Our 10 Most Popular Recipes of September

published Oct 4, 2023
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sliced apple fritter cake on white parchment
Credit: Kristina Vanni

Based on this collection of ultra-cozy recipes, it seems everyone was ready to embrace fall with open arms. We bid farewell to frozen drinks and summery salads and dove headfirst into beef tips and gravy, cheesy garlic bread, and super-soft pumpkin cookies. 

In no particular order, here are the top 10 most popular recipes from September. 

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Beef Tips and Gravy

In this ultra-cozy recipe, tender pieces of beef are slowly braised in a rich and savory gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or crusty bread to sop up every last bit of the savory sauce.

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No-Bake Caramel Apple Delight
Packed with five creamy layers of spiced apples, cream cheese, fluffy whipped cream and sweet caramel, this no-bake dessert will make everyone forget all about pie.
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Cheesy Garlic Bread
The secret to better garlic bread? Lots of cheese, a little bit of mayo (yes, really), and scallions.
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Impossibly Creamy Pumpkin Mousse

This easy pumpkin mousse has silky whipped canned pumpkin, mascarpone cream cheese, and crunchy graham cracker crumbs. And who doesn't love a single-serve treat?

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Spaghetti and Meatballs
When it comes to meatballs, skip the fussy frying and bake them instead for equally satisfying results.
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Easy Baked Chicken Thighs
A quick garlicky rub is the secret to making the easiest, most flavorful chicken thighs.
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Super-Soft Pumpkin Cookies

These soft and cakey cookies are made with pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, and a spiced sugar coating. Trust us: they'll be the first to go at any fall gathering.

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Potato Pancakes

These super-crispy potato pancakes only need five ingredients. Make several in advance and freeze them, then air fry whenever the craving strikes.

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Apple Fritter Cake
Apple fritter cake takes everything you love about the classic donut and turns it into a decadent dessert.
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Chile Colorado
Learn how to make traditional Mexican Chile Colorado, a beef stew simmered in homemade chile sauce.
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