Recipes and Cooking Recipes from the Magazine September 2021 Better Homes & Gardens Recipes By Sheena Chihak, RD Sheena Chihak, RD Instagram Sheena Chihak is a registered dietitian, former food editor and current edit lead for BHG with over 15 years of writing and editing experience for both print and digital. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on August 12, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Carson Downing Food trends are constantly coming and going. Some, like eating more plant-forward meals, hang on for a long time. Others (remember dalgona coffee in early 2020?) make a big splash and quickly fade. Either way, we like to taste each trend and maybe even give a food trend our own spin. The recipes from our September 2021 issue of Better Homes & Gardens® dive into some of the food trends we've seen taking the fast-food world by storm and on social media platforms. We also created family dinners starring produce with just a bit of meat, because the trend of eating less meat isn't going anywhere. Try them all to see if you're a fan of each trend. 01 of 11 Buffalo-Style Spicy Chicken Sandwiches View Recipe Carson Downing If you love a good chicken sandwich, chances are you've seen most of the contenders in the fast-food chicken sandwich competition. Now you can get in the battle yourself with this spicy take on a fried chicken sandwich. Tangy and saucy, this sandwich marries the technique of Southern-style buttermilk-brined and skillet-fried chicken with the well-loved flavor of Buffalo wings. 02 of 11 Crispy Dill Pickle Chicken Sandwiches View Recipe Carson Downing A classic chicken sandwich is double-dipped and deep-fried. (Remember, you don't need a deep-fat fryer to deep-fry; a large pot or Dutch oven will work.) We're bonkers for this one with simple toppings of lettuce, tomato, pickles, and a copycat sauce. A zesty pickle brine adds more pickle flavor and also helps tenderize the chicken. Buy It: Crock-Pot Dutch Oven ($84, Bed Bath & Beyond) Buy Now 03 of 11 Air-Fryer Chicken Katsu Sandwiches View Recipe Carson Downing We love panko bread crumbs for their flaky crunch whether air-fried, pan-fried, or baked. Though it's not traditional, mixing sesame seeds into this katsu breading adds dynamic speckles and subtle toasted sesame flavor. Buy It: Instant Vortex Air Fryer ($120, Target) Buy Now 04 of 11 Chicken Laab Cabbage Rolls View Recipe Carson Downing The only resemblance these bear to the Eastern European tomato-sauced version of cabbage rolls is the leafy green that envelops the filling. In contrast, our spicy soy and herb chicken filling was inspired by the flavor of laab, a minced meat salad considered the national dish of Laos. (On Thai menus, you will see the dish referred to as larb.) Serve them finger-food style as an appetizer or as a fork-and-knife main dish Satisfying Suppers with Just a Bit of Meat 05 of 11 Stuffed Eggplant Caponata View Recipe Carson Downing If you think you like eggplant only in its Parmesan form, this recipe may convince you to enjoy it the way they do in Southern Italy. The tangy filling is caponata, a Sicilian appetizer made by simmering eggplant, bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes with vinegar, capers, and raisins. Melted burrata and crisped prosciutto on top turn on the charm to the point you won't miss the breading. Burrata Boards Are the Ultimate Entertaining Dish 06 of 11 Farro Salad-Stuffed Avocados View Recipe Carson Downing Everything about this ancient grain, cucumber, and tomato salad contrasts the mellow avocado—the chewy farro, crunchy veggies, and smoky hot harissa vinaigrette. Eat from the top down, making sure to get a bit of salad and avocado with each bite to balance both the flavors and textures. Buy It: Bob's Red Mill Farro ($10, Walmart) Buy Now 07 of 11 Poblanos with Late-Summer Vegetables and Shrimp View Recipe Carson Downing Roasting brings out the earthy sweetness of poblano peppers and softens them so they're easier to stuff with late-season superstars: corn, tomatoes, and zucchini. Latin American flavors shine in a few elements—shrimp seared with cumin and chili powder, fresh radishes, crunchy tortilla strips, and a drizzle of serrano-lime dressing. 08 of 11 Baked Stuffed Tomatoes with Herbs View Recipe Carson Downing When your garden tomatoes are at their best, slide this recipe into your summer meal rotation. It's as simple as a salad, but so much more substantial. You need only a handful of ingredients—tomatoes, toasted bread, nuts, sautéed mushrooms, a few sprigs of herbs—plus 20 minutes in the oven or on the grill and dinner's done. 100+ Ideas to Eat (or Preserve) the Summer Bumper Crop from Your Garden 09 of 11 Chocolate-Hazelnut and Berry Folded Crepe View Recipe Carson Downing How the trend started: All of TikTok was arranging quesadilla ingredients in quadrants on a tortilla. How it's going: We use purchased (or homemade) crepes and four sweet fillings. Of course, you can customize your crepe with any of your favorite fillings, either sweet or savory. 10 of 11 Stuffed Mini Chaffles View Recipe Jason Donnelly A chaffle is a waffle made from a batter of shredded cheese and eggs (cheese + waffle = chaffle). How the trend started: Low-carb waffles from a two-ingredient batter of eggs and cheese. How it's going: Stuffed mini chaffles finished with toppers inspired by trendy toasts. Buy It: Dash Mini Waffle Maker ($13, Target) Buy Now 11 of 11 Baked Hummingbird Oatmeal View Recipe Carson Downing How the trend started: A blended, baked oatmeal. How it's going: Baked oatmeal with the flavors of hummingbird cake—banana, pineapple, pecans—and the texture of a spoonable banana bread. Hummingbird Dump Cake Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit