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14 Comfy Recipes — Butternut Squash Soup, Piccata, Enchiladas, Ragú & More

Plus even more dinner ideas!

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Rhys Lawson
October 26, 2025

This week’s lineup leans into warm comfort and bold flavors, from slow-simmered ragú to creamy soups, fiery tacos, and fall-glazed pork:

  • Butternut Squash Soup: silky roasted squash blended with warm spices and cream, finished with olive oil and herbs

  • Enchiladas Verdes: chicken-stuffed tortillas baked in zesty tomatillo salsa with queso fresco

  • Paccheri con Ragú: slow-cooked beef, sausage, and meatball ragú over giant Gragnano pasta

Whether you're after fast weeknight wins or long, slow comfort, this batch has something you'll want to cook again.

Hope you enjoy! — Rhys

14 Comfy Recipes — Butternut Squash Soup, Piccata, Enchiladas, Ragú & More

Butternut Squash Soup
Quick meal ⚡Family-style

1. Butternut Squash Soup

INSPIRED BY @thestatehouse
45m • Serves 4
Warm up with our velvety Butternut Squash Soup, a rich blend of roasted butternut squash, aromatic spices, and a hint of cream, garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Thi…Read more
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Enchiladas Verdes
Great leftoversSpicy 🌶️

2. Enchiladas Verdes

INSPIRED BY @taqueriaelcuadoabiertotodoslosdias
50m • Serves 6
Indulge in our Enchiladas Verdes, featuring tender corn tortillas filled with savory shredded chicken, smothered in a zesty green tomatillo sauce, and topped with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and crum…Read more
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Paccheri con Ragú
Family-styleHigh-protein 💪

3. Paccheri con Ragú

INSPIRED BY @girasole
90m • Serves 4
Gragnano large rigatoni with ragú of beef braciola, sausage, meatball, tomato sauce
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Triple Crown
Ready in 30 ⚡Family-style

4. Triple Crown

INSPIRED BY @winstonsgrille
30m • Serves 4
Tenderloin, shrimp, chicken and vegetables in a ginger teriyaki stir fry sauce over rice
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Shrimp & Grits
Quick meal ⚡Family-style

5. Shrimp & Grits

INSPIRED BY @darrylswoodfiredgrill
45m • Serves 4
A southern delight! Tender shrimp sautéed with garlic, diced tomato, and scallions, served over a big, creamy bowl of cheesy stone ground grits, and finished in a Tasso ham gravy.
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House-Made Veggie Burger
Family-styleLunch

6. House-Made Veggie Burger

INSPIRED BY @joeyeatoncentre
75m • Serves 4
brown rice, mushroom, almonds, miso dressing, arugula
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Crispy Beef & Cheese Tacos
Ready in 30 ⚡Great leftovers

7. Crispy Beef & Cheese Tacos

INSPIRED BY @chuys
30m • Serves 6
Indulge in our Crispy Beef & Cheese Tacos, where perfectly seasoned ground beef meets a golden, crunchy shell. Each taco is generously filled with melted cheese and topped with fresh lettuce, ripe tom…Read more
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Cider Pork Chop
High-protein 💪Spicy 🌶️

8. Cider Pork Chop

INSPIRED BY @copperdoor
50m • Serves 2
Grilled Bone In Pork Chop, Apple Cider Glaze, Chipotle Sweet Potato Mash, Fried Brussel Sprout
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Award Winning Chicken Marsala
Ready in 30 ⚡Kid-friendly 🧒

9. Award Winning Chicken Marsala

INSPIRED BY @chasesfamilyrestauranthideawaylounge
30m • Serves 2
Twin 4 oz. chicken breasts lightly floured and sautéed in oil with garlic, mushrooms and scallions, deglazed with sweet marsala wine and simmered in cream sauce.
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Mushroom Fiori
Ready in 30 ⚡Family-style

10. Mushroom Fiori

INSPIRED BY @viaitaliantable
30m • Serves 4
Fiori pasta tossed in a herbed wild mushroom cream sauce, smoked honey, porcini mushroom powder and parmesan
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Coconut Curry Grain Bowl
Ready in 30 ⚡Family-style

11. Coconut Curry Grain Bowl

INSPIRED BY @upstreambrewingcompany
30m • Serves 4
Savor the tropical flavors of our Coconut Curry Grain Bowl, featuring a hearty blend of grains, vibrant vegetables, and rich coconut curry sauce.
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Lamb Chops Scottadito
Family-styleSpicy 🌶️

12. Lamb Chops Scottadito

INSPIRED BY @lefarfalle
150m • Serves 4
Savor the exquisite taste of our Lamb Chops Scottadito, featuring tender, marinated lamb chops grilled to perfection. Each bite is infused with aromatic herbs and a hint of garlic, served alongside a…Read more
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Hongadas
Ready in 30 ⚡Family-style

13. Hongadas

INSPIRED BY @mayahuel
30m • Serves 4
Blue corn tostadas with a black bean paste, olive-oil-sautéed mushrooms, cactus, chalets and garlic. Topped with a chipotle salsa and cilantro.
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Zuppa di Tortellini
Ready in 30 ⚡Family-style

14. Zuppa di Tortellini

INSPIRED BY @lunabluristoranteitaliano
30m • Serves 4
Tri color cheese tortellini in a light tomato broth
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Forward to a friend if you found recipe inspiration this week!

It only takes 5 seconds. Making this took me 1.5 hours :)

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