This week's meal plan is full of easy, slow cooker comfort foods from country style ribs and meatballs sandwiches to smothered chicken. As always there are tips for saving time and money.
![Collage of images from the meal plan for October 8-14.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/meal-plan-42-1.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!
- October 8 is National Fluffer Nutter Day, the perfect time to give these fluffer nutter whoopie pies a try!
- October 9 is National Pizza and Beer Day - put them together with this beer pizza dough. SO good.
- October 12 is National Pumpkin Pie Day, aren't you happy you don't have to wait until Thanksgiving for pumpkin pie?
Here are some tips for this week -
- Double some of the recipes and freeze half. Find out how to meal prep for freezing.
- Make a simple garlic butter by stirring together 1 cup softened butter, 1 tablespoon garlic salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste), and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Let stand for 15 minutes for the flavors to blend.
- Grab different types of the bagged salads for quick side dishes. They usually come with a unique mixture of ingredients that take salads up a notch.
- Save some of the biscuits and make biscuits and southern cream gravy for breakfast one day.
- Remember to prep as many of your ingredients at once as you can. Chop all the onions for the week, chop the celery for the week, etc.
- Move the days around as you need to. Don't forget there are more meal plans here.
🍹This week's cocktail
![Closeup of the grapefruit tequila sour cocktail in a glass.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/grapefruit-hibiscus-tequila-sour-sq-700x700.jpg)
Grapefruit Tequila Sour
Y'all, this grapefruit tequila sour is one of my favorites. It's tangy and refreshing - not really a fall flavor but just delicious!
October 8
![closeup image of meatballs in marinara with parmesan sprinkled on top](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/meatballs-square-700x700.jpg)
Spaghetti & Meatballs
These slow cooker meatballs are SO easy & tender! Just shape them and put them right into the crock pot raw. They simmer all day in marinara - and you have meatballs for dinner! Make double or triple. They freeze well and you'll need some for later in the week.
![Slices of French bread on a linen cloth.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/homemade-baguette-2-new-3-compressor-1-700x700.jpg)
Garlic Bread
I love this quick & easy 30 minute baguette. Make garlic butter as directed in tips and serve it at the table OR spread on the slices and broil for a minute or two. Make extra loaves - you'll need them later in the week.
![biscotti](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/biscotti-3.jpg)
Pumpkin Biscotti
Pumpkin Biscotti are easy to make and they last for weeks at room temperature. Perfect for lingering at the table with a cup of coffee!
October 9
![Overhead view of chicken and noodles for feature image.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/chicken-noodles-feat-700x700.jpg)
Chicken & Noodles
Chicken & Noodles is a quick bowl of country comfort. When you are poaching the chicken breast make extra to save time later in the week. Serve with a side salad.
![Close up of biscuits piled on a plate.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/angel-biscuits-recipe-1-700x700.jpg)
Angel Biscuits
These southern yeast biscuits are quick to make, like regular biscuits but rise high and light like a roll. Mix up some softened butter with a few teaspoons of honey and a pinch of cinnamon to serve with them. YUM!
![Close up of a slice of apple pie made with red hots candy.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Candy-Apple-Pie-recipe-700x700.jpg)
Candy Apple Pie
Candy apple pie tastes like old fashioned candied apples! Apples are simmered in Red Hots syrup before being added to a buttery, flaky crust. Use a purchased crust to save time if you wish.
October 10
![Closeup of this recipe cropped into a square for the feature image.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/lazy-stuffed-cabbage-feat-700x700.jpg)
Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole
![Close up overhead view of a bowl of gree](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/southern-green-beans-feat-700x700.jpg)
Southern Green Beans and Bacon
Tender green beans are simmered with bacon and onions. Delicious!
![Closeup view of the whole top of the pie for the feature image.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pumpkin-pie-feat-700x700.jpg)
Pumpkin Pie
The original Libby's Pumpkin Pie recipe is still my favorite! It's so easy - no need to wait for Thanksgiving.
October 11
![Meatball sandwich covered in melted Mozzarella cheese.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/meatball-sandwich-700x700.jpg)
Meatball Sandwich
Remember the meatballs and baguettes we saved from Friday? Enjoy an almost instant dinner by using them for meatball sandwiches. Add Mozzarella to the tops and broil a few minutes just to melt.
![Closeup of macaroni salad in a bowl.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/old-fashioned-macaroni-salad-title-compressor-2-1-700x700.jpg)
![Chocolate upside down cake makes its own fudge frosting. So easy and fast! RestlessChipotle.com](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/chocolate-upside-down-cake-feat.jpg)
Chocolate Upside Down Cake
Chocolate Upside Down Cake is an old, old recipe that saves time because the frosting is baked right on the cake!
October 12
![A fork lifting a scoop of the casserole. Square image for feature image.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/HR-King-Ranch-Chicken-feat-700x700.jpg)
King Ranch Chicken
Today you'll use the leftover chicken you saved from Saturday to make this simple King Ranch Chicken casserole. It's crazy that so much flavor can be SO easy. A salad with tortilla chips broken up into it is a delicious side.
![Hatch chile cheese bread is tender and light with lots of smoky, cheesy flavor and a Hatch chile kick. From Restlesschipotle.com](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/hatch-chile-cheddar-bread-horizontal.jpg)
Hatch Chile Cheese Bread
Hatch Chile Cheese Bread makes great sandwiches, too! Save some to serve with dinner tomorrow.
![Closeup of a serving of peach dump cake with melting ice cream on top.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/peach-cobbler-dump-cake-1-700x700.jpg)
Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
Easiest peach cobbler ever! Just dump the ingredients in a pan, bake, and serve! No fuss at all! Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
October 13
![Overhead view of the finished meat in a slow cooker.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/country-style-ribs-feat-700x700.jpg)
Almost NO prep time! The whole family is going to love these country ribs in crock pot! Leftovers make great sandwiches or stuffing for tacos!
![creamy potatoes au gratin](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/creamy-potatoes-au-gratin.jpg)
Potatoes au Gratin
Potatoes au gratin the way it used to be done! Thinly sliced potatoes, onions, cheese, and a homemade cream sauce. It takes 1 ½ hours to bake so either make this on your day off and warm it up or substitute fried potatoes.
![one praline cheesecake brownie. a rich brownie is covered with cheesecake then topped with pecan praline. Recipe image](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/praline-brownies-4.jpg)
Cheesecake Brownies
Today is National Cream Cheese Brownie Day and what better way to celebrate than these Pecan Praline Cheesecake Brownies?
October 14
![smothered chicken feature image - chicken with gravy on plate.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/smothered-chicken-title-1-700x700.jpg)
Smothered Chicken
Smothered chicken is a delicious southern dish that you can make right in the skillet! Creamy gravy, tender chicken... It's the best!
![dinner rolls on a plate](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/dinner_rolls.jpg)
Buttermilk Dinner Rolls
These are homemade brown n serve rolls. I'll show you how to make a batch and freeze to brown and serve as needed. Plus the are super light and delish!
![Closeup of cake and frosting.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/lemon-cream-cake-title-700x700.jpg)
Lemon Cream Cake
This easy lemon sheet cake has an amazing, lighter-than-air whipped lemon frosting.
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