Recipe Club and Potluck: November 2025

November's Recipe Club and Potluck program featured a variety of delicious, cozy recipes! From vegetarian black bean enchiladas to white chicken lasagna soup, sweet potato pecan casserole, and kitchen sink cookies, there's something for everyone in this fantastic compilation of dishes. Try a few recipes for yourself, and be sure to join us on Friday, December 12 @ 1:00 pm for our next Recipe Club program! We can't wait to share a meal and exchange recipes with you. 

Vegetarian Black Bean Enchiladas 

Ingredients 

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 small jalapeño
• 2 cups (16 ounces) red enchilada sauce
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 5 (9") flour tortillas
• 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey jack or cheddar cheese
• cilantro, avocado, salsa, and additional lime wedges for topping 

Details 

These flavorful enchiladas are perfect for a weeknight meal or for lunches throughout the week. They're warm, cozy, and packed with peppers, onions, corn, black beans, and plenty of seasonings! Get the full recipe and details from Cozy Peach Kitchen. 

White Chicken Lasagna Soup 

Ingredients 

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved for quicker cooking
• Kinder’s The Blend (or any salt-pepper-garlic seasoning)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided (1 tablespoon for searing, 4 for the roux)
• 1 diced onion
• 2 diced celery ribs
• 1 diced carrot
• 6–7 cloves garlic, minced
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups chicken broth (add more for a thinner soup)
• 2 cups heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper
• 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence
• 3 cups chopped fresh broccoli
• 10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
• 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese 

Details 

This creamy, cozy soup is the perfect fall recipe, coming together with seasoned chicken breast, onions, carrots, celery, broccoli, and plenty of garlic, cream, and lasagna sheets. This soup packs classic flavors into a wonderfully unique recipe that you'll want to make over and over again! See the full recipe and details from What's Mom Cookin. 

Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole 

Ingredients 

For the Filling: 

• 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for buttering the baking dish
• 3 to 4 large sweet potatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds), peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 large eggs

For the Topping: 

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans

Details 

This sweet potato casserole is the perfect Thanksgiving dish-- it packs creamy, soft mashed sweet potatoes with the caramelized flavors of brown sugar and vanilla, and features a crunchy, nutty crumb topping for the perfect balance. See the full recipe and details at The Food Network! 

Kitchen Sink Cookies 

Ingredients 

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 8 oz unsalted Butter softened to room temperature (1 cup = 2 4 ounce sticks)
• ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup milk chocolate chips
• ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup toffee bits
• 1 cup potato chips crushed
• ½ cup pretzels chopped
• Maldon sea salt flakes

Details

Kitchen sink cookies are so named because they "include everything but the kitchen sink"! These chewy, soft cookies are packed with chocolate chips, toffee bits, pretzels, and even potato chips, lending sweet, caramel, and salty flavors to the dough. Be sure to give this recipe a try! Get the full recipe and details from Ask Chef Dennis. 

Candied Almonds with Cinnamon and Sugar 

Ingredients

• 16 ounces raw almonds (about 3 cups)
• 1 egg white
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Details

This is an easy recipe that makes the BEST winter snack! Sweet, crunchy almonds are flavored with a little sugar, sea salt, vanilla, and cinnamon, and are roasted to perfection. Get the full recipe and details from Joy Food Sunshine! 

Sweet Potato Donuts 

Ingredients 

• 2/3 sweet potato
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup flour

Details 

This incredibly simple recipe features the rich flavors of sweet potato, flavored with a little vanilla. Try these donuts out if you're looking for a sweet, easy treat! Get the full recipe and details here! 

Angel Food Cake 

Ingredients 

• 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ¾ cup + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups egg whites, room temperature preferred-- 10-12 egg whites
• 1 ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• strawberries and whipped cream for topping 

Details 

This soft, fluffy angel food cake is the perfect treat, featuring light flavors of vanilla and almond extract. This recipe is versatile, offering multiple substitutions and options for preparing. Top it with whipped cream and fruit of your choice, and enjoy! Get the full recipe and details from Sugar Spun Run.