This week's meal plan is just simple, good food with lots of fall flavor! Slow cooker meals to keep things easy, and of course, all your family favorites - plus tips and ideas to keep you out of the kitchen and on with your life!
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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 1 is National Pumpkin Spice Day - a good time to have this Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal for breakfast and start the day (and the month) right!
- October 4 is National Taco Day. There are so many ways to get that great taco flavor but this easy taco pizza recipe is my favorite.
- The pizza dough keeps in the refrigerator for a week. It's so easy my grandson makes his own pizzas and he's just 4. It's fabulous for family movie night!
- Use the pizza dough to make breakfast pizzas with scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheese.
- Double the breadsticks and save half for the million dollar spaghetti night.
- A little leftover Santa Fe Chicken? Add some chicken stock and a can of Rotel tomatoes and warm it up for a great soup supper!
🍹This week's cocktail
![A pink cocktail in an on the rocks glass.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/durango-cocktail-tequila-brunch-cocktail-compressor.jpg)
Durango Cocktail
The Durango is a cousin to the more refined Paloma. Reposado tequila, grapefruit juice, and amaretto create a pretty amazing sip!
October 1
![A closeup of a slice being removed from a pizza.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/pizza-3.jpg-copy-700x700.jpg)
Pizza
I love this easy no knead pizza dough. Give everyone their own batch, put toppings in bowls, and let them make their own pizza. It's perfect for family movie night.
![Overhead view of this recipe showing the onion garnish.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/broccoli-salad-feat-700x700.jpg)
Broccoli Salad
This crunchy broccoli salad is the perfect addition to pizza night!
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Nutter Butter Banana Pudding
Nutter Butter Banana Pudding? Yes, please.
October 2
![Overhead view of the finished recipe for feature image.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/santa-fe-chicken-feat-700x700.jpg)
Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken
Super easy weeknight dinner! Santa Fe Chicken simmers in the slow cooker and has all that southwestern flavor we love.
![Feature image for this post - a close up of the finished recipe.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/garlic-breadsticks-16-1-700x700.jpg)
Garlic Bread
I love this soft garlic copycat Fazoli's breadstick recipe! They are SO easy and we like them better than the restuarant!
![Mexican hot chocolate cupcake on a plate with a chocolate candy garnish](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Mexican-hot-chocolate-cupcakes-4-compressor-2-700x700.jpg)
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
These spicy chocolate cupcakes are absolutely delicious - but you can save time and make them as a 13x9 inch sheet cake if you like.
October 3
![Overhead view of a plate of chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, and corn.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/chicken-fried-steak-feature-700x700.jpg)
Chicken Fried Steak
Chicken fried steak is easy to make at home. Serve with plenty of cream gravy!
![Overhead view of a bowl of garlic mashed potatoes for feature image.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/mashed-redskin-potatoes-feat-700x700.jpg)
Mashed Red Skinned Potatoes
Hearty country style mashed potatoes are seasoned with Ranch... SO good.
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Biscuits
Light, flaky, fluffy buttermilk biscuits go with everything but they are essential with chicken fried steak.
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Lemon Ice Box Pie
Lemon Ice Box Pie is a favorite around here - no baking required!
October 4
![Meatballs glazed with a garlic sauce in a white bowl.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/easy-honey-garlic-meatballs-600.jpg-copy-700x700.jpg)
Honey Garlic Meatballs
Honey garlic meatballs are tangy and delicious - we love them with rice but they'll go with about anything. Try them with the leftover mashed potatoes.
![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
Cool and crisp green bean salad is a delicious side dish. Leave the potatoes out if you feel like that's too many carbs.
![A serving of pumpkin cake with a bite taken out of it.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pumpkin-cake-feat-2-700x700.jpg)
Pumpkin Spice Cake
Easy 3 ingredient pumpkin spice cake is the perfect dessert to end this meal!
October 5
![Spoonful of this recipe being served from the skillet.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cheeseburger-skillet-recipe-feat-700x700.jpg)
Cheeseburger Skillet
This easy cheeseburger skillet is gooey and creamy - definitely kid friendly.
![Closeup of scalloped tomatoes showing the texture of the tomatoes and toast topping.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/scalloped-tomatoes-feat2-700x700.jpg)
Scalloped Tomatoes
Old fashioned scalloped tomatoes are buttery and sweet with a crunchy toast topping. If you've never had them you're missing out!
![Overhead view close up of the streusel topping.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/apple-pie-title-1-700x700.jpg)
Dutch Apple Pie
Is it even fall if there's not at least one Dutch apple pie for dessert? I don't think so!
October 6
![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
You've gotta love this easy, vintage recipe! Crockpot Swiss steak is so tender and delicious !
![Closeup of red apple rings.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/spiced-apple-rings-2-600-compressor-1-700x700.jpg)
Spiced Apples
I love these pretty spiced apples in the fall! They're easy to make and they'll last a good long time in the fridge.
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Potato Rolls
Easy potato rolls are light and buttery!
![Stack of brownies with pecans.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/brownies-5-17-copy-copy-2-700x700.jpg)
Gooey Brownies
The gooey-est dark chocolate and pecan brownies ever invented - I promise.
October 7
![Close up of a plateful of million dollar pasta with cheese on top.](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/million-dollar-pasta-700x700.jpg)
Million Dollar Spaghetti
Assemble this million dollar spaghetti casserole recipe a day or two ahead of time and just slip it in the oven when you get home from work. Serve with leftover breadsticks!
![easy whole wheat buttermilk dinner rolls|restlesschipotle.com](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/everyday-dinner-rolls-3.jpg)
Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
Soft and fluffy whole wheat rolls got with everything. They freeze well, too.
![Vanilla pudding](https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Vanilla-pudding2.png)
Vanilla Pudding
Creamy, homemade vanilla pudding is so easy to make - it makes a great pie filling, too. Try adding ¼ teaspoon almond extract to the pudding.
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