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If you want some fairly quick and easy Southern comfort food for your dinner, this Salisbury steak recipe is a good choice. It comes with a delicious gravy and yummy caramelized onions, and you can have all of it ready in an hour or less.

Think of salisbury steak as a really fancied up version of hamburger steak. (Something very similar to this was one of Mother’s midweek go-to main courses, when I was growing up, and I have continued the tradition.) You’ll often see some version of this in frozen TV dinners and the like, but don’t be fooled: None of that mass-produced, store-bought stuff can hold a candle to this.

And with such a straightforward recipe that you can complete in an hour, why settle for less than homemade?

Recipe and photo courtesy of Taste of Southern

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Quick Tip: You can add any of your favorite seasonings!

This Sock It To Me Cake is basically a bundt cake with a nice twist. The bulk of the cake is light and buttery, but it has a lovely, rich filling on the inside and is topped with a delicious but easy-to-make vanilla lemon glaze.

I loved the depth of flavor of this cake. It’s not that difficult to put together, and though I think that the mix of tastes here make it good for any time of year, the pecans, cinnamon, and ginger in here make it a particularly good cake for autumn and the holidays. 

Recipe and photo courtesy of Kelli’s Kitchen

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These Chicken & Broccoli Stuffed Shells make for a rather filling and well balanced meal, and you can make them well under an hour and on a budget–for roughly $9.25 for six servings. That makes it perfect for those rather strained and hectic weeknights.

I enjoy my chicken and pasta dishes, but I am an especially big fan of both when I am on a bit of a tight budget or pressed for time. They combine nicely with cheese and a good helping of veggies in this simple but hearty casserole. 

Recipe and photo courtesy of Po’ Man Meals

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Bundt cakes are a good option when you need something that’s light and quick to make. This Pumpkin Bundt Cake can be prepped and baked in well under an hour, and it comes with a simple but delicious cinnamon glaze.

Yes, I have dived full-on into fall baking season and haven’t looked back. This pumpkin bundt cake was incredibly easy and quick to put together but didn’t scrimp on the flavor. Oh, and it’s surprisingly light, too, both in terms of texture and calories. Would you believe that one slice (about the standard one seen in the photo, not any super-thin tease of a slice) is only about 180 calories? For a cake, that’s mighty good!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Pinch of Yum

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If you are looking for something festive to serve at a party or just want an extra-special treat for the little ones, this Candy Corn Layer Cake is an excellent choice. It’s filled with that sweet and buttery flavor of the original candy and topped off with a creamy chocolate frosting.

I don’t know about you, but Halloween is something of a big production at my home. Basically, we go all out on the orange and purple lighting, ghosts, skeletons, and cobwebs and have a haunted house for the month of October. I think that it’s a fun, safe way to let the inner child express itself–and something nice for the neighborhood kids to look at. With all of the spooky scenery, I enjoy having a festive sweet treat or two. This candy corn cake was the perfect thing for our Halloween party – but the kids immediately told me they are going to want this for every party now on…

Recipe and photo courtesy of Serious Eats

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Bring a creative, savory pasta dish to your dinner table in only 35 minutes with this Chipotle Bacon Mac & Cheese recipe. Bacon just makes everything taste better, and sharp cheddar and a panko bread crumb topping bring everything together rather nicely.

No, there’s nothing ordinary about this mac & cheese recipe. Not that there is anything wrong with ordinary or basic mac & cheese; the homemade version is truly delicious. But particularly when I am looking for something quick to make for a full dinner, I enjoy combining a few basic things to make a filling and satisfying main dish. This recipe does just that. Call it macaroni and cheese that has been upgraded from side dish to delicious and savory main course.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Cooking With Curls

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This Sausage & Penne Pasta recipe brings the flavor with little hassle and only modest time investment. Just 3 steps and about 50 minutes yields a hearty meal. It’s great for any family meal but would also do nicely at potlucks.

One has to admire the versatility of pasta and sausage. For items that are so easy to use, they certainly do mix well with plenty of things. And with a little cheese to bind everything together, they do combine well with each other, particularly in casseroles.

Recipe and photo courtesy of AllRecipes.com

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