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30 Dinner Recipes to Make in September

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Danielle DeAngelis August 29, 2022
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Garlic-Anchovy Pasta with Broccolini
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Welcome September with these delicious dinners perfect for the incoming cool season. Get ready for comfort meals like creamy pastas, loaded sheet pans and cheesy, hearty casseroles to fill you up. Recipes like our Garlic-Anchovy Pasta with Broccolini and Instant-Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl will help you bring in fall in the most flavorful way.

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Cheesy Meatball Casserole

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Credit: Jen Causey
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This cheesy meatball casserole is a family favorite, with basil adding flavor to the meatballs and grated onion adding moisture. Melted mozzarella cheese tames the spice, but feel free to cut back or eliminate the crushed red pepper if you prefer a milder dish.

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Garlic-Anchovy Pasta with Broccolini

Garlic-Anchovy Pasta with Broccolini
Credit: Jacob Fox
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Here, we sprinkle the final pasta dish with crumbled goat cheese for nice tangy bites throughout. But if you prefer a creamy sauce, stir the cheese into the pasta in Step 3 along with the reserved cooking water.

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Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Bowl

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Credit: Jen Causey
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This cilantro-lime shrimp bowl has tons of flavor and texture. The cilantro-lime shrimp is tangy and fresh, with brown rice and creamy avocado to balance the flavor. The two-chile cream sauce is easy to make and brings all the flavors of this bowl dinner together.

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Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta & Tzatziki

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Creamy tzatziki and crisp sliced cucumber add a refreshing twist to this easy burger recipe loaded with feta, spinach and Mediterranean spices. No tzatziki? No problem! Make your own at home by combining plain Greek yogurt with a squeeze of lemon, dill and finely chopped cucumber.

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Instant-Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl

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Credit: Greg Dupree
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This Instant-Pot chicken burrito bowl has all the fixings of a hearty burrito without the wrap. Chicken cooked in the Instant Pot is tender, and here it takes on the flavors of fire-roasted diced tomatoes and spices.

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Sheet-Pan Chicken Cutlets with Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes

Sheet-Pan Chicken Cutlets with Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes
Credit: Photographer: Will Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
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This easy sheet-pan dinner is made with quick-cooking chicken cutlets, so you can make it on any busy weeknight. We season the vegetables and protein in stages, with the end result being a punch of flavor. Crumbled bacon adds a salty note to complete the dish.

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Garlicky Pasta with Grilled Shrimp & Asparagus

Grilled Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Asparagus
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This grilled garlic-shrimp pasta with asparagus is a great way to have a fancy dinner on the table in minutes, and it's perfect for any night of the week.

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Vegetarian Protein Bowl

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Credit: Fred Hardy
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This vegetarian protein bowl has everything you need for a complete meal in one bowl. Beans not only boost protein, but also add creaminess to the farro mixture. Chimichurri sauce brightens the dish.

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Sheet-Pan Chicken Sausage with Potatoes & Bell Peppers

Sheet-Pan Chicken Sausage with Potatoes & Bell Peppers
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This sheet-pan sausage and veggies recipe makes the perfect weeknight dinner. We opt for andouille chicken sausage, but you could easily substitute any other cooked chicken or pork sausage you prefer. If you have leftovers, try adding the sausage, peppers and onions to a roll with grainy mustard for a flavorful sandwich.

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Cheesy Ground Beef & Broccoli Casserole

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This cheesy ground beef and broccoli casserole is comfort food the whole family can get behind. It's assembled and baked all in one skillet and finished in 30 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight meal.

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White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi

White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi
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Sun-dried tomatoes are the star of this recipe— providing texture and umami. Combined with the spinach, they make this dish a great source of vitamins C and K.

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Spinach & Artichoke Casserole with Chicken and Cauliflower Rice

Spinach & Artichoke Casserole with Chicken and Cauliflower
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This high-protein chicken casserole clocks in right around 400 calories to help you end your day feeling satisfied—not starved or overly full.

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Sheet-Pan Lemon-Garlic Salmon with Delicata & Kale

Sheet-Pan Lemon-Garlic Salmon with Delicata & Kale
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In this easy sheet-pan dinner, salmon is roasted alongside vegetables for a filling, flavorful meal. The sweetness of the squash balances the bitter kale, while a squeeze of lemon juice brightens the dish. Be sure to spread the kale out on the baking sheet to encourage even browning.

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Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl

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This black bean and quinoa bowl has many of the usual hallmarks of a taco salad, minus the fried bowl. We've loaded it up with pico de gallo, fresh cilantro and avocado plus an easy hummus dressing to drizzle on top.

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Slow-Cooker Carne Picada Tacos with Avocado Salsa

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Loosely translated as "minced meat," the traditional texture of carne picada ranges from finely chopped to ground. Here we start with brisket, which becomes nice and tender in the slow cooker, then shred and chop the meat before serving. The seasoning is flavorful but not too spicy. Blistered jalapeños added at the end will satisfy the heat-lovers in the family. Pile the brisket into warmed corn tortillas, with lettuce, the jalapeños, cheese and avocado salsa for a healthy dinner that'll wake up your taco night routine.

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Homemade Testaroli with Pesto

Homemade Testaroli with Pesto
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Testaroli is a classic Italian pasta that's cooked in two steps: first it's baked in the oven, then it's boiled until tender. Here we top it with a fresh basil-and-parsley pesto. Read more about testaroli here.

