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When the weather starts cooling down, there’s no better time to gather with family and friends over cozy autumnal food. These 30 recipes for boards, salads, appetizers, dips, and treats are delicious and easy to make.
Whether you’re hosting game day, a cozy dinner party for friends, a Halloween spooktacular for kiddos, or a Thanksgiving feast, these are the fall recipes I make on repeat throughout the season. From my favorite themed holiday boards, like my Charcuterie Board Skeleton and Turkey Veggie Tray, to my coziest, autumnal recipes, like my Pumpkin Baked Brie and DIY Caramel Apple Board, I’ve got you covered.
Look out for more round-ups of my favorite boards, like 12 Appetizers for Thanksgiving, 8 Cheese Balls for Fall & Winter, and Charcuterie Boards for Every Occasion. Be sure to check out more of my holiday recipes for every season!
Fall Cheese & Charcuterie Boards
Fall Burrata Board
Calling all burrata lovers! This burrata board features seasonal fall favorites like roasty, toasty delicata squash and sweet figs. Yum!
Elevated Fall Cheese Board
Want to take your cheese board to the next level this fall? This board features fresh produce like apples and grapes, as well as seasonal treats like chocolate pumpkins.
Soft Pretzel Charcuterie Board
If warm pretzels and salty cheese sound like a cozy dream, then this board is for you! It’s perfect for game days and tailgate parties.
Baked Brie Cheese Board
This baked brie board is easier than you think. All you do is grab a brie wheel, slap on your favorite jam, bake it, and surround it with seasonal toppings like dried oranges, apples, and crackers.
Cozy Fall Appetizers
Brie Cranberry Bites in Phyllo Shells
This is my deconstructed version of baked brie; it’s super easy to make and just as delicious. The key is the pre-made phyllo shells!
Roasted Grape Crostini (Two Ways)
When you need to spruce up your brunch spread, or just want something that scratches that sweet and savory itch, this roasted grape crostini will be your go-to this fall.
Pumpkin-Shaped Baked Brie Puff Pastry
This pumpkin-shaped baked brie puff pastry is an adorable centerpiece for any fall board. It’s deceptively easy!
Fall Dips & Spreads
Beer Cheese Dip
This creamy beer cheese dip is quick to make and perfect for serving with soft pretzels, veggies, or your favorite fall dippers.
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Whipped Burrata Dip
My most creative way to enjoy burrata: whipped! Top with roasted cherry tomatoes and serve with toasted crostini for a yummy fall appetizer.
Creamy Caramel Apple Dip with Cream Cheese & Apple Butter
What’s more autumnal than apples and caramel? Practically nothing! This sweet, cream cheese-based dip is perfect for both sweet and salty dippers, especially apple slices.
Fresh Fall Salads
Harvest Burrata Salad
Made with 5 simple ingredients, arugula, walnuts, figs, pomegranates, and burrata, this salad is as delicious as it is pretty. It’s a must-make for fall.
Waldorf Salad Platter
This take on the classic Waldorf salad is light and refreshing, but still substantial with the addition of grilled chicken. It makes a delicious app or a fresh side for your fall get-together. Plus, it easily pairs with my fall cheese boards!
Fall Sweet Treats
Fall Dessert Board with Pumpkin Spice Hummus
This board features seasonal treats like pumpkin spice hummus, candy corn, and leaf-shaped tortilla chips that will get you in the fall spirit.
DIY Caramel Apple Bar
Could it get more fall than homemade caramel apples? Set this bar out with all your favorites like marshmallows, gummy worms, or yogurt chips. Kids will love it, but so will adults!
Back-to-School Favorites
Kids Lunch Bento Boxes
Since back-to-school is in full swing, try out these customizable bento boxes filled with shaped sandwiches, veggies, and fruit for your kids (& you too!).
Back to School Board
This board is great for back-to-school parties or an after-school snack. It features fresh fruit and vegetables, Babybel cheeses, and more.
PB & J Snack Board with Homemade Uncrustables
Nothing says back-to-school quite like a PB&J! Homemade Uncrustables are perfect for packed lunches and after-school snacks.
Spooktacular Spreads for Halloween
Easy Halloween Appetizer: Mozzarella Eyeballs
Three delicious ingredients make up these antipasto eyeballs! Send them in school lunches, serve them to friends, or include them in a spooky party spread.
Halloween Veggie Platter
It’s not all about the trick-or-treating! Halloween is a great excuse to gather with friends and/or family, so make this creepy crudite to balance out all the candy.
Mummy Baked Brie
I absolutely love brie! It’s super versatile, which makes it a great centerpiece for cheese boards. This baked brie is as adorable as it is easy to make–it’s simply to die for!
Halloween Witches Fingers Recipe
Dress up mozz sticks with prosciutto and olives for a quick and cute Halloween snack. Perfect for parties and lunches!
Halloween Candy Charcuterie Board
You can’t celebrate Halloween without candy, so I went ahead and made a whole board out of candies you won’t find ringing doorbells.
Trader Joe’s Halloween Cheese Board
Trader Joe’s is probably my favorite place to shop around any holiday! They have adorable, themed goodies that are perfect for dressing up a party board.
Halloween Charcuterie Board Skeleton
This boo-tiful board is a showstopper! It’s made with three of my favorite cheeses for pleasing a wide range of guests, including picky eaters: brie, manchego, and cheddar.
Muffin Tin Halloween Snack Tray
Make this mess-free spread to fuel up between school and trick-or-treating. It’s also fun to make!
Hocus Pocus Themed Party Charcuterie Board
Celebrate Halloween with the Sanderson sisters! This adorable board is the perfect movie snack for your Hocus Pocus watch party.
Festive Fall Boards for Thanksgiving
Turkey Veggie Tray
For a light, pre-feast snack, make this crudite turkey out of mini peppers, snap peas, carrots, cauliflower, and dip.
Turkey Cheese Ball
If you’re looking for a fun and festive app, this cheese turkey is the perfect centerpiece. It’s constructed out of brie, fall-flavored cheese balls, and pretzels.
Thanksgiving Snacks for Kids
Whether you’re packing fall-themed school lunches or looking to serve kid-friendly snacks while everyone waits for the big feast, this mess-free spread is adorable and easy to share.
Cheese-giving: Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
This board is basically charcuterie made with all the flavors of a Thanksgiving feast. It’s perfect for Friendsgiving or serving leftovers!
Sweet & Savory Thanksgiving Platter
This Thanksgiving grazing board features all your favorite parts of the feast from the sides to the sweets. There’s a little something for everyone on this board!
Fall Recipes FAQs
Some of the most popular fall recipes include baked brie appetizers, hearty salads with apples and squash, charcuterie boards, pumpkin desserts, soups, dips, and recipes featuring seasonal ingredients like cranberries, pears, figs, and pumpkin.
Produce that is in season during the fall includes apples, pears, pumpkins, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, figs, grapes, and fresh herbs like sage, rosemary, and thyme.
Crowd-pleasing options include a seasonal salad, a grazing board, baked brie, a warm dip, or a shareable dessert. Recipes that travel well and can be served at room temperature are especially great for potlucks.
Choose recipes that can be prepared in advance, use seasonal ingredients, and serve items on platters or grazing boards so guests can help themselves. This allows you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family and friends.
Show Me Your Fall Foods
I hope this round-up inspires you to create one of my fall recipes. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the snacks, apps, and spreads you create from my tips. If you make something inspired by this post, please tag me at @ainttooproudtomeg so I can see and share!
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