Take the guesswork out of dinner! We've rounded up dinners that are perfect for September. Think easy meals for back-to-school busy-ness and cozy meals to welcome fall.
Your September Meal Plan
Updated on Oct. 01, 2024
1/30
Day 1: The Best Shepherd’s Pie
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese
Level: Intermediate
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese
Level: Intermediate
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 472 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 802mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein.
With a thick and hearty filling of ground meat, an array of nutritious vegetables and a cloud-like topping of mashed potatoes and melted cheese, what’s not to love? This skillet dinner requires little to no cleanup.
This is the best shepherd’s pie recipe I’ve ever tasted. It’s very quick to make, and I usually have most—if not all—of the ingredients already on hand. —Recipe contributor Tirzah Sandt, San Diego, California
2/30
Day 2: Ham & Swiss Baked Penne
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Penne pasta, Swiss cheese, ham
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Penne pasta, Swiss cheese, ham
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 559 calories, 30g fat (18g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 905mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein.
This contest-winning recipe is a great way to use leftover ham. With Swiss, Colby and Parmesan cheese, it resembles a mac and cheese.
As a kid I loved to the hot ham and Swiss sandwiches from a local fast-food restaurant. With its melty, gooey goodness, this bake makes me think of them. —Recipe contributor Ally Billhorn, Wilton, Iowa
3/30
Day 3: Burritos
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, flour tortillas, refried beans
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, flour tortillas, refried beans
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1 burrito: 519 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1539mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein.
Packed with beans, your choice of protein and a myriad of other potential fillings, this easy burrito recipe is your launchpad to unlimited flavor combinations.
My cousin is of Mexican heritage, and I’ve watched her make this crunchy beef burrito recipe for years. The very first time I made them for my own family, they instantly became a favorite meal. They’re even better warmed up the next day in the microwave. —Recipe contributor Debi Lane, Chattanooga, Tennessee
4/30
Day 4: Patty Melt
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, rye bread, horseradish
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, rye bread, horseradish
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 516 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1278mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 5g fiber), 32g protein.
Patty melts are as gooey and toasty as the best grilled cheese sandwich and as juicy as your favorite cheeseburger. You can learn how to make a patty melt in 30 minutes at home with a few simple ingredients and a single skillet.
My husband often orders patty melts at restaurants, so I started fixing them at home. I added horseradish to give them more zip, and now he loves them my way. —Recipe contributor Leah Zimmerman, Ephrata, Pennsylvania
5/30
Day 5: Country Chicken and Gravy
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Chicken breast, cornflakes, chicken broth
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Chicken breast, cornflakes, chicken broth
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half with 2 tablespoons gravy: 274 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 569mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
This sausage-free gravy doesn’t skimp on any of the usual flavor. It’s creamy and rich. Serve with mashed potatoes to lap up extra sauce.
Here’s a lightened-up take on the classic southern comfort-food dish: chicken and gravy. This recipe has been a hit at our house since the first time we tried it! —Recipe contributor Ruth Helmuth, Abbeville, South Carolina
6/30
Day 6: Weekday Beef Stew
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Beef roast au jus, dice tomatoes, frozen vegetables
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Beef roast au jus, dice tomatoes, frozen vegetables
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups with 1 pastry round: 604 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 960mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 9g fiber), 32g protein.
This classic beef stew is made easy with frozen and canned items. The pastry rounds on top are flaky and crispy.
Beef stew capped with flaky puff pastry adds comfort to the weeknight menu—my family is always glad to see this meal. Make a salad and call your crowd to the table. —Recipe contributor Daniel Anderson, Kenosha, Wisconsin
7/30
Day 7: Rosemary Chicken with Spinach & Beans
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Chicken breast, rosemary, baby spinach, cannellini beans
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Chicken breast, rosemary, baby spinach, cannellini beans
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half with 3/4 cup sauce: 348 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 729mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 fat.
This elegant dinner tastes like it came from a restaurant. Beans, spinach and tomatoes make for a colorful and nutritious base.
With two young boys constantly on-the-go, I’m always looking for ways to simplify meals. This recipe uses just one skillet, making it a cinch to prepare dinner for a hungry family in half an hour. —Recipe contributor Sara Richardson, Littleton, Colorado
8/30
Day 8: Tenderloin Steak Diane
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Beef tenderloin steaks, mushrooms, heavy whipping cream
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Beef tenderloin steaks, mushrooms, heavy whipping cream
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1 steak with 2 tablespoons sauce: 358 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 567mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 37g protein.
