11 Sage Recipes For The Ultimate Autumn Dinner

The only thing more exciting than unpacking our fall candles and figuring out this year's fall color trends is getting ready to eat tons of cozy comfort food, especially if it's a sage recipe. Whether you love making instant pot stews or vegan casseroles, nothing makes the flavors pop like using fresh herbs. But instead of basil and parsley, as the weather gets colder look toward woodsier herbs like sage, rosemary, bay leaf. Sage in particular adds an earthy, smokey flavor to your meals. These 11 recipes show just how far a few sprigs can go toward transforming your favorite hearty autumn meals.

Three-Herb Roasted Chicken

Stuff your chicken with lemon and onion to keep it moist inside, and to infuse the whole chicken with flavor. A honey-herb mixture rubbed into the meat beneath the skin makes the bird come out a lovely golden color. (via Foraged Dish)

Cauliflower Soup With Brown Butter And Fried Sage Recipe

Cauliflower gets remarkably silky when blended, making for a luscious soup. A drizzle of brown butter and crispy sage add depth to each bowl. (via Yes to Yolks)

Prosciutto-Wrapped Turkey Fillets

Lean, tender turkey fillets wrapped in prosciutto are great any time of year (turkey’s not just for Thanksgiving!). Stuff them with moist sausage stuffing for an even more satisfying meal. (via Easy Peasy Foodie)

Seared Scallops With Butternut Squash Risotto

Seared scallops may seem summery, but paired with the right ingredients, they’re fitting for colder weather. Creamy, slightly sweet butternut squash risotto is the perfect accompaniment. (via The Girl on Bloor)

Pork and Sage Hand Pies

These pork and sage handpies make great leftovers. Have them for dinner, then freeze the rest for easy meals on-the-go. (via The Candid Kitchen)

Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff

If you ate beef stroganoff from a boxed mix as a kid, your mind will be blown by this sage recipe. It's fragrant, creamy, and topped with crispy herbs. (via Drizzle and Dish)

Spring Pasta With Mushrooms and Kale Sage Recipe

Earthy kale and mushrooms make this pasta a warming, satisfying autumn meal. Throw in some pine nuts and herbs to make it taste extra indulgent. (via Our Salty Kitchen)

Pork Saltimboca

Super savory and deliciously saucy, pork saltimboca is a dinner party dish you can make on weeknights too. You’ll want to serve it with plenty of pasta, potatoes, or bread, so you can scoop up every last bit of sauce. (via Just a Little Bit of Bacon)

Farro and Sweet Potato Risotto

Don’t feel like fussing with arborio rice? Use sturdy farro to make your next batch of risotto. (via Laura Lee Balanced)

Gnocchi With Butternut Squash Sage Recipe

Tender gnocchi tossed with sage burnt butter is perfectly balanced by sweet butternut squash in this recipe. Add a sprinkle of Parmesan and you’ve got heaven on a plate. (via My Little Larder)

Oven Risotto With Spinach, Cauliflower, and Sage

Cooking risotto in the oven gives you creamy results with none of the stirring. Nutty roasted cauliflower, green spinach, and sage round out the dish. (via Drizzle & Dip)

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