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PUBLISHED: September 22, 2020

8 Amazing Comforting Fall Foods to Make Now – Gluten-Free Too!

Eight delicious, seasonal recipes to cook in October! From nourishing soups and hearty comforting Fall foods to the best Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles you’ll ever eat, these healthy fall recipes are ones you’ll make again and again. So, pull-on your favorite sweater and get ready for pumpkin, squash, root vegetables, and traditional meals with a modern spin in these incredible recipes.

Butternut Squash & Mushroom Chicken Pot Pies

Pumpkin Mac & Cheese

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles

Shepherd's Pie Stuffed Potatoes

Pumpkin Oat Breakfast Bars

Salisbury Steaks

Creamy Spinach Soup

Recipes include: Pumpkin Mac & Cheese, Butternut Squash & Mushroom Chicken Pot Pie, Creamy Spinach Soup, Pumpkin Oat Breakfast Bars, Salisbury Steaks, Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles, Shepherd’s Pie Stuffed Potatoes, and Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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Hello Sweet and Savory Comforting Fall Food Recipes

The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and it is starting to feel like Fall. With the change of seasons, it’s only natural to head for the kitchen that beckons us to cook cozy and comforting fall foods, eat pumpkin in every way we can imagine, and include squash and root vegetables in fall dinners and harvest feasts.

This month’s Fall Flavors October Cooking Collection makes that easy!

You’ll find healthy, clean-eating recipes perfect for October (although they are suitable for making in November, too). Get ready to eat the yummiest Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles and comforting fall foods like Butternut Squash and Mushroom Chicken Pot Pie, and have some fun in the kitchen, too!

Note: The recipes in this collection include Several Wildtree seasonings and spice blends that we love and are unaffiliated with. However, you can always substitute any similar favorites you may already have in stock.

This month you'll find a delicious variety of Fall foods for meals to warm you up all month long.

Breakfast:

OMG!! <a ” href=”https://gfreedeliciously.com/pumpkin-oat-breakfast-bars/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Pumpkin Oat Breakfast Bars! Thick, chewy, and loaded with pumpkin flavor, these Pumpkin Oat breakfast bars are perfect for a healthy breakfast alongside fruit and yogurt or as a snack all on their own.

Dinner:

Cook sweet, savory, healthy dishes, including satisfying Chicken Pot Pie Soup that will hit the “spot” after chilly days spent picking apples and raking leaves.

You’ll love the Butternut Squash & Mushroom Chicken Pot Pie. This recipe is all about warm, satisfying comfort packed underneath a buttery, flaky top crust. Prep this comforting dish in a short 15 minutes, then finish baking it up in the oven so you don’t have too much to do. The side benefit is that your house will smell amazing!

Next, we’re cooking Salisbury Steaks and Shepherd’s Pie Stuffed Potatoes for hearty meals to ward off the chilly Fall weather. Both recipes are easy to prepare and freeze exceptionally well, too, just in case you have enough leftovers!

Add a burst of Fall flavor to dinnertime with Pumpkin Mac and Cheese. It’s a dinner that kids of all ages love; it’s ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for when you need to get food on the table fast!

Are you looking for a fun meal to feed your little monsters? This month’s Creamy Spinach Soup is easy to prepare. It’s ready in just minutes. Besides its delightful bright green color that looks and tastes delicious, the soup sets a spooky ambiance when served at a Halloween-themed table in black bowls to mimic a witch’s cauldron.

Dessert:

Most importantly, it wouldn’t be right to end October without something sweet. I know you’ll want to top all these meals off with the Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles, an irresistible treat the whole family will love (and be sure to hide one or two for yourself—you know you deserve them)!

Add one or two of these recipes each week throughout October to get an easy, healthy dinner served and spend more time with your family this fall!

For those who cook and those who eat gluten-free Fall foods

October is full of crisp nights, frosty mornings, and plenty of pumpkins to keep you well-fed and excited to eat no matter the occasion. And if you’re looking for more inspiration, peek through the filmstrip at the top of every page of our website to discover more recipes for Fall foods #CookingGfreeDeliciously!

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