15 Of The Best Fall Recipes From Pittsburgh Food Bloggers

Fall is in the air! And that means that it’s time to get into the kitchen and make something autumn-appropriate, like pumpkin hummus, Crock-Pot applesauce, or butternut squash-stuffed pork. To celebrate the season, we’ve rounded up some of the best Fall recipes from some of our favorite Pittsburgh food bloggers.

1. Butternut Squash Alfredo

This hearty dish from Homemade in the Kitchen serves two, and is perfect for a cozy night in. Made with spinach, mushrooms, and a whole butternut squash, it’s a decadent dish (thanks to the heavy whipping cream) that’s also veggie-packed.

Here’s the recipe.

2. Cinnamon Banana Nut Bread

What to do with those leftover bananas? Use them up in this delicious banana nut bread from Isabel Eats, made with a full cup of chopped walnuts, and a super-sweet condensed milk glaze.

Here’s the recipe.

3. Cider Baked Beans

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gretchen McKay shared a few cider-based recipes with readers, including this one for Cider Baked Beans, which gets a tangy kick from a mixture of apple cider and hard cider.

Here’s the recipe.

4. Pumpkin Cider Doughnut Holes

Yes, you can make doughnut holes – and this recipe from How Sweet Eats makes it super easy. It does require frying, but the instructions are simple, and make for the perfect weekend kitchen project.

Here’s the recipe.

5. Quick and Easy Brown Sugar Pecans

This quick and easy brown sugar pecan recipe from Fooduzzi is the perfect make-ahead snack for Fall. Taking only about 15 minutes from start to finish, you only need four ingredients to make these delicious treats.

Here’s the recipe.

6. Apple Butter Pizza

Butternut squash, gruyere cheese, prosciutto and apple butter all come together to make this pizza from The Almond Eater worthy of a regular rotation this season. Add a little drizzle of honey after it bakes to make it extra sweet.

Here’s the recipe.

7. Sparkling Pomegranate Cider Punch

Cheers! How Sweet Eats makes this mocktail (you can substitute ginger beer for ginger ale if you’d to make it 21+) in big batches, which makes it easy to serve at parties.

Here’s the recipe.

8. Vegan Apple Butternut Squash Crisp

This sweet and savory vegan crisp comes courtesy of Fooduzzi, and works equally well as a decadent breakfast dish, or a sweet dessert. And, thanks to the addition of non-dairy butter, it’s also completely vegan.

Here’s the recipe.

9. Bacon Beer Cheese Soup

Bacon, beer and cheese…. add those ingredients, and you know that it’s going to be good. Homemade in the Kitchen created this small-batch recipe with cheddar cheese, whole milk, and a pale ale. It’s topped with popcorn for added texture.

Here’s the recipe.

10. Jewish Apple Cake

Brown Eyed Baker created this autumn dessert recipe with chunks of sugar-coated apples, and lots of cinnamon. The thick batter will leave you with a super-rich, super-dense treat.

Here’s the recipe.

11. Pumpkin Tiramisu

This recipe from Simply Romanesco adds an autumnal twist to this classic dessert with the addition of a can of pumpkin puree.

Here’s the recipe:

12. Butternut, Apple and Goat Cheese Stuffed

This recipe may from How Sweet Eats may look intimidating, but it’s not. All of your favorite fall flavors make an appearance: apples, butternut squash, and sage are part of the wild rice stuffing, and there’s bacon and goat cheese added in there for good measure, too.

Here’s the recipe.

13. Crock Pot Applesauce

What to do with the bushel of apples you’ve got after apple picking? Make this easy and delicious Crock Pot applesauce from With the Grains. Only three ingredients are used, and (bonus!) your home will end up smelling amazing.

Here’s the recipe.

14. Mexican Tres Leches Coffee

Warm yourself up this season with this Mexican Tres Leches Coffee recipe from Isabel Eats, made extra-special with a mountain of whipped cream, a dash of cinnamon, and chocolate shavings.

Here’s the recipe.

15. Pumpkin Hummus

This party dip recipe from Food Mood Girl is a little bit savory, and a little bit sweet. Made using canned chic peas and pumpkin puree, this dip easily comes together in a food processor.

Here’s the recipe.