30 Easy September Dinner Recipes to Make Every Night This Month

Not to be party poopers, but once9月starts, we considersummer(unofficially) officially over. Our tans begin to fade,schoolis back in session and we take alongtrip back to reality. We can’t promise to ease your pain, but we *can* make life a little easier by figuring out what you should cook. Here are 30 easy dinner recipes to tackle every night in September, including a few options that will help you look forward to thecoolerdays ahead.

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9月1:Blackberry-Brie Upside-Down Pastries

Upside-down pastries took over ourTikTokfeed this summer, so we had to create our own. This seven-ingredient riff stars sweet-tartblackberries, gooeyBrie, honey, fresh herbs and most importantly, store-bought frozen puff pastry.

9月2:Jackfruit Tacos with Grilled Pineapple

The go-toveganalternative topulled porkwill knock your socks off (especially since it's topped with smoky grilledpineapple, sautéed bell pepper and queso fresco). Don't forget theguac.

9月3:Crispy Za’atar Chicken and Cauliflower

Crispy-skinned chicken? Check. Tender roastedcauliflower?Check. All in under an hour? You bet. Once you've tackled the nine-ingredient main, you can serve it with rice, dressed arugula or toasted pita.

9月4:Lemongrass-Ginger Coconut Grilled Steak

It'sLabor Day, so it would be pretty rudenotto light up the grill, don’t you think? Serve thesteakwithpotato salad, white rice,cornon the cob,mac and cheeseorpasta salad.

9月5:Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Chickpeas and Yogurt Sauce

This fall-inspiredsheet pan mealis simple, flavorful and nutritious—the ultimate trifecta. Don’t skimp on the citrusy, three-ingredientyogurt saucethat tastes divine on just about anything.

9月6:Cheesy Kimchi Linguine with Gochujang Butter

A handful of robust pantry staples bring this pasta to life in 15 minutes flat. The sour kimchi anchors all the dish's components, so spring for the freshest, tastiest jar you can find at your local Asian market.

9月7:Pan-Seared Scallops with Citrusy Corn Succotash

Let's sendcornseason off right, shall we? This gorgeous plate requires less than ten ingredients (including salt!) and takes about 40 minutes from start to finish. Plus, scallops are a surefire way to wow your dinner guests (or roommates).

9月8:Grilled Caprese Skewers with Halloumi and Sourdough

Because salad tastes a million times better covered in char marks (and served on astick). These skewers are filling on their own, but feel free to serve them with grilledsalmon, searedsteakorchickento make them even more satisfying.

9月9:General Tso’s Cauliflower

This version of your favorite dish is sweet and spicy, like the takeout original, but ours will please meat-eaters andvegetariansalike—and yourpicky kids. The sticky sauce would also taste great on chicken, fish, pork or crispy豆腐.

9月10:Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata

Don't you love it when the slow cooker handles dinner? We tend to think ofCrockpotmeals as super heavy, but this one is light and zesty, thanks to garlic,capersand lots oflemon.

9月11:Halloumi and Caramelized Mushroom Tacos

Halloumiis a semi-hard Cyprian cheese that develops a crispy, golden brown exterior and a warm, gooey interior when grilled. Trust us, you won't miss theground beef, friend.

9月12:Pork Scallopini with Lemon, Capers and Radicchio

Thisporkdish looks fancy, but it comes together in 20 minutes and uses only five ingredients. In other words, it's our new weeknight favorite. Your picky kid who won't eat anything but chicken cutlets just might approve.

9月13:Goat Cheese, Peach and Basil Panini

Summer ain't over 'til the fatpeachsings, and it's best put to use in this toasty, tangysandwich. Serve it witharugula, grilled vegetables, fresh kohlrabi slaw orcold soup.

9月14:Tabasco- and Gochujang-Cured Salmon Poke Bowl

It'salwaysno-cook赛季在我们的书。只要你的大米是already prepared, the only “cooking” you’ll need to do is pour some boiling water over spinach to wilt it. The rest is just a matter of marinating and assembling.

9月15:烤意大利番茄鸡锅

If it were up to us, everything we cook would be topped with melty mozzarella. For now, we'll settle for this pesto-kissed chicken dish finished with summer's lasttomatoes.

