15 Recipes Our Readers Are Saving Most for the Start of Fall

They run the gamut from fresh and light to cozy and comforting.

By
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud

Devan Grimsrud is a Berlin-based writer, editor, and recipe developer originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. After working in television production with James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern, she relocated to Berlin and became the managing editor at Kitchen Stories, an international digital cooking platform with millions of active users. 

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Published September 18, 2025
Devan Grimsrud
close-up view of American Chop Suey with a fork

Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle

Welcome to the new series that showcases the recipes our readers are saving most each month to MyRecipes.

September isn't quite summer, but most of the month, it isn't fall, either—it's somewhere in between. The recipes our readers are excited to cook right now and have saved the most to MyRecipes fit that end of summer/beginning of fall vibe just right.

You'll find sweet treats perfect for back to school, one-pan meals, and cozy casseroles. If you don't have a MyRecipes account yet, it's easy and free to get started. Back on SimplyRecipes, just click the heart icon located by the recipe title (next to the print icon) to start saving recipes! On MyRecipes you'll also find loads of recipes from our sister sites like Serious Eats, Allrecipes, and Real Simple.

What recipes are you looking forward to saving and cooking this September?

Join MyRecipes to save, search and sort recipes all in one place! To start saving, click on a recipe below, then tap the heart 🩷 icon.

  • Magic Cake (Gâteau Magique)

    magic cake on a plate with strawberries

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    "Absolutely delicious and so much fun!! It came out beautifully. I will be making this often!"—Monica, Reader

  • Chicken Marsala

    chicken marsala in a cast iron skillet

    Simply Recipes / Sara Haas

    "Excellent! I doubled the sauce but other than that I stuck to the recipe."—Gigi, Reader

  • Shipwreck Casserole

    shipwreck casserole in a casserole dish at a table setting with a bowl of scallions, plate, and glass of water

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    "I fixed this dish for dinner last night, and the whole family loved this dish. It was very flavorful, and it made enough for seconds for those who wanted them. It was very filling. Thank you for sharing the recipe."—DeAnn, Reader

  • Oh Henry Bars

    Oh Henry bars on a crinkled parchment paper with a bowl of crushed peanuts

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    "Fantastic recipe. Used walnuts as a topping, came out great. Will definitely make again."—Angie, Reader

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  • One-Pan Orzo alla Vodka

    A skillet containing orzo pasta mixed with a creamy vodkabased sauce stirred with a wooden spoon

    Simply Recipes / Alexandra Shytsman

    "This recipe is so delicious! It's great on its own or with meatballs. It's so creamy and comforting."—Haley, Reader

  • Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme

    Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme Wrap on Parchment Paper Over a Wooden Board

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    "This was easy, delicious and surprisingly fun to make and eat. I added a little extra cheese but overall I had fun making it and the family loved them."—Betty, Reader

  • Melting Zucchini

    Grilled zucchini slices garnished with parsley and capers

    Simply Recipes / Alexandra Shytsman

    "I just tested this on a spare zucchini I had in the fridge. This is delicious topped with marinated goat cheese and pan scrapings drizzled over! I will definitely be making this again very soon, and plan on trying it with eggplant too!"—Karen, Reader

  • American Chop Suey

    close-up view of American Chop Suey with a fork

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle

    "Whatever you call it—chop suey, goulash, or Tuesday night magic—it still looks absolutely delicious! Comfort food by any name tastes just as good. I just call it dinner at my house tonight."—Lucy, Reader

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  • 5-Minute Cucumber Salad

    cucumber salad in a bowl at a table setting with a bowl of slcied scallions, serving utensils on a table napkin, and a glass of water

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    "Been making thus for years and the more the cucumbers marinate the better they are. I have yet to have any left."—Carol, Reader

  • Simple Celery Salad

    plate of Simple Celery Salad

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    "I'll try this! A few years ago I learned from a friend who is a great cook, it is OKAY to remove the celery strings with a peeler. As someone who dislikes celery strings, this was a game changer for me!"—agentscully514, Reader

  • Cowboy Pasta Salad

    A bowl of cowboy pasta salad containing farfalle pasta, diced meats, cheese, and chopped vegetables, next to a blue napkin and spoon

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley

    "Excellent recipe! Was able to use leftover barbequed chicken breasts, fresh corn on the cob, and tomatoes from the garden. I made my own taco seasoning and toned down the hot sauce for the sensitive folks in the house. Will definitely make this again. Thank you!"—Naomi, Reader

  • One-Cup Apple Crisp

    Two bowls of apple crisp dessert with ice cream served with wooden spoons

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    "My husband loved this apple crisp. He told me that it is better than the one his mom made. So easy to put together. Will definitely be making again."—Jacklynn, Reader

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  • Garlic Butter Melting Potatoes

    Skillet filled with garlic melting potatoes topped with parsley

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    "So buttery and so delicious, the garlic got a bit crispy but I like it that way so I enjoyed getting some crispy garlic bits! The melty texture in the potatoes was heavenly."—Brooke, Reader

  • Loaded Chicken Breasts

    Cooked chicken breasts with cheese, bacon, and green onion in a pan

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    "Love that this comes together so quickly in one super flavorful skillet!"—Sarah, Reader

  • Chocolate Delight

    Layered dessert squares with chocolate cream and a cookie base topped with chocolate shavings

    Simply Recipes / Michaela Kozaric Sebrek

    "I love making this recipe. It's delicious especially with grated dark chocolate over the whipped cream topping."—Charlie, Reader

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