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25 Dutch Oven Recipes to Make This Fall

Posted by staff on September 29, 2015

Falling leaves and the sudden urge to snuggle under a blanket and binge watch your favourite shows can only mean one thing: it's braising season, baby. From fall-off-the-bone chicken thighs to a mouth-watering short rib beef Wellington, cooler weather is a the perfect excuse to stay inside and start cooking low and slow.

  • Braised Chicken Thighs and Legs With Tomato
     
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    Braised Chicken Thighs and Legs With Tomato

    <p>This one-pot wonder is Sunday night dinner at its finest, and stars chicken legs and thighs together with memorably bold flavours. More good news? It tastes just as delicious as <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/easy-leftover-chicken-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leftovers the next day</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/braised-chicken-thighs-and-legs-with-tomato/18884/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Braised Chicken Thighs and Legs With Tomato</strong></a></p>
  • Braised Lamb Shanks with Orzo
     
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    Braised Lamb Shanks with Orzo

    <p>A combination of port and red wine are the base for these tender lamb shanks flavoured with herbs and served with orzo.</p> <p>Get the <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/braised-lamb-shanks-with-orzo/12147/" target="_blank"><strong>Braised Lamb Shanks recipe</strong></a></p>
  • Baked Chicken with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
     
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    Baked Chicken with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes

    <p>Set this dish on low Sunday morning and by dinnertime, you’ll have melt-in-your-mouth beef, tender potatoes and a flavour-packed vegetable sauce for pouring over the orzo.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/baked-chicken-with-spinach-and-cherry-tomatoes/10372/" target="_blank"><strong>Michael Smith's Chicken with Spinach and Tomatoes</strong></a></p>
  • White Bean and Chicken Chili
     
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    White Bean and Chicken Chili

    <p>A lighter <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/photos/10-best-chili-recipes-to-feed-a-crowd/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">chili recipe</a> that combines lean chicken and spring greens all in one family-friendly pot of goodness. Simply reheat on the stove from frozen and devour to make chaotic weeknights a little less hectic.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/white-bean-and-chicken-chili/15916/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Giada De Laurentiis' White Bean and Chicken Chili</strong></a></p>
  • Beef and Barley Soup
     
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    Beef and Barley Soup

    <p>This recipe makes a big batch of savoury beef and barley soup using inexpensive cuts of meat and hearty vegetables and grains. It tastes better the second day (like all soups really do) and will freeze well.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/beef-and-barley-soup/12662/" target="_blank"><strong>Beef and Barley Soup</strong></a></p>
  • French Country Pot Roast
     
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    French Country Pot Roast

    <p>Christine Cushing's succulent beef brisket could easily replace a holiday bird, and since it can be made up to two days in advance, it's getting our vote this year.</p> <p>Get the <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/french-country-pot-roast/6257/" target="_blank"><strong>French Country Pot Roast recipe</strong></a></p>
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  • Cider-Braised Pork Shoulder with Apples
     
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    Cider-Braised Pork Shoulder with Apples

    <p>Pork and apples braised in a sauce spiced with harissa, cinnamon, cumin, cardamom and a splash of Riesling — this is a must-make cool weather dish. <p>Get the <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cider-braised-pork-shoulder-with-apples/3111/" target="_blank"><strong>Braised Pork Shoulder recipe</strong></a>.</p>
  • Beer-Braised Chicken Thighs
     
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    Beer-Braised Chicken Thighs

    <p>This simple weeknight dinner is packed with plenty of veggies and a bottle of lager for flavour.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/beer-braised-chicken-thighs/17394/" target="_blank"><strong>Rachael Ray's Beer-Braised Chicken Thighs</strong></a></p>
  • Beef and Potatoes Pot Roast
     
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    Beef and Potatoes Pot Roast

    <p>This recipe harnesses the power of a long slow cook to tenderize the beef, cook the potatoes and produce a velvety smooth gravy — all the makings of a Sunday night dinner.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/beef-and-potatoes-pot-roast/13237/" target="_blank"><strong>Michael Smith's Beef and Potatoes Pot Roast</strong></a></p>
  • Maple Mustard Glazed Brick Chicken with Maple Rutabaga Mash, Maple Bacon Bean Cassoulet
     
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    Maple Mustard Glazed Brick Chicken with Maple Rutabaga Mash, Maple Bacon Bean Cassoulet

    <p>A warm, tender chicken dinner served with hearty maple root mash and classic bean cassoulet with a distinctly Canadian twist.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/maple-mustard-glazed-brick-chicken-with-maple-rutabaga-mash-maple-bacon-bean-cassoulet/13686/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Lynn Crawford’s Maple Mustard Glazed Brick Chicken with Maple Rutabaga Mash, Maple Bacon Bean Cassoulet</strong></a></p>
  • Roast Chicken Noodle Soup
     
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    Roast Chicken Noodle Soup

    <p>Take your Dutch oven for a spin with this no-fuss recipe. You can stretch a rotisserie chicken into this hearty pot of delicious soup you can enjoy all week long.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/moroccan-chicken-with-lentils/4816/" target="_blank">Michael Smith's Roast Chicken Noodle Soup</a></strong></p>
  • Beer Braised Beef
     
