Save Your Super Bowl Snack Spread With This Delicious Vegan Nachos Recipe

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You can't have a party without some seriously good finger foods, and with the Super Bowl coming up, your menu needs to be top-notch. Nachos are some of the best finger foods around, but the only issue is that if you have allergies or sensitivities, you can't enjoy any of the cheese or sour cream that take the dish to the next level — until now.

Thanks to Sal Hanvey, nutritionist at food sensitivity specialist YorkTest, a basic nachos recipe (the best appetizer around) gets a vegan remake. Now, everyone can enjoy the cheesy, spicy goodness of these vegan nachos – with a margaritain-hand, of course. And you know what we love about this recipe? The fact that it only takes 20 minutes to make! Hello, easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients For Our Vegan Nachos Recipe

For the guacamole:

  • 2 avocados
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • A handful of chopped cherry tomatoes
  • 1 spring onion, chopped,
  • 1 small red onion or shallot, chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • Smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to season

For the salsa:

  • 3 large tomatoes
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • 1 spring onion, chopped
  • Small bunch of fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 3 jalapeños
  • Salt and pepper

For the vegan sour cream:

  • ¾ cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 6+ hours
  • ½ cup non-dairy yogurt, unsweetened
  • ¾ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoons kosher salt

You'll also need:

  • Vegan cheese
  • Plain tortilla chips

How To Make These Tasty Vegan Nachos

To make the guacamole:

  1. In a bowl, take the avocados and add the lemon juice and salt. Smash them until you get to your desired consistency.
  2. Add in the cherry tomatoes, spring onion, red onion, garlic gloves, chili powder, paprika and pepper. Stir it all in, and then set aside.

To make the salsa:

  1. Place all ingredients into one blender or food processor (add as many jalapeños depending on the level of heat you desire.)
  2. Blend until smooth and set aside.

To make the vegan sour cream:

  1. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
  2. Add all ingredients into a high-powered blender, starting with the yogurt and lemon juice.
  3. Blend on high until creamy and smooth. Season with salt to taste. Set aside.

To assemble:

  1. Spoon your salsa and guacamole onto your favorite plain tortilla chips with extra jalapeños if you like the spice.
  2. Add vegan cheese and grill for a few minutes to melt and warm through. Once done, drizzle on vegan sour cream and serve!

Loving these vegan nachos? Check out more appetizers, Super Bowl dips, and last-minute finger foods to get ready for your Super Bowl bash.

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Fall sure does bring on the cooler weather, but it also provides the perfect excuse to gather ‘round with friends and family in the coziest way (farewell, sweaty patio parties of summer). Of course, any fall party requires some epic fall party food – think baked brie, seasonal salads, and bite-sized pinwheels. Our list of fall party food ideas has all of that and more. These dishes are simple to whip up, yet impressive enough to totally ‘wow’ your guests, making hosting effortless this season. Dig in below!

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Easy Baked Brie

Baked brie is a no-fail fan favorite when it comes to fall party food. Let it get real melty in the oven, spread some sweet jam over top, then serve with some toasted bread or crackers. Easy peasy! Searching for a vegan alternative? We've got a recipe for that! (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

One Pot Cheesy Pumpkin Pecan Pasta

Hosting is all fun and games until you have to whip out a million pots and pans to get the party grub going. This fall-themed recipe eliminates any need for that, using just one pot to yield some super delicious (and cheesy) pasta! (via Brit + Co)

Sarah Anderson

Easy Butternut Squash Salad

For a fresh and crunchy side dish, this squash salad comes to the rescue. Plus, it provides a tasty break from pumpkin if your guests have had their fill of the seasonal fruit. (via Sarah Anderson for Brit + Co)

Sarah Anderson

Paleo Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

It's not a proper party without something sweet to end the event! These adorable pumpkin-shaped cookies will definitely leave an impression on your guests, and not just because they look cute. Thank us later! (via Sarah Anderson for Brit + Co)

Sarah Anderson

Apple-Cider Glazed Pumpkin Cake

After a single whiff of this cake, everyone's gonna want a slice. It features a moist pumpkin cake layer that's topped off with an apple cider glaze, so it's perfectly seasonal! (via Sarah Anderson for Brit + Co)

The Real Food Dietitians

Jalapeño Popper Dip

Any sort of dip will win your fall party food spread, but this jalapeño popper-inspired one is especially wonderful. One batch can serve 12-16 people, which is very impressive considering how easy it is to make with just 7 ingredients! (via The Real Food Dietitians)

