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14 Fresh Dinner Recipes — Pumpkin Sage Ravioli, Crispy Chicken on Lemon Butter Pasta & More

14 Fresh Dinner Recipes — Pumpkin Sage Ravioli, Crispy Chicken on Lemon Butter Pasta & More

Plus even more dinner ideas!

Rhys Lawson
October 05, 2025

This week’s menu is serving up cozy comfort food with bright, flavorful twists, perfect for easy October evenings:

…and plenty more, from spicy Thai chicken soup and Cajun shrimp tacos to buttery Indian curries, zesty Cuban mojo pork, and miso butter udon bowls.

Whether you’re craving bold international favorites, plant-forward dinners, or cozy pasta nights, there’s something here to make every evening delicious.

Hope you enjoy! — Rhys

14 Fresh Dinner Recipes — Crispy Chicken on Lemon Butter Pasta, Sticky Honey Chicken & More

1. Pumpkin Sage Ravioli

Pillowy ravioli filled with roasted pumpkin purée, served in a brown butter sage sauce with parmesan.

Swordfish and Pumpkin Ravioli by Bonefish Grill

Wood-grilled swordfish, topped with crispy onions, crumbled feta, crispy sage and a hint of brown butter, served with pumpkin ravioli and green beans.
1h • 2 servings

2. Crispy Chicken on Lemon Butter Pasta

Golden, over-baked chicken cutlets stacked over al dente pasta tossed in a silky lemon butter sauce with fresh herbs and add a pinch of chili flakes for kick.

Mozzarella Crusted Chicken Di Limone by Giuseppe's Bar & Grille Henderson

Over cappellini pasta in lemon butter sauce.
45m • 4 servings

3. Gobi Manchurian

Crispy cauliflower tossed in a spicy Indo-Chinese sauce.

Gobi Manchurian by Gymkhana

Crispy cauliflower tossed in a spicy Indo-Chinese sauce.
40m • 4 servings

4. Spicy Peanut Tofu Stir Fry

Crispy tofu tossed in a spicy peanut sauce with colorful veggies and jasmine rice.

Thai Peanut by Med Grill

With your choice of grilled chicken or marinated tofu, tuscan baby greens, romaine, thai peanut vinaigrette, daikon + bell pepper slaw, crispy tortillas, farkay noodles + crushed peanuts
30m • 4 servings

5. Spicy Thai Chicken Soup

A Thai-inspired soup with shredded chicken, Thai heat, and fresh veggies.

Tom Yum Gai by Renoo’s Thai Time

A chicken soup with fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, cilantro, onions, scallions and Thai herbs in spicy lime juice soup.
30m • 4 servings

6. Penne Arrabbiata

A fiery Italian favorite with penne pasta tossed in a spicy tomato-garlic-chili sauce.

Penne All Arrabbiata by Lumi Restaurant

Enjoy our Penne All Arrabbiata, a spicy and zesty pasta dish featuring perfectly cooked penne tossed in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic, red chili flakes, and fresh parsley for an exhilarating flavor experience.
30m • 4 servings

7. Shrimp Étouffée

Louisiana-style shrimp smothered in a spicy, buttery roux-based sauce and spooned over fluffy rice.

LOUISIANA SEAFOOD ETOUFFEE by The Court of Two Sisters

Jumbo shrimp, crawfish tails and lump crabmeat cooked in Etouffee sauce served with steamed rice.
30m • 4 servings

8. Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan

Creamy tomato-based butter chicken. Serve with warm garlic naan for scooping every last bite.

BUTTER CHICKEN by Curry Leaf

A popular chicken dish from Delhi. Tender boneless pieces simmered in a creamy tomato sauce infused with butter and ginger.
1h 30m • 4 servings

9. Cuban Mojo Pork

Pork shoulder slow-roasted in a citrus-garlic marinade until juicy, then served with black bean salsa and jalapeno lime aioli.

MOJO PORK NACHOS by Hub 41

:: Mojo Seasoned Pork :: Tortilla Chips :: Corn & Black Bean Salsa :: Jalapeno Lime Aioli :: Monterey Jack Cheese ::
3h • 6 servings
(cook in 30m with instantpot)

10. Thai Panang Curry

A creamy, spicy Thai curry with bell peppers, coconut milk, and fragrant kaffir lime leaves.

Spicy Panang Curry Bowl by True Food Kitchen

Sweet potato, bok choy, rainbow carrots, snap peas, charred onion, regenerative black rice, thai shellfish curry broth
1h • 4 servings

11. Cajun Shrimp Tacos

Jumbo shrimp rubbed in Cajun spices, grilled, and served with pico de gallo and a creamy lemon garlic sauce.

Cajun Shrimp Tacos by Giuseppe's Bar & Grille Henderson

Sautéed Cajun shrimp, arugula, avocado, feta cheese and pico de gallo with creamy lemon garlic sauce on three soft flour tortillas
30m • 3 servings

12. Spicy Thai Drunken Noodles

Stir-fried wide rice noodles with spicy chili sauce, Thai basil, veggies, and your choice of protein.

Drunken Noodles with Chicken by Asian Sea Grill

Savor the bold flavors of our Drunken Noodles with Chicken, featuring stir-fried rice noodles tossed in a spicy sauce with tender chicken and fresh vegetables.
30m • 4 servings