The Ultimate Collection of Delicious October Recipes

Spooky season & sweater weather, what could be better? October is a festive month from beginning to end. We start with Oktoberfest, tailgating, go pumpkin picking and then preparing for Halloween. On top of that, there is Thanksgiving if you are in Canada. While watching the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, we get inspired to bring the fall flavors to our meals with the best October recipes. We’ve got 45 delicious, seasonal recipes to cook in October! 

Bacon Steak Wraps

Enjoy a rich and hearty lunch with these bacon steak wraps featuring a homemade blue cheese dressing. Add add your favorite ingredients for a personalized touch to this easy-to-make lunch.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Steak Wraps

Roasted Brussels Sprout Pomegranate Pancetta Feta Casserole

There is no doubt this roasted Brussels sprout pomegranate pancetta feta casserole is something very special. It’s a heavenly bacon feta side dish. This easy Brussels sprout casserole makes a delicious Autumn or Thanksgiving side dish. So if you want to team Brussels sprouts with feta and more, read on to find out how to make it.
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Cranberry Orange Prosecco Punch

Cranberry orange prosecco punch is a fun Fall or Thanksgiving cocktail. The orange and cranberry flavours make it festive and fruity, while the prosecco gives it a wonderful amount of fizz. Thanksgiving punch is a great festive drink to serve to guests or you could simply make a pitcher to enjoy over the Thanksgiving period.
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One Pot Gouda and Cream Cheese Corn

One pot gouda and cream cheese corn is an extra-special and very delicious side dish. It’s an amazing Thanksgiving or Christmas corn recipe and pairs nicely with any kind of meat you want to cook.
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Brie Cranberry Bites Appetizer

The creaminess of brie cheese pairs beautifully with the sweet flavour of cranberry sauce in these brie cranberry bites in puff pastry. These delightful little bites are perfect for any season or occasion and each one boasts plenty of wonderful flavour. So, if you like the gooey creaminess of brie cheese along with sweet bottled or homemade cranberry sauce, you’re going to want to make these.
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Vampire Kiss Jello Shots for Halloween – Fireball Shooter

Everyone loves making jello shots for Halloween. They’re such a staple of the celebrations! I love making a Halloween fireball shooter to enjoy with friends. It’s the kind of shot you only get around the time of Halloween and it’s fun to make and also to drink (or eat!).
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Easy DIY Caramel Apples – Autumn and Halloween Treat

This Halloween why not make some tasty and easy DIY caramel apples? They make a wonderful Autumn and Halloween treat and are just as simple to prepare as their red candied cousins. My mouth waters when I think about homemade caramel coated apples!
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Easy Candy Apples – Autumn and Halloween Treat

These easy candy apples make a delicious Autumn and Halloween treat. I love homemade red candy coated apples. I think a lot of people have fond memories of these from their childhood and still love them later on. I know I do! This recipe makes the BEST candied applies.
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Sheet Pan Ham Dinner

Looking for a sheet pan dinner recipe? Not only would this recipe be perfect for either one, but it’s also simple enough to serve up as a regular busy weeknight staple whenever you like.
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Dirty Martini Dip Recipe

Whether or not you like to sip on a dirty martini cocktail, this martini-inspired dip is sure to please your palate if you enjoy creamy dip recipes and the taste of olives. It takes just minutes to whip up too!
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Sheet Pan Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots

Jazz up plain roasted carrots with the addition of grated parmesan cheese, melted butter, and more. It’s a sheet pan recipe and easy enough to make as a weeknight side dish, and also special enough to grace your holiday table.
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Chocolate Strawberry Birds

Chocolate covered strawberry birds are a lovely festive treat. They’re also a fun project to make if you have a lot of fresh strawberries to use up, along with chocolate.
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Funfetti Birthday Cheesecake

A creamy Barbie pink funfetti cheesecake is sure to make a great impression at any birthday party. It’s like a classic vanilla cheesecake but also boasts funfetti all the way through, and everyone knows funfetti means fun!
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Pecans and Cranberries

Roasted Brussels sprouts pair up with bacon, toasted pecans and dried cranberries for a hearty and impressive side dish you will remember for all the right reasons.
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Halloween Monster Eye Crinkle Cookies