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Gochujang-Glazed Salmon with Garlic Spinach

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Gochujang, a Korean red chile paste, and honey give this salmon a little bit of sweetness and a whole lot of spice.

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Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

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This sweet-and-salty teriyaki chicken rice bowl is flavored with fresh grated ginger and scallions and packed with colorful veggies and everything else you need for a balanced dinner in one dish.

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Minestra Maritata (Italian Wedding Soup)

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Forget the marble-size meatballs you find in many versions of this Italian Wedding Soup. In this easy recipe, they're full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling.

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Adobo Chicken & Kale Enchiladas

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Put out your favorite toppings for these quick and healthy layered enchiladas. We like cilantro, sour cream, guacamole and jalapeños.

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Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dressing

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This hearty vegan salad is loaded with plant-based power ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa and hummus. We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.

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Slow-Cooker Lemon-Pepper Chicken Thighs with Broccolini

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What if you could have tender, slow-cooker chicken thighs and crisp Broccolini to feed four with 10 minutes of hands-on time and eight common ingredients? Now, you can, and here's the recipe to prove it. Garnish with fresh oregano leaves and additional kosher salt and black pepper, if desired.

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Pork Chops with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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These seared pork chops are topped with a rich and creamy mushroom sauce that gets flavored with fresh herbs.

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Black Bean Fajita Skillet

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You can often find presliced and ready-to-cook fresh vegetables in your grocer's produce section. Use these to your advantage to cut down on dinnertime prep. Here, presliced fajita vegetables are sautéed with canned black beans and Southwest seasoning for a quick and easy Tex Mex-inspired meal. Plus, this recipe requires just three ingredients, not including basics like salt, pepper and oil. You can easily take your bowl up a notch by adding some cheese, sour cream or another tasty topping.

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Creamy Chicken, Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms One-Pot Pasta

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You'll only have to dirty one pot in this easy pasta recipe that cooks chicken and vegetables right along with the noodles. Plus, by using the exact amount of water you need to cook the pasta, the starch that usually gets drained off with your pasta water stays in the pot, giving you delectably creamy results.

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Chipotle-Lime Cauliflower Tacos

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In this vegetarian taco recipe, cauliflower is tossed with a smoky-tangy sauce made with honey, lime juice and chipotles in adobo sauce before being roasted. Serve with more hot sauce, if desired.

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Slow-Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Soup Freezer Pack

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Your favorite restaurant soup just got easier and healthier with this freezer-to-crock-pot recipe. If you keep a special bottle of olive oil on hand for stand-out dishes, this is the recipe to pull it out for. The headiness of the fruity olive oil truly elevates the flavors in this Italian meal-prep slow-cooker soup.

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Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta

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If you've ever wanted to make a meal out of warm spinach and artichoke dip, this creamy pasta is for you. And here's what's almost as good as the flavor of this comforting dish: the fact that this healthy dinner takes just 20 minutes to prepare.

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Roasted Cauliflower & Potato Curry Soup

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In this healthy cauliflower soup recipe, roasting the cauliflower first adds depth and prevents the florets from turning to mush. A little tomato sauce and coconut milk give the broth a rich, silky texture. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, if desired.

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Rosemary Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

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Chicken and sweet potatoes unite with the delicious taste of rosemary in this easy, one-skillet meal. Because we use parcooked and unseasoned sweet potatoes, the cooking time is much shorter--making this recipe perfect for weeknight cooking.

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    1 of 30 Cheesy Meatball Casserole
    2 of 30 Garlic-Anchovy Pasta with Broccolini
    3 of 30 Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Bowl
    4 of 30 Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta & Tzatziki
    5 of 30 Instant-Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl
    6 of 30 Sheet-Pan Chicken Cutlets with Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes
    7 of 30 Garlicky Pasta with Grilled Shrimp & Asparagus
    8 of 30 Vegetarian Protein Bowl
    9 of 30 Sheet-Pan Chicken Sausage with Potatoes & Bell Peppers
    10 of 30 Cheesy Ground Beef & Broccoli Casserole
    11 of 30 White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi
    12 of 30 Spinach & Artichoke Casserole with Chicken and Cauliflower Rice
    13 of 30 Sheet-Pan Lemon-Garlic Salmon with Delicata & Kale
    14 of 30 Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl
    15 of 30 Slow-Cooker Carne Picada Tacos with Avocado Salsa
    16 of 30 Homemade Testaroli with Pesto
    17 of 30 Gochujang-Glazed Salmon with Garlic Spinach
    18 of 30 Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
    19 of 30 Minestra Maritata (Italian Wedding Soup)
    20 of 30 Adobo Chicken & Kale Enchiladas
    21 of 30 Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dressing
    22 of 30 Slow-Cooker Lemon-Pepper Chicken Thighs with Broccolini
    23 of 30 Pork Chops with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
    24 of 30 Black Bean Fajita Skillet
    25 of 30 Creamy Chicken, Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms One-Pot Pasta
    26 of 30 Chipotle-Lime Cauliflower Tacos
    27 of 30 Slow-Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Soup Freezer Pack
    28 of 30 Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta
    29 of 30 Roasted Cauliflower & Potato Curry Soup
    30 of 30 Rosemary Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

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