Recipes That Made Our October Feel Delicious

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October is the perfect month to embrace bold flavors and cozy comfort, and these recipes have it all. From sweet indulgences like Cheesecake Chocolate Chip Cookies and Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread to savory delights like Hot Corn and Bacon Beer Cheese Dip, these dishes are easy to make and even easier to devour!

Creamy Broccoli Slaw

Creamy Broccoli Slaw with sunflower seeds
Photo credit: Spend with Pennies

This creamy broccoli slaw is a delightful side dish that’s both crunchy and sweet! It combines shredded broccoli with apples, cranberries, and sunflower seeds in a creamy dressing that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a simple weeknight dinner.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Broccoli Slaw

Cheesecake Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Photo credit: Chocolate Covered Katie

These cheesecake chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy with a surprise cream cheese filling that everyone will love. This healthier dessert option will surely become a family favorite!
Get the Recipe: Cheesecake Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thai Larb Salad

A flavorful recipe for Larb, a fresh Thai salad made with your choice of lamb, beef, pork, chicken or tofu. Low carb, fast and easy! #larb #thaifood #thaisalad
Photo credit: Feasting at Home

This Thai Larb Salad is a flavor explosion! Featuring fresh herbs, crunchy veggies, and a tangy lime dressing, this vibrant salad is perfect as an appetizer or light meal. Serve it with lettuce wraps or jasmine rice for a complete and delicious experience.
Get the Recipe: Thai Larb Salad

Chocolate Pancakes

A delectable stack of chocolate pancakes, warm and fluffy, is delicately placed on a pristine plate.
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

These chocolate pancakes are the perfect way to indulge your sweet tooth first thing in the morning! This recipe is easy to follow and sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Top with your favorite toppings for an extra special treat!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pancakes

Hot Corn and Bacon Beer Cheese Dip

overhead view of a hand dipping a tortilla chip into hot corn and bacon cheese dip in a white round dish.
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

This hot corn and bacon beer cheese dip is the perfect appetizer for game day! It’s a cheesy, delicious dip that’s easy to make and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it with your favorite chips, crackers, or veggies for a guaranteed hit.
Get the Recipe: Hot Corn and Bacon Beer Cheese Dip

Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork

An image of a plate of homemade sweet and sour pork.
Photo credit: House of Nash Eats

This Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork recipe features tender pork that’s pan-fried until crispy and tossed in a tangy homemade sauce. Packed with fresh pineapple, bell peppers, and onions, this dish is a delicious balance of sweet and savory that’s perfect for a satisfying dinner. Serve over rice for a complete and flavorful meal.
Get the Recipe: Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread loaf on wire rack with knife
Photo credit: Foodie Crush

Sneak some veggies into dessert with this delicious double chocolate zucchini bread! This recipe combines the health benefits of zucchini with the irresistible flavors of cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Topped with crunchy pecans, it’s a perfect treat for any time of year.
Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Salted Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Slice and Bake Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies with visible chocolate chunks are cooling on a metal wire rack.
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These Salted Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Slice and Bake Cookies are a delightful treat with a nutty crunch and rich chocolate flavor. The cookies feature a perfect balance of sweet and salty, thanks to the brown sugar, sea salt, and generous chunks of dark chocolate. The coarse sugar edge adds a delightful texture, making these cookies a standout dessert.
Get the Recipe: Salted Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Slice and Bake Cookies

Blueberry French Toast Casserole

serving of blueberry french toast casserole on a white plate
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

This overnight blueberry French toast casserole is the perfect make-ahead breakfast for a crowd. It’s full of juicy blueberries and topped with a crisp brown sugar streusel. Prep it the night before and bake it in the morning for an easy and delicious breakfast!
Get the Recipe: Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Peach Salad with Mint & Pistachios

Peach Salad with Mint, Pistachios and Coriander Yogurt / @loveandlemons
Photo credit: Love and Lemons

This Peach Salad with Mint & Pistachios is the perfect light and refreshing dish for summer! The sweetness of the peaches pairs perfectly with the peppery arugula and crunchy pistachios, all tied together with a tangy yogurt dressing. It’s a simple yet elegant salad that’s sure to impress.
Get the Recipe: Peach Salad with Mint & Pistachios

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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