End-of-Summer Recipes to Ease Into Fall

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Celebrate the flavors that bridge summer and fall with end-of-summer recipes to ease into fall. This collection blends the last tastes of summer’s fresh produce with the warm, cozy notes of early autumn, from hearty soups and savory mains to sweet treats and vibrant salads. Whether you’re craving comforting dishes or lighter, bright flavors, these recipes make the transition between seasons effortless and delicious!

Butternut Squash and Beefy Mushroom Pot Pies w/Flakey Taleggio Crust

Butternut Squash and Beefy Mushroom Pot Pies w/Flakey Taleggio Crust | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest
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These Butternut Squash and Beefy Mushroom Pot Pies with Flakey Taleggio Crust are the epitome of cozy comfort food. This hearty dish features tender beef, savory mushrooms, and sweet butternut squash, all encased in a flaky, cheesy crust. Perfect for a comforting family dinner or a special occasion.
Get the Recipe: Butternut Squash and Beefy Mushroom Pot Pies w/Flakey Taleggio Crust

Easy Ham and Bean Soup

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This easy ham and bean soup is the perfect way to use up leftover ham! It’s packed with flavor from Italian seasoning and smoked paprika, and is both healthy and delicious. Ready in under an hour, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Get the Recipe: Easy Ham and Bean Soup

Pork Chops with Apples and Red Onion

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These pork chops with apples and red onion are a quick and easy one-pan meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes! The sweet and savory combination of flavors makes this a family-friendly dinner option for any time of year.
Get the Recipe: Pork Chops with Apples and Red Onion

Apple Crisp Macchiato

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Skip the Starbucks line and make your own Apple Crisp Macchiato at home! This cozy drink combines the flavors of apple syrup and cinnamon with freshly brewed espresso. It’s the perfect treat for a crisp autumn day or Thanksgiving morning.
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Apple Cupcakes

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These apple cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate fall! Topped with a delicious cinnamon cream cheese frosting, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. This recipe is easy to follow and yields 12 delectable cupcakes.
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Twinkie Cake

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Photo credit: Heather Mubarak creator of Browned Butter Blondie

If you love Twinkies, then you’ll love this homemade version even more! This Twinkie Cake is light and airy, with a fluffy creme filling that tastes just like the classic snack cake. Get ready to relive your childhood with every bite!
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Air Fryer Ribs

ribs air fryer.
Photo credit: The Big Man’s World

Craving tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs but short on time? This Air Fryer Ribs recipe delivers perfectly juicy and flavorful ribs in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods. Seasoned with a delicious blend of spices and finished with your favorite barbecue sauce, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Korean Spicy Noodles

a bowl of Korean Spicy Noodles with beef, mushrooms, carrots, sesame seeds, green onions with white chopsticks
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These Korean Spicy Noodles are a delicious and quick meal that’s even better than takeout! Featuring tender steak, veggies, and noodles in a spicy soy-ginger-garlic sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Korean Spicy Noodles

Shrimp and Artichoke Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

This Shrimp and Artichoke Green Salad is made with easy Italian-herb shrimp, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, pine nuts, and then it's tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. It's one of my all-time favorite salads! | gimmesomeoven.com
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This Shrimp and Artichoke Green Salad is a light and flavorful dish perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It features tender shrimp, artichoke hearts, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, all tossed with fresh greens and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Enjoy this refreshing salad as a main course or a delightful side!
Get the Recipe: Shrimp and Artichoke Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Baked Beans with Ground Beef

Presenting a delicious Baked Beans with Ground Beef
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This recipe elevates classic baked beans with the addition of savory ground beef and a medley of flavorful seasonings. It’s the perfect convenient and delicious side dish to complement any BBQ spread. Pair it with burgers, ribs, and all your cookout favorites!
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BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Ranch

overhead photo of BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Ranch with salad on cutting board
Photo credit: Half Baked Harvest

This BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Ranch is bursting with fresh spring and summer flavors! The homemade avocado ranch dressing is a standout, perfect as both a salad topping and a delicious dip. It’s a quick, easy, and healthy-ish main course that everyone will enjoy.
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Texas Cowboy Caviar

An overhead image of a serving spoon in a large bowl of cowboy caviar with a few tortilla chips in it.
Photo credit: House of Nash Eats

This Texas Cowboy Caviar recipe is a healthy and delicious appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion! Packed with fresh vegetables, beans, and a zesty lime dressing, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that can be served with chips or used as a topping for wraps and burritos. It is also gluten-free!
Get the Recipe: Texas Cowboy Caviar

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Presenting a delicious Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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These Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a simple and delicious side dish that’s perfect for any holiday or weeknight dinner. This recipe is easily customizable and can be made vegan or vegetarian. Plus, it’s kid-friendly!
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Iced Caramel Latte Recipe

stirred iced caramel latte in glass with gold straw
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

Skip the coffee shop and make your own Iced Caramel Latte at home! This recipe is so easy and is a delicious and refreshing way to start your day. You only need a few simple ingredients like espresso, caramel sauce, milk, and ice.
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Pesto Havarti Mac and Cheese

Pesto Mac and Cheese
Photo credit: Two Peas and Their Pod

This Pesto Havarti Mac and Cheese is a gourmet twist on a classic comfort food! The creamy, cheesy stovetop mac and cheese is elevated with the addition of spinach-basil pesto, making it a flavorful and satisfying dish. Perfect as a main course or a delicious side, this recipe is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.
Get the Recipe: Pesto Havarti Mac and Cheese

Round Steak

round steak on a plate with fresh herbs.
Photo credit: The Big Man’s World

This quick and easy round steak recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. Ready in just 10 minutes, this juicy steak is seasoned simply with salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary, then cooked in a cast iron skillet for a perfect sear. This recipe is also gluten-free and keto-friendly!
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Easy Fudge Brownies Recipe

squares of fudge brownies topped with flakey sea salt on marble countertop
Photo credit: Heather Mubarak creator of Browned Butter Blondie

These easy one-pot fudge brownies are ultra chocolatey and have a shiny, crinkled top. They’re so simple to make, you’ll earn major brownie points in the kitchen. Top with flakey sea salt for an extra touch of flavor.
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Easy Soft Pretzel Rolls

soft pretzel rolls after baking
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These Easy Soft Pretzel Rolls are surprisingly simple to make at home! With a straightforward recipe and video tutorial, you’ll be enjoying warm, chewy pretzel rolls in no time. Perfect as a savory side or a tasty addition to any dinner!
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Tomato Avocado Cucumber and Maui Onion Salad

Tomato Avocado Cucumber and Maui Onion Salad | foodiecrush.com
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This vibrant Tomato Avocado Cucumber and Maui Onion Salad is bursting with fresh flavors and textures. Creamy avocado pairs perfectly with sweet tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and a zesty lime vinaigrette, creating a healthy and delicious side dish or light lunch. The addition of jalapeño and cilantro adds a touch of spice and freshness that will leave you wanting more!
Get the Recipe: Tomato Avocado Cucumber and Maui Onion Salad

Irish Apple Cake with Whiskey Hard Sauce

A round apple cake with a slice removed sits on a wooden board, with a knife nearby and green apples in the background.
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

This Irish Apple Cake is the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! It’s a hearty and moist cake that’s full of sweet apples and topped with a creamy whiskey hard sauce. This cake is easy to make and is sure to be a hit with everyone!
Get the Recipe: Irish Apple Cake with Whiskey Hard Sauce

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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