Sweater weather is officially here, marking the return of baking and braising season.
Ready to get cozy and whip up some warm, comforting food? Here are 20 recipes to test in your kitchen this fall:
![This March 31, 2014 photo shows roasted butternut and herb tart in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_69918555805-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![This Feb. 2, 2011 photo shows maple-garlic roasted parsnips in Concord, N.H. Maple syrup creates a deliciously sweet glaze in this recipe. If parsnips arent your thing, feel free to substitute carrots, beets or other root vegetables. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_110202110109-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Larry Crowe
![This Sept. 8, 2011 photo shows autumn roasted tomato and sausage pasta in Concord, N.H. This easy pasta is topped with roasted tomatoes, green peppers, garlic and sausage. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_110908150136-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![This Sept. 12, 2011 photo shows gooey butter pear cake in Concord, N.H. This recipe uses pear making it a perfect cake for fall. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_110912055578.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![This Oct. 3, 2011 photo shows fall stir-fry with mashed potatoes in Concord, N.H. This recipe uses produce and seasonings appropriate to the season. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_111003054686-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![This September 28, 2015 photo shows veggie oven hash in Concord, NH. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)This This Sept. 28, 2015, photo shows veggie oven hash in Concord, N.H. This recipe relies on a mix of roasted vegetables for a caramelized sweetness that feels roasty and homey. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_144445010141-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![In this image taken on Sept. 10, 2012, Butter-cumin Carrots are shown in a serving dish in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_662240418472-917x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![This September 2016 photo shows braised cauliflower with anchovies and capers in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Lucy Beni via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_16266535162691-1659x1254.jpg)
Lucy Beni via AP
![In this image taken on Jan. 24, 2012, a roasted chicken with chorizo and root vegetables is shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_981565043787-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![This February 2017 photo shows braised chicken with green olives and onions in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Sarah Crowder via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_17081504985493.jpg)
Sarah Crowder via AP
![This Nov. 21, 2011 photo shows Elizabeth Karmel's recipe for roasted cauliflower florets in Concord, N.H. Roasting has the power to transform just about any food, but this effortless cooking technique is most dramatic when applied to winter vegetables. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_111121051382-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![This Oct. 19, 2011 photo shows apple roasted vegetables in Concord, N.H. Apples can add an unexpected sweet touch to an otherwise savory selection of roasted vegetables. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_1110190140238-1869x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![This November 2016 photo shows white and green spinach lasagna in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Sarah Crowder via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_16360505244993-1777x1254.jpg)
Sarah Crowder via AP
![This January 2017 photo shows pasta with sauteed kale and toasted bread crumbs in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Mia via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_17177122427587-1837x1254.jpg)
Mia via AP
![This Sept. 10, 2017 photo shows a fall apple crumble with rosemary and chia seeds in Bethesda, Md. This dish is from a recipe by Melissa d'Arabian. (Melissa d'Arabian via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_17254033075559-1880x1254.jpg)
Melissa d’Arabian via AP
![This Sept. 21, 2017 photo shows butternut squash and leek soup with gruyere pesto toast in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (Sara Moulton via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_17265620837137-1880x1167.jpg)
Sara Moulton via AP
![This February 2017 photo shows black lentil and butternut dquash in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Sarah Crowder via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_17332655124299-1880x1254.jpg)
Sarah Crowder via AP
![This undated photo provided by America's Test Kitchen in May 2018 shows one-pan roasted chicken with root vegetables in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears in the cookbook “How to Roast Everything.” (Joe Keller/America's Test Kitchen via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_18127681177510-1254x1254.jpg)
Joe Keller/America’s Test Kitchen via AP
![This August 2018 photo shows Instant Pot Mediterranean lamb stew. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Cheyenne Cohen via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_18231830956821.jpg)
