It’s the most wonderful meal-planning time of the year!
The new season brings a fresh palette of flavors and comforting, nostalgic dishes. Here’s a simple, delicious weekly plan that balances vibrant produce, hearty mains, and easy leftovers.
Monday: Start the week with a September salad—an ideal transition dish combining late-summer produce with fall ingredients. It’s flavorful, filling, and a great way to use crisp vegetables.
Tuesday: Pretzel-crusted chicken paired with parmesan roasted broccoli. This combo is a household favorite and stays great as leftovers. Make a double batch of broccoli so there’s extra for the next night.
Wednesday: Maple BBQ salmon served with brown-butter couscous. Add some of Tuesday’s roasted broccoli for a quick, balanced plate that comes together fast.
Thursday: Silky ginger sweet potato soup is comforting and simple to prepare. Serve it alongside a house salad to add texture and bulk for a satisfying meal.
Friday: Try a maple sheet-pan smoked sausage dinner for a no-fuss, flavor-packed meal that’s likely to become a weekly staple—toss it on a sheet pan with seasonal vegetables and roast until caramelized.
Saturday: Peanut noodles with roasted broccoli make an easy, flavorful weekend dinner. Stir in any remaining proteins or veggies from the week to use up leftovers and add variety.
Breakfasts and lunches: For a seasonal breakfast, make a batch of pumpkin protein pancakes—perfect for chilly mornings and easy to reheat. For lunches, marinated white beans on toast are savory, simple, and portable, great for midday meals or meal prep.
This plan mixes comfort and freshness while making smart use of leftovers. What will be on your menu this week?