5 Quick And Cozy Weeknight Dinners, Including A Hearty Chicken Stew
Another thing we love about sweater weather? It's time to dive into hearty—yet easy—home-cooking. From a warming soup to indulgent pasta and a healthy vegetable-grain plate, this week's recipes are just a few of the weeknight meals that will take you through the week with a smile on your face.
Monday: Italian-style lentil soup
Ready in: 40 min. Serves: 8.
This cozy and hearty fall soup makes enough for both dinner, and lunch tomorrow. Get this Italian-style lentil soup recipe.
Tuesday: Pork chops with warm apples
Ready in: 35 min. Serves: 4.
Seasonal apples, cooked to a tender-crisp golden brown, are served over creamy parsnip purée and bone-in chops—and it’s all drizzled with a warm bourbon-butter sauce to finish. Get this pork chops with warm apples recipe.
Wednesday: Squash salad with pumpkin seeds
Ready in: 35 min. Serves: 4.
Go vegetarian tonight with a hearty, healthy plate of grains, autumn vegetables, pepitas and a touch of feta cheese overtop. Get this squash salad with pumpkin seeds recipe.
Thursday: Chicken and bean stew
Ready in: 40 min. Serves: 4.
Packed with carrots, chicken, navy beans and spinach this is a hearty—and healthy—bowl of comfort food. Get this chicken and bean stew recipe.
Friday: Pumpkin lasagna
Ready in: 1 hr 30 min. Serves: 10.
It might take just a little bit longer to prepare, but it’s totally worth it. Layered with béchamel sauce, pumpkin purée mix and cheese, there will be plenty of leftovers to get you through another meal over the weekend. Get this pumpkin lasagna recipe.
Dessert: Bushberry pudding cake
Ready in: 1 hour. Serves: 4.
Raspberries give this cozy dessert its sweet-tart finish. Drizzle whisky-butter sauce over warm cake and top with whipped cream. Get this bushberry pudding cake recipe.
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