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A Warm Welcome to Fall in the Kitchen

Fall is the season where everything seems to slow down just a little—where the kitchen becomes the heart of the home and comfort food takes center stage. There’s something so special about this time of year—the changing leaves, the cozy sweaters, and the smell of something delicious baking in the oven.

If you’ve been here a while, you know I love sharing recipes that are not only delicious but also tied to special memories, family traditions, or a crisp autumn afternoon spent baking or simmering something on the stove.

Today, I’ve gathered all my favorite fall recipes in one place—these are the ones I make again and again, the ones that bring everyone to the table, and the ones that fill our home with warmth. I hope they inspire you to create something special this season, too.

1. Cream Cheese Pumpkin Swirl Muffins

These moist, spiced muffins have a creamy swirl of sweetened cream cheese running through them—and they are everything you want in a fall treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a mid-afternoon snack with a cup of cider or tea.

Baking Tip: I make my own pumpkin pie spice. It’s linked below if you want to make your own. It’s very expensive to buy and much more economical to make your own!

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins

These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins will melt in your mouth! They are the perfect treat for fall!

Check out this recipe

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Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

Make your own pumpkin pie spice mix.

Check out this recipe

2. Homemade Potato Soup

This rich, creamy potato soup is pure comfort in a bowl. Made with simple ingredients like potatoes, sautéed onions, and savory seasonings, it’s the perfect cozy meal for a chilly fall evening.

Serving Idea: Add a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar, and crispy bacon bits on top for the ultimate loaded potato soup.

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Homemade Potato Soup

This homemade classic potato soup recipe is so creamy and delicious. It's the perfect comfort food for any time of the year, I love making this for a potluck or luncheon and when the cooler temperatures in fall arrive.

Check out this recipe

3. Rustic Homemade Bread

There’s nothing quite like homemade bread, and this rustic loaf is easy to make and incredibly satisfying. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfect for dipping into soups or slathering with butter and honey.

Bread Tip: I often make a few loaves at once—one for dinner and the others to share or freeze.

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Rustic Homemade Bread Recipe

This four-ingredient bread is simple and easy to make. The hint of sea salt on top is what makes this bread so good!

Check out this recipe

4. Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

This classic recipe is made completely from scratch—even the noodles! It’s hearty, nourishing, and perfect for when you’re under the weather or just craving something soul-soothing and warm.

Holly’s Touch: I love using leftover rotisserie chicken to save time, and I always make extra to freeze for later.

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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Indulge in the comforting warmth of homemade chicken noodle soup made with the convenience of a rotisserie chicken and frozen egg noodles. This soul-soothing classic begins by simmering a flavorful broth, enriched with the flavor of the rotisserie chicken. Perfect for chilly days or whenever a bowl of comforting warmth is needed.

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5. Cinnamon Sticky Buns

Soft, sweet, and swirled with cinnamon sugar—these homemade cinnamon buns are a fall breakfast favorite. The gooey frosting on top is what takes them over the edge!

Serving Suggestion: These are perfect for a weekend brunch or a cozy Sunday morning at home with the family.

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Easy Cinnamon Buns

This easy Cinnamon buns recipe is super simple and perfect for breakfast or dessert! I've been making this since I was eight years old and it's still a family favorite! It's similar to sticky buns but a little simpler.

Check out this recipe

6. Mouthwatering Roast Beef

This roast beef recipe is a fall and winter staple in our home. It’s full of flavor, tender, and makes the most amazing leftovers (if you have any!).

Meal Idea: Serve this with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, and my homemade brown gravy for the perfect comfort meal.

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Classic Roast Beef Recipe

Roast beef is a classic Sunday dinner dish that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Here's a simple recipe for making a delicious roast beef that's homemade and is easy to make!

Check out this recipe

7. Flavor-Packed Homemade Brown Gravy

If you’ve never made homemade gravy before, this is the one to try. It’s simple, rich, and so much better than anything from a packet. The secret? Layering flavor and letting it simmer just right.

Pair It With: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, meatloaf, or even turkey—it’s a fall essential.

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Homemade Brown Gravy Recipe

Sunday dinners are special occasions where families and friends gather around the table to enjoy a delicious meal. Roast beef is a classic dish for our Sunday dinner, but it's not complete without a rich, flavorful brown gravy and homemade mashed potatoes.

Check out this recipe

8. The Best Blackberry Crumble

This crumble is made with juicy blackberries and a crisp, buttery oat topping. It’s one of my absolute favorite fall desserts—especially when served warm with vanilla bean ice cream.

Seasonal Twist: You can swap out the berries for apples, peaches, or even a mix of seasonal fruits.

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The Best Blackberry Crumble Recipe

This Blackberry Crumble, or some might call it a crisp, is super easy to make and so delicious. Serve it up warm with some vanilla ice cream and you'll be everyone's favorite person!

