Today I’m excited to share 22 of my family’s favorite crockpot dinners. The recipes I make on repeat once the weather turns chilly. You’ll find everything from comforting chicken and rice to delicious pot roast, creamy pastas, comforting soups, and of course, my very best chili recipes. There’s even a recipe for crockpot mashed potatoes (so good for Thanksgiving, which is just around the corner!).

I had so much fun putting this list together. I was reminded how many of these dishes I need to make again because they’re that delicious.

Everyone here knows I adore a good set-it-and-forget-it crockpot dinner. Over the years, I’ve shared so many slow-cooked meals on the site. Some of them have even become the most-loved recipes we’ve ever posted. And for good reason: when life gets busy (which it definitely is right now!), nothing beats tossing everything into the crockpot, walking away, and coming back to a cozy dinner waiting for you. There’s nothing more comforting to me than a big pot of chili slow-cooking all day on a fall or winter afternoon.

I’d love to know which recipes you’re most excited to try. Are you a soup-and-chili person like me, or do you love a classic pot roast or short ribs? And if there’s a new crockpot recipe you want to see, leave a comment below. I’m always looking for fresh ideas as we head into the holiday season!

Lastly, if you make any of these 22 Comforting Crockpot Recipes, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love hearing from you and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

31 Recipes to Cook in October

This collection is filled with my very favorite October recipes — everything from spooky (and seriously cute!) Halloween drinks and desserts to cozy fall dinners, hearty soups, creamy pastas, and plenty of pumpkin, apple, and chocolate treats. There’s even a little something for game day and easy entertaining. Basically, we’ve got a recipe for every single day this month! It was hard to narrow it down to just 31, but these are the ones I reach for most in October.

 

This year marks 13 years of Half Baked Harvest. My mom and I can hardly believe it! It’s wild to look back at how far we’ve come, how much we’ve grown, and all the ups and downs along the way. Every October, I love revisiting my very first post (a cozy butternut squash soup with ghostly grilled cheese — still one of my favorites). It’s so fun to see how this space has evolved.

October has always been a special month for me. The 9th is my Nonnie’s birthday — she loved Halloween and went all out with decor, candles, and cozy fall cooking. She’s the one who taught me to love candles and how to make a great pot roast. So much of what I love about fall comes from her. And the 11th is Oslo’s birthday!

Below you’ll find festive drinks, fun sweets, and the coziest dinners to make this month feel extra special. Pulling these recipes together reminded me just how many fall favorites I’ve shared over the years — some of these are truly tried and true!

I’d love to know which ones you’re most excited to try this October. Do you love the spooky cocktails? Should I bring back Cocktail Saturday? (I’m thinking yes — it’s tradition!). 

Here’s to a cozy, festive, frightastically delicious October – Boo!

Spooky Drinks For October Nights

Ghostly Ginger Cocktail (with mocktail)

Smoky Black Pomegranate Cocktail (with mocktail)

Haunted Pumpkin Patch Margarita

Smoky Sanderson Sisters’ Smash

Ginger Apple Moscow Mule

Smoky Harvest Apple Cider Margarita

The Golden Snitch Cocktail

Hocus Pocus Old Fashioned

Enchanted Graveyard Pomegranate Punch

Cozy Dinners

Red Wine Braised Pot Roast

Creamy Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup

Mini Spaghetti Squash Lasagnas

Crockpot Pumpkin Beer Braised Chicken

Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs and Creamy Orzo

Pull Apart Roasted Garlic Pizza Dip Sliders

Parmesan Popovers with Crispy Sage Garlic Butter

Sage Brown Butter Pumpkin Pasta Alfredo

Better For You Chicken and Spinach Ramen

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Casserole

Crockpot Sunday Sauce

One Pot Stove-Top Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Crockpot Herb Butter Chicken and Wild Rice

Healthier Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup

Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup

Better Than Takeout Dan Dan Noodles

Creamy White Lasagna Soup

One Pot French Onion Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto

Cider Braised Short Ribs with Caramelized Onions

Creamy Pierogi Chicken Soup with Rosemary Bacon

Cider Braised Pot Roast with Crispy Sage Butter Potatoes

Smothered Chicken in Mushroom Wine Pan Sauce

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken and Broccoli

Coconut Sweet Potato Lentil Soup with Rice

Autumn Sweets

Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars

Frosted Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Cinnamon Swirl Snickerdoodle Blondies

Gooey Pecan Pie Brownies

Cream Cheese Swirled Cinnamon Pumpkin Coffee Cake

Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting

Mini Apple Cider Cakes

Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Butter Bread

Easy Swirled Cinnamon Sugar Croissant Loaf

Pumpkin Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cream Cheese Swirled Cinnamon Pumpkin Butter Bread

Salted Bourbon Apple Crumble Coffee Cake

BOO! Fun for Halloween

Spooky Homemade Twix Bars

Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies

BOO! Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Halloween Monster Mash Cookies

Lastly, if you make any of these 31 Recipes to Cook in October, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love hearing from you and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!