Vikalinka

Chorizo Sausage Rolls

"Sausage rolls" is all we needed to hear. These savory pockets require 2 ingredients total: puff pastry and chorizo sausage. From there, you just package each one up, bake 'em, and serve. Feel free to get creative with an additional dipping sauce, too – we recommend beer cheese or onion dip! (via Vikalinka)

Averie Cooks

5-Minute Dill Pickle Chex Mix

For the snackiest of snackers, this dilly Chex Mix is sure to please. Each bite (or, let's be real, handful) is delightfully crunchy and salty, thanks to the added dill pickle juice, fresh dill, and dry ranch seasoning. (via Averie Cooks)

Completely Delicious

Spinach & Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes

For a perfect fall party food, use small potatoes to craft this recipe. Baked potatoes are the epitome of fall cuisine, so shrinking them down into party-sized bites is just genius. (via Completely Delicious)

The Original Dish

Orzo Salad with Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette & Burrata

A nice medley of veggies sits atop a hearty bed of orzo in this healthy appetizer that everyone can easily scoop up. The best part is the fresh burrata that goes on top! (via The Original Dish)

Whole and Heavenly Oven

Pesto Stuffed Sweet Pepper Poppers

This sweeter take on pepper poppers highlights pesto and Parmesan as the main flavor components, and boy, are they tasty! Using various colored peppers will also help you step up your snack table spread at your next party! (via Whole and Heavenly Oven)

Vanilla and Bean

Sweet & Spicy Maple-Roasted Rosemary Cashews

Maple is truly a staple flavor when it comes to fall party food, and just fall food in general. Incorporate its unmatched sweetness into this cashew snack that also leverages spice for an addictive bite! (via Vanilla and Bean)

This Wife Cooks

Vegan Veggie Pinwheels

Make sure your vegan pals are taken care of by whipping up these easy, veggie-packed pinwheels! Make-ahead recipe, anyone? The prep should only take you 10-15 minutes before you chill 'em in the fridge for about an hour. (via This Wife Cooks)

Pink Owl Kitchen

Sweet & Spicy BBQ Chicken Puff Pastry Cups

It feels like puff pastry makes anything possible. Individual portions of chipotle BBQ chicken are stuffed into these little pastry cups alongside cheddar cheese, red onion, and cilantro. Excuse us as we chow down on way too many of these bites! (via Pink Owl Kitchen)

Kathryn's Kitchen

Mini Cannoli Bites

For a post-party sweet treat, these mini cannoli bites are the cutest favor to leave your guests with. The fresh filling and chocolate chips are a must! (via Kathryn's Kitchen)

Two Peas & Their Pod

Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Bars

Brown butter... pumpkin... chocolate... It's safe to say we're absolutely swooning over these sweet bars! (via Two Peas & Their Pod)

Feel Good Foodie

Mini Pumpkin Pies

In the vein of finger foods, these tiny pumpkin pies spark so much joy, and even more cravings! (via Feel Good Foodie)

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Every day is a day closer to visiting the Emerald City! The new Wicked movie, which hits theaters November 22, serves as an origin story for The Wizard of Oz's Wicked Witch of the West. Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) start out as rivals when they arrive at Shiz University, but quickly become friends once they realize they're not as different as they appear.

Wicked originally premiered on Broadway in 2003 with Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, and it gave a whole generation of theater nerds a hopeful, ethereal, and beautiful story to fall in love with. It's complicated and emotional, and I am, without a doubt, going to sob my way through the entire thing. Especially after watching the new Wicked trailer, which dropped September 5. Check it out below!

The new Wicked trailer gives us a better look at characters like Jonathan Bailey's Fiyero, Ethan Slater's Boq, and Marissa Bode's Nessarose. Fiyero and Elphaba have one of my favorite relationships in any Broadway musical, and I can already tell Jonathan Bailey and Cynthia Erivo have incredible chemistry. Their rendition of "As Long As You're Mine" is going to DESTROY me.

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But the movie musical also fixes one thing the original Wizard of Oz movie got wrong — in the book (and the musical), Dorothy's slippers are silver, not red! Their design in the Wicked movie is both structured and delicate, with curly cues and diamonds. But the bright red lining of the box is the perfect callback to Judy Garland's ruby slippers!

