Our 10 Most Popular Recipes in September
Rice cake lasagna, marzipan bars, and much more.
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September is a period of transition, and the month’s most popular recipes surely reflect that. Summery dishes—like Botanica’s Tomato Tonnato—sit alongside cozy, fall-ready meals, like Mandy Lee’s Korean Rice Cake “Lasagna,” or Chicken-Fried Mushroom Steaks from our Food Editor, Emily Ziemski. Though it’s an eclectic mix, we’re not complaining: From three types of freshly baked bread from Resident Erin Jeanne McDowell to Harper Fendler’s perfect, homemade cosmopolitan, we’re embracing everything this season has to offer. In no particular order, here are September 2023’s most popular recipes, based on page views.
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As their name implies, these burritos are a perfect afternoon snack—but they’re hearty and filling enough to eat for lunch or dinner, too.
Erin Jeanne McDowell’s ciabatta rolls are a great primer to homemade bread-baking. They’re great on their own, but they’re especially well-suited for sandwiches.
This spicy, molten take on lasagna from Mandy Lee is exactly what we want to eat when the weather starts to cool down.
As Food52 founder Amanda Hesser wrote, this dessert (served at Koloman in NYC), “has the scent of an almond cake, the crunch of brittle, the chewiness of a great macaroon, and the waves of chocolate that say candy bar.”
Despite the common misconception, cosmos are actually not a sweet cocktail, says Harper Fendler. Rather, they’re tart and refreshing, thanks to the combination of citrus and cranberry.
The addition of rice makes these savory pancakes extra hearty and filling—plus, it’s a great way to use up leftovers.
Searing lion’s mane mushrooms prior to frying them helps extract all their moisture, which gives them a genuinely meaty texture and crispy exterior.
If you’re left with any stragglers from this year’s tomato season, this dish—a mashup of juicy tomatoes in vinaigrette and salty, creamy tonnato—is exactly what you should make.
“This is a truly perfect bun in my book. It’s light and fluffy, pillowy soft, and beautifully golden brown,” says Erin Jeanne McDowell. “They are perfect for everything from burgers to egg sandwiches—for a fried chicken sandwich or your favorite deli sandwich.”
Not only are these rolls delicious straight from the oven—they also freeze well, meaning you can always have “bakery-level rolls at the ready.”
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