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 Sep. 28 - Oct. 4, 2026 π
|
Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (September 28 - October 4, 2026). π π Quick Cooking Challenge reminder (my new project!): The challenge recipe is my brand-new Chicken Noodle Soup (in case you missed it!), and itβs super easy to make. The $250 prize deadline is October 15. [Challenge details + entry form here.] DAY 1: Grilled (or Pan-Seared) Salmon (with rice and Pineapple Tomato Avocado Salsa)
DAY 2: Creamy Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup with Orzo and Spinach (30-Minute, One-Pot)
DAY 3: One-Pan Creamy Chicken Orzo with Mushrooms and Spinachβ
DAY 4: Braised Pork Ragu Pappardelleβ
DAY 5: Mediterranean Shrimp (It's a gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, and protein-rich 30-minute one-pan meal.)
DAY 6: Beef Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)β
DAY 7: Thai Curry Chicken Meatballs with Bell Pepper and Zucchiniβ
SALAD 1: Strawberry Spinach Saladβ
SALAD 2: Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Corn, Bacon, Carrots, Red Onion, and Sharp Cheddarβ
SALAD 3: Butternut Squash Pasta Salad (you can use roasted sweet potatoes or yams)
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. |
Fresh. Seasonal. 30-Minute Meals!
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.
Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (September 21-27, 2026). And, 2 days from now is officially Fall! π π DAY 1: Stuffed Butternut Squash with Spinach, Bacon, and Cheese RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Chicken and Wild Rice with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Portobello Mushrooms RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Greek Orzo (meatless main, or serve it as a side with protein, or as a salad) RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage (30-Minute,...
Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (September 14-20). π π Iβm 2 days late with my weekly meal plan, but I have a pretty good excuse! π I just launched my September Cooking Challenge, where one person will win a $250 Amazon gift card by the end of September (in 2 weeks!) simply for making one of my recipes and submitting a photo. So Iβve been a little busy over here! π All the details are here. Hurry up and make that challenge recipe since we have only 2...
Fire up the grill! π₯π₯ Iβve rounded up 15 of my best grilled recipes to make any cookout in September, including Labor Day, unforgettable. From juicy steaks and pork chops to salmon, shrimp, and fresh grilled chicken salads, these mains are packed with flavor and made for sharing. Consider this your go-to lineup for celebrating summer one last time around the grill! And, in lieu of my usual meal plan for next week, I thought this collection would be much more fun (and useful!) for September...