This simple Steak Diane recipe is the soon-to-be crown jewel of your recipe box. It consists of pan-frying steak and serving it alongside a rich and creamy sauce made from the rendered pan juices.
Sometimes, I add more mushrooms to this recipe when my son’s eating dinner—he loves them, and they are just fantastic with the steak. —Recipe contributor Carolyn Turner, Reno, Nevada
9/30
Day 9: Broiled Cod
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Cod, Italian salad dressing, butter
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Cod, Italian salad dressing, butter
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1 fillet: 168 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 365mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat.
This soft cod is an easy way to introduce fish into your diet. The butter sauce, made with Italian salad dressing and curry powder, can be used to dress up other fish and side dishes.
This is the easiest and tastiest fish you’ll serve. Even finicky eaters who think they don’t like fish will love it because it lacks a fishy taste and is beautiful and flakey. —Recipe contributor Kim Russell, North Wales, Pennsylvania
10/30
Day 10: Stovetop Beef and Shells
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Pasta shells, ground beef, tomato sauce
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Pasta shells, ground beef, tomato sauce
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 344 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 815mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable.
This ground beef pasta is hearty and filling. It’s easier to whip up a homemade tomato sauce than you think!
I fix this supper when I’m pressed for time. It’s as tasty as it is fast. Team it with salad, bread and fruit for a comforting meal. —Recipe contributor Donna Roberts, Manhattan, Kansas
11/30
Day 11: Braised Pork Loin Chops
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Pork loin chops, garlic, white wine or apple juice
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Pork loin chops, garlic, white wine or apple juice
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop with 2 tablespoons sauce: 218 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 351mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.
You can use white wine or apple juice in this braised pork loin recipe. Apple juice makes the dish more autumnal, but either choice allows a sweet tartness to cut through the herb rub.
An easy herb rub gives sensational taste to boneless braised pork chops that can be cooked on the stovetop in minutes. The meat turns out tender and delicious. —Recipe contributor Marilyn Larsen, Port Orange, Florida
12/30
Day 12: Mac and Cheese with Cream Cheese
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Elbow macaroni, cream cheese, cheddar cheese
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Elbow macaroni, cream cheese, cheddar cheese
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 468 calories, 31g fat (18g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.
Cream cheese makes mac and cheese richer and creamier. It can act as a simple main dish or complement a lighter main course. This recipe is sometimes called company mac and cheese due to how quickly it draws a crowd.
This is by far the creamiest, tastiest and most special macaroni and cheese I have ever tried. I’m not usually a fan of the homemade kind, but when a friend served this mac and cheese with cream cheese, I had to have the recipe. Since it’s so little fuss and well received, it’s a terrific potluck dish. —Recipe contributor Catherine Odgen, Middlegrove, New York
13/30
Day 13: Taco Soup
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings (about 2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 25 minutes
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, chili beans, pinto beans, taco seasoning
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, chili beans, pinto beans, taco seasoning
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 370 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1369mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 27g protein.
Filled with ground beef, beans and stewed tomatoes, this one-pot meal is a snap to put together. Everyone in the family will have fun adding their favorite toppings!
We first sampled this chili-like taco soup recipe at a church dinner. What a warming dish for a cold day. And because it uses packaged seasonings with several cans of vegetables, it’s a snap to prepare. —Recipe contributor Glenda Taylor, Sand Springs, Oklahoma
14/30
Day 14: Parmesan Chicken with Lemon Rice
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Rice, lemon, peas, chicken breast
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Rice, lemon, peas, chicken breast
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked chicken with 3/4 cup rice: 500 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 623mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein.
Lemon and peas liven up your basic white rice. The crispy Parmesan chicken pairs wonderfully with the creamy and light side dish.
I like the challenge of inventing recipes with ingredients I have on hand. This easy-peasy meal fits the bill. —Recipe contributor Colleen Doucette, Truro, Nova Scotia
15/30
Day 15: Ground Beef Stroganoff
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, yolk-free noodles, mushrooms
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, yolk-free noodles, mushrooms
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup beef mixture with 3/4 cup noodles: 333 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat.