You might like to add these Halloween monster eye crinkle cookies to your Halloween plans this year! And no, it’s never too early to start planning what to make for Halloween. The great thing about making spooky Halloween treats is how fun they are. Making any kind of cookies and cakes is enjoyable, but making Halloween cookies is even more fun!
Get the Recipe: Halloween Monster Eye Crinkle Cookies

Super Easy Pumpkin Shaped Cinnamon Rolls

I love making these easy pumpkin shaped cinnamon rolls. They’re so good for breakfast and so tasty and sweet! These cute pumpkins made from Pillsbury Grand Cinnamon Rolls are simple enough for a beginner home baker. You will be so impressed with how these autumn cinnamon rolls come out, I guarantee it!
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Spooky Halloween White Chocolate Candy Bark

Have you ever made Halloween white chocolate candy bark before? It’s one of my favourite Halloween snacks and every year I make it. I’ve enjoyed this Halloween bark recipe since I was little. And now I make my own! Halloween just wouldn’t be the same without this easy candy bark recipe.
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Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

If you’re looking for new vegetable casserole ideas, you can’t go wrong with this tasty recipe. Boasting a variety of tasty veggies and a creamy cheese sauce, this breadcrumb topped side dish pairs with anything, and it’s incredibly easy to make.
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Easy Instant Pot Pork Chops

If you like pressure cooker pork chops, try this Instant Pot pork chops version instead. The succulent meat is paired with a sweet and sour sauce, but it’s nothing like Chinese sweet and sour – this aromatic sauce (or gravy) is garlicky, with paprika, balsamic vinegar, a touch of soy sauce and more!
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Pumpkin S’mores Cookies

Pumpkin s’mores cookies are the perfect fall dessert but they’re also delicious served any other time of the year. Everything from the warm spices to the sweet brown sugar, chocolate chips, gooey marshmallows, and pumpkin puree makes these truly special.
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Easy Lemon Posset Brûlée

You only need 3 ingredients to make these lemon possets with brûlée topping and it’s so easy to prepare. The tangy taste of lemons is the main flavour in this scrumptious dessert and the balance of sweet and tart is perfect.
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Rustic Cranberry Galette

You don’t need many ingredients for this delicious cranberry galette recipe. It’s sweet and fruity with a slight tart flavour from the cranberries. Equally delicious served at room temperature or chilled, this galette is a treat for the taste buds.
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Spooky Halloween Skull Potatoes

Are you looking for fun Halloween side dish or appetizer ideas? Consider these Halloween skull potatoes, which will bring the scare factor into your festive celebrations! These shrunken head spooky potatoes pair with any kind of meal. The spices and seasonings ensure they’ll be delicious.
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Halloween Mummy Stromboli Dinner

Not only does this Halloween mummy stromboli make a great Halloween dinner or appetizer, but it also uses ingredients I’m sure you already have in the pantry and refrigerator (well, maybe not the candy eyeballs!) Pillsbury refrigerated pizza dough pairs with deli meat, cheese, peppers, seasonings, and marinara sauce to make this deliciously unusual homemade stromboli.
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PF Chang’s Fried Rice Copycat

Satisfy your cravings for PF Chang’s fried rice with this mouth-watering copycat recipe that’s easy to make at home. Enjoy a blend of rice, fresh veggies, and a rich, sweet Chinese-inspired sauce in every bite.
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Chopped Italian Sandwich

A chopped Italian sub is sure to satisfy even the strongest hunger pangs. This Italian bread sub with deli meats, cheese, pepperoncini peppers, red onion, and more make a great lunch. Add this to your list of favorite June recipes!
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Sheet Pan Eggs Benedict

A little more unusual than the classic eggs benedict recipe but every bit as good, or even better, this tasty dish with homemade hollandaise sauce, Canadian bacon, potatoes, asparagus, and more, makes a great special occasion brunch.
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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Elbow macaroni combines with fresh vegetables as well as a tangy dressing which is both creamy and tangy. This easy salad is colourful and definitely brings a tropical touch of aloha to your dinner plate!
Get the Recipe: Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Confetti Squares

