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The 10 Most Popular Recipes of October 2022

From pumpkin spice cake to all of the biscuits, comfort food is in. 
Two bowls of spicy cumin lamb noodles topped with mint
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell, Prop Styling by Suzie Myers

Of the many, many recipes we publish, there are bound to be a few favorites that steal the spotlight. From seasonal show-stoppers to comforting classics, these are the recipes our readers can’t get enough of. Head right this way for all of our greatest hits.

We’re in the thick of fall—and are happily baking and roasting and through the season. Just ask this month's standout recipes. From a warm, fragrant pumpkin cake with plenty of streusel topping, to not one but two biscuit recipes that climbed the ranks of the most popular list, carby cravings were the star. Speedy weeknight meals are also crowd favorites, like onigiri that relies on budget-friendly canned tuna, and a cheesy, pudgy Dutch baby that can be assembled in your blender. Whether you’re baking sweet, indulgent treats to share, or just trying to get dinner on the table, these 10 recipes have you covered.

  • A single tall laminated buttermilk biscuit as seen from the side.
    Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Claire Saffitz
    1/10

    BA’s Best Buttermilk Biscuits

    Quartering and stacking the dough creates lots of flaky layers that beg to be pulled apart and slathered with softened butter. 

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  • Bowl of chicken salad on magenta tablecloth.
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman
    2/10

    Sesame Chicken and Cabbage Salad

    Lean on the broiler for a speedy chicken and cabbage salad that’s big on color, crunch, and flavor—and short on time.

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  • Three CoconutCardamom Doughnuts
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne, Prop Styling by Carla Gonzalez-Hart
    3/10

    Coconut-Cardamom Doughnuts

    Inspired by coconut-based mithai, these irresistible baked cake doughnuts have a plush, lightly spiced crumb and a sweet glaze, all thanks to coconut milk.

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  • A platter of halved charred brussels sprouts dripping in a saucy glaze and topped with crushed red pepper flakes and...
    Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Kate Buckens
    4/10

    Charred Brussels Sprouts With Warm Honey Glaze

    Roasty, toasty brussels soak up this delicious honey sauce, creating a combo you just can’t beat.

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  • Spicy Tuna Mayo Onigiri next to a bowl of Furikake
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell, Prop Styling by Suzie Myers
    5/10

    Spicy Tuna Mayo Onigiri

    Warm rice and hot sauce transform budget canned tuna into a craveable, handheld dish.

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  • Squares of cornbread cheddar biscuits on a Thanksgiving table.
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Ines Anguiano
    6/10

    Cornbread Cheddar Biscuits

    Enjoy the best of both worlds with this savory mash-up that plays well as a side on the holiday table—or as the star that it is.

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  • Two bowls of spicy cumin lamb noodles topped with mint
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell, Prop Styling by Suzie Myers
    7/10

    Slicked and Spicy Lamb Noodles

    Cumin-inflected noodles of Northern China inspired this weeknight pasta with ground lamb and store-bought noodles.

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  • A Cheddar Dutch Baby served in a castiron skillet with green sauce.
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell, Prop Styling by Suzie Myers
    8/10

    Cheesy Dutch Baby With Green Sauce

    Thick and eggy with a browned cheesy top, this puffed pancake (as well as the dressing for the arugula salad on top) comes together entirely in the blender.

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  • Brown apple pie isolated on white.
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
    9/10

    Dutch Apple Pie

    Apple crumble meets classic apple pie in this best-of-both-worlds dessert with homemade pie crust, crunchy crumble topping, and a supremely appley filling.

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  • A square slice of pumpkin spice crumb cake
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell, Prop Styling by Suzie Myers
    10/10

    Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake

    Your regular old crumb cake gets a fall makeover with this pumpkin and spice-spiked version.

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Antara is an associate editor at Bon Appétit whose work includes writing about the joys of cooking with South Asian spice blends, a review of Bad Bunny’s Miami restaurant, and plenty of ingredient and technique explainers to help level up your kitchen skills. She developed the “Part-Time Plant-Based” cooking column ... Read More
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