SEASONAL always wins. Protein-packed main dishes, pastas with personality, and salads that double as dinner. Best of all? 30 minutes in ONE pan. Bring on the FRESH.
π Meal Plan for Oct. 12-18, 2026 π
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Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (October 12β18, 2026). Plus, Iβve included a brand-new chocolate dessert that doubles as breakfast and will knock your socks off! DAY 1: Fall Mushroom Soup (Gluten-Free)
DAY 2: Healthier Homemade Hamburger Helper (30 Minutes, One-Pan)
DAY 3: Creamy Butternut Squash Stuffed Pasta Shells with Sausage, Spinach, and Tomatoes (you can also use pumpkin puree)
DAY 4: Lentil Soup (Healthy, High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan). Make it on the stovetop, in a Slow Cooker, or in an Instant Pot.
DAY 5: Creamy Chicken Orzo with Butternut Squash and Spinachβ
DAY 6: Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with spicy Italian Sausage, Spinach, Apples, Cheddar, and Pepper Jack Cheeseβ
DAY 7: Blackberry Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich (made in a cast iron skillet on stovetop)
ANY DAY: Double Chocolate Loaf Cake is A Chocolate Lover's Dream!
SALAD 1: Fall Pasta Salad with Maple-Lime Dressingβ
SALAD 2: Healthy Autumn Chicken Salad with Pear Dressing (you'll want to put this dressing (made with pear!) on everything!)
SALAD 3: Roasted Sweet Potato & Spinach Saladβ
If you try any of these recipes, I'd love your feedback in the comments section for each one on my website. Please do not respond to this e-mail. |
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SEASONAL always wins. Protein-packed main dishes, pastas with personality, and salads that double as dinner. Best of all? 30 minutes in ONE pan. Bring on the FRESH.
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