Recipe of the Day: What to Cook in October

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Deviled Chicken Lollipops

Happy Halloween from all of us here at Food Network. Now go make some scary-good eats.

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Red Velvet Brains Cupcakes

Bite-size brains cupcakes are the ultimate Halloween sweet treat.

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Sweet and Spicy Pepitas Popcorn Balls

Cinnamon-cayenne caramel coats these crunchy festive snacks.

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Wicked Witch Cupcakes

Turn your chocolate cupcakes into wicked witches by adding colored frosting, wafer cookies and candy eyeballs.

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Pecan-Caramel Spiders

Make spider bodies out of caramel and almond clusters, then add licorice legs and top with melted chocolate.

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Lasagna on a White Plate and Brown Place Setting

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Pumpkin Lasagna

It's the perfect time of year to turn your classic lasagna recipe into a pumpkin-flavored treat.

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Food stylist: Jamie Kimm
Prop Stylist: Marina Malchin

Photo: Antonis Achilleos

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Chicken, Sausage and Peppers

This quick-fix meal is ready in 35 minutes. Add sweet Italian sausage to the skillet or make it chicken-only.

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Photo: Tara Donne

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Alton's Pumpkin Seed Brittle

Pumpkin seeds are for more than just roasting. Turn them into delicious and crunchy candy brittle.

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Pumpkin Waffles With Trail-Mix Topping

Puree fresh pumpkin and add to waffle batter, then top with baked pumpkin seed trail mix for a fall breakfast or brunch.

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Photo: Charles Masters

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Pulled Pork Jalapeno Poppers

Stuff seeded jalapenos with cheddar, cream cheese, pulled pork and chili powder, then cover them in breadcrumbs and fry until crispy.

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Bow-Tie Pasta With Broccoli and Potatoes

Fill your pasta bowl with crunchy broccoli, grated cheese and chuncks of potatoes.

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Homemade soup in under an hour? Yes, please. This recipe will warm your tummy in no time.

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Food Stylist: Anne Disrude
Prop Stylist: Lynsey Fryers

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Buffalo-Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

Toss onion, celery and hot sauce into your rotisserie chicken-filled macaroni casserole. It tastes just like barbecue wings.

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Food stylist: Jamie Kimm
Prop stylist: Marina Malchin,Food stylist: Jamie Kimm
Prop stylist: Marina Malchin

Photo: Antonis Achilleos

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Pork Chops With Apples and Garlic Smashed Potatoes

For an autumnal take on skillet-cooked pork chops, sauté them with chunks of apples and a splash of apple cider.

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Slow-Cooker Texas Chili

Start your slow cooker in the morning and your meal will be ready by dinner.

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Spinach Artichoke Dip on a Wooden Place Setting

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Hot Artichoke-Spinach Dip

Bake this lightened-up dip until golden brown and bubbly. It uses low-fat mozzarella cheese and creamy cannellini beans, so everyone can have seconds.

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Sausage-Cauliflower Spaghetti

This simple but hearty fall dinner features sweet Italian turkey sausage and crispy cauliflower. Toss with spaghetti and drizzle with olive oil for dinner in a flash.

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Food Styling - Jamie Kimm
Prop Styling - Marina Malchin

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Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

Turn in-season sweet potatoes into a crispy dinner side dish. The secret ingredient? Brown sugar.

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Fastest-Ever Enchiladas

Use rotisserie chicken to cut down on time for this cheesy enchilada dinner. Make dinner even easier by picking up store-bought salsa.

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Swedish Meatballs

Alton's take on the classic '60s party staple is perfect for snacking on during Sunday games. Bake these meatballs in the oven, and serve them smothered with gravy.

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Apple Crisp

Turn your afternoon of apple picking into a weekend of baking with Pat and Gina Neely's apple crisp, topped with pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon.

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Skillet Rosemary Chicken

Coat chicken with rosemary leaves, garlic, lemon and olive oil, then top with potatoes and cook until the chicken skin is crisp and golden brown.

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Chili-Corn Casserole

Use store-bought or leftover chili to create a corn and cheese casserole that can keep in the freezer until you're ready to eat.

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Photo: Antonis Achilleos

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Greek Dinner Salad

Make it a meatless Monday with this Greek salad that gets great crunch from sliced cucumbers and fresh flavor from feta and olives.

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Photo: Charles Masters

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Chile-Rubbed Wings

Hot, hotter or hottest? You pick your wing temperature, then marinate the hand-held bites and bake them for a Sunday football crowd.

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Chicken wings on a light gray colored plate

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Bobby Flay's Hot Wings With Blue Cheese-Yogurt Sauce

Coat chicken wings in a honey-butter sticky sauce and serve them with a cool blue cheese and yogurt dip. This dish will be the star at any tailgate.

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Photo: Charles Masters

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Banana Bread With Chocolate Chips

Take banana bread to a whole new delicious level by mixing chocolate chips into the batter and topping your freshly baked bread with a chocolate glaze.

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Oven-Fried Chicken

Crispy rice and bagel chips make a crunchy coating for this healthier alternative to fried chicken. Complement the delicious flavor with a light sparkling wine.

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Photo: Antonis Achilleos

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Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup

Cook this soup with smoked turkey for robust flavor and a warm, comforting dinner. Serve it with a dollop of creamy yogurt and crusty whole-grain bread for dipping.

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Six-Layer Dip

Add this easy and delicious dip to your pre-game football regimen. Layer beans with Cheddar cheese, mashed avocados, creamy yogurt, lettuce and tomato, then serve with your favorite tortilla chips.

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