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12 Easy Fall Recipes for One

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Fall cooking is all about cozy soups, roasted veggies, and simple meals that make the most of the season. (Oh, and plenty of apples and cinnamon.) And you don't need to cook for a crowd to enjoy them!

Muffin batter with chopped apples in a glass bowl.

These easy fall recipes for one include a mix of single-serving meals and small batch recipes that are just right for one- or two-person households. You'll find cozy dinners and soups, simple seasonal sides, an easy fall lunch, and small batch treats featuring favorites like apples, cranberries, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash.

So without further ado, here are my favorite easy recipes this fall.

Cozy Fall Dinners for One

When the weather cools down, these simple dinners and soups bring plenty of cozy fall flavor without leaving you with a week's worth of leftovers.

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A white bowl filled with creamy penne pasta, topped with sliced grilled chicken breast and garnished with chopped parsley and grated cheese. A fork is beside the bowl on a marble countertop.

Creamy Chicken Pasta for One (Stovetop, 25 Minutes)

Rich, creamy, and just right for a cool fall evening, this easy pasta is cozy comfort food without a lot of fuss.
2
A bowl of creamy broccoli cheese soup topped with shredded cheddar cheese, with a spoon inside, placed on a striped beige and blue cloth.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup for One (Panera Copycat)

Creamy, cheesy, and wonderfully cozy, this single-serving soup is just the thing when the weather starts to cool down.
3
Pan seared chicken thighs and broccolini in a stainless steel skillet.

Pan Seared Chicken Thighs with Broccolini (For One)

Juicy chicken thighs and tender broccolini make an easy skillet dinner that's hearty, fresh, and perfect for a crisp fall night.
4
Roasted butternut squash soup in a white bowl.

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Apple (Easy & Creamy)

Sweet butternut squash and apple are such a lovely fall combination in this creamy soup. Bonus: it freezes beautifully for easy meals later.
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Carrot ginger soup topped with microgreens in a white bowl.

Carrot Ginger Soup for One

Carrots, fresh ginger, and a touch of miso give this silky soup loads of flavor while keeping things light and fresh.

Simple Fall Sides & Staples

Round out a meal with these small batch fall sides and homemade staples featuring seasonal favorites like sweet potatoes and apple cider vinegar.

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A white bowl filled with roasted sweet potato cubes sits on a white napkin next to a silver fork.

Small Batch Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Crisp around the edges and tender inside, these easy roasted sweet potatoes make a simple fall side for one or two.
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A white bowl filled with cooked wild rice sits on a tan napkin with a dark blue plaid pattern.

Small Batch Wild Rice (2 Servings)

Nutty, chewy, and wonderfully versatile, this small batch wild rice makes just enough for a couple of cozy fall meals.
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Homemade apple cider vinegar salad dressing in a Mason jar.

Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing (Small Batch)

Tangy, lightly sweet, and so easy to make, this small batch dressing is perfect for fall salads, grain bowls, and roasted veggies.

Easy Fall Lunch

For something lighter, this cranberry chicken salad is an easy make-ahead lunch with just enough sweetness and crunch for fall.

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Homemade cranberry chicken salad in a tan ceramic serving bowl.

Cranberry Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt

Sweet cranberries and plenty of crunch give this easy chicken salad a little fall flair. It's a great make-ahead lunch, too.

Small Batch Fall Baking

Apples, cranberries, and warming spices shine in these easy small batch bakes and desserts; perfect when you want something homemade without making a full-size batch.

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Homemade apple crumble topped with whipped yogurt.

Small Batch Apple Crumble with Whipped Greek Yogurt

Warm apples, cinnamon, and a crisp oat topping; this little crumble is about as cozy as fall dessert gets.
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Apple yogurt cake dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate.

Easy Apple Yogurt Cake (Moist & Tender)

Soft, moist, and loaded with fresh apple flavor, this easy yogurt cake is equally lovely with morning coffee or for dessert.
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Fresh cranberry orange muffins on a red and white plaid napkin.

Best Cranberry Orange Muffins (Small Batch, with Greek Yogurt)

Bright orange and tart cranberries make these small batch muffins a fresh, festive fall bake for breakfast or an afternoon treat.

Hope these cozy, simple fall recipes make it a little easier to enjoy the flavors of the season. Enjoy!

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