Vertical overhead photo of Chicken in Mushroom Wine Sauce in a black skillet on a wood table.

Easy, Fall-ish Dinner Ideas

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on September 26, 2021

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Need some fresh ideas for dinner this week? These are ten of our favorites! Easy enough for weeknights, but also great for easy entertaining.

Do you ever feel like you're in a dinner rut? I know I do! This post is for you. These are some of our favorite dinner recipes, easy enough for weekdays but delicious enough for entertaining.

Horizontal overhead photo of a black skillet pan with Chicken in Mushroom Wine Sauce on a wood table.

Now that the weather is cooling off, we're moving away from the grill and towards cozier recipes cooked on the stove and in the oven. So if you're meal planning for the week, be sure to add some of these to your menu. Your family will thank you!

 

Vertical overhead photo of Zucchini Involtini in a white oval baking dish on a marble surface.

With cheese-stuffed ribbons of zucchini nestled in an easy Italian sausage-tomato sauce, this delicious Zucchini Involtini is a fabulous make-ahead meal that's perfect for family dinners and entertaining!

 

Overhead vertical photo of One-Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice in black serving bowls with tortilla chips and lime wedges.

This fabulous  Mexican Chicken and Rice comes together in one skillet in way less than an hour. It's loaded with fresh veggies, lean chicken and lots of south-of-border flavor!

 

Overhead vertical photo of a white serving bowl with Greek Chicken Meatballs on a bed of orzo with a Greek veggie salad on the side.

These healthy, delicious Greek Chicken Meatballs come together quickly with lean chicken, lots of fresh veggies and a ton of fabulous flavor! Serve them as an appetizer, in sandwiches, in bowls with a Greek salad, hummus and orzo (pictured), in wraps with pita bread and hummus...

 

Vertical overhead photo of Chicken in Mushroom Wine Sauce in a round black skillet on a wood table.

This fabulous Chicken in Mushroom Wine Sauce is one of those delicious dinners that comes together quickly enough to serve on a weeknight, yet it's perfect for a fancy dinner party.

 

Overhead vertical photo of Asian Glazed Salmon Salad in a black serving plate on a wood table.

This Asian Glazed Salmon Salad is both delicious and beautiful! It makes a fabulous dinner party entree!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Butternut Chicken Coconut Curry in a white serving bowl garnished with peanuts, pickled onions, lime wedges, fresh basil leave toppings and served with a side of naan bread

Healthy and super delicious, this Butternut Chicken Coconut Curry comes together in less than an hour. It makes a beautiful presentation and can be prepped ahead for easy, elegant entertaining.

 

Overhead vertical photo of Make Ahead Ravioli Lasagna in a gold and white skillet on a blue and white striped kitchen towel.

This make-ahead Italian Chicken Sausage Ravioli Lasagna is bursting with fabulous Italian flavor and tastes like you labored for hours! No one has to know the delicious little secret.

 

Overhead vertical photo of Vietnamese Caramel Pork Lettuce Wraps with bowls of toppings and rice on a marble table.

These crazy-delicious Vietnamese Caramel Pork Lettuce Wraps make a fresh, light weeknight meal and are also perfect for a dinner party.

 

Overhead vertical photo of Skillet Lemon Rosemary Chicken with Farro in a black cast iron skillet on a wood table.

With juicy, tender chicken, healthy farro and loads of fresh spinach, this hearty, delicious Lemon Rosemary Chicken and Farro is an easy meal in one pan!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Marry Chicken in a black cast iron skillet on a wood table.

This super tender Marry Me Chicken with rosemary and sun-dried tomatoes is so delicious that it just might seal the deal on a proposal! It will definitely garner brownie points for you! No one has to know how easy it is!

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4 Comments

  1. Chris - for your chicken meatball recipe, do you buy the chicken already ground, or do you grind it yourself? I would like to make this recipe, but don't have any equipment for grinding up meat. What do you suggest?