9月16:Sweet Potato Rösti with Fried Eggs and Greens

Not familiar with a rösti? It's kind of like apotatopancake or alatke, and it’s excellent forbreakfast,brunchor, in this case, dinner. The egg offers some protein, but feel free to top it with crumbled bacon or add cheese to the rösti for a touch of decadence.

9月17:Cacio e Pepe

Sometimes, simplicity wins out. And it's even better when it’s in the form of a 20-minutepastadinner that only calls for fivepantry staples. Your fussy eater doesn't stand a chance against this cheesy gem.

9月18:Stir Fried Beef Bowls with Rice Noodles

You're only 30 minutes away from zingyflank steak, chewyrice vermicelli, crisp snap peas, crunchy peanuts and all the fresh herbs. It's a no-brainer if you have gluten-free eaters coming to dinner.

9月19:Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Chicken with Brussels Sprouts

Does it get more autumnal than this sheet pan masterpiece? We think not. You'll love the way theBrussels sproutssoak up all the pan juices. Serve the chicken over white rice or with hunks of crusty bread for dipping.

9月20:Chickpea Caesar Salad with a Cheater’s Dressing

The Caesar salad is timeless, but that doesn't mean it can't be improved upon. Here, roastedchickpeasliven the dish up with spices, texture and plant-based protein.

9月21:Miso-Honey Broiled Chicken

Six ingredients + one sheet pan = much flavor. Count on umami-rich miso, sweet caramelized honey and rich butter to turn skin-on chicken thighs into something truly revelatory.

9月22:Salmon Bowl with Farro, Black Beans and Tahini Dressing

We can practically feel the omega 3s (andprotein) coursing through our veins after one of these hearty bowls. Oh, and you'll want to make a triple batch of the lemon-tahini dressing, which gets its vibrant color from turmeric.

9月23:Mustardy Pork Tenderloin with Grapes and Red Onions

Don't let its elegant appearance fool you. This soul-warming fall dish only takes 35 minutes to prepare. Even better, the recipe calls for just eight ingredientsandit's impressive enough to serve guests.

9月24:Bacon Mac and Cheese

We like to think of this as a fancy BLT sans bread, since it includes crispy choppedbacon, canned fire-roastedtomatoesand wiltedarugula.

9月25:Coconut Shrimp

Evenpicky eaterswill have zero complaints about these shatteringly crisp breadedshrimp. They might even like the sweet chile dipping sauce, too. We like to serve these crunchy beauties with sticky white rice, but you can pair the shrimp with just about any grain, or even use them in a wrap.

9月26:Chicken Thighs with Pancetta and Green Olives

The trick to impossibly crispy chicken thighs is to start them in a cold pan, then cook them low and slow to render out all the fat in the skin. It's worth every ounce of your patience, trust.

9月27:Spicy Bucatini Amatriciana

While we can’t hop a flight toItaly, we can pretend we're there by way of a plate's worth of this tongue-tingling pasta. Pair the dish with a big green salad or garlic bread (or both).

9月28:White Turkey Chili with Avocado

It’s just as spicy and satisfying as the chili you know and love, only lightened up a touch withturkeyinstead of traditional ground beef. Finish your bowl with sour cream, white cheddar cheese and diced avocado.

9月29:Wild Mushroom, Potato and Onion Tart

Store-boughtpuff pastrydoes it again. Keep a package in your fridge at all times so you can make this dinner party-ready tart—which is teeming with caramelized onions, fresh herbs and gooey Gruyère—at the drop of a hat.

9月30:Cheater’s Sicilian-Style Pizza with Jalapeños and Honey

Congrats—you made it through the month. Why not celebrate withpizza?这饼始于买来佛卡夏,但是you can usepremade doughin its place if you'd prefer. We'll take extra honey on our slice, please.


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Katherine Gillen

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Katherine Gillen is PureWow’s senior food editor. She’s a writer, recipe developer and food stylist with a degree in culinary arts and professional experience in New York City...
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Taryn Pire

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Taryn Pire is PureWow’s associate food editor and has been writing about all things delicious since 2016. She’s developed recipes, reviewed restaurants and investigated food...
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