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27 Recipes to Make When It's Technically Fall But Feels Like Summer

Alex Loh
Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD September 28, 2020
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Burrata

Even though the calendar officially says fall, sometimes the weather feels more like summer, which can lead to confusion about what to cook. So we've pulled together recipes featuring summer and fall ingredients that will leave you feeling full, but not weighed down by a heavy meal. Recipes like Fig, Arugula & Gorgonzola Grilled Pizzas and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Burrata are seasonal and delicious.

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Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Burrata

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Burrata
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This beautiful butternut squash salad with creamy burrata cheese and peppery arugula is perfect for fall entertaining. For the best flavor and texture, remove the burrata from the refrigerator about an hour before use and assemble the salad while the squash is still warm from roasting so the cheese will melt slightly. Feel free to use precut butternut squash to make this recipe easier. If you can find pomegranates, the arils add a bright pop of color and flavor to this healthy salad, but it's just as good--and almost as impressive-looking--without them.

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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

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This healthy smoothie recipe has all the flavor of a pumpkin spice latte without all the sugar. Made with real pumpkin and frozen banana, this whips into a creamy, luscious grab-&-go breakfast (or snack) in just 5 minutes.

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Corn Chowder with Bacon

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Pureeing some of the corn-and-potato mixture in a blender gives this soup rich creaminess without much cream. Red bell pepper imparts a beautiful golden hue to the chowder (and is a great source of vitamin C). For a final touch, a little bacon crumbled over this easy corn chowder recipe goes a long way.

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Feta, Kale & Pear Salad

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The crunchy seed topping is the perfect textural juxtaposition to a creamy dressing, soft pears and tender massaged kale salad. Tossing it all with mint, feta and red onion gives it a Middle Eastern flair.

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Baked Spaghetti Squash Fritters

Baked Spaghetti Squash Fritters
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These crispy loaded fritters are perfect for parties. Baking them instead of frying cuts down on labor (and oil splatters). Be sure to squeeze as much of the liquid out of the spaghetti squash and onion mixture as possible--moisture is the enemy of crispiness.

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Chicken, Arugula & Butternut Squash Salad with Brussels Sprouts

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Hot roasted vegetables lightly wilt the arugula in this healthy dinner salad recipe. Keep prep time minimal with leftover chicken, precut butternut squash and trimmed Brussels sprouts.

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Fig, Arugula & Gorgonzola Grilled Pizzas

<p>Flatbreads are an easy dinner to pull together and, because you'll need to work quickly to top them (so the uncooked bottoms don't steam and soften), this meal comes together quickly. Balsamic onions and pungent fresh cheese cut the sweetness of the figs perfectly. Don't skimp on the fig jam, though--it really drives the fig flavor home.</p>
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Flatbreads are an easy dinner to pull together and, because you'll need to work quickly to top them (so the uncooked bottoms don't steam and soften), this meal comes together quickly. Balsamic onions and pungent fresh cheese cut the sweetness of the figs perfectly. Don't skimp on the fig jam, though--it really drives the fig flavor home.

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Turkey-Apple-Brie Sandwiches

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Hollowed-out baguettes hold a satisfying combo of tart apples, creamy Brie and protein-rich, shredded turkey.

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Autumn Fruit Salad

<p>Take advantage of pears when they're at their best in the fall and winter. This fruit salad combines ripe pears with low-fat Greek yogurt, toasted pecans, and a touch of honey. It's perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.</p>
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Take advantage of pears when they're at their best in the fall and winter. This fruit salad combines ripe pears with low-fat Greek yogurt, toasted pecans, and a touch of honey. It's perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.

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Veggie-Filled Meat Sauce with Zucchini Noodles

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Zucchini noodles (or "zoodles") are all the rage as they're a healthy, gluten-free alternative to pasta. In this recipe, crisp-tender zoodles and sautéed mushrooms are served with a meaty tomato sauce. You'll be serving up more vegetables and we promise--nobody will miss the pasta!

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Chicken Pesto Panini

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In this chicken pesto panini recipe, the extra-thin bread gets nice and crispy, the mozzarella melts beautifully and the arugula adds a fresh and peppery note to complement the pesto. It's a delicious and easy panini to throw together!

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Apple-Tomato Salad

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An apple adds sweetness and crunch to a fresh green salad made with cherry tomatoes, pecans, and blue cheese.

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Mexican Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

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We've taken some key burrito ingredients--black beans, corn and spicy pepper Jack cheese--and piled them into roasted portobello mushroom caps for a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dinner. Serve these with pico de gallo or any of your favorite burrito toppings!

 

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Arugula Salad with Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Pears & Blue Cheese

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Toasted walnuts and roasted pork tenderloin make this elegant salad worthy of company, yet it's easy enough to prepare on a weeknight!

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Corn Fritters with Yogurt-Dill Sauce

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This healthier version of classic corn fritters uses less oil for frying but still packs plenty of fresh corn flavor. A creamy dill sauce on the side brightens up each bite.

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One-Pan Chicken & Asparagus Bake

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In this chicken and asparagus recipe, we use one baking sheet to whip up dinner quickly, veggies included. Pounding the chicken thin helps it cook quickly alongside the carrots and potatoes, with asparagus rounding out the meal. This is one quick dinner recipe you'll be returning to again and again.

