The talk of the town becomes inspiration for dinner.

It’s indisputable that what we consume in the news and media impacts what we eat.

For instance, I recently listened to an episode ofHow I Built ThisaboutSukhi’sthey make my favorite frozen Indian foods.

Carnitas Tacos with Chopped Cilantro and Lime Wedges

Simply Recipes / Susy Villasuso

That night, I madebutter chickenfor dinner.

For the next few weeks, our readers baked a lot ofclassic shortbread cookies.

I’m intrigued by what you’ll cook next, so I’ll be paying attention to the news!

Loaded Sheet Pan Quesadillas with Bowls of Toppings (Salsa, Sour Cream, and Guacamole)

Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

Here are the 9 most popular recipes you cooked in October.

Simply Recipes / Susy Villasuso

1.

Resist the urge to trim off the fat unless you like dry and flavorless carnitas.

Fried Mushrooms Served with a Bowl of Dipping Sauce

Simply Recipes / Ross Yoder

Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

2.

Whoever thought to build and cook one giant quesadilla on a sheet pan is a GENIUS.

It makes dinner prep so much easier and faster.

Milk Bread Rolls on a Piece of Parchment Paper with Some Rolls Torn Off, Surrounded by a Glass of Milk and a Saucer with Butter

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

Simply Recipes / Ross Yoder

3.

Fried Mushrooms

This recipe approaches fried mushroom in a way that maximizes flavor and crunch.

The mushrooms are beer-batter and then coated with panko breadcrumbs before deep-fried until perfectly golden.

Leftover mashed potato pancakes stacked on a plate and topped with sour cream and chives.

Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

4.

Milk Bread Rolls

Thanksgiving withoutdinner rolls?

How else are you supposed to clean the plate?

Two shallow bowls of easy cassoulet.

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

Try these bouncy, soft, and tender rolls made with, yes, milk.

Mashed Potato Pancakes

Earmark this recipe for after the holidays when you have leftover mashed potatoes.

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

6.

Cheesy Pull with Hawaiian Roll Sliders with Meat Sauce and Parm

Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

Easy Cassoulet

Can you make an all-day, slow-cooked cassouletarguably the pinnacle of French home cookingin under an hour?

Though not traditional per se, it’sdeliciousand comforting nonetheless.

Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

7.

copycat levain fall cookie

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

Lucky for me (I mean, us), our contributorMark Beahmdid exactly that.

Simply Recipes / Marta Rivera Diaz

9.

In my opinion, taco soup is the easier recipe."

Stovetop Taco Soup in a Bowl Topped with Avocado Slices, Cotija Cheese, and Cilantro and Surrounded by Bowls of Toppings

Simply Recipes / Marta Rivera Diaz

You had us at easy!