Don't you love cooking when the food is easy and tastes so good? Enjoy down home country style dinners like Ranch chicken, perfect pot roast, and shepherd's pie this week!
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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 17 is National Pasta Day and I sure have a lot for you to choose from!
- I wouldn't let October 18th go by without celebrating National Chocolate Cupcake Day because ... any excuse for chocolate cupcakes - am I right?
- October 21 is National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day and I really think that my recipe is ABSOLUTELY the best. Try it and see if you agree. (hint: you will)
🫑 What's in Season?
- Beets
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Chard
- Chicory
- Endive
- Horseradish
- Pea
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Leek
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Winter squash
💭 Things to know
Here are some tips for this week -
- If you've got Ranch chicken left shred it and serve it over the angel biscuits for a quick breakfast or lunch.
- Snickerdoodles make GREAT ice cream sandwiches!
- 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
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Enjoy those first chilly nights with this spiked Mexican Hot Chocolate.
October 15
Crock Pot Ranch Chicken
Creamy and delicious! Crock pot ranch chicken is a simple to throw together, one pot meal.
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!
Snickerdoodles
Crispy on the edges and chewy in the middles - snickerdoodles are some of my favorite cookies!
October 16
Taco Spaghetti
This is one of the most popular recipes on Restless Chipotle! Cheesy and gooey, taco spaghetti is made all in one pot.
Quick Baguette
I love this quick & easy 30 minute baguette!
Boston Cream Poke Cake
You'll need to put this Boston cream poke cake together a day ahead of time but it's SO good!
October 17
Perfect Pot Roast
Classic pot roast with carrots and potatoes is old fashioned and full of flavor. You'll be using the leftovers in shepherds pie in a few days.
Squash Casserole
Creamy and cheesy! This easy squash casserole is a delicious side dish that is perfect as long as summer squash lasts!
Peanut Butter Pie
Salty pretzel crust, then layers of chocolate, caramel, and fluffy peanut butter mousse - this peanut butter pie is amazing!
October 18
Tavern Style Mac & Cheese
Crispy topping, gooey and cheesy mac & cheese! Macaroni and cheese is made with beer for a unique dinner that's fabulous!
Southern Green Beans
Tangy southern green beans are delicious!
Chocolate Pudding
Homemade chocolate pudding is quick and easy - so much better than what's in the box.
October 19
Shepherd's Pie
This is the best shepherd's pie - creamy and delicious!
Cinnamon Apples
Spicy and sweet, cinnamon apples are a pretty addition to the table.
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 20
Cowboy Soup
My mom called this chili, my cousin calls it cowboy soup - we just call it good!
Garlic Bread Sticks
Soft and garlicky breadsticks are the perfect addition to the table.
M&M Brownies
Chewy brownies have a swirl of peanut butter and colorful m&m's - so good!
October 21
Brown Sugar Chicken
Garlic and brown sugar glazed chicken is quick and easy - make it in the oven or in the slow cooker.
Broccoli Casserole
Creamy and cheesy with a buttery topping - this broccoli casserole is delicious!
Spice Cake
Classic spice cake with a cream cheese filling and frosting is perfect for fall!
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