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Pumpkin-Apple Smoothie

<p>This tasty fall blender breakfast gets protein from almond milk and Greek yogurt.</p>
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This tasty fall blender breakfast gets protein from almond milk and Greek yogurt.

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Sausage, Mushroom & Pesto Grilled Pizza

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Healthy homemade sausage-and-mushroom pizza in the comfort of your backyard? Yes, please. All you need for a Naples-worthy pie is a hot grill, store-bought pizza dough and easy prepared ingredients. Serve with a glass of Chianti.

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Roasted Brussels Sprout & Butternut Squash Salad

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Serve this hearty and healthy fall salad with roasted pork tenderloin, chicken or salmon, or with your Thanksgiving meal. All of the vegetables are roasted on the same pan, so this recipe is easy to prep, and it tastes great warm or at room temperature so it's perfect for holiday buffet tables and potlucks. Cranberries add a sweet-tart edge, while the maple-tahini dressing provides depth.

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Cheesy Eggplant Casserole

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This cheesy eggplant casserole has a light custard with deliciously tender and flavorful summer vegetables and fresh herbs. The cheese makes this easy dish creamy and decadent. Enjoy it for brunch or dinner with a green salad on the side.

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Grilled Pear Cheddar Pockets

<p>This modern-day grilled cheese sandwich combines Cheddar cheese and arugula in a healthy whole-grain flatbread pocket. Add a bit of sweet pear and tangy mustard and throw it on the grill for just a couple of minutes--it may just become your new go-to lunch!</p>
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This modern-day grilled cheese sandwich combines Cheddar cheese and arugula in a healthy whole-grain flatbread pocket. Add a bit of sweet pear and tangy mustard and throw it on the grill for just a couple of minutes--it may just become your new go-to lunch!

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Squash & Corn Chowder

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In this healthy corn chowder recipe, heavy cream is replaced with milk and flour-thickened chicken broth and we keep sodium amounts reasonable with lower-sodium broth. By making your own homemade creamy vegetable and corn chowder, you'll save up to 300 calories, 20 grams of saturated fat and 500 milligrams of sodium per serving compared to many store-bought or restaurant chowders.

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Cranberry-Apple Smoothie

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This riff on a classic fruit juice combines sweet apples with tart cranberries for a healthy, fiber-filled smoothie.

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Fall Chopped Salad with Spinach, Butternut Squash, Apples & Cheddar

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Who says spinach salads are only for spring? Use autumn's tender crop of fresh spinach and other seasonal vegetables to make this fall salad with roasted butternut squash, apples, cheddar and pecans. This colorful and healthy salad would be a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving menu, but there's no reason to save it for holidays--serve it along with chicken or pork for a healthy weeknight dinner, or turn it into a main course by adding some chickpeas or chopped chicken or turkey.

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BLTs with Creamy Tomato-Avocado Spread

<p>Add a delicious twist to your BLT with a homemade dried tomato and avocado spread.</p> <p> </p>
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Add a delicious twist to your BLT with a homemade dried tomato and avocado spread.

 

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Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Basil Sauce

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Swapping spaghetti squash for pasta is a great way to cut back on carbs and calories in this saucy vegan dinner. Here, we have tossed the squash with a simple fresh tomato sauce. Jazz up the sauce with crushed red pepper flakes, Kalamata olives and/or capers, if you like.

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Garlic, Sausage & Kale Naan Pizzas

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We love sausage, but it can be high in sodium. In this fast, healthy dinner, we make our own turkey sausage with crushed red pepper, garlic, fennel seeds, paprika and just a touch of salt.

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    1 of 27 Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Burrata
    2 of 27 Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
    3 of 27 Corn Chowder with Bacon
    4 of 27 Feta, Kale & Pear Salad
    5 of 27 Baked Spaghetti Squash Fritters
    6 of 27 Chicken, Arugula & Butternut Squash Salad with Brussels Sprouts
    7 of 27 Fig, Arugula & Gorgonzola Grilled Pizzas
    8 of 27 Turkey-Apple-Brie Sandwiches
    9 of 27 Autumn Fruit Salad
    10 of 27 Veggie-Filled Meat Sauce with Zucchini Noodles
    11 of 27 Chicken Pesto Panini
    12 of 27 Apple-Tomato Salad
    13 of 27 Mexican Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
    14 of 27 Arugula Salad with Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Pears & Blue Cheese
    15 of 27 Corn Fritters with Yogurt-Dill Sauce
    16 of 27 One-Pan Chicken & Asparagus Bake
    17 of 27 Pumpkin-Apple Smoothie
    18 of 27 Sausage, Mushroom & Pesto Grilled Pizza
    19 of 27 Roasted Brussels Sprout & Butternut Squash Salad
    20 of 27 Cheesy Eggplant Casserole
    21 of 27 Grilled Pear Cheddar Pockets
    22 of 27 Squash & Corn Chowder
    23 of 27 Cranberry-Apple Smoothie
    24 of 27 Fall Chopped Salad with Spinach, Butternut Squash, Apples & Cheddar
    25 of 27 BLTs with Creamy Tomato-Avocado Spread
    26 of 27 Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Basil Sauce
    27 of 27 Garlic, Sausage & Kale Naan Pizzas

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