24 Vintage Fall Recipes to Make All Season Long

“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall,” F. Scott Fitzgerald once wrote—and we couldn’t agree more. This collection of our most autumnal vintage recipes, from cozy casseroles and soups to spiced apple and pumpkin desserts, is proof that the best (and most delicious) things have always happened in fall.

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Aunt Jewel’s Chicken Dressing Casserole

“This Southern chicken and dressing casserole recipe was handed down by my great-great-aunt. It’s easy and delicious!” —CRETER

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My Grandma’s Shoofly Pie

“This shoofly pie is a classic Pennsylvania Dutch recipe. Grandma’s loving attention not included!” —D Stultz

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Grandma’s Hamburger Casserole

“My grandmother’s hamburger casserole is classic comfort food! Featuring ground beef, noodles, and a creamy cheese sauce, this simple recipe dates back to the 1940s.” –LaDonna Langwell

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Delicious Baked Apples

“These baked apples are tender and taste great on a cold evening or any other evening! Plus the house smells just divine while cooking them. Adjust the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg to suit your taste.” —imagination_co

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

“An easy crockpot chicken and dumplings recipe for a filling, comforting meal on a cold, snowy day. I have four children who are picky eaters, and they love this!” —Janiece Mason

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Kim’s Buttermilk Spice Cake

“This spice cake was inspired by a recipe from one of my mom’s old cookbooks. It was my great-grandpa’s favorite cake, and I used to make it for him all the time.” —Kim

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Gramma’s Old Fashioned Chili Mac

“This is an old family recipe that my mom has cooked for 50 years. It’s a wonderful, ‘stick-to-the-ribs’ meal that goes wonderful with warm cornbread or rolls. I find that kids love this when they don’t like regular ‘spicy’ chili. Enjoy!” —Sue

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John Wayne Casserole

“I made this John Wayne casserole on a lark and it ended up being one of the best one-pan meals I’ve discovered!” —EAForsythe

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Grandma Carol’s Pumpkin Roll

“My mom always makes this pumpkin roll around Thanksgiving and takes it to work. Everyone asks her if she can make them one, and they all want the recipe. It is, without a doubt, the best pumpkin roll I’ve ever had!” —SusieQ

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Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

“Simple, old-fashioned apple crisp.” —longjason

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Rich and Simple French Onion Soup

“Excellent!! I cooked the onions longer, about 30-40 min because I like them more caramelized and didn’t add sherry because I was out. Absolutely delicious!” —lstaub

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Split Pea Soup

“This split pea soup recipe makes a nourishing, hearty meal on a blustery fall or winter day.” —Sandra

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Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

“I took my Grandmother’s recipe, trimmed the fat and enhanced the flavor.” —CORWYNN DARKHOLME

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Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings

“These are the apple dumplings my grandmother used to make: warm, flaky, apple-y sweet, and drizzled with a sauce baked right with them. They aren’t difficult to make, just a little time-consuming.” —MICKI WOOD

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Old Fashioned Pumpkin Butter

“Imagine the best pumpkin pie filling you’ve ever had, and then imagine it being 10 times better with a deeper, more intense pumpkin flavor, just the right amount of sweetness, and just the right amount of spices to make things interesting. Spread on buttered toast.” —Chef John

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Debbie’s Amazing Apple Bread

“This apple bread recipe was given to me years ago by my friend Debbie. I’ve had it written down on a torn piece of paper for years and decided that this recipe needs to be shared. By far my favorite bread recipe!” —Melissa Jennings Lake

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Easy Chicken and Stuffing Bake

“This easy chicken and stuffing bake is comfort in a casserole. The chicken is tender and juicy, the stuffing topping contrasts with the creamy sauce, and the added onion soup mix brings so much flavor. A little bit of parsley on top is a nice bright note.” —Nicole McLaughlin

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Grandma’s Green Bean Casserole

“This green bean casserole without mushroom soup is my grandmother’s recipe that she made every Thanksgiving. Instead of traditional French-fried onions, this from-scratch casserole is loaded with lots of melty Cheddar and a buttery cracker crumb topping. A homemade sour cream-based sauce adds just the right amount of tang to every bite.” —Amy

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Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Soup

“This is my grandma’s chicken noodle soup recipe. It’s very savory and tasty, and I think everyone will like it. Use smoked chicken for even more flavor!” —CORWYNN DARKHOLME

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Grandma’s Southern Mac and Cheese

“This is my grandmother’s macaroni and cheese recipe that we all crave and only get to have twice a year, if we play our cards right. Fairly simple and straightforward. The key is cooking time more than anything.” —Rhett Towles

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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

“These cabbage rolls are easy to make with cabbage leaves, ground beef, and rice simmered in tomato soup. I have been using this recipe for well over 20 years, and it’s still a favorite! To speed things up the cabbage rolls are cooked in a skillet on the stovetop but this recipe also works well in a slow cooker.” —Judy

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Broccoli Rice Casserole

“Very easy “comfort” casserole that always makes me feel warm inside. I did not have the right mustard, so I substituted balsamic vinegar for that little kick, and it tasted great.” —Aquaegg1689

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German Hamburgers (Frikadellen)

“Frikadellen, the original hamburger, is served like a flattened meatball with string beans and salad. I also like to use this recipe to make Swedish meatballs (but omit the paprika). My aunt in Hamburg, Germany, taught me this recipe, and I’ve been making it ever since. Serve with steamed string beans and tossed salad. Or serve on a Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, pickled cucumbers, finely sliced deep-fried onions, and curry ketchup.” —Amy

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Old Mama’s Fashioned Chili

“It’s good with a touch of cumin! I made it according to the recipe and it came in 2nd place at a church chili cook off! I was quite proud, and I also shared the website with all the ladies who wanted the recipe! (I think added the cumin would have gotten me first place) :-)” —DM Gibson

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