Since autumn is here, everyone is bent on devouring all and every fall dessert. From the weekly farmer’s market to the cafe down the road, fresh batches of baked pumpkin pies, apple pies, and pecan tarts, glisten the aisles with their delicious crisps and crumbles. Sure, these sweet seasonal delicacies look tempting but, we people who don’t have that much of a sweet tooth also deserve fresh and crisp savoury bakes.
Whether you are looking for dinner ideas or want to enjoy the prettiest season of the year with savoury fall pies, quiches, and tarts, here we have 6 comfort recipes that will surely add a touch of autumn’s magic to your dining table. These recipes use in-season fall fruits and veggies, Thanksgiving’s meaty main course centrepiece, as well as luscious spices. Thank us later.
Turkey Pot Pie
If you are someone who gets concerned about leftovers, especially the ones from Thanksgiving, a Turkey Pot Pie makes the perfect use of leftover turkey and veggies. This classic and hearty pie dish is stuffed with a creamy filling of turkey and veggies, and then baked until golden. We hear comfort food!
Ingredients:
Frozen Veggies (Peas, Carrots, and Green Beans)
Potato
Celery
Onion
Butter
All-Purpose Flour
Salt
Black Pepper
Italian seasoning
Chicken Broth
Milk
Leftover Turkey
Double Pie Crust
Learn how to make it, here.
Lentil Pot Pie
Vegetarians, we have your hero comfort dish – a Lentil Pot Pie. This healthy and meatless meal is just what you need to satisfy your cozy weather cravings or serve as an entree in your Thanksgiving fare.
Ingredients:
Green Lentils
Salt
Black Pepper
Olive Oil
Garlic
Onion
Celery
Leek
All-Purpose Flour
Whole Milk
Vegetable Stock
Puff Pastry
Here’s how you can make yours at home.
Butternut Squash Tart
It would be a lie if we said a Spiced Pumpkin Tart is not the ‘IT’ dessert of fall. If you are looking for a savoury option, we recommend a Butternut Squash Tart. An excellent vegetarian option, this decadent tart is all love and comfort.
Ingredients:
Butternut Squash
Onion
Garlic
Olive Oil
Butter
Salt
Black Pepper
Cheese
Eggs
Puff Pastry
Here’s how you can make it at home.
Savoury Apple Tart
Yes, Apple Pies are delicious but a Savoury Apple Tart is a supreme delicacy that you would want to gobble up on. Making them is not much of a science, just assemble the below ingredients and throw them into the oven until golden brown.
Ingredients:
Apples
Onion
Butter
Olive oil
Salt
Ground Pepper
Dijon Mustard
Egg
Cheese
Sour Cream
Sheet Puff Pastry
We’re serious, learn how to make it, here.
Roasted Pumpkin Quiche
Get over the fall favorite Butternut Squash Soup with this Roasted Pumpkin Quiche – we promise, you will never look back! It’s savoury, it’s creamy, it’s flaky and so rich.
Ingredients:
Butternut Squash
Olive Oil
Eggs
Heavy Cream
Salt
Pepper
Garlic
Feta Cheese
Here’s how you can make yours too, here.
Spinach And Cheese Quiche
Feeling guilty about devouring too much comfort food? Well, don’t. There is no better way to include greens in your diet than this heavenly French classic – Spinach And Cheese Quiche. Crispy outside and creamy inside, this dish makes for a appetizer, with a side of comfort written all over it.
Ingredients:
Pie Crust
Spinach
Onion
Butter
Eggs
Salt
Pepper
Cheese
Heavy Cream
Learn how to make it at home, here.
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