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The 10 Most Popular Recipes of September 2021

Meal prep was the name of the game.
Udon with Cashew Cream Black Vinegar PanFried Mushrooms
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September was all about getting back into the grind and cooking cozy meals that fit into our go-go-go lifestyles. But the data shows our most popular recipes went well beyond Tupperware filled with steamed broccoli and bland chicken. Instead, we learned how to cook up giant pots of the all-purpose coconut curry sauce that Spiecewalla founder and chef Meherwan Irani designed for the exact purpose of storing and using as a shortcut on lazy days to come. And lunch was a no-brainer after prepping jars of Hetty McKinnon's quick cashew cream, which became the foundation for these creamy udon noodles and a perfect drizzle over roasted carrots and chickpeas. With meal prep done and dusted, October's lookin' easy, breezy, and under control. Here are our most popular recipes from September—starting with No. 1.

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  • Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman
    1/10

    Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal

    This warm and cozy baked oatmeal studded with carrots, apples, and raisins is the make-ahead breakfast situation your busy mornings need.

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    2/10

    Burnt Orange and Coriander Roast Pork

    A slow-roasted, centerpiece-worthy hunk of pork that yields a week's worth of excellent leftover possibilities.

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    3/10

    All-Purpose Coconut Curry

    Here's a simple and versatile rich coconut curry to add to your meal prep rotation. This recipe makes enough sauce for three different dishes (Yellow Curry Chicken with Vegetables, Fish Curry, and Butternut Squash and Green Bean Stew).

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    4/10

    Marinated Peppers With Basil and Garlic

    On a cheese plate, in a sandwich, over scrambled eggs—is there anything that isn't improved by a spoonful of silky marinated peppers? (No.)

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    5/10

    Cashew Cream

    Vegan or not, this smooth and savory cream is the condiment, sauce, and dressing we want on everything.

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    6/10

    Fish Curry

    One of the most comforting ways to eat fish: Gently simmer spiced chunks of white fish in a warm coconut curry until it's fall-apart flaky.

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Mehreen Karim was formerly the Recipe Production Assistant at Bon Appétit, where she built recipes and stories for bonappetit.com. She also developed recipes and wrote stories to help readers discover unlikely food combinations (caramelized dates and asparagus) and cooking hacks (how to grill chicken without a grill) to inspire home... Read more
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