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Oct 15Sunday Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes

Sunday Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes

A chuck roast cooks low and slow with onions and carrots until it falls apart, then goes over a pile of buttery mashed potatoes with the cooking juices spooned on top.

Dinner · American · 8 hr 25 min · No. 1 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Roasting the squash first makes it sweet and deep instead of watery. Blend it smooth with sautéed onion, a little apple and broth.

Dinner · American · 1 hr 5 min · No. 2 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Weeknight Pumpkin Chili

Weeknight Pumpkin Chili

A can of pumpkin makes this beef-and-bean chili thick and a little sweet, with no long simmer. It's ready in 45 minutes.

Dinner · American · 45 min · No. 3 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Soft potato gnocchi, shredded chicken, carrots and spinach in a creamy broth. It's a 35-minute dinner because the gnocchi cook right in the pot.

Dinner · Italian-American · 35 min · No. 4 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 1515-Minute Chicken Fried Rice

15-Minute Chicken Fried Rice

Day-old rice, quick-cooked chicken, eggs and frozen peas and carrots, tossed in a hot pan with soy sauce and sesame oil.

Dinner · Chinese-American · 17 min · No. 5 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Spiced Pumpkin Bread

Spiced Pumpkin Bread

A moist, deeply spiced loaf that's mixed in two bowls with no mixer. It tastes better on day two.

Dessert · American · 1 hr 15 min · No. 6 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Sage

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Sage

Canned pumpkin, garlic, parmesan and a little cream turn into a silky sauce while the pasta boils. Crispy sage leaves on top make it feel special.

Dinner · Italian · 25 min · No. 7 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Tender pumpkin muffins with a sweet cream cheese center and a cinnamon-sugar top, like the coffee-shop kind.

Breakfast · American · 42 min · No. 8 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes

Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes

Crispy-edged baby potatoes and juicy chicken thighs roasted on one pan, then tossed in garlic butter. It's also easy to pack into lunches for the week.

Dinner · American · 50 min · No. 9 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Thick, creamy potato soup topped like a baked potato: bacon, cheddar, sour cream and green onions.

Dinner · American · 45 min · No. 10 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup

Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup

Our take on the restaurant favorite: spicy Italian sausage, thin-sliced potatoes and kale in a creamy, garlicky broth.

Dinner · American · 40 min · No. 11 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15One-Pot Lasagna Soup

One-Pot Lasagna Soup

All the flavors of lasagna in a bowl: a tomato-and-sausage broth with broken lasagna noodles and a scoop of ricotta-mozzarella on top.

Dinner · Italian-American · 40 min · No. 12 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Buttery Garlic Noodles

Buttery Garlic Noodles

Spaghetti tossed in loads of garlic cooked in butter, with soy, oyster sauce and parmesan. Salty, rich and on the table in 20 minutes.

Dinner · Asian-American · 17 min · No. 13 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Creamy Beef and Shells

Creamy Beef and Shells

The grown-up version of the boxed dinner. Ground beef, a tomato-cream sauce and pasta shells all cook in one pot, finished with cheddar.

Dinner · American · 30 min · No. 14 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Thick, cheesy and full of broccoli, like the bread-bowl kind. The secret is grating your own sharp cheddar so it melts smooth.

Dinner · American · 35 min · No. 15 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Classic Beef Stew

Classic Beef Stew

Tender beef, potatoes and carrots in a rich, thick gravy. It simmers on the stove or in a slow cooker while you do other things.

Dinner · American · 2 hr 55 min · No. 16 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

The creamy filling cooks right in a cast-iron skillet, and a sheet of store-bought puff pastry goes on top. No pie dish, no rolling.

Dinner · American · 50 min · No. 17 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Italian Sausage Spaghetti

Italian Sausage Spaghetti

Browned Italian sausage simmered in a quick garlicky tomato sauce, tossed with spaghetti and finished with parmesan.

Dinner · Italian-American · 30 min · No. 18 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

A smooth, slightly sweet tomato soup made from canned tomatoes, with golden, crisp grilled cheese for dipping.

Lunch · American · 35 min · No. 19 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Apple Fritter Bread

Apple Fritter Bread

A soft, buttery quick bread with cinnamon-sugar apples swirled through it and a vanilla glaze on top.

Dessert · American · 1 hr 10 min · No. 20 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal

Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal

Oats baked with carrot, apple, raisins and walnuts, like a morning glory muffin you can cut into squares. Make it Sunday and eat it all week.

Breakfast · American · 50 min · No. 21 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowls

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowls

Roasted spiced sweet potatoes over rice with black beans, corn, avocado and a lime-yogurt sauce. It's filling and meat-free.

Dinner · Mexican-inspired · 45 min · No. 22 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Dressing

Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Dressing

Greens, roasted squash, apple, toasted pecans, dried cranberries and feta in a tangy maple-Dijon dressing.

Lunch · American · 30 min · No. 23 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Cheeseburger Soup

Cheeseburger Soup

Ground beef, potatoes and vegetables in a creamy, cheesy broth that tastes like a cheeseburger in soup form.

Dinner · American · 45 min · No. 24 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken thighs braised with peppers, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes in one skillet. It's Italian comfort food that's lighter than it tastes.

Dinner · Italian · 55 min · No. 25 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Easy Pork Pozole Rojo

Easy Pork Pozole Rojo

Tender pork and hominy in a brick-red broth made from dried chiles. Everyone adds their own crunchy toppings at the table.