Another important thing to note about the Wicked movie is that it's actually only the first part of the story. Based on the songs and moments we've seen in the trailers, I'm guessing the movie will end where Act I of the musical does: right after "Defying Gravity" (and its iconic riff). It's hard to believe we still have to wait two and a half months to see the film, but all of the cast's behind-the-scenes looks are making the time fly.

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Ariana Grande's recent selfie with Cynthia Erivo marked 80 days until the movie's release, and it showed us an up close and personal look at their costumes. I can't get enough of the feminine, delicate details on Grande's pink gown (especially since she's who I'm planning to be for Halloween!), as all the rich, lush texture in Erivo's black dress. This is going to be a cinematic experience to remember!

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If you have to be at a potluck in a matter of a few hours, there are plenty of easy potluck ideas that require a minimal amount of time and will still impress the guests — several don't even involve a trip to the store! Whether you're throwing a potluck or attending one, check out our fave easy-peasy potluck recipes that will get you ready to go ASAP.

What are the best foods to bring to a potluck?

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​The best foods to bring to a potluck are easy-to-make dishes and finger foods like cheese dip, corn on the cob, casseroles, guacamole, slow cooker mac and cheese, potato salad, caprese, charcuterie boards, jalapeño poppers, sliders, pinwheels, and pasta salad. Your potluck dish should be ready to eat when you arrive to the function. Attendees should be able to eat the treat you brought straight off a plate, so soups and stews aren't recommended. We have all the fuss-free recipes you need to prepare for a potluck!

What can I bring to a potluck without cooking?

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Store-bought chips and dip, sweet tea, bread rolls, ice cream, fruit salad, charcuterie cheeses and meats, and veggie trays are all fantastic options to bring to a potluck. No cooking necessary! If you're not going the food route for your upcoming potluck, volunteer to bring napkins, cups, utensils, and paper towels. The potluck host will thank you!

What to bring to a potluck last minute?

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Easy, quick snacks that you can make without needing to heat up anything are your best bet for last-minute potluck prep. Dips, guacamole, lettuce wraps, salsa, salad, and no-bake finger foods are all great options.

What snacks do you bring to a potluck?

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Potato chips, pigs in a blanket, fruit kebabs, hummus and pita bread, roll-ups, bruschetta, cookies, brownie bites, deviled eggs, and potato skins are stellar snacks to bring to a potluck. You want to pick up snacks that are easy to eat and easy to clean up, too.

Brit + Co

Pastitsio

This baked pasta dish hails from Greece, and it has a tomato-meat-bechamel filling for a cozy, hearty dish. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Butter Board

If this TikTok trend isn't for serving a crowd, we don't know what is. Smear butter on a small cutting board, then have fun decorating your snack with everything from seasonings to hot honey. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Spinach Dip

Trust us, everyone's gonna be shoveling this creamy, leafy dip once you set it out. Spinach dip is always a good potluck idea! (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Easy Potluck Idea for Green Goddess Salad

This salad is so easy that you'll be able to fix enough for your guests without a hitch. The cheesy, garlicky, citrus dressing tastes just as good as it sounds, and the *crunch* this salad delivers is out of this world. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Rainbow Bread

Okay – we already love bread, but rainbow bread? We will never pass up the opportunity to make this colorful recipe. We're pretty sure that your friends will agree, especially if there are children involved. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Instant Pot Chicken Pasta

Our tummies are always grumbling for pasta, and this hearty potluck recipe has got to be the best use of the carb. The thing that truly makes this a genius potluck idea is that you can transport it from place to place without taking it out of the Instant Pot. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Citrus Rosé Sangria Recipe

Sangria is a great cocktail for cookouts and potlucks alike, because it's super easy to make in large batches. This recipe boasts all your favorite summer citrus fruits, forming a refreshing sip. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Tomato Basil Orzo

This orzo recipe from Half Baked Harvest is served cold, which means you can make it ahead of time and just keep it in the fridge until you're ready to leave. This is the ultimate easy potluck dish! (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Hummus

Once you make this gorgeous and easy hummus recipe for your potluck, you can serve it with an array of colorful veggies, chips, and other dippers that bring the snack table to life. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Dirty Soda

Okay, this one might not seem like your average potluck recipe, but considering all you need is soda and coffee creamer to make it, it's hard to ignore. We love this potluck-friendly drink. If you like cream soda, we're sure you'll love it too! (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Gluten-Free Baked Avocado “Fries”

