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What’s Been Cooking: October 2025
An October recap from The Candid Cooks, including a peek into our kitchen, fall activites, and Halloween in NYC.
Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
A creamy, cozy butternut squash and carrot soup you can make in under an hour.
BBQ Pulled Pork Dip
Make this creamy BBQ pulled pork dip with just 4 ingredients for your next game day party! It’s the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with plenty of cheesy goodness to dig into with your favorite chips.
Elote Pizza
This elote pizza is sweet, savory, and tangy with a hint of chili, just like Mexican street corn! It’s such a fun option for pizza night, especially during peak corn season.
Vermont Burger
This fall inspired Vermont burger brings together a crisp apple slaw, bacon, cheddar cheese, and real maple syrup for an irresistible, unique date night dinner.
Nutella Puff Pastry Swirls
Flaky pastry twisted together with chocolatey hazelnut spread creates these delicious and easy Nutella puff pastry swirls that are perfect for a simple holiday dessert or date night treat.
What’s Been Cooking: September 2025
Hey friends, and happy fall! September flew by in a blur - here’s what we were up to.
High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip (Made With Cottage Cheese!)
This creamy high protein buffalo chicken dip with cottage cheese comes together quickly in just 20 minutes! Make it for a game day appetizer or party snack when you’re craving a cheesy dip.
Spicy Air Fryer Cauliflower Tacos
Air fryer cauliflower tacos with a spicy chipotle glaze and fresh toppings are the perfect vegetarian dinner for two! We love making these for a date night at home, paired with a cold margarita.
Butter Chicken Pizza
This Indian fusion butter chicken pizza comes together in under 25 minutes using leftovers for an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner!
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Middle Eastern street food meets easy weeknight dinner in this chicken shawarma bowl recipe! It’s packed with flavor and ready in less than an hour.
Baked Bruschetta Dip
This creamy baked bruschetta dip is a delicious upscale appetizer that’s perfect for date nights and summer dinner parties.
Chilaquiles Rojos With Eggs
Chilaquiles rojos, or red chilaquiles, are an easy and nutritious meal you can enjoy anytime of day.
Fried Shrimp Tacos
Craving an easy, fresh, and light summer dinner? These fried shrimp tacos feature corn tortillas, chipotle mayo, and a bright slaw and come together in under 30 minutes.
What’s Been Cooking: July 2025
Somehow it’s already August?? Here’s a quick recap of what we’ve been up to lately in the world of food.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Mozzarella, and Spinach
Make this 5-minute grilled chicken sandwich with sun-dried tomato pesto, mozzarella, and spinach for a satisfying lunch, whether you’re heading to the office or going on a picnic!
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
This ultra creamy sun-dried tomato pesto will be your new favorite ingredient! It comes together in less than 10 minutes and tastes delicious on absolutely everything, from sandwiches to pasta to grilled chicken.
Spanish Fried Cauliflower (Coliflor Rebozada)
This fried cauliflower is one of our favorite Spanish style tapas dishes! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and the most craveable way to eat your veggies.
Bacon Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers
These easy jalapeno poppers are stuffed with garlic herb cream cheese and crispy bacon for a simple, flavor-packed game day appetizer.