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Top 10 Recipes for the Week of September 3, 2006

By Linda Larsen, About.com

These were the most popular recipes from last week at Busy Cooks. They are the recipes that will help you transition from summer to fall, and fit into busy schedules as we get back to work and school.

1. Chicken Coatings

Parmesan Chicken and Rice PilafLinda Larsen
With these coating recipes and some boneless, skiness chicken breasts on hand, dinner will be ready in about 30 minutes.

2. Pork Chops with Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes

Cheesy Hashed Brown Pork ChopsLinda Larsen
This is one of my very favorite crockpot recipes. The combination of tender pork chops with rich and cheese coated hash brown potatoes makes the ultimate comfort food. Try it this weekend!

3. Sticky Chicken

Sticky ChickenLinda Larsen
Chicken breasts marinate overnight in a rich syrup of balsamic vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, then slowly cook in the syrup until tender with a fabulous sticky coating. Kids love this recipe!

4. Bacon Mushroom Meatloaf

Bacon Mushroom MeatloafLinda Larsen
This is the best meatloaf recipe in the world! Bacon adds a smoky snap, the mushrooms add rich flavor and moisture, and the cheeses complement the tender meat. Serve it with some mashed potatoes and a spinach salad for a fabulous retro menu.

5. Mexican Pizza

Mexican Pizza RecipeLinda Larsen
I'm always so happy when it starts getting cooler outside; not only do I love fall, but I can bring out the recipes I serve during the fall and winter months. And this recipe is superb. If you love Mexican food, you have to try this pizza. It will become one of your favorites too!

6. Roasted Chicken and Root Veggies

One pan dinners are a wonderful way to make dinner in a flash. This recipe is a very nice choice when you have things to do around the house before eating, because all you do is plop the food into a pan and roast until the vegetables are caramelized and the chicken is tender.

7. Overnight Meatball Casserole

The only thing better than quick cooking recipes are those that you make the night before and refrigerate, then pop into the oven when you get home. This delicious tomato cheese sauce envelops tender meatballs and pasta. Yum.

8. Fresh Pumpkin Pie

October is the month pumpkins begin appearing in farmer's markets and supermarkets. Choose a sugar pumpkin to make this fabulous recipe that celebrates the best flavors of fall.

9. Crockpot Easy Beef Stew

This recipe lives up to its name! Five ingredients plus your crockpot equals a delicious stew that's ready when you get home. This stew will end up on your list of reliable recipes you turn to time after time.

10. Baked Apples

Nothing makes your house smell better than baking apples. Nothing! Many indoor air fresheners use apple and cinnamon as scents; try this recipe and you'll never have to buy an air freshener again!

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