These peanut butter butterscotch confetti squares are the perfect no bake treat for any occasion. With colorful mini marshmallows and butterscotch chips, they’re sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck! This Canadian classic bar is always a favorite.
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Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa

Make your own fresh tomatillo red chili salsa with this easy copycat Chipotle recipe that’s perfect as a snack or appetizer with chips or crackers, and goes great with steak, chicken, or any south of the border inspired meal.
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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

Perfectly tender chicken is always a winning option and you can’t go wrong with this simple, eight ingredient grilled chicken recipe. This chicken and pineapple recipe offers such wonderful tropical flavors, as well as blending the sweet, tangy and savoury elements for a mouthwatering result.
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte

Although the slow cooker isn’t the most common way of making coffee, it does offer the advantage of blending the flavours together slowly and beautifully. So, if pumpkin spice latte is one of your favourites, you must try this!
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Apple Pie Jello Shots

These delicious little apple jello shots are made with apple cider, cinnamon whiskey, apple whiskey, and some vanilla and lemon to add even more autumnal flavour. The whipped cream and apple pie spice topping finishes the apple pie shots off beautifully.
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No Churn Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream

You don’t need an ice cream maker to create pumpkin spice latte ice cream. As long as you have the ingredients you should find it easy to create this mouthwatering sweet treat. And if you love fall flavours (during fall season or outside of it) this is a delicious ice cream option you won’t regret making.
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Savoury Steak and Squash Salad

This steak and squash salad with apple maple dressing and cranberries is a delicious and unique option that can be enjoyed year-round. With its savory flavors and satisfying combination of steak, squash, and greens, it’s a must-try recipe for anyone looking for a delicious and filling meal salad.
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Butter Tarts

Indulge in a Canadian classic with homemade butter tarts. With a sweet, vanilla-scented filling and flaky pastry shell filled with nuts and raisins, this recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Frankenstein Apple Cider Halloween Donuts

I love these Frankenstein apple cider Halloween donuts. They’re impossibly cute and Halloween donut decorating is fun! Baked apple cider donuts boast plenty of fantastic fall flavour in every bite. Everyone will ADORE this spooky baked Halloween donut that looks like a Frankenstein monster.
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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Cooked quinoa is a great base for a tasty salad. It’s filling, tasty and pairs wonderfully with the fresh ingredients used. It’s a versatile recipe and you can enjoy the Mediterranean quinoa salad as a side dish or as a main course.
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Orange BBQ Salmon with Foil Packet Vegetables

This 30-minute Orange BBQ salmon recipe is a fresh, tangy foil packet meal perfect for summer grilling. Whether you use a traditional grill or a pellet grill, everyone will love this easy and delicious dish!
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Chicken Enchilada Soup – Chili’s Copycat

This Chili’s copycat chicken enchilada soup recipe is easy, tasty, and perfect for any night of the week. It can be made with rotisserie or leftover chicken.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Enchilada Soup – Chili’s Copycat

Campfire Apple Crisp

Campfire apple crisp is fun to make if you’re camping, and it’s also a tasty dessert idea if you’re not! Juicy apples are sweetened with sugar and flavoured with cinnamon, and this campfire apple dessert is topped with a sweet and crunchy crumb topping. It’s a decadent campfire dessert which everyone will love.
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Homemade Beaver Tail

Indulge in a classic Canadian dessert with this delicious beaver tail recipe, perfect for any occasion from movie nights to Canada Day parties. These mini donut-like treats, shaped like a beaver’s tail and coated in cinnamon sugar, are a must-try for anyone looking to experience the flavors of Canada.
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Italian Beef

You won’t be able to resist making slow cooker Italian beef again and again once you try it. This hearty and filling dish is perfect on toasted rolls or hoagie buns and the slow cooked beef is incredibly tender and flavorful.
Get the Recipe: Italian Beef

Chocolate Pancake Spaghetti

Tik Tok pancake spaghetti is a deliciously unusual breakfast option. Rather than making pancakes the old-fashioned way, the pancake batter is piped to look like spaghetti.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pancake Spaghetti

Salt Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This simple method of roasting sweet potatoes is so easy! You can count on a tender, fluffy center with a crispy skin. Add a pat of butter and some herbs for a fuss free side.
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