Dinner Tonight: October 2015

Treat yourself tonight! Indulge in this lightened version of the rich Italian pasta dish that's ready in just 20 minutes.
Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon Recipe

Make a homemade sauce that delivers great barbecue taste: Chili powder and cumin add smokiness, while ketchup and molasses provide sweetness.

Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

Sweet onions, salty sun-dried tomatoes, and tangy crumbled goat cheese give this healthier pizza a tasty depth of flavor.

Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza Recipe

Pork chops and apples make a perfect pairing for a quick meal that feels like fall.

Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Onions Recipe

Give chicken soup a Mexican flair by adding hominy, jalapeno, and cilantro. If you can't find hominy, simply substitute 1 cup frozen thawed corn in its place.

Mexican Chicken-Hominy Soup Recipe

This chicken shawarma is a Middle Eastern version of a gyro and features thin slices of chicken wrapped in pita bread spread with a tahini mixture and loaded up with fresh cucumber, tomato and onion.

Spicy Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Spice up fish night by giving salmon a delectable 4-ingredient rub before cooking. A quick quinoa-vegetable salad rounds out the meal.

Broiled Salmon with Peppercorn-Lime Rub Recipe

The whole family will love this cheesy chicken and broccoli rice dish. Don't leave out the almonds—they add flavor and crunch to this one-dish meal.

Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowl Recipe

Shrimp salad is an easy make-ahead meal. For a kid-friendly twist, substitute diced red bell pepper for the chiles.

Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Salad Recipe

Upgrade sandwich night by serving these hearty mini burgers in pita pockets. Pair with a small salad for a light, simple dinner in minutes.

Moroccan Pita Sandwiches Recipe

Black beans and cheddar make for a southwestern-inspired hearty omelet filling, but feel free to vary this recipe by using kidney beans or Monterey Jack cheese instead.

Southwestern Omelet Recipe

Baked apples and chicken combine for an autumnal meal that's ready in less than 45 minutes.

Chicken Thighs with Roasted Apples and Garlic Recipe

This five-star black bean burrito recipe is a reader favorite and sure to become one of your go-to weeknight meals.

Black Bean Burrito Bake Recipe

This creamy, effortless soup gets rave reviews and takes only 30 minutes to make.

Broccoli and Cheese Soup Recipe

This one-dish pork dinner is perfect for fall. Sweet spices coat lean pork tenderloin, while apples get a savory treatment with shallots and thyme.

Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Apples Recipe

A few special ingredients--like freshly baked ciabatta bread or imported Dijon mustard--make a quick, simple sandwich seem like a treat.

Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini Recipe

Spice up your supper with this Asian-flavored vegetarian dish. For meat-lovers, feel free to substitute chicken for tofu.

Szechuan-Style Tofu with Peanuts Recipe

Prosciutto and fresh figs are a classic Italian combination; here they create a sweet-savory sandwich that's simple, yet memorable.

Prosciutto, Fresh Fig, and Manchego Sandwiches Recipe

Flour tortillas stand in for traditional biscuit dough so you can bring this crowd-pleasing, one-pot chicken dinner from stove to table in minutes.

Quick Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

A bowl of spicy Quinoa and Roasted Pepper Chili guarantees to take the chill off a cold winter's day. This vegetarian chili is loaded with fresh vegetables, pinto beans, and quinoa and gets its zing from poblano chiles.

Quinoa and Roasted Pepper Chili Recipe

This lightened version of an Italian favorite loses some of the fat but none of the flavor.

Herbed Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Skip the grated cheese and croutons and serve an Asian-inspired salad with homemade seven-ingredient vinaigrette. Serve with soba noodles, followed by dessert.

Ginger Beef Salad with Miso Vinaigrette Recipe

Lemon, lime, garlic, and fresh herbs give meaty salmon a boost of flavor in this 20-minute seafood dinner.

Roasted Salmon with Citrus and Herbs Recipe

Cool, crisp napa cabbage leaves cradle a hot and spicy herbed filling in this quick dish.

Asian Turkey Cabbage Cups Recipe

A simple spice rub flavors boneless pork chops, but the sweet-tart sauce is the real star of this dish.
Pork with Pomegranate Pan Sauce Recipe

This hearty vegetarian soup warms up chilly nights. Use any type of canned beans you happen to have on hand, and add rotisserie chicken or Italian sausage for a heftier dish, if you prefer.

Two-Bean Soup with Kale Recipe

It doesn't get much easier, or more satisfying: a complete dinner in one pan in half an hour. Lemon brightens this hearty chicken and potatoes dinner.

Weeknight Lemon Chicken Skillet Dinner Recipe

Turn mac-and-cheese casserole into a heartier main dish with the addition of ground beef, onion, carrot, and tomato sauce.  Even your pickiest eaters will love this dish.

Beef, Cheese, and Noodle Bake Recipe

Serve this meatless black bean burger on a bun with hot sauce-spiked ketchup, spinach, tomato, cheese, avocado slices, and onion. 182 calories? You read it right.

Quick Black Bean Burger Recipe

This pasta bolognese recipe, made with ground pork, red wine, and grated carrot will be a quick dinnertime favorite.

Pasta Pork Bolognese Recipe

This hearty chili features turkey sausage, chopped poblano chiles, and a host of flavorful spices.

Poblano-Turkey Sausage Chili Recipe