add Bailey’s Irish Cream.
How do leaves get from place to place? Autumn-mobiles.
Mulled Maple Apple Cider
Add a twist to your typical apple cider by adding maple syrup and dark rum. This warm maple apple cider is both cozy and comforting during chilly weather.
What kind of music did the Pilgrims listen to? Plymouth Rock.
Apple Cider Mimosa
Put a twist on your regular morning mimosa by adding apple cider. The champagne compliments the apple cider by dulling some of the sweetness.
Why did the pumpkin lose the boxing match? He let his gourd down.
Apple Cider Bellini
Switch out peaches for apples to make the perfect fall bellini.
Why do birds fly south for the fall? Because it’s quicker than walking.
Caramel Apple Martini
Do you pronounce caramel as “caramel” or “caramel?” If you are not a fan of pumpkin spice, this caramel apple martini is perfect for you.
What do the leaves say before they hibernate? Rake me up when September ends.
Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma
Spice up your regular Paloma with a touch of cayenne. This drink is great for holiday parties and large crowds. With homemade honey ginger syrup, this drink will impress all your guests.
Your fall menu is complete now that you have fall appetizers, main courses, desserts, and cocktails. Hopefully, these recipes and cocktails put you in the fall mood. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall and I hope you do too!
ROLL TIDE!
Check out my other blogs for the perfect tailgating/watch party food and drink, bars and restaurants, healthy food recipes, and weird food combinations! I have provided links to each blog below.