We love French fries. We love avocados. This potluck idea is a match made in heaven. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Easy Potluck Idea for Crock Pot Corn On The Cob

Need to cook 20 cobs of corn for the potluck, but don't have a ton of time? Throw them in your crock pot and let them marinate in a homemade garlic butter sauce for an easy side dish that comes together without too much effort. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Cauliflower Rice Keto Casserole

If your potluck ends up being on a rainy, chilly day (i.e. you'd rather be curled up with a book than outdoors), consider a veggie-packed casserole that will warm everyone up. This healthy recipe features chicken, veggies, and plenty of cheese. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Al Pastor Tacos

Tacos in all forms are a glorious ode to the potluck, but this pineapple al pastor version truly lives rent-free in our heads. This recipe yields a deliciously juicy taco filling that you can totally prep in-advance for your next function. (via Brit + Co)

Gentl and Hyers

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

You will always have something to eat (and share for a potluck) when you bust out this pasta recipe. It's made of all pantry staples: spaghetti, olive oil, garlic, anchovies, red peppers, and whatever herbs you have. (via Where Cooking Begins / Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Spicy Sriracha Dip

Dip is the *easiest* potluck snack ever. Whip up this spicy one and load up the plate with veggies, chips, crackers, or whatever you like to dunk! (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Charcuterie Board

This is the perfect large group appetizer, especially if that group is comprised of all your gal pals. There's nothing better than a board slathered with gourmet meats, cheeses, and the best finger foods around. Let's get to snacking! (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Elote Pasta Salad

If you can't get enough of this Mexican dish, try it in pasta form! It still has all the delicious ingredients found in authentic elote, just deconstructed with some pasta added in. Considering we'll eat nearly anything if there are noodles involved, this sounds good to us! (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

DIY Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

Among many upsides, slow cookers are also great for making our favorite dish: mac and cheese. It's easy, tasty, reliable, and you'll have a *ton* of macaroni and cheese when you're done. Who wouldn't want that? (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

These little buffalo sliders are a cinch to make. The secret (and time-saving) ingredient? Rotisserie chicken! (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Mini Baked Potatoes

While these little spuds might take a bit longer than most recipes on this list, they are totally worth it. Both you and your guests will be happy you took the extra time when you taste the robust flavors. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Spring Salad Recipe

This salad might have "spring" in the title, but don't be fooled: the ingredients will still taste amazing in the summer, fall, and winter. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Southern Biscuits

There's truly no better potluck idea than slathering succulent biscuits with hearty, flavorful chicken and dipping them in some dang good dipping sauces. With this potluck-ready recipe, you can have all of that, and more. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Layered Fruit “Cake”

Stack rings of watermelon and cantelope, then fill with a sweet yogurt, whipped cream filling for a healthy and refreshing potluck dessert. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Carrot Hot Dogs

Whip up a bunch of these plant-based babies before your BBQ potluck, and just bring all your favorite hot dog toppings in various Tupperware. Assemble, dig in, repeat. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

DIY Cheese Crisps

Swap your potato chips for these crunchy crisps made out of shredded cheese. The jalapeños in the center add an extra kick, but you can remove the seeds to take some of the spice out! (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Keto Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

You can just grab one head of lettuce at the grocery store, and you'll have enough wraps to feed your whole potluck! Leave out the cheese and walnuts if you prefer plain chicken salad, but we'd recommend at least trying the toppings out. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

A combo of lime juice, garlic, salt, and spices transforms plain shrimp into a tasty dish that you will not want to miss. Pair the shrimp with your favorite peppers, and you have a dinner you'll want to make over and over (and over) again. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

Whether you're having sandwiches, tacos, or you're just digging into this beef brisket with a fork, every meat lover at your get-together will love this slow cooker recipe. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Chocolate + peanut butter = pure heaven. Whip up this no-bake cake in no time for your next potluck dessert. (via Brit + Co)

Forks and Foliage

Easy Toum Lebanese Garlic Dip

This dip goes with just about everything you could think of. Veggies and chicken are the best dipping foods to pair with it, but Gladys recommends dipping French fries in the garlicky dip! Our favorite part of this recipe might just be the fact you don't need a food processor to make it. (via Forks and Foliage)

The Recipe Critic

Bacon Guacamole Potluck Idea

Arriving with chips and guac in hand always ensures your popularity among the potluck party. The fact that this guacamole is chock-full of bacon means you'll be a whole celebrity. (via The Recipe Critic)

