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Meal Plan 35: August 20 - 26

Published: Aug 6, 2022 Last Updated: Feb 3, 2023 by Marye 728 words. | About 4 minutes to read this article.

August 20 Meal Plan.

This week many of us are sending kids back to school if we have't already. It's time for easy, one pot and 30 minute meals that warm up easily to cover all the crazy schedules!

Meal plan collage August 20.

📅 Food Holidays

  • August 20 National Bacon Lovers Day is the perfect time to try this onion bacon jam.
  • August 21 National Sweet Tea Day - I like mine with bourbon, how about you?
  • August 22 National Eat a Peach Day and one of the best ways to do it? This easy peach cobbler dump cake.
  • August 26 Whiskey Sour Day - literally one of my favorite cocktails ever.

💭 Things to know

  • Make extra fried potatoes and treat the family to a hearty country breakfast with the leftovers just cook some sausage and bell pepper until done then stir in the potatoes and warm through..
  • Leftover smothered chicken? Serve it over toast for breakfast or a light lunch.
  • You'll use the leftover devils food cake for the brownie punchbowl cake or stir it into the chocolate ice cream.
  • Prepare as much as possible on your day off. Chop all the onions for the week and put them in an airtight container. Cook up all the ground beef you'll need and separate it into the amount you need for each recipe.

🍹This week's cocktail

Overhead view of a creamy, blue cocktail.

Blue Hawaiian

Think of this creamy Blue Hawaiian cocktail as a blue pina colada.

August 20

Smothered chicken and gravy on a plate with biscuits.

Smothered Chicken

Tender chicken breast in a creamy gravy? Smothered chicken is a classic. Serve with some buttermilk biscuits to sop up that gravy.

Wooden spatula removing fried potatoes out of iron skillet.

Fried Potatoes

Crispy, tender... This fried potatoes recipe is my favorite! Whether you call the home fries of cottage fries, they are welcome at any meal.

Easy,layerspiceddevil'sfoodcakeisjustrightforfamilydinnersandspecialocassions

Spiced Devil's Food Cake

I found this spiced devil's food cake recipe in a Depression era cookbook. It's unique with it's combination of rich chocolate and spice. Save leftover cake to dice up for the brownie trifle.

August 21

Overhead view of cheesesteak pasta with cheese melted on top.

Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

Philly cheesesteak pasta has all the flavors of the popular sandwich in an easy, one pot pasta meal!

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Southern Green Beans

Classic southern green beans simmer for hours but you can get that same great flavor in just a few minutes with my recipes!

Feature image; a serving of cobbler being removed from the skillet.

Peach Cobbler

Homemade peach cobbler from fresh peaches is a classic southern dessert during the summer!

August 22

Square image of finished chicken recipe for featured image.

Deviled Chicken

Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. This deviled chicken is one of my favorites.

Overhead view of squash casserole with a serving removed to show the creamy interior.

Squash Casserole

When summer squash is plentiful this squash casserole with stuffing is the perfect side dish!

Close up of a slice of apple pie made with red hots candy.

Candy Apple Pie

Remember candy apples? Well this apple pie has all that flavor.

August 23

Close up of the chicken with peach sauce on it for the recipe card.

Grilled Chicken

Wrap chicken breast in bacon, brush with bbq sauce and grill. It couldn't be easier. Definitely add the bourbon peaches alongside.

Overhead view of a bowl of pea salad

Pea Salad

This creamy salad is full of sweet peas, bacon, and cheddar covered in a creamy dressing.

Homemade snickerdoodle cookies in a stack.

Snickerdoodles

Chewy in the middle. Crispy on the edges. Covered in the perfect blend of cinnamon and sugar. These snickerdoodles are the best.

August 24

Stuffed peppers in a casserole dish for featured image.

Stuffed Peppers

Old fashioned stuffed peppers are one of my favorite meals. I grew up with this dish on the table often! You can get all the flavor and save time but just chopping the peppers up and making this as a casserole. Make extra rice for tomorrow.

Overhead view of a bowl of green beans, tomatoes, potatoes, and red onions created for the feature image of this post.

Green Bean Salad

Green beans, potatoes, onions, and cherry tomatoes are marinated in zesty Italian dressing. This salad is absolutely delish!

A square of lemon cheesecake on a flowered plate with a lemon slice on top.

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

This vintage cheesecake recipe is so easy! Creamy and lighter than traditional cheesecake.

August 25

Closeup of finished chicken enchiladas in a baking dish.

Chicken Enchiladas

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Creamy chicken enchiladas are a great way to begin the celebration. Serve with rice and a salad.

Closeup overhead view of this recipe showing the different components in detail.

Fruit Salad

Enjoy this summer fruit salad while you can! I used peaches, melon, and berries in this but you could use your favorites.

Close up of nachos with chocolate, caramel, and white chocolate.

Dessert Nachos

Caramel, chocolate, pecans.... everyone loves these dessert nachos. They're a nice change from S'mores.

August 26

Close up of a bowl of cheese grits with pot roast spooned on top.

Pot Roast with Cheese Grits

Tender, slow cooked pot roast is spooned over a bed of smoky jalapeno cheese grits. Perfect comfort food for "one of those" days.

A skillet full of fried apple slices.

Closeup of fried cabbage and bacon in a skillet.

Smothered Cabbage

Southern fried cabbage is slowly simmers until it is tender and soaks up all the flavors from the bacon and onion.

Chocolate Ice Cream

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

For chocolate lovers only! Super creamy chocolate chocolate chip ice cream is a sweet way to end this week's meal plan.

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