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Fall Recipes

Roasted mushrooms, tossed in a drool-worthy combination of garlic, balsamic vinegar, dried herbs and olive oil, and roasted until perfectly tender yet caramelized.  Side dish ready in 30 minutes! #sidedish #side #mushroom #mushrooms #roasted #sheetpan #oven #garlic #balsamic

Roasted Mushrooms (Garlic + Balsamic)
May 5, 2020
Crisp tender brussels sprouts baked in a rich and creamy cheese sauce, and topped with crispy bacon. This is the perfect holiday side dish recipe! #brusselssprouts #brussels #sidedish #easyrecipe #baked #gratin #cheesy #bacon #holiday #lowcarb #keto

Brussels Sprouts Gratin
March 30, 2020
Rich hearty chili, made with beef or turkey!  Since it's made in the Instant Pot, it tastes like it simmered for hours - yet it's ready in 40 minutes! #instantpot #pressurecooker #chili #chilirecipe #beef #turkey #comfortfood #dinner #easyrecipe #beans

Instant Pot Chili Recipe
February 24, 2020
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
January 8, 2020
Candied Yams/Candied Sweet Potatoes are made with sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter and plenty of warm spices and are the PERFECT holiday side dish! #yams #candiedyams #sweetpotatoes #candiedsweetpotatoes #thanksgiving #holiday #sidedish #candied 

Candied Yams with Bourbon
November 17, 2019
Incredibly flavorful and hearty, this 3 bean chili is made in the Instant Pot and ready in no time!  Vegetarian chili is perfect for game day, tailgating, and weeknight dinners! #chili #vegetarian #instantpot #crockpot #slowcooker #beans #party #gameday

Instant Pot 3 Bean Vegetarian Chili
September 15, 2019
Chicken marsala is a one pot, 30 minute meal made with golden brown pan fried chicken cutlets, savory mushrooms and a rich marsala wine sauce! #chickenmarsala #italian #chickendinner #chicken #onepot #onepan #30minutemeal #easyrecipe

Easy Chicken Marsala (30 Minute Meal)
March 20, 2019
The BEST copycat zuppa toscana soup, made with spicy crumbled sausage, silky potatoes, and an ultra creamy broth.  Bacon and kale put the finishing touch on this Olive Garden copycat recipe! #soup #souprecipe #copycat #zuppatoscana #olivegarden #slowcooker #crockpot #instantpot #pressurecooker #easyrecipe #weeknightmeal

BEST Copycat Zuppa Toscana Recipe
March 4, 2019
This budget-friendly Chicken Stroganoff is the perfect weeknight dinner recipe... ready in just 30 minutes, and made entirely in ONE POT! #stroganoff #chicken #onepotmeal #easyrecipe #weeknightmeal #chickenstroganoff #onepan #30minutemeal

Chicken Stroganoff – 30 Minute, One Pot Meal
February 10, 2019
Classic Sweet Potato Casserole, perfectly seasoned with Fall spices and topped with a pecan crumble and gooey marshmallows.  Perfect as a traditional or make-ahead side dish for Thanksgiving! #Thanksgivingrecipe #sweetpotato #casserole #sidedish

The Ultimate Sweet Potato Casserole
November 4, 2018
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
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
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

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