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Halloween weekend is here, so this week leans cozy: warm soups and stews, a few weekend-worthy dishes, and plenty of quick curries and noodle bowls for busy weeknights.

A few faves I keep coming back to:

  • Blue Crab Gnocchi — homemade potato gnocchi, jumbo lump crab and pancetta beurre blanc, a weekend project worth the time

  • Crispy Duck Fried Rice — crispy-skinned duck tossed through egg fried rice in about an hour

  • Frida Chilaquiles — salsa verde tortillas topped with pulled chicken, a fried egg and cotija

The rest runs the gamut: a cozy Kimchi Stew, 35-minute Red Curry Shrimp, Delicata Squash with Calabrian chili honey, spicy South Indian Podi Chicken, Bamboo Duck Noodle Soup, a classic Pad Thai, creamy Veal Marsala, Grilled Lamb Chops with a red wine reduction, Szechuan Shrimp & Pork Dumplings, a slow-simmered Beef Curry, and Butternut Tortellacci with asiago cream.

14 ideas below, hope you find some dinner inspo! — Rhys

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Blue Crab Gnocchi
Weekend projectKid-friendly 🧒

1. Blue Crab Gnocchi

INSPIRED BY @ruffinosontheriver
120m • 2 servings
Jumbo lump blue crab, pancetta beurre blanc, blistered tomato, spinach, chili oil
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Crispy Duck Fried Rice
Restaurant-styleHigh-protein 💪

2. Crispy Duck Fried Rice

INSPIRED BY @westcoastgrille
60m • 2 servings
Crispy-skinned duck breast folded into egg fried jasmine rice with peas, carrots and green onions.
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Frida Chilaquiles
Brunch for dinner 🍳High-protein 💪

3. Frida Chilaquiles

INSPIRED BY @fridasouthwest
60m • 2 servings
Salsa verde fried crispy corn tortillas, fried egg, pulled chicken, black beans, cotija, crema, avocado, pickled fresno, shaved red onion
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Kimchi Stew
Quick ⚡Spicy 🌶️

4. Kimchi Stew

INSPIRED BY @baekjeongtemplecity
40m • 4 servings
Ripe kimchi, pork, soft tofu and mushrooms simmered in a gochujang broth.
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Red Curry Shrimp
Quick ⚡Family-style

5. Red Curry Shrimp

INSPIRED BY @lungyaithaitapas
35m • 4 servings
Shrimp, Thai eggplant and red bell pepper in a red curry coconut sauce, finished with basil and lime.
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Delicata Squash with Gorgonzola Dolce
Quick ⚡Vegetarian 🌱

6. Delicata Squash with Gorgonzola Dolce, Calabrian Chili Honey & Fried Garlic

INSPIRED BY @waysidetavern
40m • 4 servings
Roasted delicata squash with Gorgonzola dolce, Calabrian chili honey and fried garlic.
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Podi Chicken
Great leftoversSpicy 🌶️

7. Podi Chicken

INSPIRED BY @thetasteofkeralarestaurant
85m • 4 servings
Yogurt-marinated chicken coated in a spicy South Indian podi spice blend and finished with curry leaves.
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Bamboo Duck Noodle Soup
Cozy 🍜Great leftovers

8. Bamboo Duck Noodle Soup

INSPIRED BY @phdimondrestaurant
60m • 4 servings
Sliced duck, shiitake and bamboo shoots in a five-spice broth over noodles with bok choy.
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Pad Thai
Quick ⚡Family-style

9. Pad Thai

INSPIRED BY @mythaicafe
45m • 3 servings
Rice noodles stir-fried in a homemade tamarind sauce with tofu, egg, bean sprouts and crushed peanuts.
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Veal Marsala
Family-styleKid-friendly 🧒

10. Veal Marsala

INSPIRED BY @reneeskitchen
50m • 4 servings
Thinly sliced veal scallopini in a cream sauce with porcini mushrooms, fresh mushrooms, and Marsala wine served with pasta and a vegetable.
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Grilled Lamb Chops
Date night 🕯️High-protein 💪

11. Grilled Lamb Chops

INSPIRED BY @thewarren
55m • 2 servings
cauliflower purée / scallion / red wine reduction
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Szechuan Shrimp + Pork Dumplings
Family-styleSpicy 🌶️

12. Szechuan Shrimp + Pork Dumplings

INSPIRED BY @earlskitchenbarwaikiki
75m • 4 servings
Chili crunch, black vinegar, roasted peanuts, green onions
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Beef Curry
Great leftoversHigh-protein 💪

13. Beef Curry

INSPIRED BY @lilihadriveinn
120m • 4 servings
Tender beef chuck simmered in a spiced tomato curry with coconut milk, potatoes and carrots, finished with cilantro and lime.
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Butternut Tortellacci
Family-styleKid-friendly 🧒

14. Butternut Tortellacci

INSPIRED BY @romanosmacaronigrill
75m • 4 servings
tortellacci stuffed with four-cheese blend, asiago cream, butternut squash, prosciutto, parmesan
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