The 15 Most-Saved Recipes in October

From cozy soups to beautiful bakes, these are the recipes that our readers saved the most in October.

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Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud

Devan Grimsrud is a Berlin-based writer, editor, and recipe developer originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. After working in television production with James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern, she relocated to Berlin and became the managing editor at Kitchen Stories, an international digital cooking platform with millions of active users. 

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Published November 01, 2025
Devan Grimsrud
A slice of chocolate cake with a creamy filling on a green plate, a fork with a piece

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

From easy to share (and eat!) desserts to cozy one-pot wonders, these are the 15 recipes our readers couldn't stop saving in October on MyRecipes—our free tool that makes saving and organizing your favorite recipes a breeze.

October brings with it cooler weather, crunchy leaves, and the urge to whip out your trusty baking dish, cast-iron pan or slow cooker. So it's no wonder cozy recipes like Apple Dump Cake, 4-Ingredient Chicken Pot Pie, and Slow Cooker Sausage, Kale, and Potato Soup made the list. As we head deeper into the winter months, these recipes deserve a spot in your rotation.

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  • Apple Dump Cake

    A closeup of a blue baking dish with apple dump cake, with one part of the cake having been scooped out, and a golden spoon placed in the dish for serving the cake

    Simply Recipes / Molly Allen

    "Soft, cinnamony, syrupy apple base with a crumbly cake top. It's a delicious fall dessert that tastes amazingly warm and even better with some vanilla ice cream. No notes!" — Munni Pramanik, Editorial Projects Manager

  • 4-Ingredient Chicken Pot Pie

    Chicken pot pie with a golden crust in a skillet and a serving spoon revealing the filling

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    "Turned out great. My family loved it. I did add garlic, and Italian spice for more flavor. I didn't have puff pastry so did half a pie crust using Betty Crocker recipe." —Grandma Rose, Simply Recipes Reader

  • Italian Love Cake

    A slice of chocolate cake with a creamy filling on a green plate, a fork with a piece

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    "Excellent recipe! Just made it as written and once chilled the cake sliced perfectly, looked really nice with the layers and was so light. Not overly sweet and the pudding topping with the whipping cream added was so airy......and it was so cool when the ricotta layer actually ended up on the bottom and cake as the middle layer. This is definitely a perfect dessert for family gatherings and holiday parties." —IntoTheBreach, Simply Recipes Reader

  • Spinach Artichoke Ravioli

    Spinach and artichoke ravioli in a creamy sauce served in a pan and on a plate

    Simply Recipes / Alexandra Shystman

    "This is a fantastic recipe. Very rich and homey at the same time. I will be making it again. Made it exactly as written with mushroom ravioli. Will try adding sauteed baby bellas and some rotisserie chicken next time." —Cathy, Simply Recipes Reader

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  • Shipwreck Casserole

    shipwreck casserole in a casserole dish at a table setting with a bowl of scallions, plate, and glass of water

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    "Very good, I add taco seasoning and ro-tel tomatoes very tasty but spicy." —Rick, Simply Recipes Reader

  • 2-Ingredient Cinnamon Apple Cobbler

    A plate with a serving of apple cinnamon cobbler topped with icing and a spoon beside it

    Simply Recipes / Jessica Furniss

    "Great recipe!" —Elena L., Simply Recipes Reader

  • Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites

    Bacon and Gruyère Egg Bites on a Plate Topped with Shredded Cheese, Bacon, and Cracked Pepper

    Simply Recipes / Ross Yoder

    "Super easy! I added diced mushrooms and instead of using a muffin tin, I baked them in a scone baking pan." —Cerys H., Simply Recipes Reader

  • Magic Cake (Gâteau Magique)

    magic cake on a plate with strawberries

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    "Definitely a 5-star recipe that saved my day! We wanted to bake up something to honour St. Therese of Lisieux for her feast day. I LOVE baking, but not French baking, especially pastry! So this was a non-pastry traditional French recipe for me to try my hand at. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out wonderful! Thank you for posting this recipe and making our day even more special!" —Tiffany P., Simply Recipes Reader

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  • Shrimp Pesto Pasta

    A bowl of pasta topped with shrimp and a green sauce, garnished with small bacon pieces and served with a fork

    Simply Recipes / Danielle Campbell

    "This recipe is proof that the simple things are sometimes the best! Love it." —Lily, Simply Recipes Reader

  • Chicken Meatballs

    Chicken meatballs arranged on a plate with a fork placed on the side

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Abby Armstrong

    "These tender, juicy meatballs are the perfect addition to any dish. Tender, juicy bite with a crispy, golden-brown exterior that delivers both flavor and texture in every mouthful. The combination of ground turkey, Parmesan cheese, and panko breadcrumbs creates a savory, umami-rich profile, while milk and egg keep the interior moist and delicate." —Renu D, Simply Recipes Reader

  • Do Nothing Cake

    Angled view of a glass baking dish of pineapple coconut cake next to two small plates with slices

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh

    "I thought it sounded delicious and easy. It was both! Shared half with my daughter (she's a midnight snacker) and she loved it too!! I will definitely make this over and over again!! Thanks for the recipe." —Karen, Simply Recipes Reader

  • Slow Cooker Sausage, Kale, and Potato Soup

    A bowl of sausage kale and potato soup with a slice of bread and a spoon nearby

    Simply Recipes / Jessica Furniss

    "Sausage, Kale, and Potato Soup is warm, comforting, and delicious. I’ll be adding this recipe to my autumn soup rotation because I love that it brings together carbs, vegetables, and protein in one bowl." —Frank T., Simply Recipes Reader

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  • Church Chicken Casserole

    overhead view of Church Chicken Casserole

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    "This dish was very flavorful, the noodles were perfectly cooked and tender and the sauce had a light creaminess. I enjoyed the flavor of the mushrooms and the crunch from the cracker topping." —Lindsay D., Simply Recipes Reader

  • Loaded Potato Soup

    A bowl of loaded potato soup garnished with shredded cheese bacon bits and green onions with a spoon placed inside

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Abby Armstrong

    "Fantastic cozy soup for a cool, rainy Fall day! I usually have all the ingredients on hand. I just made the recipe for the second time and shared with my neighbours." —Donna, Simply Recipes Reader

  • Chicken Marengo

    chicken marengo served over pasta

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    "I didn’t have any thighs, so I cooked this using two large chicken breasts, and it was pretty good. The only thing I adjusted was the cooking time when I added the chicken breasts back into the pot, which was lowered to 30 minutes. I served over penne. Yummo!" —Rhayah, Simply Recipes Reader

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