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    Beer Braised Beef

    <p>Sunday suppers were made for brisket. The roast needs an afternoon of low and slow heat to create tender, melt-in-your-mouth goodness.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/beer-braised-beef/15700/" target="_blank"><strong>Nancy Fuller's Beer Braised Beef<strong></a></p>
  • Anna Olson's Poule au Pot
     
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    Anna Olson's Poule au Pot

    <p>In English, this classic French dish translates to boiled chicken, but it's so much more than that; as the chicken cooks —soaked in water and wine— the addition of veggies gives this hearty soup a blue-ribbon status. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/anna-olsons-poule-au-pot/12794" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Poule au Pot</a></strong></p>
  • Spiced Red Lentil Vegetable Stew
     
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    Spiced Red Lentil Vegetable Stew

    <p>Lentils contain more fibre than nearly any other bean or legume, making them a satisfying, healthy option to keep on hand in both vegan and omnivorous kitchens. Quick-cooking and simple to prepare, make lentil stew your new weeknight go-to for a meatless main (just skip the cheese topping).</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spiced-red-lentil-vegetable-stew/14079/" target="_blank"><strong>Spiced Red Lentil Vegetable Stew</strong></a></p>
  • Beef and Butternut Squash Stew
     
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    Beef and Butternut Squash Stew

    <p>Made with nutrition-packed butternut squash, fresh herbs and budget-friendly stewing beef, this hearty stew also makes for great leftovers.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/beef-and-butternut-squash-stew/17520/" target="_blank"><strong>Giada De Laurentiis' Beef and Butternut Squash Stew</strong></a></p>
  • Giada's Cioppino
     
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    Giada's Cioppino

    <p>Halibut or salmon, shrimp, mussels and clams are tossed in a pot with tomatoes, fennel, onion, fish stock and white wine in this flavourful seafood stew.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/giadas-cioppino/15486/" target="_blank"><strong>Giada De Laurentiis' Cioppino</strong></a></p>
  • Buffalo Beef Stew
     
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    Buffalo Beef Stew

    <p>This warm and hearty stew filled with chunks of buffalo stew meat, vegetables, potatoes, corn and peas that will keep your belly happy!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/buffalo-beef-stew/13506/"><strong>Buffalo Beef Stew</strong></a></p>
  • White Fish & Navy Bean Cassoulet
     
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    White Fish & Navy Bean Cassoulet

    <p>Bargain hunters, make this dish immediately. Not just because it costs a mind-boggling 66 cents per person to make (which it does), but because you never thought cassoulet could be deemed a cheap meal.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/white-fish-and-navy-bean-cassoulet/15850/" target="_blank"><strong>White Fish &amp; Navy Bean Cassoulet</strong></a></p>
  • Braised Pork Tacos
     
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    Braised Pork Tacos

    <p>Tender braised chipotle pork is topped with pickled onions, jalapeños, shredded cabbage and crumbled queso fresco, all served in a soft, warm tortilla.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/braised-pork-tacos/18491/" target="_blank"><strong>Rachael Ray's Braised Pork Tacos</strong></a></p>
  • Braised Lamb Shanks with Escarole and Radicchio
     
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    Braised Lamb Shanks with Escarole and Radicchio

    <p>The secret to Easter-worthy melt-in-your-mouth lamb is cooking it low and slow. Not only does this deliver melt-in-your-mouth meat, it creates a beautifully rich herb sauce to serve alongside.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/giadas-holiday-handbook/recipe/braised-lamb-shanks-with-escarole-and-radicchio-/17688/" target="_blank"><strong> Giada De Laurentiis' Braised Lamb Shanks with Escarole and Radicchio<strong></a></p>
  • Chili Braised Short Ribs
     
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    Chili Braised Short Ribs

    <p>Make sure you have lots of napkins ready when you serve these saucy ribs. This dish gets a dash of Mexican flavour with fiery chili peppers and fresh herbs.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chile-braised-short-ribs/15692/" target="_blank"><strong>Nancy Fuller's Chili Braised Short Ribs<strong></a></p>
  • Evelyn’s Beef Stew
     
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    Evelyn’s Beef Stew

    <p>Everyone needs a classic beef stew recipe in their repertoire, and this one, filled with hearty root veggies and soft, tender morsels of beef, and braised to perfection is a cool weather winner.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/beef-stew-evelyns-memory-lane-cafe/12639/" target="_blank"><strong>Evelyn’s Beef Stew</strong></a></p>
  • Cabbage Rolls
     
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    Cabbage Rolls

    <p>Comfort food at its finest, nestle these delightful, rice and pork-stuffed rolls into your Dutch oven and serve with warm tomato sauce.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cabbage-rolls/13491/" target="_blank"><strong>Cabbage Rolls</strong></a></p>
  • Beer Braised Beef Tacos
     
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    Beer Braised Beef Tacos

    <p>Beer and beef are a match made in braising heaven. The result of this Canadian combo is melt-in-your-mouth beef tacos with a smoky kick thanks to some unique Canadian craft brews. Can’t find smoky beer? Don’t fret, a malty, oatmeal stout will do just fine.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/beer-braised-beef-tacos/18838/" target="_blank"><strong>Beer Braised Beef Tacos</strong></a></p>
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