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Fall Recipes

Great classic pumpkin pie flavors without the hassle of dealing with pie crust!  Make your Thanksgiving easier with these Shortbread Pumpkin Pie Bars... perfect for a larger crowd! #pumpkinpie #pumpkin #Thanksgiving #crowd #shortbread #hasslefree #easyrecipe #bars

Pumpkin Pie Bars (with Shortbread Crust!)
October 9, 2018
Buttery Crockpot Ranch Mushrooms - This quick and easy side dish is made using only 3 simple ingredients!  Buttery, and full of ranch flavor, the crockpot does the work for you with this mushroom side dish!

Buttery Crockpot Ranch Mushrooms (3 ingredients!)
October 2, 2018
Gory and delicious, these vanilla milkshake shots take just 5 ingredients to make, and are perfect for a Halloween party! #shots #milkshake #halloween #party #fall #boozy #drink 

Bloody Halloween Milkshake Shots
September 26, 2018
This pumpkin spice hot chocolate is made with white chocolate and real canned pumpkin... and tastes like pumpkin pie in a mug!  Warm up this Fall! #pumpkin #pumpkinspice #hotchocolate #whitechocolate #Fall #falldrink #hotcocoa

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
September 18, 2018
Perfect for Fall and Halloween, this sweet and eerily beautiful cocktail is made with just a handful of ingredients, and tastes every bit as great as it looks! #cocktail #drink #applecider #Halloween #Fall #falldrink #drinks #lusterdust #viniq 

Poisoned Apple Cider Cocktail
August 22, 2018
These apple bourbon cocktails are incredibly refreshing and a great mix of sweet with a bit of tartness. Take advantage of those Fall apples! #bourbon #cocktailrecipe #cocktails #applecider #honeycrisp #maplesyrup #falldrink #alcohol #fall

Maple Honeycrisp Bourbon Cocktail
August 15, 2018
The ultimate sheet pan healthy roasted vegetables, perfectly spiced and roasted to sweet tender perfection!  Great for meal prep too! #roastedvegetables #sheetpan #healthy #smartpoints #weightwatchers #healthysidedishes #fallrecipes

Sheet Pan Oven Roasted Vegetables
August 14, 2018
Tender brussels sprouts baked with crispy bacon in a creamy cheese sauce. This is the perfect keto/low carb side dish recipe! #brusselssprouts #brussels #keto #lowcarb #sidedish #easyrecipe #baked #gratin #cheesy

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
June 20, 2018
This crockpot white chicken chili is easy to make, and has just the right amount of spice to warm up your night!

Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili
February 5, 2018
Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole | Mashed sweet potatoes are spiced with warm Fall spices, then topped with a crunchy pecan crumble and gooey marshmallows.  Perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday! | The Chunky Chef | #sweetpotato #sweetpotatocasserole #Thanksgivingrecipe #sidedish #casserolerecipe #holidayrecipe

Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole
November 19, 2017
Creamy New England Clam Chowder | The perfect comfort food on a cold night, this creamy clam chowder is easy to make, uses fresh clams, and makes enough to feed a huge family! | https://thechunkychef.com | #clamchowder #clamchowderrecipe #newenglandclamchowder #souprecipe #soup #chowder

Creamy New England Clam Chowder
October 31, 2017
Skillet Jalapeno Cheddar Homemade Cornbread | In true homestyle fashion, this jalapeño cheddar cornbread is baked in a cast iron skillet with bacon drippings for extra flavor!  Soft inside, with a mouthwatering crunch on the outside, this cornbread is the one you've been looking for! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #cornbread #homemade #jalapenocheddar #castiron #homestyle

Skillet Jalapeno Cheddar Homemade Cornbread
October 18, 2017
Copycat Skyline Cincinnati Chili | Unique and flavorful, this regional chili is rich, meaty, packed with spices, and can be served in so many ways!  Try Cincinnati's spin on chili! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #dinner #cincinnati #chili #copycat #homemade #easyrecipe

Copycat Skyline Cincinnati Chili
October 11, 2017
Hearty One Pot Chicken Stroganoff | Great classic stroganoff flavors with savory chicken, made easy in one pot!  Dinner is ready in 30 minutes, which is perfect for weeknights or back to school! | http://thechunkychef.com

Hearty One Pot Chicken Stroganoff
September 13, 2017
Ginger Honey Roasted Pork Tenderloin | Perfect for a busy weeknight, this pork tenderloin is loaded with amazing flavors and ready in less than 30 minutes! | https://thechunkychef.com | #dinner #pork #roasted #easyrecipe

Ginger Honey Roasted Pork Tenderloin
August 27, 2017
Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese Sauce | Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this bolognese-style sauce is made in the slow cooker.  Just boil some pasta and your dinner is ready! | https://thechunkychef.com

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese Sauce
August 20, 2017
Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Roasted Chicken | Chicken thighs are coated in a sweet and savory maple mustard sauce and roasted alongside creamy butternut squash and savory brussels sprouts, all on one sheet pan for an incredibly quick, easy meal with hardly any cleanup needed! | http://thechunkychef.com

Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Roasted Chicken
February 15, 2017
Lemon Chicken and Potato Bake | Chicken and potatoes are baked with lemon slices in a creamy casserole that's sure to fill you up and make you smile! | http://thechunkychef.com

Lemon Chicken and Potato Bake
January 29, 2017
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole | A one pan family style casserole full of chicken, ham, swiss cheese, creamy herb sauce and savory stuffing! | http://thechunkychef.com

Chicken Cordon Bleu Stuffing Casserole
December 15, 2016
One Pan Pork Chops with Apples and Onions | Amazing Fall flavors combine in this one pan, 30 minute pork chop meal! | http://thechunkychef.com

One Pan Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
November 30, 2016

Cheesy Quinoa and Sausage Broccoli Casserole
November 20, 2016
Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Popper Dip | Warm and spicy, this ultra cheesy bacon jalapeno popper dip will be the hit of ANY party you bring it to! | http://thechunkychef.com

Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Popper Dip
November 18, 2016
Mom's Famous Corn Pudding | Family favorite corn pudding that uses everyday staple ingredients and doesn't require a mixer! | http://thechunkychef.com

Mom’s Famous Corn Pudding
November 13, 2016
Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops | Tender, juicy, bone-in glazed pork chops are seared and coated in a lip-smacking maple balsamic vinegar sauce! | http://thechunkychef.com

Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops
November 9, 2016

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