Joe's Healthy Meals

Cucumber Bites

This snack is cost effective, since two cucumbers will yield almost 30 of these tasty bite-sized treats. Prep these cucumber bites for your next potluck, or an easy and healthy recipe. (via Joe's Healthy Meals)

Cookie and Kate

Fresh Mango Salsa

Homemade salsa always tastes so much better than the stuff you can get off the shelves. This simple, colorful mango salsa is sure to be a hit come Taco Tuesday. (via Cookie and Kate)

The Real Food Dietitians

Gluten-Free Flatbread Pizzas

Gluten-free guests will be elated when they see there's something at the potluck they can actually eat. The toppings on this flatbread are so delicious that even if you're not gluten-free, you'll love how the rich flavors come together. (via The Real Food Dietitians)

The Recipe Critic

Creamy Pea Salad With Bacon

It's a lot easier to load up on green veggies when they're paired with crispy bacon and an ultra-creamy sauce. Don't skimp on the red onions — they really liven up the whole dish. (via The Recipe Critic)

Averie Cooks

Grilled Mexican Corn (Elote)

Plain corn on the cob is such a classic potluck staple, but it's even better than usual when smothered in mayo, crema, cotija cheese, chili powder, and a spritz of lime juice – elote style. (via Averie Cooks)

Two Peas & Their Pod

Summer Farro Salad

The granola guests will appreciate that you brought this healthy offering to the potluck. This colorful salad recipe features plenty of veggies, fruit, and whole grains. (via Two Peas & Their Pod)

The Recipe Critic

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Pack your pasta salad with savory ingredients like olives, feta cheese, salami, and sun-dried tomatoes to craft a Mediterranean-inspired dish. Toss it all with kale and chopped cucumber for a nice hit of freshness. (via The Recipe Critic)

Letty's Kitchen

Curried Brown Rice Veggie Salad Potluck Dish

Cater to the vegetarians at the potluck by serving a hearty rice salad, made with plenty of veggies for fiber and nuts and edamame for protein. (via Letty's Kitchen)

Wondermom Wannabe

Easy Potluck Idea for Instant Pot Loaded Baked Potato Salad

The instant pot makes cooking big-batch recipes lickety-split. Steam potatoes in record time, then add in all your favorite toppings to make an easy dish. (via Wondermom Wannabe)

Foodiecrush

Caprese Pasta Salad with Garlic Marinated Tomatoes

Shake up your usual pasta salad routine by swapping macaroni for spaghetti. Fresh tomatoes, capers, and bocconcini (tiny balls of mozzarella) round out this easy potluck dish. (via Foodiecrush)

Half Baked Harvest

Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

Make this hummus as a side dish or appetizer, and then bring everything you could possibly want to dip: crackers, carrots, peppers, and celery. The sky's the limit! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Feel Good Foodie

Raspberry Iced Tea

Iced tea is a summer staple as far as we're concerned, and this raspberry iced tea is going to make even the most dedicated soda fan want a glass. Your potluck friends won't be able to get enough! (via Feel Good Foodie)

A Spicy Perspective

Healthy Strawberry Pineapple Sherbet

This no-churn sorbet recipe only takes five minutes to make, which means it's the perfect last-minute potluck recipe for when you're crunched for time. Frozen strawberries and pineapple will give it that ice cream consistency! (via A Spicy Perspective)

Culinary Hill

Mexican Tortilla Roll Ups

Pinwheels are some of the best finger foods around because they're great for people who love every kind of food, and they generally contain ingredients that appeal to picky eaters. Plus, they're very affordable to make. (via Culinary Hill)

Barley & Sage

Soft Pretzel Bites with Mustard Cheese Dip

Soft pretzels and cheese dip are a classic combo for movie nights and potlucks alike. The real star of this recipe is the mustard cheese dip, which is comprised of cheddar, dijon mustard, and cayenne pepper. (via Barley & Sage)

Salt & Lavender

Easy Potluck Idea for Jalapeño Poppers

We're huge fans of spicy food, and jalapeño poppers are one of our favorite potluck apps. The cheese evens out the spice from the pepper. Plus, this version has bacon. (via Salt & Lavender)

The Recipe Critic

Asian Grilled Flank Steak

What we love about serving rare, grilled flank steak at a party is that it's finger-lickin'-good, hot or cold. Serve with lettuce leaves and marinated cucumbers so guests can make their own steak wraps. (via The Recipe Critic)

