The holiday season is here, and it's all about cozy gatherings and delicious eats. We've curated 17 simple yet impressive recipes ideal for your fall potluck adventures. From comforting casseroles to savory bites and sweet treats, these dishes are designed to steal the spotlight at your next gathering.
Creamy Mushroom Cheese Dip

If you're a fan of dips with bold flavors and creamy textures, this mushroom dip is for you. It combines the rich, earthy taste of mushrooms with the creaminess of ricotta and mayo and the sharpness of parmesan. Add in a touch of garlic, caper, and vinegar, and you've got an absolutely delicious dip! Ready in just 20 minutes! Get the recipe.
Chicken And Butternut Squash Bake
This Chicken And Butternut Squash Bake is a quick and delicious dinner recipe for busy weeknights. It's easy to make, delicious and full of cozy autumn flavors. Get the recipe.
Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes With Garlic And Dill
So easy and delicious, these Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes With Garlic And Dill are a comfort side dish that never disappoints. Naturally vegan and made with just 4 simple ingredients, these crushed red potatoes are great for any occasion. Get the recipe.
Roasted Bell Pepper and White Bean Salad
Delicious and simple salad of juicy Roasted Bell Peppers, White Beans, a touch of garlic and a sprinkling of blue cheese. Inspired by Bulgarian cuisine, this side dish comes together quickly and easily. Can be served warm or cold. Get the recipe.
Cauliflower Au Gratin
This Cauliflower Au Gratin, also known as a Cauliflower Bake, is a delightful and satisfying dish that brings together the wholesome flavors of cauliflower and creamy gratin goodness. It's an easy comfort food recipe that has quickly become one of the favorites in my house. Get the recipe.
Chicken Ragu Pasta
This simple chicken ragu pasta may be easy to make and use everyday ingredients, but there's nothing basic about its flavor. This yummy, savory, and quick-to-make dinner idea is bound to become a favorite family meal. Enjoy this homemade pasta with ground chicken in just half an hour. Get the recipe.
Balsamic Roasted Green Beans And Cherry Tomatoes
Simple recipe for Roasted Green Beans And Cherry Tomatoes is taken to another level with quick Balsamic reduction and a sprinkling of vegan Parmesan cheese. An easy side dish that goes with any meal. Get the recipe.
Crab Lettuce Wraps
Easy to make Crab Lettuce Wraps are packed with real crab meat, your favorite vegetables and dressed in a most a delicious and creamy Tartar sauce. Serve these lettuce cups as an appetizer or main meal. Get the recipe.
Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Veggies
This Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Veggies is a quick and fuss-free dinner recipe for busy weeknights. Just dump all of the ingredients on a cooking tray and bake. This recipe can be made with regular sausages and any vegetables you have in your fridge. Get the recipe.
White Bean Stew Recipe
If you're short on time, consider making this delicious vegan Bean Stew. It's not only a quick and easy dish, but it definitely doesn't compromise on flavor either. Plus, it's hearty, comforting, and absolutely nourishing making it perfect for the family. And what's best is that it's also healthy! Get the recipe.
Nigerian Beef Stew
Nigerian Beef Stew is a mouthwatering West African stew made with blended tomatoes, red bell peppers, and habanero peppers and spiced to perfection. It is so versatile and is amazing with so many different dishes! Get the recipe.
Cheesy Asparagus Casserole
This Asparagus Casserole Recipe is easy to make and delicious. Made with fresh asparagus, a creamy cheese sauce, and crunchy bacon, everyone will love this comfort food side dish. Get the recipe.
Spicy Sausage Pasta
Make this Spicy Sausage Pasta recipe in under 15 minutes with just 6 ingredients. Packed with flavor from fresh sausage, garlic, parmesan and bacon - with a lighter touch from spinach. Get the recipe.
Eggplant Casserole With Feta Cheese
This creamy and scrumptious Eggplant Gratin is smothered with a secret white sauce and topped with a generous layer or Gruyere cheese. It is a side dish that is so easy to make and will be gone before you know it. Get the recipe.
Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
Start with a big round crusty sourdough bread, add some garlic-infused oil, butter, lots of cheese (Gruyere for flavor, Mozzarella for the ooey gooey texture) and a sprinkling of parsley. Get in there with your hands and pull off hunks. Get the recipe.
Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole
Pastelón de arroz, a cheesy beef and rice casserole is a great dish to recycle rice leftovers. It's a whole dish in a casserole, easy to make, flavorful, vegetable-rich. It's the perfect dish for potlucks. Get the recipe.
Veggies and Hummus Dip
Here is a healthy choice for your potluck party: veggies and hummus dip. It’s a guilt-free option, especially for guests with diet restrictions. Hummus is a universally loved food, and you can serve it alongside a wide array of colorful vegetables, such as carrots and cucumbers. Get the recipe.
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