This week I'm thinking about those busy back to school weeks coming up. Crockpot meals, make ahead casseroles, and 15 minute dinners are where it's at!
Check out these Southern Sunday dinner ideas, too!
![Collage of images from this week's meal plan.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/august6-meal-plan-1.jpg)
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📅 Food Holidays
We celebrate a couple of fun food holidays this week. They're silly little holidays but it gives us an opportunity to make some memories and have some fun!
- August 6 is National Root Beer Float Day. They are a favorite of mine and a good time to try this no bake root beer float pie.
- August 10 is National S'mores Day and you'll love the flavors in this creamy s'mores pie or decadent s'mores French toast!
- You can save time by assembling the stuffed peppers and ziti casserole ahead of time. Just slip into the oven to bake before serving.
- Keep a batch of the campfire sauce in the fridge all the time. It's great on burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, salads, baked potatoes, fries...
- Using angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti will save time when making the cream cheese pasta.
🍹This week's cocktail
![Apple cider sangria with cranberries and cinnamon sticks in a wine glass.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/apple-sangria-feat-700x700.jpg)
Apple Cider Sangria
This fruity apple sangria is full of fall flavor. I know we're still smack in the middle of hot weather but give this a try!
August 6
![Pasta being served from the dish for featured image.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ziti-Sausage-pasta-bake-feat-700x700.jpg)
Baked Ziti & Sausage
This easy baked ziti and sausage casserole is full of flavor!
![Overhead view of a bowl of green beans, tomatoes, potatoes, and red onions created for the feature image of this post.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Italian-Green-Bean-Salad-feat-700x700.jpg)
Green Bean Salad
This green bean salad has tons of fresh flavor! I like to use the multicolor little baby potatoes along with the cherry tomatoes and green beans.
![Stack of oatmeal bar cookies with chocolate frosting.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/oh-henry-vert-700x700.jpg)
Oh Henry Bars
I loved these Oh Henry Bars when I was little and honestly I can still make a batch disappear pretty fast.
August 7
![chicken strips dipped in bbq sauce.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Popeyes-Chicken-Copycat-700x700.jpg)
CopyCat Popeye's Chicken Tenders
These easy chicken tenders are even better than Popeye's! Crispy, tender, juicy - and they've even got the secret seasoning!
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![Close up of the sauce showing the creamy texture.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/campfire-sauce-feat2-700x700.jpg)
Campfire Sauce
I could almost drink this copycat Red Robin Campfire Sauce! It's delicious on EVERYTHING!
![A plateful of onion rings.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/beer-batter-onion-rings2-1-700x700.jpg)
Onion Rings
I've been making these beer batter onion rings forever. They are always light and crispy!
![Butterscotch cookies stacked on a plate.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Butterscotch-cookies-3-30-20-700x700.jpg)
Buckaroons
These old fashioned buckaroons are a chewy butterscotch cookie that became popular sometime around 1940-ish. Taste one and you'll see why. The make great ice cream sandwiches - try them with this vanilla ice cream!
August 8
![A bowl of cream cheese pasta.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cream-cheese-feature-700x700.jpg)
Cream Cheese Pasta
When you need something quick try this 15 minute cream cheese pasta. Like your main dishes to contain meat? Stop by the deli and pick up a rotisserie chicken and chop the meat into the pasta before serving.
![Close up overhead view of a bowl of gree](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/southern-green-beans-feat-700x700.jpg)
Green Beans with Bacon
Savory green beans with bacon is a southern specialty. It's perfect with the richness of the pasta.
![Square image of three Mexican hot chocolate cupcakes on a lace tablecloth](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mexican-hot-chocolate-cupcakes-square-compressor.jpg)
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Warm, chocolatey, cinnamon flavors in this fudgy cupcake will make this recipe your favorite.
August 9
![Close up of chicken and gravy on a plate.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/creamy-ranch-chicken-landscape-700x700.jpg)
Crockpot Ranch Chicken
An all in one dinner that is so easy! Crockpot Ranch Chicken has potatoes, carrots, and tender fall-apart chicken breast in a delicious gravy.
![Square image of homemade drop biscuits for the recipe card](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/drop-biscuits-recipe-card-compressor.jpg)
Drop Biscuits
Homemade potato rolls are float away soft and tender. There's nothing like the taste of one that's warm from the oven and has butter melting into it. Make extra- they are delicious slider buns for deli meats.
![a bourbon cake with white glaze on a clear cake plate](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/southern-bourbon-cake-title-compressor-1-700x700.jpg)
Bourbon Pecan Cake
Bourbon Pecan Cake is one of my favorites. It's super easy to make!
August 10
![Stuffed peppers in a casserole dish for featured image.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/stuffed-peppers-10-1-700x700.jpg)
Stuffed Peppers
Old fashioned stuffed peppers can be assembled ahead of time or frozen. They're budget friendly too - use more rice and less meat to stretch your food dollar.
![View of a baguette from the top showing crust detail](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/homemade-baguette-2-new-2-compressor-1-700x700.jpg)
30 Minute Baguette
Believe it or not, this baguette recipe really can be made from start to finish in just over 30 minutes!
![Closeup of pie for feature image.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Coconut-Praline-Pie-feat-700x700.jpg)
Coconut Praline Pie
This coconut praline pie has it all! A layer of sweet pecan praline, topped with a layer of rich coconut cream and covered with whipped cream!
August 11
![Close up of chicken breast that's been grilled.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bbq-chicken-featured-2-700x700.jpg)
BBQ Chicken
Quick and easy! BBQ chicken is so good! Chicken breast wrapped in bacon, brushed with your favorite bbq sauce and grilled.
![Overhead view of a skillet of baked beans with a spoon in it.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/dr-pepper-baked-beans-feat-700x700.jpg)
Dr Pepper Baked Beans
These easy Dr Pepper baked beans are the perfect side for grilled meats and chicken.
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Circus Animals Cookies Ice Cream
I love homemade ice cream any time of the year and I will admit that a bag of frosted Circus Animal cookies basically evaporates around me. This circus animal cookies ice cream is a must try!
August 12
![Closeup of swiss steak on a plate.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/swiss-steak-closeup-compressor-1-700x700.jpg)
Swiss Steak
Slow Cooker Swiss Steak is an old fashioned meal that deserves a comeback! SO much flavor!
![Side view of a white bowl of mashed potatoes.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/mashed-potatoes-feat-700x700.jpg)
Mashed Potatoes
Ultra creamy mashed potatoes are the best way to sop up the delicious swiss steak gravy!
![Chocolate pudding in a glass.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Homemade-Chocolate-pudding-title-compressor.jpg-copy-700x700.jpg)
Chocolate Pudding
Trust me, there's nothing in the world like homemade chocolate pudding! SO good.
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