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Transition from summer to fall with these 10 comfort food recipes

27th August 2021 Kyle Jackson

Well, it’s almost September. And we all know what that means… It’s almost time to say goodbye to the warm summer months and say hello to the cool, crisp air of the fall months.

With this transition sometimes comes a change in our mood and emotional state. Numerous studies have shown that you’re more likely to feel down during colder months.

For this reason, people tend to crave more comfort foods in the colder months to boost their moods and fill their bellies. Listen, we’re not encouraging you to eat your feelings away. That’s not healthy. But on certain days, you may just want to indulge in a little food therapy.

Here are some fall comfort food ideas for those days when you need some good food to boost your mood!

Chilli

What can be better than a big pot of saucy, spicy, beefy goodness? Chilli is also one of those dishes that’s even better the next day. So, make sure to make a big pot that will last you a few days.

Check out this Best-Ever Chilli recipe!

Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese has definitely been solidified as one of the best comfort foods ever! Everyone has their own special mac and cheese recipe, but it doesn’t get any better than a down-home southern baked mac and cheese! All that cheesy goodness will definitely boost your belly and your mood!

Try this amazing Southern Baked Mac and Cheese recipe!

Chicken Pot Pie

Anything baked into a pie is delicious. And biscuits are delicious as well. But, chicken baked into a pie, or cooked under a bed of doughy biscuits, is almost so delicious that there aren’t any words to describe it. All we can say is, if you like chicken and biscuits, then you should definitely bake a nice Chicken Pot Pie to help boost that low mood!

Try this tasty, quick and unique Skillet Chicken Pot Pie recipe!

Shepherd’s Pie

This traditionally English dish will definitely fill your belly! It’s like taking all the ingredients of a good meal — mashed potatoes, meat and vegetables — and cooking it together in one big pan. It’s literally a mashed potato pie. What is more comforting than that?

Try this awesome Easy Shepherd’s Pie recipe!

Beef Stew

So, we know Bears like beef. And the cooler months are the perfect time for a nice, warm stew. So, how about we put those two things together and make a big, hearty pot of beef stew? It’s warm, it’s comforting and it’s beefy. We’re sold!

Try this quick and easy Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe!

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Potatoes are great in any form. Whether they are baked, fried or mashed, you can’t really go wrong with potatoes. And slicing them thinly, adding cheese and bacon and then baking them? Well, that just takes you to potato heaven, doesn’t it?

Try this amazingly tasty Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes recipe!

Spaghetti and Meatballs

This is a traditional staple in most homes, so you can’t go wrong with some tasty, beefy balls tossed in tomato sauce and poured over a bed of spaghetti, right? Aside from how we made that sound, Spaghetti and Meatballs are a favorite for lots of Bears and very easy to make.

Try this delicious Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe!

Lasagna

Lasagna is another pasta-based Italian favorite in many homes that doesn’t take a ton of time to make. Layers of pasta and beef covered in cheese and baked to a warm, cheesy perfection? I’m sure we don’t need to say anymore. We’ll just show you the recipe.

Check out this yummy Classic Lasagna recipe!

New England Clam Chowder

Hey Bears! Are you going for a weekend by the seaside in P-Town? You might want to take along a tasty New England Clam Chowder recipe! We just finished saying that potatoes can go with just about anything, and clam chowder is no exception. This recipe also includes bacon, so that just takes it to the next level!

Try this tasty New England Clam Chowder recipe… with BACON!

Chicken and Dumplings

This is such a tasty and easy thing to make on a night when you want something good to eat, but also don’t feel like standing over a stove for hours. So many people love chicken soup. And when you drop in those soft, doughy dumplings, well… That just makes all the difference.