A bottle of Chianti wine and chopped pancetta add robust flavor to this hearty bowl.

Get the recipe: Chianti Marinated Beef Stew

Whole-grain flour and plain low-fat yogurt lighten up traditional brownies, but rich chocolate, cocoa powder and a bit of butter help maintain their classic flavor.

Get the recipe: Ellie Krieger’s Double-Chocolate Brownies

Gooey cheeses coat penne pasta, while bright peas and salty diced ham add heft to this 30-minute weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe: Four-Cheese Pasta With Peas and Ham

Fill your pasta bowl with crunchy broccoli, grated cheese and chunks of potatoes.

Get the recipe: Bow-Tie Pasta With Broccoli and Potatoes

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Homemade soup in under an hour? Yes, please. This recipe will warm your tummy in no time.

Get the recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

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This simple but hearty fall dinner features sweet Italian turkey sausage and crispy cauliflower. Toss with spaghetti and drizzle with olive oil for dinner in a flash.

Get the recipe: Sausage-Cauliflower Spaghetti

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Use store-bought or leftover chili to create a corn and cheese casserole that can keep in the freezer until you’re ready to eat.

Get the recipe: Chili-Corn Casserole

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We took the best part of this classic soup — all the sweet caramelized onions — and left behind all the fat. A small sprinkling of Gruyere cheese (or your favorite) at the end is all you need for a satisfying main dish.

Get the recipe: French Onion Soup

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Pair pasta with the best of end-of-summer produce including tomatoes and corn for a meal that’s ready in just 20 minutes.

Get the recipe: Pappardelle With Corn

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Your family will be smiling from ear-to-ear when you top buttermilk and chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter cream and a milk chocolate glaze.

Make it a complete meal by serving these little treats with Smoked Pork Chops With Corn from Food Network Magazine.

Get the recipe: Mini Peanut Butter Cupcakes

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