Marry Me Gnocchi
This is a true 30-minute meal. Like our other Marry Me dishes, this saucy one-pan dinner features a base of fresh garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, heavy cream, and Parmesan tossed with pillowy-soft and quick-cooking gnocchi, then topped with a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little extra spicy kick.
Get the Marry Me Gnocchi recipe.
Gyros Smash Tacos
This 4-in-1 mash-up is the perfect way to get all of your cravings handled at once. These gyros smash tacos feature crispy pan-fried tortillas stacked with gyro-spiced ground chicken, juicy diced tomatoes, crunchy red onion and cucumber, a hearty dollop of tzatziki, and a handful of crispy golden French fries.
Get the Gyros Smash Tacos recipe.
Sesame Chicken
To create this takeout dupe, pieces of chicken get breaded and deep-fried until golden brown and crispy, then tossed in a glazy, sticky sauce, and topped with a shower of toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions. We love crispy fried chicken, so when we say that the easy sauce is the real star of the show here, we mean it.
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Carnitas Tamale Pie
Just like our OG tamale pie and our chicken tamale pie, this recipe puts the cornbread underneath the topping (rather than on top). This method provides a sturdy bottom that helps the tamale pie cut and lift like a slice of loaded pizza, leaving the shredded pork surface open for extra toppings like fresh tomatoes and scallions.
Get the Carnitas Tamale Pie recipe.
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
Bang bang shrimp will forever be one of my favorite appetizers. Crispy shrimp are the perfect vehicles for the sweet, sour, and spicy sauce that smothers their crispy outer coating, making it soft and crunchy all at once. This air fryer version simplifies the process and makes these poppable bites almost too easy to enjoy.
Get the Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp recipe.
Za’atar Sheet-Pan Chicken
Chopped Cheese
Nothing holds a candle to the iconic chopped cheese sandwich. It’s the bodega classic with seared adobo-seasoned ground beef and chopped onions, gooey American cheese, and lettuce-tomato-mayo on a soft hero roll. Now you can make this easy, cheesy sandwich without booking a flight to the Big Apple.
Get the Chopped Cheese recipe.
Succotash-Inspired Gnocchi
Instead of using beans (the other traditional ingredient in succotash), we swapped in perfectly chewy gnocchi that gets nicely golden brown and toasty in the pan. This is the perfect thing to bring to an end of summer potluck or to whip together for an early fall cookout.
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Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi With Italian Sausage
Arroz Con Pollo
Arroz con pollo (chicken with rice in Spanish) is the perfect weeknight dinner savior. It’s an easy one-pot meal that doesn’t taste like one (seriously, you just might be eating the rice straight out of the pan). The best part? It makes for incredible leftovers, so you can enjoy it all week long.
Get the Arroz Con Pollo recipe.
Ratatouille
While you might immediately think of the 2007 animated film Ratatouille, did you know that the namesake French dish is actually pretty easy to make? Though the film makes the cooking of a traditional ratatouille recipe look incredibly high-stakes, we promise it’s a meal that’s simple to make on any odd weeknight this September.
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Cider Glazed Chicken Thighs
Shepherd’s Pie Potato Skins
Creamy Spinach-Pesto Pasta
Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta
Grilled Shrimp Piccata Skewers
Chile Verde
If you’re cooking this for family dinner (and you should!), the leftovers freeze well. Serve spooned over brown rice or tucked into tortillas. You could also use this as a nacho topping (shred the pork first) or poach eggs directly in leftover sauce (a flavor twist on shakshuka!).
Get the Chile Verde recipe.
Grilled Beer Brats
Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
When the weather gets cold, your dinner-making mojo is low, or when comfort food is just what’s on the menu, you need a casserole. And if that casserole is easy, creamy, chicken-y, and cheesy, like this one is? With a crunchy topping? Your oven should already be preheating.
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