The 10 Most Popular Recipes of October 2023
Of the many, many recipes we publish, there are bound to be a few favorites that steal the spotlight. From seasonal showstoppers to comforting classics, these are the recipes our readers can’t get enough of. Head right this way for all of our greatest hits, and check out our new Epicurious iOS app for even more recipes to browse through.
October was all about cranking the oven and going full steam ahead on fall baking. This included veggie mains like these cheesy roasted cabbage wedges, bathed in a lemony cream sauce and showered in nutty Parmesan. Or these fully loaded poblanos with spiced black beans, tender onions and kale, and blistered cheese. The peppers lay atop a three-ingredient tomato sauce that can be double-batched for future weeknight meals.
Baking projects also made the list, like this lofty banoffee pie—the crust holds chewy caramel, roasted peanuts, banana slices, and a cloudlike whip. Or these sunshine yellow lemon bars, great for bake sales, dinner parties, or an anytime treat. Use the list below to explore all of October’s hits.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Tim Ferro1/10Stuffed Poblanos With Beans and Greens
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Judy Kim, prop styling by Beth Pakradooni2/10Three-Minute Red Wine Vinaigrette
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Judy Kim, Prop Styling by Beth Pakradooni4/10Simply Brilliant Banoffee Pie
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Judy Kim, prop styling by Beth Pakradooni5/10Cheesy Roasted Cabbage Wedges
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Judy Kim, Prop Styling by Beth Pakradooni6/10Hot Buttered Rum Pie
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Tim Ferro7/10Foolproof Lemon Bars
This lemon bar recipe is the result of some serious testing. With a puckery curd and buttery crust, these are the bars you’ll make again and again.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food styling by Jesse Szewczyk, prop styling by Dayna Seman9/10Buttermilk Banana Cake
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Spencer Richards, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman10/10Ultra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes