September 26, 2026
September Week 5: Weekly Meal Plan
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Well September seemed to fly by! I can’t believe we’re already wrapping up this month and moving onto the next. There’s been lots of talk about Halloween costumes and even Christmas lists around here this week! I don’t know if I’m ready to be in full holiday mode. Hopefully during the first few weeks of October we can ease into this next fun (but overwhelming at times) chapter.
This week I planned a slow cooker, sheet pan, and 5 ingredient recipe to help manage dinner with this busy chapter of life. I’m most looking forward to the Sausage & Potato Skillet and my 9 year old Nora is most looking forward to the Sheet Pan Pretzel Chicken (her favorite recipe in Recipe Club!). Also, I’m making the Spiced Pumpkin Cake to properly usher in the month of October.
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Sausage & Potato Skillet
A hearty skillet dinner with sausage, creamy potatoes, and melty cheese balanced with bright twist from a handful of fresh parsley and a generous squeeze of lemon.
Korean Beef & Rice Bowls
A quick skillet meal for a weeknight using ground beef with a bright, fresh, flavor profile.
Sheet Pan Pretzel Chicken
The most delicious pretzel coated chicken that’s easy to make, easy to clean up AND a crowd pleaser. In fact, it’s my daughter Nora’s favorite recipe in Recipe Club!
Baked Caesar Chicken
A 5 Ingredient Baked Chicken that is hearty without being heavy and full of SO much flavor. Don’t skip the crushed croutons on top!
Turkey Roast Dip Sandwiches
Tender turkey piled onto crusty rolls with melted provolone cheese and a side of delicious au jus for dipping.
Spiced Pumpkin Cake
This best pumpkin cake you’ll ever make! It’s perfectly pumpkin-y and topped off with a tangy cream cheese frosting.
What I’m Making for Dinner this Week
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Happy cooking!
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