Crazy For Crust

Ham and Cheese Croissant Sliders

Balance out all those frilly salads at the potluck by serving a tray of ooey, gooey croissant sliders. Stuff them with ham and cheese, then brush with butter, top with poppy seeds, and bake until warm. We're salivating already. (via Crazy For Crust)

Foodiecrush

Montreal Steak and Pepper Kebabs Potluck Idea

Even inexpensive steak gets tenderized and flavorful, thanks to a zippy Montreal steak seasoning blend made with red wine vinegar. Stack your delicious steak cuts on a skewer among grilled veggies for a hearty potluck snack. (via Foodiecrush)

Leite's Culinaria

Blueberry Hand Pies

Blueberry hand pies are sturdy enough to remain intact even after a ride in the car. Use canned blueberry pie filling and store-bought pie crust for this potluck dessert if you're really pressed for time. (via Leite's Culinaria)

Averie Cooks

Easy Potluck Idea for Crustless Fresh Strawberry Pie

Embrace the flavors of summer with a crustless strawberry pie that puts the best fruit front and center. (via Averie Cooks)

Averie Cooks

Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Bars

Even if you don't keep M&M's and Oreos in your pantry, you can easily sub them out with your favorite candy bars for an equally scrumptious dessert. While you're picking up the candy for this recipe, buy a box of cookie mix to prep everything if you're really crunched on time. We won't tell. (via Averie Cooks)

Spicy Southern Kitchen

No-Bake Nutella Pie

Feed dessert to a crowd without even turning on your oven with this easy recipe for fluffy, mousse-like, no-bake pie. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)

Trial and Eater

Potluck Recipe for Apple Nachos

Melted peanut butter over apples is a tasty, but healthy snack or dessert. Add cacao nibs and chopped nuts, and you're good to go. Feel free to swap the PB for seed butter if you can't have nuts! (via Trial and Eater)

Amanda Wilens

Black Bean Corn Salsa

Your potluck partygoers will love sinking their teeth into this chunky medley of fresh veggies and black beans! Serve with tortilla chips, or use this salsa to drizzle atop a freshly grilled steak. (via Amanda Wilens)

Sprinkles and Sprouts

Vegetarian Mexican Pinwheels

Make these Mexican pinwheels up to a full day in advance, or put them together right before you get to the party. Accommodating vegetarians has never been so easy. (via Sprinkles and Sprouts)

The Girl On Bloor

Best-Ever Italian Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is sure to be an exceptional pairing to whatever you've got going on the grill. (via The Girl On Bloor)

Meg's Everyday Indulgence

Buffalo Chicken Coleslaw

Creamy coleslaw's tastier than ever when it gets a fiery kick from Buffalo sauce. Make this easy coleslaw recipe as a side dish to top sandwiches or meats with! (via Meg's Everyday Indulgence)

The Fast Recipe

Chicken Salad with Cranberries

Chicken salad is a no-fail, always-fresh selection for potluck parties. This one achieves the ultimate balance between sweet and savory with the addition of cranberrries. (via The Fast Recipe)

Pink Owl Kitchen

Southern Style Mac & Cheese

What's a potluck without potluck sides that accentuate the main entrees? Southern Mac & Cheese is a comforting staple that everyone will be doubling back for. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)

Whole and Heavenly Oven

Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip with Caramelized Onions

Dips are an essential add to any potluck spread and they're so easy for those of us who lose track of time. This savory take on the classic spinach dip is bound to be a crowd pleaser. (via Whole and Heavenly Oven)

Kathryn's Kitchen

S'mores Snack Mix

Just pour this yummy mix into a bowl and you're all set! (via Kathryn's Kitchen)

With these easy potluck ideas, you'll have the winning dish at your next get together. Check out our new B+C online baking and cooking classes for more recipe inspo!

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While some people go absolutely bonkers for PSL season, I share the same fervor for Peppermint Mocha season and would argue that it beats out all things pumpkin (don't come for me, PSL nation). Once Starbucks starts serving up their winter menu, I know the holidays are on their way – and there's no better, cozier feeling than that! When I was a barista, I loved that time of year.

Though the coffee chain just dropped their fall menu, I'm already looking ahead to winter. If you're also one to anticipate Starbucks' new menu releases way before they're officially announced, you've come to the right place for the scoop on the upcoming winter lineup. Ahead, find everything you need to know about the 2024 Starbucks winter menu, including my personal predications for what tasty drinks and snacks could be available to order once the PSL hype has died down!