Cheyenne Cohen via AP
![This undated photo provided by America's Test Kitchen in September 2018 shows pasta with sausage, kale and white beans in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears in the cookbook “One-Pan Wonders.” (Joe Keller/America's Test Kitchen via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_18268643956052-1254x1254.jpg)
Joe Keller/America’s Test Kitchen via AP
![This March 31, 2014 photo shows roasted butternut and herb tart in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_69918555805-260x174.jpg)
![This Feb. 2, 2011 photo shows maple-garlic roasted parsnips in Concord, N.H. Maple syrup creates a deliciously sweet glaze in this recipe. If parsnips arent your thing, feel free to substitute carrots, beets or other root vegetables. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_110202110109-260x174.jpg)
![This Sept. 8, 2011 photo shows autumn roasted tomato and sausage pasta in Concord, N.H. This easy pasta is topped with roasted tomatoes, green peppers, garlic and sausage. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_110908150136-260x174.jpg)
![This Sept. 12, 2011 photo shows gooey butter pear cake in Concord, N.H. This recipe uses pear making it a perfect cake for fall. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_110912055578.jpg)
![This Oct. 3, 2011 photo shows fall stir-fry with mashed potatoes in Concord, N.H. This recipe uses produce and seasonings appropriate to the season. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_111003054686-260x174.jpg)
![This September 28, 2015 photo shows veggie oven hash in Concord, NH. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)This This Sept. 28, 2015, photo shows veggie oven hash in Concord, N.H. This recipe relies on a mix of roasted vegetables for a caramelized sweetness that feels roasty and homey. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_144445010141-260x174.jpg)
![In this image taken on Sept. 10, 2012, Butter-cumin Carrots are shown in a serving dish in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_662240418472-260x174.jpg)
![This September 2016 photo shows braised cauliflower with anchovies and capers in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Lucy Beni via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_16266535162691-260x174.jpg)
![In this image taken on Jan. 24, 2012, a roasted chicken with chorizo and root vegetables is shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_981565043787-260x174.jpg)
![This February 2017 photo shows braised chicken with green olives and onions in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Sarah Crowder via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_17081504985493-260x174.jpg)
![This Nov. 21, 2011 photo shows Elizabeth Karmel's recipe for roasted cauliflower florets in Concord, N.H. Roasting has the power to transform just about any food, but this effortless cooking technique is most dramatic when applied to winter vegetables. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_111121051382-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 19, 2011 photo shows apple roasted vegetables in Concord, N.H. Apples can add an unexpected sweet touch to an otherwise savory selection of roasted vegetables. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_1110190140238-260x174.jpg)
![This November 2016 photo shows white and green spinach lasagna in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Sarah Crowder via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_16360505244993-260x174.jpg)
![This January 2017 photo shows pasta with sauteed kale and toasted bread crumbs in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Mia via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_17177122427587-260x174.jpg)
![This Sept. 10, 2017 photo shows a fall apple crumble with rosemary and chia seeds in Bethesda, Md. This dish is from a recipe by Melissa d'Arabian. (Melissa d'Arabian via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_17254033075559-260x174.jpg)
![This Sept. 21, 2017 photo shows butternut squash and leek soup with gruyere pesto toast in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (Sara Moulton via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_17265620837137-260x174.jpg)
![This February 2017 photo shows black lentil and butternut dquash in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Sarah Crowder via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_17332655124299-260x174.jpg)
![This undated photo provided by America's Test Kitchen in May 2018 shows one-pan roasted chicken with root vegetables in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears in the cookbook “How to Roast Everything.” (Joe Keller/America's Test Kitchen via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_18127681177510-260x174.jpg)
![This August 2018 photo shows Instant Pot Mediterranean lamb stew. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Cheyenne Cohen via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_18231830956821-260x174.jpg)
![This undated photo provided by America's Test Kitchen in September 2018 shows pasta with sausage, kale and white beans in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears in the cookbook “One-Pan Wonders.” (Joe Keller/America's Test Kitchen via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AP_18268643956052-260x174.jpg)