Peak Fall Cooking: What I’m Making This October

↓ The single most quintessential fall dinner in my rotation—creamy, cozy, worth every minute of stirring.

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5 from 16 reviews

Creamy Fall Butternut Squash Risotto with Pancetta

This ultra creamy butternut squash risotto is rich, comforting, and perfect for fall. Made with crispy pancetta, white wine, sage, and plenty of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, it’s deeply satisfying and naturally gluten-free.

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↓ Show-stopping enough for Sunday dinner, simple enough you’ll make it on a Tuesday.

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5 from 2 reviews

Rosemary-Roasted Pork Loin with Butter Beans

Rosemary-roasted pork loin with butter beans is a comforting, gluten-free dinner recipe that looks and feels fancy, but is quite simple to make. The pork is rubbed with a fragrant blend of rosemary, garlic, Dijon mustard, and ground fennel seeds, then roasted until beautifully golden. I love the crispy exterior! And the beans? They soak up all those glorious pan juices and simply melt-in-your-mouth. Easy, yet elegant!

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↓ Restaurant-quality seared scallops without leaving the house—my go-to when I want to feel fancy fast.

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4.7 from 7 reviews

Simple Thai Curry with Scallops and String Beans

Nothing beats a simple Thai curry for an easy, comforting dinner, and I've been making this one for over a decade. This Thai-inspired coconut curry is rich, fragrant, and topped with crispy seared scallops and garlicky string beans for the perfect balance of textures. Serve with coconut rice, fresh herbs, and a squeeze of lime for a satisfying weeknight meal.

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↓ The #1 soup on my whole site—hearty, veggie-packed, and made for a chilly night.

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5 from 5 reviews

Easy Chicken Sausage, Wild Rice, & Kale Soup

This is not your average chicken and rice soup! It's made with chicken sausage — you can use either spicy or sweet Italian sausage! — and is loaded with kale, mushrooms, and onion, but what really sets it apart is wild rice! This is so flavor-packed, full of veggies, and has the most incredible texture you could dream for in a soup. Ideal for cold winter days or when you need a comforting, home-cooked meal. Gluten-free.

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↓ Warm spices, briny olives, and preserved lemon turn everyday chicken thighs into something special.

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5 from 1 review

One Pot Braised Moroccan Chicken with Olives

If you've been searching for a way to spice up your same old weeknight chicken dinners, give this tender and fragrant Moroccan Braised Chicken and Olives a try! The unique blend of warm spices along with tangy preserved lemons and savory green olives creates a boldly flavored chicken dish that is surprisingly simple to make. And best of all, it comes together in one pot! Gluten-free and dairy-free. Enjoy with couscous or flatbread.

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↓ The underrated butcher cut I buy instead of ribeye—steakhouse dinner for two, one pan, under an hour.

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5 from 1 review

Pan-Seared Flat Iron Steak with Mushroom Pan Sauce

Pan-seared flat iron steak with mushroom pan sauce is my answer to a steakhouse craving on a weeknight. Flat iron is one of the most underrated cuts at the butcher counter — tender, beefy, evenly cut, and so much cheaper than a ribeye. Sear it hard, baste it in butter, then use the same skillet to build a glossy red wine and mushroom sauce while the steak rests. Dinner for two, one pan, under an hour.

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↓ Cozy, cheesy, make-ahead comfort food that even the kids devour.

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Stuffed Cannelloni with Spinach and Creamy Béchamel

Tender cannelloni stuffed with lemony spinach and ricotta, baked over marinara under a blanket of silky béchamel. A cozy vegetarian main that's make-ahead and freezer-friendly.

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↓ That crunch! The weeknight chicken my family requests on repeat.

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5 from 18 reviews

35-Minute Pecan Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard

Juicy chicken cutlets are brushed with sweet-and-tangy honey mustard, then coated in crunchy pecans and panko for the ultimate crisp exterior. A flavor-packed weeknight favorite that pairs with almost anything.

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↓ My go-to drop-off meal for over a decade—rich, minty, and on the table in 30 minutes.

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5 from 11 reviews

30-Minute Ground Lamb Ragu with Mint & Ricotta

Quick, flavorful Italian ragu made with ground lamb, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, and mint is loved by everyone. In fact, this has been my go-to drop-off meal for loved ones for the last decade. I like to serve it with linguine or fettuccine, but any pasta shape will work. A quick, easy, and flavorful pasta the whole family will love!

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↓ The ultimate cozy-night braise—fork-tender, deeply savory, even better the next day.

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4.8 from 4 reviews

Red Wine Braised Beef (Fork-Tender Chuck Roast)

Fork-tender chuck roast braised in red wine with leeks, carrots, and fresh thyme until it falls apart with a nudge. Spoon over mashed potatoes or creamy polenta with plenty of that silky sauce!

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