Fall is the best season for eating. It just is! There’s tons of produce, from fresh apples to winter squash, to cold-weather greens like kale that begin to appear in farmers’ markets and supermarkets. But it’s also just cool enough that it doesn’t feel absurd to preheat the oven, or put a big pot on the stove, and make up something warm, and stick-to-your-ribs filling.

While every season has its culinary highlights, we could live pretty happily just feasting on fall foods forever. And we think these easy, fun, and filling fall recipes will prove the point!

From salads that are practically meals to slow-cooker recipes that can cook unattended, while you go about your day, to casseroles and bakes that will bring everyone rushing to the table, these hearty foods are sure to delight—without too much effort!