When does the 2024 Starbucks winter menu come out?

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The Starbucks winter menu release date hasn't been officially announced yet. Last year, the winter lineup debuted on November 2. In 2022, it hit stores on November 3. Based on this timeline, we anticipate the Starbucks winter menu to be released sometime during the first week of November.

What drinks will be on the 2024 Starbucks winter menu?

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Again, the exact items for this year's Starbucks winter menu have not been announced yet, though there are some seasonal favorites we definitely expect to return for 2024. The Peppermint Mocha has been a staple in the chain's winter menu since 2022, so we don't see it going anywhere. The Chestnut Praline Latte, Caramel Brûlée Latte, and Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte have been featured for the past several years, so it's very possible they could return to menus, too.

Will Starbucks have holiday cups for 2024?

Meredith Holser

Starbucks is known to launch specially-designed holiday cups once their winter menu hits cafes, and we foresee them coming back again this year. In the past, the cups have featured red, green, and white motifs to usher in the holiday season. Over the past two years, the Starbucks holiday cup designs played with illustrations of stars, Christmas trees, swirls, and stripes. The holiday theme has touched both hot and cold cups to suit hot or iced beverages!

My Starbucks Winter Menu Predictions

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Peppermint Mocha

This undeniably classic winter menu item blends Starbucks' espresso, mocha and peppermint syrups, and milk to create the perfect sippable start to the holiday season. Like I said before, it's likely not going anywhere! The chain has also served up White Peppermint Mochas before.

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Chestnut Praline Latte

Starbucks has served up a ton of nutty flavors like hazelnut and pistachio over the years, but I fear nothing beats this chestnut-praline combo. I probably ordered this sweet drink 15 times last year because it's that yummy. I predict it will return for 2024, but I'll admit that's just be because I'm a huge fan.

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Caramel Brûlée Latte

Caramel has been a mainstay in Starbucks' coffee bar for years now – customers seem to really love it! That's why I predict the Caramel Brûlée Latte will make an appearance on the 2024 winter menu. This latte is perfectly toasty and sweet to soothe any seasonal craving (that's not peppermint).

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Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte

This drink has historically been made with sugar cookie syrup and Starbucks' blonde espresso, which gives a sweeter effect than their regular blend. The most cheerful part of the bev is the red and green sprinkles that get added on top. I want it to return for that reason alone – it's too good!

More Menu Predictions

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Since Starbucks debuted their non-dairy cold foam this year, I could definitely see them leveraging the new menu offering for one or two new winter drinks.

In previous years, they've featured flavors like Irish cream and gingerbread, but I'd love to see them venture out into even more wintery, holiday-esque flavors like red velvet, nutmeg, or even cranberry! It'd also be a massive holiday miracle if they decided to re-launch the Eggnog Latte!

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As far as snacks go, the Cranberry Bliss Barbetter come back to menus this winter, or else I will riot. The sweet snack boasts a tasty baked layer, cranberries, cream cheese icing, and orange zest to evoke all the seasonal feels. The Snowman Cookie is also a must-have holiday item (and is totally pic-worthy), so I anticipate it to return as well.

Starbucks has surprised fans with a wide range of different snacks throughout the years, like the Sugar Plum Cheese Danish and Chocolate Pistachio Swirl, so I expect a few new never-before-seen bites to join the winter lineup for 2024. Of course, there's gotta be a cake pop in there, too!

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Hut! Hut! Hike! Football season is officially underway, which means that tailgates (and tailgating DIYs) are about to dominate your weekends. It’s arguably one of the best parts of attending a football game, especially when you have the hookup on food. You’ve got the healthy tailgate recipes and cocktail recipes for football season on lock, now all you need are tons of sliders for everyone to munch on. We have you covered with 20 amazing slider recipes for every tailgating need. Whether you’re noshing on a fish slider while rooting for the Seattle Seahawks or throwing down a hot chicken slider while cheering on the Tennessee Titans, one of the recipes below will be your new tailgating fave.

