This week marks the real beginning of fall! Treat your family to some pumpkin scones or pumpkin baked oatmeal for breakfast - make on the weekend and warm up during the week.
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📅 Food Holidays
- September 17 is National Monte Cristo Day
- September 20 is National Rum Punch Day
- September 21 is National Pecan Cookie Day
🫑 What's in Season?
- Beans
- Beet greens
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Chard
- Chicory
- Endive
- Horseradish
- Pea
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Leek
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Winter squash
💭 Things to know
- Nothing could be easier than the pizza dough. Keep a batch in your fridge!
- Save leftover green beans to go in the shepherd's pie.
- Save pot roast leftovers for shepherd's pie.
- Remember to prep as much ahead of time as possible!
- Buy pre-chopped veggies when you can. Your time is worth money.
- Frost enough cupcakes for dessert and freeze the rest for another time.
🍹This week's cocktail
Classic Whiskey Sour
This week's cocktail is a classic whiskey sour - one of my favorites!
September 17
Homemade Pizza
You can make this easy pizza dough and let it rise in the refrigerator for up to a week. Make your favorite pizzas whenever you want!
All you need is a side salad and some beer!
White Cupcakes
I can't turn down these white 'wedding cake' cupcakes with whipped cream cheese frosting! SO good!
September 18
Cowboy Casserole
Cowboy Casserole is made with ground beef, tater tots, and everything else your kids love! It's SO good!
Smothered Green Beans
Quick and easy southern smothered green beans with bacon are a delicious addition to this meal!
White Texas Sheet Cake
This easy white texas sheet cake is rich, moist, and delicious!
September 19
Pot Roast
This Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast is so full of old-fashioned goodness! Make extra because you'll want leftovers for Tuesday's meal!
Clover Leaf Rolls
These easy clover leaf dinner rolls are old fashioned buttery goodness! They rise high and light - soft and fluffy. Freeze leftovers for another time!
Buckaroons
These chewy butterscotch buckaroons cookies are the perfect ending to this easy meal.
I like to sandwich two together with vanilla ice cream in between!
September 20
Texas 2-Step Chicken
It doesn't get a lot easier than this Texas 2-Step Salsa Chicken made with picante sauce! You can assemble it up to 2 days ahead of time and bake when ready. Serve with rice.
Cornbread Casserole
Jiffy cornbread casserole isn't just for the holidays! It's the perfect side dish with this chicken!
Dutch Apple Pie
Who can resist a tangy Dutch apple pie piled high with apples and streusel?
September 21
Shepherd's Pie
This sumptuous shepherd's Pie is made with leftover pot roast from earlier in the week. It's your favorite comfort food made extra delicious!
Serve with a salad.
Boston Cream Poke Cake
Like the favorite dessert but so much easier! Boston cream poke cake is easy to make with a cake mix or even a bought (unfrosted) yellow cake, some pudding, and a chocolate glaze!.
September 22
Ranch Chicken
Easy, Crock Pot Ranch chicken is a one pot dish. Chicken breast cooks in a luscious gravy with potatoes and carrots.
Dinner Rolls
Super light, rich dinner rolls recipe can be made ahead of time. Keep a batch in your freezer!
Spice Cake
Spice Cake with cream cheese frosting is the perfect ending to any autumn meal! Celebrate the first day of fall with this yummy layer cake!
September 23
Mom's Potato Soup
My mom's potato soup was the best! Creamy and comforting, this easy soup recipe is the perfect way to thaw out on a cold day!
Buttermilk Biscuits
Light and fluffy, these classic southern buttermilk biscuits are my favorite side to serve with the potato soup.
Chocolate Cream Pie
Homemade chocolate cream pie from scratch can be made no bake by using a crumb crust. Ultra rich and fudgy!
Enjoy 30 quick weeknight dinner recipes!
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