🍂 Fall already? Gluten-Free Recipes to Kick Off Autumn


Can you believe it’s already the second day of fall? 🍁

My kitchen is officially in cozy-mode even though its 80 degrees here in Chicago — which means chili simmering on the stove top, warm spices, and plenty of gluten-free baking.

If you’re craving something seasonal, here are a few of my favorite gluten-free recipes to kick off autumn:

  • Gluten-Free Shepherd's Pie - Layers of creamy mashed potatoes, savory ground beef, and tender vegetables baked together for the ultimate fall comfort meal.
  • Gluten-Free Pot Roast – Slow-braised beef that’s melt-in-your-mouth tender, cooked with carrots, onions, and potatoes in a rich, flavorful gluten-free gravy.
  • Gluten-Free Apple Fritters – Golden, crispy bites of fried dough filled with juicy apple chunks, drizzled with a sweet glaze — like fall at the apple orchard in dessert form.
  • Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cookies - Soft and pillowy cookies full of pumpkin spice flavor, topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting for the perfect fall treat.
  • Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread - Moist and tender pumpkin bread with just the right amount of warm spices — a cozy slice that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee.
  • Gluten-Free Apple Cake - A moist, single-layer cake loaded with fresh apples and cinnamon. No frosting needed — it’s deliciously simple and perfect for fall gatherings.

Whether you’re craving something savory and comforting or a pumpkin-spiced treat, there’s a gluten-free recipe here for every fall mood!

Happy Fall!

-Megan

A Dash of Megnut

Hi, I’m Megan — gluten-free recipe developer and commercial food stylist. I’ve lived with celiac disease for 13+ years and have spent the last decade creating recipes that are safe, beautiful, and genuinely delicious. Gluten-free baking is my specialty — from chewy cookies to cakes that wow — Gluten-free baking is my specialty — from chewy cookies to cakes that wow — but I also share approachable, celiac-safe dishes that work for dinner parties, casual get-togethers, and everything in between.

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