The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App This Week

Popular recipes this week centered around weeknight ease. Like this speedy Sweet-and-Sour Cranberry Chicken Stir-Fry, reminiscent of the tangy flavors of orange chicken. Also: this pantry-forward pumpkin mac and cheese that comes together in one pot. If you’re looking for something comforting to sip on, try this Simple Hot Cocoa for One. It’s completely customizable—add in a splash of liquor, a pinch of cayenne, maybe a very large marshmallow, the world is your oyster. Scroll down for the most-saved recipes in the Epicurious app this week.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Drew Aichele1/20Roast Bone-In Pork Loin With Potatoes
Bone-in pork loin roast is a sleeper hit for holiday celebrations.
Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Food Styling by Micah Morton, Prop Styling by Emma Ringness2/20Weeknight Pumpkin Chili
A can of pumpkin purée adds richness, body, and an autumnal hue to this speedy chili, letting the flavors of the spices, aromatics, and ground beef shine.
Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food Styling by Mira Evnine3/20One-Pot Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
“Delicious the first day and the next.”
Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Pearl Jones4/20Air Fryer Sesame-Coconut Chicken Tenders
All the giddy deliciousness of crispy chicken tenders, all the convenience of air frying in one easy, crowd-pleasing recipe.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Erika Joyce5/20White Chicken Chili
This creamy white chicken chili with beans and corn is a quick one-pot meal. Add avocado, cilantro, and tortilla chips and you have a crowd-pleasing dinner.
Joseph De Leo6/20Miso–Butternut Squash Soup
“Miso adds an umami element that perfectly balances the bright sweetness of butternut squash.”
Photo by Travis Rainey, Styling by Joseph De Leo7/20Simple Hot Cocoa for One
With rich chocolate flavor and easy customization, this hot cocoa recipe is just the one you want to get you through winter.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Hampton8/20Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser9/20Sheet-Pan Chicken and Potatoes With Lots of Lemon
With garlic, feta, and any herbs you’ve got, this dinner is like a ray of sunshine.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Jesse Szewczyk, Prop Styling by Linden Elstran10/20Chocolate Chip Cookies With Olive Oil and Sea Salt
“Nobody in my family could tell they were vegan; the texture is the perfect crisp-edge, chewy-center balance.”
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Pearl Jones and Thu Buser, prop styling by Sean Dooley11/20One-Pot Chicken and Rice With Olive Gremolata
Spiced, schmaltzy rice and tender braised chicken legs cook together in one Dutch oven—and the result feels like a warm hug.
Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Pearl Jones12/20Spicy-Sweet Sambal Pork Noodles
“This has become a standard weeknight dinner recipe for me.”
Photo by Alex Lau, styling by Sean Dooley13/20Brown Butter and Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
Using chocolate wafers instead of chips is a cookie game-changer.
Photograph by Lucia Bell-Epstein, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, and Prop Styling by Erica Lutz14/20Green Bean Salad
Crisp-tender green beans meet a punchy Parmesan dressing in this easy, make-ahead fresh green bean salad that’s perfect for dinner parties or holidays.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Laura Rege15/20Butternut Squash Soup With Apples and Bacon
“The whole family loved the soup.”
Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Food Styling by Micah Morton, Prop Styling by Emma Ringness16/20Rosemary and Dried Cherry Pork Chops
Rehydrating dried cherries in hot water turns them plump and juicy—exactly what you want scattered throughout a rosemary-scented pan sauce for pork chops.
Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Food Styling by Micah Morton, Prop Styling by Emma Ringness17/20Sweet-and-Sour Cranberry Chicken Stir-Fry
Canned cranberry jelly transforms into a glossy stir-fry sauce that coats chicken and green beans for a dish reminiscent of your favorite take-out.
Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Food Styling by Micah Morton, Prop Styling by Emma Ringness18/20Brussels Sprout Pasta
This brussels sprout pasta recipe taps nutty brown butter, crunchy pecans, and hot Italian sausage to create an easy dinner bursting with fall flavors.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Judy Haubert19/20Tuna Noodle Casserole
“Fabulous recipe. I’ve made it many times, and it’s always at first met with dubious looks and comments like, ‘Hmm. Tuna noodle casserole. OK. Interesting.’ Until people taste it—and then it gets devoured.”
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Emilie Fosnocht20/20Triple Chocolate Cheesecake
A crisp cookie base, a silky dark chocolate filling, and a glossy ganache top make this the ultimate chocolate cheesecake.