Traditional stroganoff uses strips or cubes of beef, but ground beef is just as tasty with a much shorter cook time. The creamy mushroom sauce soaks into the egg noodles for a filling and hearty meal.
I wanted to lighten my mother-in-law’s wonderful recipe and came up with this tasty beef Stroganoff. In our home, we call it special noodles. —Recipe contributor Jennifer Riordan, St. Louis, Missouri
16/30
Day 16: Potato Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Bacon strips, potatoes, Velveeta
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Bacon strips, potatoes, Velveeta
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 250 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
This easy potato soup recipe is just like one you’d find on a steakhouse menu. Its rich and velvety base is loaded with cubes of tender potato, pieces of salty bacon, a healthy dose of melty cheese and a final flourish of green onions for color.
You’ll be surprised at the taste of this rich and cheesy easy potato soup. It really is the best potato soup recipe, ever. I came up with it after enjoying baked potato soup at one of our favorite restaurants. I added bacon, and we think that makes it even better. —Recipe contributor Coleen Morrissey, Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania
17/30
Day 17: Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 25 minutes
Main Ingredients: Pork tenderloin, breadcrumbs, hamburger buns
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Pork tenderloin, breadcrumbs, hamburger buns
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 289 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 506mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.
Lightly breaded, pan-fried pork is placed in a soft bun with crunchy veggies to form a convenient meal that is filling and a joy to bite into. You can make this for one person or for a larger crowd.
This breaded tenderloin rekindles memories of a sandwich shop in my Ohio hometown. Even though I’ve moved away, I’m happy to say my family can still enjoy them thanks to this recipe. —Recipe contributor Erin Fitch, Sherrills Ford, North Carolina
18/30
Day 18: Pesto Ravioli
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 20 minutes
Main Ingredients: Cheese ravioli, pesto, spinach
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Cheese ravioli, pesto, spinach
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
about 6 ravioli: 609 calories, 32g fat (8g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 1166mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 21g protein.
Ravioli and pesto are a delightful combination and made even easier when you buy these two ingredients already made. All you have to do is doctor it up with chopped tomatoes and wilted spinach.
This easy pesto ravioli comes together in minutes with just a few ingredients. Instead of plum tomatoes, you could use whole grape tomatoes or drained diced tomatoes. If you’d like a bit of extra flavor and crunch, top with toasted pine nuts or walnuts. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
19/30
Chicken Fajitas
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! —Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 fajita: 369 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat.
20/30
Day 20: Penne alla Vodka
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Penne pasta, vodka, tomatoes, heavy whipping cream
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Penne pasta, vodka, tomatoes, heavy whipping cream
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 504 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 966mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein.
This version of the classic pasta sauce sticks to the fundamentals, using the core ingredients found in most vodka sauce recipes, including tomatoes, vodka and cream. The result is a restaurant-worthy pasta sauce that takes no more than 10 minutes to prepare and is guaranteed to impress your dinner guests.
This easy and impressive pasta is always on the menu when my husband and I invite first-time guests over for dinner. Many friends have asked me to make the recipe again years after they first tried it. —Recipe contributor Cara Langer, Overland Park, Kansas
21/30
Day 21: Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Chicken breast, creamed corn, green chiles
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Chicken breast, creamed corn, green chiles
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 368 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 753mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
Green chiles and hot pepper sauce give this creamy soup a spicy kick. It’s a great recipe to introduce the fall season.
I like to make this smooth, creamy soup when company comes to visit. Its zippy flavor is full of southwestern flair. My family enjoys dipping slices of homemade bread in this chowder to soak up every bite! —Recipe contributor Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas
22/30
Day 22: Easy Chicken and Dumplings
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Biscuits, rotisserie chicken, mushrooms
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Biscuits, rotisserie chicken, mushrooms
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 420 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 1443mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein.
If there’s anything better than chicken and dumplings, it’s quick and easy chicken and dumplings. Coming together in 30 minutes, it uses pre-made ingredients like rotisserie chicken and frozen biscuits.
