Ok… let’s talk about this casserole. I know, I know, you’re either a casserole person or you’re not. Growing up in the south, casseroles were way overdone. Way! This delicious Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice just so happens to be cooked in a casserole dish! Trust me, don’t skip it. It’s put together by the fabulous Half Baked Harvest and is a modern take on a classic. I suppose there’s not much about it that makes it “fall”, it just feels cozy to me, so I included it.

If you’re needing a fall-inspired side dish, these Roasted Carrots with Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese by Inspired by Charm are so bomb! My husband does not care for cooked carrots ever, but I’ve taken them to friend’s homes several times and they’re always a hit! They not only look beautiful (especially if you can find rainbow carrots), but they’re super flavorful.

Lastly, I’m including a new recipe I pinned to try this fall. This Autumn Wild Rice Soup by Gimme Some Oven looks absolutely divine. Let me know how you like it if you get a chance to try it before I do!

If you’re looking for a great dessert or cocktail to pair with one of these delicious meal ideas, checkout our favorite fall drinks and desserts too! Let me know if you try any of these this fall. Leave a comment so I can see how you like them. Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo

“A 2014 study found a direct link between the region of the brain responsible for taste memory and the area responsible for encoding the time and place we experienced the taste. Additionally, that taste is associated with memories of being in a location where something positive or negative happened.”

“Our forebears would boldly eat a mysterious plant, become ill, and then forever remember to avoid that plant in the future. That conditioning passed down from generation to generation as humankind learned what foods to avoid in order to survive.” Read the full article

Southern Living

Whether you’re a sweet fanatic or a “savory person” like my husband, I think we can all agree that one of the most charming aspects of the changes in season, is the foods that we get to enjoy with each. In the South, the fall is also hunting season, the spring is for harvesting crawfish and serving king cake, while summer brings watermelon and fresh crabs. Our activities, our entertainment, it all revolves around food! It’s just how we live, so naturally I had to write a post about the tastes of fall. In this post I’m sharing my favorite fall sweet foods. You can read about our favorite fall savory recipes and our favorite fall drinks too!

Sweet Fall Treats

Sweets are my favorite to make and take anywhere! My first mention is of my beloved Halloween Hangover cookies. Obviously, these are made after Halloween, but it’s definitely a recipe you’ll want to hang on to until then. They’re the perfect way to use up the 3 truckloads of chocolate candy you’re already dreading, plus the dough is totally freezable and literally lasts us through Christmas! If you’re looking for other Halloween snack ideas, check out these too!

When it comes to “fall flavored” cookies, my friend Bre’s recipe is the best! It’s the simplest, most delicious cookie I’ve ever had! Seriously, three ingredients… One box of Spice Cake Mix, one can of pumpkin, one bag of dark chocolate chips! Check out her Instagram reel here for the details!

This Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Dip by Midwest Nice Blog is one of those things you can literally whip up last minute. It always comes out great and you can dip any and everything in it. Some of our favorites are apples, celery, vanilla wafers, and cinnamon graham crackers.

This fall I’m adding this little bowl of heaven right here to my fridge! This Whipped Pumpkin Spice Butter by Tidy Mom couldn’t possibly disappoint. I recently learned to make bread in the bread maker (hello easy!), so I’m going to add a little cinnamon next time and serve alongside this deliciousness! I can’t wait to try it!

Read about our Favorite Fall Drinks.

Read about our Savory Fall Favorites.

I hope you loved reading through these simple recipes and maybe even got an idea or two for new desserts to add to your family fall traditions. Let me know in the comments if you try any of them and how you like them! Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo

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Ingredients:

3 cups powdered sugar

1 cup salted butter

1 Tbsp whole milk

1 3/4 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Using a mixer, cream together the butter and half of the powdered sugar.

2. Add the remaining powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract.

3. Mix 1-2 minutes until desired thickness is achieved. (Add 1 tsp milk if icing is too thick. Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar if icing is too thin.)

4. Leave icing off-white in color, or use gel food coloring to color it.

*This recipe will frost 12 cupcakes or one 9×13 sheet cake. Easily double it for larger dishes.

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Let me know what you think if you try them out this Christmas!

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You’ll need:

Assorted Sprinkles

Ice cream sandwiches

Pour sprinkles out on a flat surface (plate or pan). Unwrap ice cream sandwiches and press ice cream onto sprinkles covering all 4 sides. Lay flat and store in freezer until ready to serve! Enjoy!

See how simple it is in the video below!

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Ice

Cranberry Strawberry Juice Cocktail

Unsweetened coconut milk

Freeze dried strawberries

Sweet Cream coffee creamer (optional)

Fill your glass half full with ice, cover ice with juice. Add a few freeze dried strawberries. Pour in coconut milk to fill glass. Leave an inch on top for creamer if you like. (Froth creamer for extra creaminess!)

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1 lb. boudin

8 oz. cream cheese

16 oz. sour cream

Remove boudin from casing and mix with sour cream and cream cheese. Heat in a small crockpot. Serve warm with crackers!

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Easy and delicious for any occasion!

1/2 C butter

1 C sugar

1/2 C milk

4 Tbsp cocoa

1/2 C peanut butter

3 1/2 C quick cooking oats

2 tsp. vanilla

Add the butter, sugar, milk and cocoa in a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for 1 minute. Stir in the next 3 ingredients and drop onto wax paper. Let cool until set.

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There aren’t really any formal measurements, just add a good bit of mayo and then small amounts of ketchup until you reach the desired color. A few squirts of hot sauce and a healthy sprinkle of seasoning to finish it off! Enjoy!

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