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October 2026 - Top Saved Recipes ⭐

Hi Reader, October is officially over, and I always love looking back to see which recipes you all made the most! Here are your favorites from October 2026!. Take a look to see if your favorite made the list, or to find something new to cook in November. 10. Hungarian Mushroom Soup GET THE RECIPE 9. Chicken Pot Pie Soup (One Pot) GET THE RECIPE 8. Lentil Soup (High-Protein) GET THE RECIPE 7. 20 Minute Christmas Salad GET THE RECIPE 6. Creamy Mushroom Soup GET THE RECIPE 5. Tuscan White Bean...

Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash with Spinach, Cranberries, and Pecans - on a baking sheet.

Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (November 02-08, 2026). DAY 1: Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Chicken Pot Pie Soup (One Pot, 15 Minutes of Prep) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Pork Chops with Apples and Bacon RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Sheet Pan Maple-Dijon Chicken with Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts RECIPE HERE DAY 5: Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy RECIPE HERE DAY 6: Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage...

Autumn Dinner with Sausage, Pasta, Brussels Sprouts, and Butternut Squash in a cast iron skillet.

Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (October 26 - November 1, 2026). And don't forget to enter my October 2026 Cooking Challenge (for a chance to win a $250 Amazon E-Gift Card), Just make one of the 3 featured recipes, snap a photo with your phone by October 31, and submit it here. That's all it takes to enter! DAY 1: Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Spaghetti Squash Stuffed with Chicken, Tomatoes, Spinach, and Feta Cheese RECIPE HERE DAY 3:...

Autumn Chicken Dinner with Tortellini and Veggies in a cast iron skillet.

Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (October 19–25, 2026). To join my October 2026 Cooking Challenge (for a chance to win a $250 Amazon E-Gift Card), click here. DAY 1: Autumn Chicken Dinner with Tortellini and Veggies RECIPE HERE DAY 2: The Only Beef and Bean Chili You Need RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine and Mushrooms (serve with creamy yellow polenta - recipe provided) RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Tuscan White Bean Soup RECIPE HERE DAY 5:...

Fall Mushroom Soup in a white bowl.

Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (October 12–18, 2026). Plus, I’ve included a brand-new chocolate dessert that doubles as breakfast and will knock your socks off! DAY 1: Fall Mushroom Soup (Gluten-Free) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Healthier Homemade Hamburger Helper (30 Minutes, One-Pan) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Creamy Butternut Squash Stuffed Pasta Shells with Sausage, Spinach, and Tomatoes (you can also use pumpkin puree) RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Lentil Soup (Healthy,...

Flaky Puff Pastry Tart with Pears, Goat Cheese, and Pistachios on a white parchment paper.

Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (October 5-11, 2026). DAY 1 (NEW): Fall-Inspired Pear Puff Pastry Tart with Honey and Pistachios RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Spinach and Sausage (30-Minute, One-Pan) made with pumpkin puree. RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Cowboy Pasta Salad (with seasoned beef, corn, black beans, cheddar, bacon, and jalapeΓ±os in...

Creamy Mushroom Soup

Hi Reader, The month of September is now over, and I love to check out what everyone has been making in the last month. Here are a list of top 10 Most Popular Recipes that you all have been visiting over and over again in September 2026. Take a look to see if your favorite made the list, or to find something new to cook next month. 10. Cranberry Apple Pecan Bundt Cake GET THE RECIPE 9. Quick White Chicken Chili GET THE RECIPE 8. Creamy Mushroom Soup GET THE RECIPE 7. Butternut Squash Pasta...

Butternut Squash Pasta Salad in a white bowl.

Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (September 28 - October 4, 2026). 🍁 🍁 Quick Cooking Challenge reminder (my new project!): The challenge recipe is my brand-new Chicken Noodle Soup (in case you missed it!), and it’s super easy to make. The $250 prize deadline is October 15. [Challenge details + entry form here.] DAY 1: Grilled (or Pan-Seared) Salmon (with rice and Pineapple Tomato Avocado Salsa) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Creamy Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup...

Stuffed Butternut Squash with Spinach, Bacon, and Cheese on a plate.

Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (September 21-27, 2026). And, 2 days from now is officially Fall! 🍁 🍁 DAY 1: Stuffed Butternut Squash with Spinach, Bacon, and Cheese RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Chicken and Wild Rice with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Portobello Mushrooms RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Greek Orzo (meatless main, or serve it as a side with protein, or as a salad) RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage (30-Minute,...

Italian Sausage Potato Soup in a bowl.

Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (September 14-20). 🍁 🍁 I’m 2 days late with my weekly meal plan, but I have a pretty good excuse! πŸ˜† I just launched my September Cooking Challenge, where one person will win a $250 Amazon gift card by the end of September (in 2 weeks!) simply for making one of my recipes and submitting a photo. So I’ve been a little busy over here! πŸ˜‚ All the details are here. Hurry up and make that challenge recipe since we have only 2...