Get ready to host the ultimate fall harvest meal with a 6-course meal that celebrates all things fall and brings the best of the season to your table. From earthy root vegetables to crisp apples and warm spices, each course is a celebration of autumn’s bounty. This gathering isn’t just about great food—it’s about creating a cozy, inviting atmosphere where your guests can savor the flavors of fall and enjoy an unforgettable evening together. If you want some great fall wines, check out a few of Tanji’s favorite fall wines right here!
Pumpkin Chipotle Soup
This soup fuses two cultures together for a wonderful fall soup that will start off your fall harvest celebration in style. This sweet and savory, flavor-packed soup from Mama Maggie’s Kitchen adds a little spice to the mix with chipotle. Let guests customize their toppings with pomegranate, toasted pumpkin seeds, sour cream (or crema), and shredded cheese.
Autumn Crunch Apple Salad
Every proper dinner party needs a salad, and this autumn crunch apple salad from Occasionally Eggs is one that is sure to impress! This recipe pairs crunchy, seasonal apples and spicy greens with maple hazelnuts, topped with a homemade maple cinnamon vinaigrette for a flavor sensation that will leave you wanting more! Avocado adds creaminess to the salad and the hazelnuts add a sweet crunch you didn’t know you needed! For the apples, choose one that is a balanced mix of sweet and tart.
Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Bacon and Sage
For a stunning first course, serve guests a small plate of this roasted butternut squash pasta from Tastefully Grace. The butternut squash is roasted until it caramelizes (yum!) and then the addition of smoky bacon and sage makes this dish irresistible. Garlic, shallots and Parmesan cheese also give this pasta a big flavor boost. Rigatoni, penne and orecchiette all work for this dish. To save time in the kitchen, buy a pre-peeled and seeded butternut squash half.
Pecan-Crusted Pork Chops with Apple Chutney
Pork chops, apples, and fall go together like Texas and barbecue! So, of course we’re making pork chops and apples the main character in this dinner party! These pork chops from The Modern Proper have a pecan-crusted coating and are topped with a homemade, sweet apple chutney that will make your mouth water. This dish will be the star of any harvest party dinner, and it may just be one you make for yourself a time or two also!
Autumn-Roasted Veggies with Apples and Pecans
Don’t forget the sides! While side dishes don’t get the attention they deserve, this dish from Cooking Classy is a colorful creation that will certainly catch your guests’ attention. These beautiful autumn-roasted vegetables with apples and pecans are a party for the senses, blending color, flavor, and texture. In this dish, fall vegetables are given their rightful place on the table and we’re guessing you won’t have any leftovers! You can mix up the veggies in this dish to customize it to your tastes. Carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, beets, shallots, acorn squash or turnips will all work well.
Pear Frangipane Tart
Finally, you’ll need a sophisticated, elegant fall dessert to close out your harvest party meal. And what could be better than this French poached pear tart from A Beautiful Plate? This classic French dessert is made with sweet tart dough, poached pears, and frangipane, also known as almond cream. When choosing pears for this recipe, choose firm, just barely ripe pears. You’ll love this elegant dessert!
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