September brings some of the season’s best flavors — a perfect time to refresh your weekly menu with comforting, vibrant dishes that celebrate late-summer produce and early-fall favorites.
Here’s a round-up of easy, delicious meals to try this week. These recipes balance quick weeknight dinners with a few cozier options for chilly evenings.
What To Eat This Week
Garlicky burst tomato chickpea pasta — A simple, satisfying pasta dish that uses juicy tomatoes and protein-rich chickpeas. It’s bright, garlicky, and ready in minutes for a flavorful weeknight meal.
Smoked sausage sheet pan tortellini — A one-pan dinner with smoky sausage, roasted vegetables, and tender tortellini. Minimal cleanup and big, comforting flavors make this a weeknight winner.
Marinated tomato BLTs — Take advantage of ripe tomatoes by marinating them briefly to intensify flavor. Layered with crisp bacon and lettuce on toasted bread, these BLTs are elevated and fresh.
Fuji apple chicken salad — Crunchy Fuji apples add sweetness and texture to a hearty chicken salad. It’s perfect for a light lunch, picnic, or a quick dinner with crusty bread.
Sweet potato corn chowder — Creamy and warming, this chowder highlights sweet potatoes and fresh corn for a comforting bowl that’s ideal as the weather cools.
Slow roasted tomato farro salad — Nutty farro combined with slow-roasted tomatoes creates a hearty, flavor-packed salad that works as a side or a light main course.
Warm BBQ chickpea pitas — Smoky BBQ chickpeas tucked into warm pitas with crisp greens and tangy sauce make a satisfying vegetarian option that’s quick to assemble.
Avocado chicken salad — Creamy avocado brings richness and healthy fats to a classic chicken salad. Serve it on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or stuffed into pita pockets.
Pumpkin baked oatmeal cups — A seasonal breakfast or snack, these pumpkin oatmeal cups are portable, nourishing, and spiced for fall. Make a batch to enjoy throughout the week.
Choose a couple of recipes to mix and match for lunches, dinners, and breakfasts. These dishes highlight fresh produce and comforting flavors, making it easy to plan a delicious week of meals that feel both seasonal and satisfying.