Warm Dinners: Casseroles, Soups & More

Canned pumpkin and sage put a fresh fall spin on grits. Cinnamon chicken rounds out the autumnal dish.

Try a new twist on white bean chili -- with mangoes! This colorful fruit adds bright flavor that pairs with savory pork and lime juice for an irresistible salty-sweet combination. Ground chipotle chili pepper adds in some heat for a hearty fall meal that's sure to warm you inside and out.

Ordinary macaroni and cheese gets a Mediterranean makeover with the help of Kalamata olives and feta cheese. Try this fun and easy take on a cheesy childhood favorite.

Golden, flaky make-ahead dough makes all the difference in this elegant from-scratch pizza recipe. A drizzling of homemade herb oil and savory caramelized garlic pair with nutty Gruyere cheese and shiitake mushrooms for an absolutely fabulous pizza that beats anything they're serving at your neighborhood pizza joint.

Tomatillos are sweet, mild green tomatoes found in many traditional Mexican recipes. Our spicy chicken soup uses tomatillos two ways -- pureed and chopped -- and also features other classic Mexican favorites, including jalapeno peppers, green chiles, lime, and cilantro. Whole, canned tomatillos work, too, and can be found in the Mexican food aisle at your local supermarket.

Mix it up with our variations on a quick and easy sweet potato casserole recipe. Going for sweet? Stir in pumpkin or apple pie spice. More of a savory fan? Top with bacon and rosemary. The featured version goes for the unexpectedly delicious combo of tart pineapple and sharp blue cheese.

Nutmeg, sage, and apple-cranberry juice flavor this hearty stew.

With penne pasta folded into Italian-inspired mini meat loaves, these open-face sandwiches combine all the favorites of a traditional Italian supper, right down to the garlic bread.

Apple juice and sauteed leeks give this hearty soup long-simmered flavor in just 25 minutes.

For a super easy dinner or brunch idea, combine eggs, cottage cheese, spinach, and feta cheese -- along with a few other ingredients -- and then bake until set.

Frozen corn is pureed with chicken broth, sauteed onions, and leeks to create a silky soup without any cream. Red sweet pepper and additional corn add a crunchy bite to the smooth chowder.

Cooked apple slices and apple jelly put a fall spin on simple pork sandwiches. Cayenne-spiced sweet potatoes make a quick and yummy side dish.

Spicy sauteed chicken and crisp veggies simmer in a tasty homemade peanut sauce. Serve over jasmine rice for Asian flair.

This meatless dish, featuring three types of cheeses, is ideal for potlucks.

We've put a seasonal spin on this simple pasta toss with chunks of pumpkin, tender pork, fresh sage, and red onion. Blue cheese adds tang.

Blended red peppers, onion, beer, and potatoes create a hearty base for this cozy soup, while American cheese adds creaminess.

Rice and corn bread stuffing mix make the base for this hearty casserole that tastes great with any combination of your favorite meat, veggies, and condensed soup.

Set aside 25 minutes and you've got a classic pizza that will have everyone wanting a slice. Refrigerated pizza dough and a simple sauce of light olive oil make the recipe a cinch.

Chicken, mushrooms, purchased Alfredo sauce, and spices make this pasta a homey, crowd-pleasing dish.

The gravy for this fork-tender brisket is made from a tantalizing blend of beer, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and seasonings.

With pantry-ready ingredients, such as packaged tortellini and canned tomato soup, this recipe takes just 15 minutes to make, start to finish.

"I took all the flavors we love in enchiladas and created something even fresher," says chef Joanne Weir, the recipe creator. "This easy casserole is topped off with fresh garden tomatoes and cilantro."

Chunks of beef, potatoes, sweet butternut squash, and green beans make this a hearty yet healthful stew. A tantalizing mix of mustard, allspice, and Worcestershire sauce gives the stew its unique flavor.

Dijon-style mustard and caraway seeds boost the flavor of this aromatic pork main dish.

Filled with butternut squash, noodles, and shallots, this rich casserole makes a delicious side dish with beef.

For a foolproof 20-minute supper, toss packaged cheese tortellini with roasted chicken, herbs, cauliflower, broccoli, and dried tomato pesto. Add a sprinkling of fresh Parmesan cheese.

These tender short ribs are simmered slowly in broth, garlic, herbs, and onions.

It takes only five ingredients to whip up this rich and hearty soup that's ready in about 30 minutes.