Using precooked chicken and ready-made biscuits, this hearty dish is comfort food made simple. It’s the perfect way to warm up on chilly nights. —Recipe contributor Lakeya Astwood, Schenectady, New York
23/30
Day 23: Spicy Veggie Pasta Bake
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Spiral pasta, red pepper, green pepper, spicy marinara sauce
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Spiral pasta, red pepper, green pepper, spicy marinara sauce
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups (calculated without grated Parmesan cheese): 420 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 734mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein.
This veggie-packed pasta has zucchini, summer squash, peppers, onion and mushrooms. It’s a feast for your eyes and mouth with a spicy marinara sauce holding the dish together.
My dad cooked with cast-iron skillets, so when I do, I remember his amazing culinary skills. I keep the tradition going with my veggie pasta. —Recipe contributor Sonya Goergen, Moorhead, Minnesota
24/30
Day 24: Creamy Sausage-Mushroom Rigatoni
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Rigatoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Rigatoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup meat mixture with 1 cup pasta: 570 calories, 37g fat (19g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 529mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.
This simple mushroom cream sauce is rich with garlic. It can be used for other dishes, but this hearty pasta is a quick and easy way to get a satisfying Italian dinner on the table.
In Rome, we dined near the Pantheon. The amazing restaurant is now history, but its memory lives on in this tasty pasta with mushrooms and sausage. —Recipe contributor Barbara Roozrokh, Brookfield, Wisconsin
25/30
Day 25: Spinach and Mushroom Smothered Chicken
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Chicken breast, spinach, mushrooms, provolone cheese
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Chicken breast, spinach, mushrooms, provolone cheese
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 203 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
Provolone cheese is topped with spinach and mushrooms in this simple smothered chicken. Crushed pecans add a surprise crunch to the dish.
Chicken breasts stay nice and moist tucked under a blanket of melted cheese. It’s extra special to serve but is not tricky to make. —Recipe contributor Katrina Wagner, Grain Valley, Missouri
26/30
Slow-Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken
Total Time
5 hours 20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love this yummy dish! It’s a breeze to prepare in the slow cooker, and it tastes just like a meal you’d have at your favorite Indian or Thai restaurant. —Andi Kauffman, Beavercreek, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 371 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.
27/30
Day 27: Creamy Tortellini Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 15 minutes
Main Ingredients: Tortellini, vegetable broth, spinach, heavy whipping cream
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Tortellini, vegetable broth, spinach, heavy whipping cream
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 345 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 720mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.
Creamy tortellini soup is a deliciously warm way to spruce up a package of tortellini. Plus, it’s fun to customize the soup with seasonal veggies, meat and fresh herbs.
Rich and mild, this creamy, indulgent soup gets added oomph from red pepper flakes and wine. If you like, you can add Italian sausage—sliced or crumbled—either cooked in the skillet as part of the first step or cooked separately and added at the end. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
28/30
Day 28: Chimichurri Steak
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Flat iron steak, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, parsley, cilantro
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Flat iron steak, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, parsley, cilantro
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked steak with 3 tablespoons sauce: 336 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 462mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.
Chimichurri and steak balance each other. The bright chimichurri sauce lightens up the steak, and the steak juices infuse the herbaceous sauce with smoky, savory flavors.
Steak gets a flavor kick from chimichurri. This piquant, all-purpose herb sauce is so versatile, it complements most any grilled meat, poultry or fish. —Recipe contributor Laureen Pittman, Riverside, California
29/30
Day 29: Rosemary Garlic Shrimp
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 20 minutes
Main Ingredients: Shrimp, rosemary, garlic
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Shrimp, rosemary, garlic
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 110 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 473mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.
Looking for a new way to make shrimp? This light sauce is dressed with lemon, garlic and rosemary.
Delicate shrimp take on fabulous flavor when simmered in a chicken broth mixed with garlic and ripe olives. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
30/30
Day 30: One-Pot Chilighetti
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, tomato juice, spaghetti, kidney beans
Level: Beginner
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, tomato juice, spaghetti, kidney beans
Level: Beginner
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups (calculated without sour cream and cheese): 508 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 903mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 9g fiber), 32g protein.
Torn between pasta and chili? Have both! The creamy bean and beef pasta can be topped with sour cream and cheese.
Grab your stockpot for my meal-in-one chili and spaghetti. I’ve got a large family, and this hearty pasta takes care of everybody. —Recipe contributor Jennifer Trenhaile, Emerson, Nebraska