Dinner · Mexican · 2 hr 25 min · No. 26 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Halloween Snack Mix

Halloween Snack Mix

Crunchy cereal, pretzels and popcorn coated in white chocolate, then tossed with candy corn and fall candies. It's a party bowl that's done in 20 minutes.

Snack · American · 25 min · No. 27 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

A graham cracker crust filled with a fluffy spiced pumpkin-cream cheese filling. There's no oven and no water bath; it just chills overnight.

Dessert · American · 25 min · No. 28 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Red Wine Braised Beef

Red Wine Braised Beef

Our easy take on beef bourguignon: beef, bacon, mushrooms and pearl onions braised in red wine until spoon-tender.

Dinner · French-style · 3 hr 30 min · No. 29 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Freezer Breakfast Burritos

Freezer Breakfast Burritos

Scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, sausage and cheese rolled in tortillas and frozen. Microwave one on a busy morning.

Breakfast · Mexican-American · 45 min · No. 30 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Ham and White Bean Soup

Ham and White Bean Soup

Simple, cheap and hearty: white beans, a meaty ham bone, onion and celery simmered until thick and creamy.

Dinner · American · 1 hr 45 min · No. 31 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Cheesy Ranch Chicken and Rice Casserole

Cheesy Ranch Chicken and Rice Casserole

Chicken, rice, broccoli and cheddar bake together in a creamy ranch sauce. The rice cooks right in the dish.

Dinner · American · 1 hr · No. 32 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

A little baking powder gives these wings crackly skin with no frying. Toss them in buffalo or honey-garlic sauce.

Snack · American · 30 min · No. 33 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Greek Chicken Souvlaki Skewers

Greek Chicken Souvlaki Skewers

Lemon-garlic-oregano marinated chicken grilled on skewers, served with warm pita, tomatoes and a quick cucumber tzatziki.

Dinner · Greek · 32 min · No. 34 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Crispy Smash Burgers

Crispy Smash Burgers

Balls of beef smashed thin on a very hot pan for lacy, crispy edges. Melt on some American cheese and use soft buns and a simple burger sauce.

Dinner · American · 20 min · No. 35 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Sticky Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs

Sticky Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs

Dry-rubbed baby back ribs bake low and slow wrapped in foil until tender, then get glazed with barbecue sauce under the broiler.

Dinner · American · 3 hr · No. 36 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

Salmon fillets baked in lemon, garlic and butter for 12 minutes. It's flaky, bright, and dinner in 20.

Dinner · American · 20 min · No. 37 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Cubes of sirloin seared hard in a very hot skillet, then tossed in garlic butter. Serve with potatoes, salad or toothpicks.

Dinner · American · 20 min · No. 38 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Tall, tender pancakes from one bowl. Don't overmix the batter; lumps are what make them fluffy.

Breakfast · American · 25 min · No. 39 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Brown Butter Brownies

Brown Butter Brownies

Fudgy, chewy brownies with a shiny crackly top. Browning the butter adds a toasty, nutty flavor.

Dessert · American · 40 min · No. 40 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Crisp edges, soft centers and pools of chocolate. Melted butter and extra brown sugar make them chewy.

Dessert · American · 27 min · No. 41 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Crispy Chickpea Power Bowls

Crispy Chickpea Power Bowls

Roasted spiced chickpeas over quinoa with crunchy vegetables and a lemony tahini sauce. Vegan and packed with protein.

Lunch · Mediterranean · 40 min · No. 42 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Grilled Steak with Chimichurri

Grilled Steak with Chimichurri

A well-seasoned flank or skirt steak grilled hot and fast, sliced thin and spooned with a bright parsley-garlic sauce.

Dinner · Argentine · 27 min · No. 43 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Hearty Vegetable Soup

Hearty Vegetable Soup

A big pot of colorful vegetables in a tomato-herb broth. It's cheap, healthy and good for cleaning out the fridge.

Lunch · American · 50 min · No. 44 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15From-Scratch Green Bean Casserole

From-Scratch Green Bean Casserole

Fresh green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce with crispy onions on top. No canned soup needed.

Side · American · 45 min · No. 45 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese

Creamy, extra-cheesy macaroni with sharp cheddar and a little Gruyère, baked under buttery crumbs until bubbling.

Side · American · 45 min · No. 46 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Banana Bread French Toast

Banana Bread French Toast

Thick slices of banana bread dipped in cinnamon custard and griddled until caramelized. Serve with maple syrup and sliced bananas.

Breakfast · American · 25 min · No. 47 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Easy Apple Crisp

Easy Apple Crisp

Soft cinnamon apples under a crunchy oat-and-brown-sugar topping. It's best warm with vanilla ice cream.

Dessert · American · 1 hr 5 min · No. 48 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Pork shoulder rubbed with a smoky-sweet spice mix, cooked low all day, then shredded and tossed with barbecue sauce. Feeds a crowd.

Dinner · American · 8 hr 15 min · No. 49 the week of October 15, 2026
Oct 15Sheet Pan Sausage and Fall Vegetables

Sheet Pan Sausage and Fall Vegetables

Smoked sausage roasted on one pan with sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts and red onion. There's only one pan to wash.

Dinner · American · 45 min · No. 50 the week of October 15, 2026