One thing that is great about the fall is that we are gathering more with friends and family. Not only are we gathering more, but we are more intentional about it. All of these gatherings center around delicious food, great company, and creating memories. These savory fall appetizer ideas will take care of the food part so you can focus on friends, family, and fun.

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Pumpkin Salsa (Diana Rambles)

Want a fun fall twist on a classic appetizer? If so, this pumpkin salsa is definitely the recipe to check out!

Slow Cooker Spinach Queso Dip (Domestically Creative)

I love spinach and cheese always, but a recipe that makes it in the slow cooker? Heck yes! Talk about an easy party dish.

Bubble Pizza Bread with Zesty Mexican Blendabella (My Pinterventures)

This easy pull-apart appetizer is bursting with flavors, including delicious mushrooms. Your guests will love it so much, they’ll start asking you to bring it to every event.

Super Simple Salsa (Crafting a Family)

If the pumpkin salsa above is too adventurous for your tastes, whip up this super simple traditional version instead. This is the perfect easy appetizer for football game days.

Cream Cheese and Bacon Cucumber Bites (Living on Cloud Nine)

Looking for something a little lighter this season? Pull out the cucumbers and make this easy savory appetizer.

Smokey Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus (Pink Fortitude)

Add a smokey fall touch to your favorite dish with this pumpkin hummus!

Roasted Red Pepper Cheese Ball (The Black Peppercorn)

Cheese balls are a fantastic appetizer for entertaining. They are super quick and easy to make, and they are always a BIG crowd pleaser.

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts (Simply Stacie)

Love the crunch of water chestnuts? Think about how amazing they’ll be wrapped in bacon! That’s exactly what this recipe gives you.

Shrimp Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Peppers (Flour on My Face)

These delicious peppers are another fantastic football recipe but they are also fancy enough to serve at a dinner party. If you need a versatile appetizer, then this is the one for you.

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Smokies (DIY Adulation)

Easy, poppable, and family-friendly, this appetizer is great for any occasion. Whip up a big batch quickly for parties, dinners, and the holidays.

With these savory fall appetizer ideas you can focus on connecting with friends and family at gatherings this season. Even better, you don’t have to pick just one. Try out a different recipe for each occasion. You also can find more awesome appetizer ideas at this week’s Merry Monday link party below. Check it out and be sure to share your own awesomeness with us while you’re there!

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Pumpkins are a staple of the fall season and you can’t celebrate this Halloween without at least one. Well, you could, but why would you? These easy painted pumpkin coasters are the perfect way to add festive fun to your table while protecting it at the same time.

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I don’t know what it is about pumpkins that is so dang appealing but they are beautiful. You can customize them in so many ways to fit any Autumn decor style.

These easy painted pumpkin coasters keep it traditional with an orange base and adorable black jack-o-lantern faces.

According to my kids they also make a great game, too. They promptly picked them up and started tossing them like Frisbees across the living room. There you go: fun Halloween décor and a boredom buster all in one!

Pumpkin Coasters Materials

4-Pack of Orange Woven Coasters (I found mine at the Dollar Tree)
Black Fabric Paint
Green Fabric Paint
Paint Brush

Step 1

First, remove the coasters from their packaging. If you keep the cellophane in tact you can use it to protect your work surface from stray paint drops.

Note:

Paint each coaster individually. Don’t move on to the next one until you have finished the face on the previous coaster. This allows the paint to dry before adding the leaves.

Step 2

Next, paint a nose on each coaster.

Step 3

Then, paint 2 eyes on the coaster. Be careful not to bump the painted nose with your hand. You don’t want to smear the paint.

Step 4

Next, paint a fun mouth on your coaster.

Step 5

Lastly, paint any eyebrows or lashes you want to include.

Step 6

Repeat steps 2 through 5 for your remaining 3 coasters. Set the coasters aside to finish drying.

Tip:

Vary the face designs for aesthetics but also to help family members and guests easily recognize which coaster is theirs during use.

Step 7

Once the paint on your coasters is dry, use green paint to add leaves and vines to each of your pumpkins.

Step 8

Again, allow your paint to dry completely.

Step 9 (Optional)

If you want the coasters to stay put on the coffee table, add four dots of paint on the opposite side of each one. This will make the coasters grip the table during use and prevent spills.

Make It a Game

If you want to up the fun, you can turn this into a formal game of coaster throwing. These coasters are super light and work great for tossing. Make this awesome Jack-o-Lantern Treat Jar and set it up somewhere in the room or outside. Divide into teams and take turns trying to toss the coasters into the treat jar (sans the lid).

Variation Idea

Make the game harder by starting the first round a few feet away from the treat jar. Each round move the teams a few feet further back from the jar. The team who gets the most coasters in the treat jar after all of the rounds wins the game.

Who would have thought that such an inexpensive DIY could be your all-encompassing party go-to? These easy painted pumpkin coasters are the perfect way to dress up your table for the season. Next time, I’m going to make some adorable Frankies to go with them. Don’t worry. I’ll totally share the tutorial with you too.

See where I’m linking up!

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More Ideas You’ll Love:

Upcycled Tissue Box to Spooky Halloween Candy Container
DIY Haunted House Makeover
Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost Handprint Shirt
DIY Halloween Decorations – Two Purple Couches

span style=”font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;”>Mushrooms are one of those foods that you either love or you hate. There isn’t an in between. If you fall into the camp that loves them, get ready. This rich and decadent sauteed portobello mushrooms recipe is sure to be your new favorite!

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I absolutely love mushrooms and portobello mushrooms are my absolute fave. I love them on pizza, sandwiches, in pasta… there pretty much isn’t a savory food I won’t eat them with.

Unfortunately, my kiddos don’t feel quite the same as I do. That means when I make delicious recipes like this one, they end up being all mine.

Pro parenting tip: want to make sure you actually get some of the pizza? Stick some mushrooms on it and the kids won’t go near it. You’re welcome.

Luckily, even if you’re the only one in your family that likes mushrooms, this rich and decadent sauteed portobello mushrooms recipe is super quick and easy. You won’t feel like you’re spending all of your time in the kitchen for a dish your family won’t even eat.