Do you ever hit 6 p.m. on a chilly fall weeknight and wonder, “What on earth can I get on the table in under 30 minutes?”

This episode is designed for anyone who wants fast, comforting dinners without resorting to takeout or sacrificing flavor.

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

1. Quick and easy recipes that rely on pantry and fridge staples
2. Two sheet-pan dinners that make the most of seasonal fall produce
3. A classic soup, hearty enough to be a complete meal, that is loaded with vegetables 

Press play now and walk away with fresh ideas (and a few shortcuts) for dinner!

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Links:

Sesame seared ahi tuna steak from Katie’s Cucina, with coconut rice  from Love & Lemons

Sheet pan maple-miso salmon and green beans by Colu Henry for NYT Cooking (unlocked)

Sheet pan meatballs with burst tomatoes and garlic bread by Kendra Vaculin for Bon Appetit

Creamy turmeric pasta by Sue Li for NYT Cooking (unlocked)  

Lemongrass tofu and broccoli by Hetti Lui McKinnon for NYT Cooking (Unlocked)

Everyday dal by Priya Krishna for NYT Cooking (Unlocked), and this is the kind of red split lentil you’ll need, and asafoetida

Miso brown butter rice cakes with corn by Shilpa Uskokovic for Bon Appetit

Green minestrone by Rachel Ray 

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