Stuck on Sweet

Pulled Pork Sliders With Garlic Aioli

If you’re stuck on what to bring to a tailgate, you can’t go wrong with pulled pork. Make a quick yummy aioli to serve on the side for a different twist on the classic. (via Stuck on Sweet)

The Original Dish

Buffalo Blue Cheese Fried Chicken Sliders with Sweet Pickle Slaw

Sliders are a great way for everyone to have a burger while still getting to sample all the other goodies. These are topped with spicy buffalo sauce, blue cheese, and sweet pickle slaw! (via The Original Dish)

Tidy Mom

Beer Battered Buffalo Shrimp Sliders

Beer in the batter? Check. Spicy AF? Check. These zesty buffalo shrimp sliders are sure to cause quite the stir at your tailgate. (via Tidy Mom)

Kim's Cravings

Mini Chicken and Waffle Sliders

Chicken and waffles are a southern staple, so these mini sliders would be welcome anywhere below the Mason-Dixon line. Who are we kidding? *Anyone* would be happy to have these before a big game. (via Kim’s Cravings)

Averie Cooks

Beer and Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Sliders

Beer, bourbon AND barbecue? Now that’s a trio you can’t refuse! Pile your chicken BBQ on top of a toasted bun and add a couple slices of thick dill pickles to finish it off. (via Averie Cooks)

Lisa G Cooks

Chili-Cheese Sliders

If there’s one dish that screams football, it’s chili. Make it portable and easy to eat by turning it into a cheesy slider. (via Lisa G Cooks)

Will Cook for Smiles

Cranberry Asiago Turkey Sliders

If your tailgate is in the middle of the day, these bistro-style asiago turkey sliders are perfect for lunch. Serve them up with a crockpot full of soup and you’ll have a bunch of happy, full bellies. (via Will Cook for Smiles)

Averie Cooks

Ham and Cheese Sliders

If you’ve never had these sliders, where have you been? Everyone loves them and they’re basically Pinterest royalty, so you know that they’re a safe bet no matter what. (via Averie Cooks)

My Modern Cookery

Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders

Between college football and pro football, Tennessee is a huge tailgating state. Impress everyone with one of Nashville’s signature dishes by making these crispy hot chicken sliders. (via My Modern Cookery)

Brit + Co

Avocado Bun Sliders

Carb watchers, here’s your slider. You may have to eat it with a fork, but it’s SO worth it. (via Brit + Co)

Chelsea's Messy Apron

Crockpot Meatball Sliders

The slow cooker makes preparing these sliders a breeze. Transfer the whole thing to your tailgate and everyone can make their own as they’re ready to eat. (via Chelsea’s Messy Apron)

How Sweet It Is

Meatloaf Sliders With Frizzled Onions

Meatloaf is *such* a comforting meal, and now you can have it in slider form and topped with onion rings, no less. Just don’t forget to make extra frizzled onions to eat on the side. (via How Sweet It Is)

Kevin & Amanda

Cheesy Party Burgers

These sliders have everything you want in a burger in a more travel-friendly package. They’re buttery, cheesy and full of spice — what more could you ask for? (via Kevin & Amanda)

Cooking for Keeps

Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

Philly cheesesteaks are normally large and in charge. This tiny version has all of the same components in one tiny slider. They’re perfect for a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate. (via Cooking for Keeps)

Salt and Lavender

Pork Sliders With Grilled Pineapple

Pork and pineapple go together like a way more delicious peas and carrots. Stir together mayo, mustard and honey for a quick and delicious topping. (via Salt and Lavender)

Half Baked Harvest

Gingery Steak and Brie Sliders with Balsamic Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce is typically reserved for Thanksgiving dinner recipes, but there's no harm in adding it to these gingery steak and brie sliders! Once you blend ingredients like Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic and ginger together, you'll be on your way to quick bites of Heaven. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Land O Lakes

Slow Cooker Reuben Sliders

Start these babies off by slow cooking your corned beef in the crockpot. Once you’ve done that and thinly sliced the meat, the rest is easy peasy and everyone will be asking who made the Reuben sliders. (via Land O Lakes)

Two Peas & Their Pod

Pizza Sliders

When you love pizza as much as we do, the idea of eating it in slider form is beyond exciting. We'll take 20 of these cute sandwiches please! (via Two Peas & Their Pod)

Sugar & Soul

Easy Taco Sliders

This taco meets slider hybrid is the most genius combo we’ve seen in a while. Who needs a taco shell when you can have a warm buttery dinner roll instead? (via Sugar & Soul)

How Sweet It Is

Grilled Veggie Sliders With Goat Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette

Veggie sliders don’t have to be boring. These are packed full of vegetables, whipped herbed goat cheese and topped with a sweet red pepper vinaigrette. Even the die-hard meat eaters will devour these. (via How Sweet It Is)

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