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9. My Award-Winning Chili Recipe

This hearty, flavorful chili has won over more than a few crowds over the years! It’s packed with ground beef, beans, and just the right amount of spice to warm you up from the inside out.

Dinner Tip: Serve with cornbread or over a baked potato for a filling fall dinner.

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Award Winning Chili Recipe

This homemade chili recipe has won many chili cookoff awards. It's simple and easy to make and everyone loves it!

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10. The Best Macaroni and Cheese Ever

Rich, creamy, cheesy, and baked until golden—this mac and cheese is comfort food at its finest. Whether it’s a holiday side dish or the main event, it never lasts long at our house.

Make It a Meal: Pair it with roast beef or chili for the ultimate comfort combo.

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The Best Macaroni and Cheese Ever

This is not your traditional mac and cheese. This recipe calls for egg noodles instead of macaroni and the cheeses are a mix of fontina, parmesan, and mozzarella. This is comfort food at its finest and you can add ham to make it a main dish or to add extra flavor.

Check out this recipe

11. Fresh Fruit Cobbler

This simple cobbler is perfect for showcasing seasonal fruits—apples, peaches, berries—you name it! The topping is biscuit-like and buttery, with just the right amount of sweetness.

Serving Suggestion: Don’t forget a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of cream on top.

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Fresh Fruit Cobbler:

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Bringing it All Together

Whether you’re hosting a big family dinner, preparing cozy weeknight meals, or just baking something special to share, these recipes are all about creating warmth, comfort, and connection. That’s what fall is all about—gathering, savoring, and making memories.

If you try any of these, be sure to tag me on Instagram @homewithhollyj and use #HomeWithHollyJ so I can see your fall kitchen creations!

Wishing you a happy fall!

xoxo,

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins

Every fall I get the urge to start baking and the first thing that comes to mind is a recipe with pumpkin in it. One of my favorites are these yummy pumpkin cream cheese swirl muffins. I have played with different recipes over the years and like always, I find a few good ones and then I tweak them to make it my own! These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins are so yummy and the only downside of this recipe is that you can’t eat just one!

The first time I made these, this was all I ate for two days! I couldn’t stop myself! These muffins remind me of a pumpkin roll with cream cheese frosting. I hope you enjoy these as much as my family and I do!

These muffins are so moist and not overly sweet. The cream cheese bakes right into the muffin!  This is a simple recipe that is a crowd-pleaser.

One of the ingredients you’ll need is Pumpkin Pie Spice. I have had a hard time finding it in the grocery store lately and it can be very expensive. I’ve linked the recipe here if you’d like to make your own.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffin Recipe

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins

These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins will melt in your mouth! They are the perfect treat for fall!

Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword fall recipes, pumpkin recipes

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 36 muffins

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tbsp pumpkin spice (see other recipe for this)
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 30 oz pumpkin puree (2-15 oz. cans or 1-30 oz.can)
• 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 6 tsp vanilla extract
• 16 oz cream cheese (room temperature)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375° degrees.  
• Put muffin baking cups into cupcake pan and set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, mix 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 2 tbsp pumpkin spice, 2 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt with a wire whisk until well combined.
• In a stand mixer or large bowl, mix the 30 oz pumpkin puree, 2 cups of sugar, and 1 cup packed brown sugar. Then beat in 4 eggs, 1 cup vegetable or canola oil, and 2 tsp. vanilla extract.
• After this is mixed together, start adding in the dry ingredients slowly until well combined and there are no lumps.  You may need to scrape the bowl down a few times to make sure everything is mixed in. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl, 16 oz cream cheese, 4 tsp. vanilla extract, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and 2 egg yolks until no lumps and well combined.
• Fill muffin cups until 3/4 full and then add about 1 tbsp cream cheese to the middle of each muffin.  You can leave it as is or you can use a toothpick to mix the cream cheese into the pumpkin batter. Just swirl the toothpick around in a circular motion so that the cream cheese and pumpkin are swirled together. 
• Bake muffins for 18-22 minutes depending on your oven.  Muffins are done when you insert a toothpick and it comes out clean.  Don't overbake!  These are great hot out of the oven or once cooled.  
• Store in an air-tight container and refrigerate to keep them longer.  

Notes

This is a large recipe and makes about 32-36 muffins depending on how large you make them. If you don’t want a batch this large, you can always cut it in half. I shared the pumpkin spice recipe here too so you can make your own and have some for future recipes involving pumpkin.

I hope you give this recipe a try! Thanks so much for stopping by!

xoxo,

I’ve also shared more Fabulous Fall Recipes from my friends below so keep scrolling down! 

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Cali Girl In A Southern World | Perfect Pumpkin Parfaits

Simply 2 Moms | The Best Caramel Apple Overnight Oats

Home With Holly J | Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins

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Willow Bloom Home | Delicious Carrot And Roasted Red Pepper Soup

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Hip and Humble Style | Simple and Delicious Apple Fries

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