Weekly Meal Plan 35: Happy Labor Day Weekend! We've got a great selection of cookout recipes for the weekend as well as some yummy dishes for the rest of the week like pulled pork, stuffed peppers, and the best chicken casserole.
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- September 2 - Grilled Teriyaki Beef Kabobs
- September 3 - Cowboy Baked Beans
- September 4 - Taco Stuffed Peppers
- September 5 - Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes
- September 6 - Pulled Pork Sliders
- September 7 - Chicken Spaghetti
- September 8 -Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
- Breakfast - Raspberry Cream Cheese Muffins
- Snacks - Chocolate Hummus
- Dessert - Apple Spice Cake
- Game Day Grub
- Food Holidays
- Weekly Meal Plan Worksheet
- More Side Dish Ideas
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Happy Labor Day weekend! Here is your free Weekly Meal Plan 35 for September 2-8 with ideas for snacks and desserts, too.
In case you missed it, we published three new recipes this week - Italian Green Bean Salad, Rosemary Garlic Butter, and Korean Beef. These are all super tasty and I hope you give them a try!
Also new this week is our collection of What to Serve with Pork Tenderloin with dozens of amazing side dish ideas.
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✔️ Before you shop, double-check your pantry and fridge so you don't buy anything you don't really need, plus it will help ensure you don't miss anything. You can use our FREE Pantry Printable to help take stock.
✔️ Clean your produce when you get home from the store. Prep ingredients like diced onions and chopped carrots ahead of time so you just need to grab a container when it's time to cook - it's like having a sous chef!
✔️ Keep your prepped foods fresh by using quality airtight containers - these are my favorite. Plus these are great for leftovers, too.
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September 2 - Grilled Teriyaki Beef Kabobs
These Grilled Teriyaki Beef Kabobs with onions, and peppers have so much amazing flavor.
The whole family will love this delicious dish! I really love that it's pretty simple and it's impressive for company - kind of a no-brainer for Labor Day weekend in my book!
Serve along with with pasta salad and corn casserole. And, if you're a little ambitious, try our rainbow grilled veggie kabobs.
September 3 - Cowboy Baked Beans
Cowboy Baked Beans can be made on the grill or the slow cooker so they're awesome for get togethers.
Make some Grilled Corn on the Cob and Grilled Top Sirloin Steak for an incredible meal.
You could even make a pan of this yummy cornbread to go along with it all.
September 4 - Taco Stuffed Peppers
Bored with your typical Taco Tuesday fare?
Try these taco stuffed bell peppers. Not only are the super easy (ready in 30 minutes!) but totally delish.
And, they're low carb, too.
Sometimes I serve these with rice on the side. They're also great with pico de gallo and homemade guac. Find more great taco side dishes here.
September 5 - Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes
If you have never made spatchcock chicken, you have to give it a try!
This recipe uses rosemary and thyme with lemon, Dijon mustard, and onions to add tons of flavor to the chicken and potatoes.
Serve with buttery dinner rolls and a light green salad for a full meal.
You can also use sweet potatoes in this recipe if you prefer.
Be sure to save your leftover chicken to make dinner on Friday!
September 6 - Pulled Pork Sliders
Today, make a batch of slow cooker pulled pork that's enough for two meals.
Tonight, use it to make Pulled Pork Sliders, and save the rest for later in the week.
These sliders are so yummy - and easy, too! I like to serve them with Asian carrot and cabbage slaw on top.
Related: If you love Asian flavors, be sure to check out these baked eggrolls.
September 7 - Chicken Spaghetti
It's time to grab those leftovers from Wednesday and a few items from the pantry.
Chicken spaghetti with leftover chicken might just be one of the easiest recipes ever!
Not a fan of tomatoes? Try our Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta instad.
Add a light salad on on the side or browse this collection the best side dishes to serve with chicken casseroles.
Related: Find more easy casseroles with condensed cream soup here.
September 8 -Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
Let's use up the pulled pork leftovers from earlier in the week!
This recipe is one of my favorite restaurant-inspired meals. The combination of creamy mac and cheese and tangy pulled pork is cozy comfort food that makes me want to just crawl into bed and watch Schitt's Creek reruns (that's a good thing!)
Since pulled pork mac and cheese is a hearty dish, serve it with a light side salad and call it a day!
Breakfast - Raspberry Cream Cheese Muffins
I'm over-the-moon and totally in love with these Raspberry Cream Cheese Muffins.
It's a mixture of sweet and tart raspberry jam and tangy cream cheese - which is enough to make me swoon and then there's an amazing bakery-style crumb topping, too.
I swear, these muffins are like eating dessert for breakfast! My mouth is totally watering as I write this!
If you're not a fan of raspberries (or you want something a little less decadent), try one of our other muffin recipes:
Snacks - Chocolate Hummus
Chocolate Hummus is a great way to get some added nutrition into your kids.
I like to send it with my daughter in her lunch box with fresh fruit and graham crackers.
Check out our more traditional roasted garlic hummus recipe, too.
If you're having company, consider also making this Easy Toffee Apple Dip or our Peanut Butter Caramel Apple Dip. Our fruit and cheese platter is always a big hit, too.
Dessert - Apple Spice Cake
With pecans and a fabulous caramel drizzle, this apple spice bundt cake is perfect for Fall.
If you love apple desserts check out our Mini Apple Tarts and Classic Apple Pie recipes.
Game Day Grub
Hooray! NFL season starts this week (Thursday the 7th with the Lions and Chiefs).
Honestly, I'm not really a huge sports fan, but I do really love munching on good game-day food and hanging out with my friends and family. I might even make myself a pina colada smoothie and pretend I'm on vacation!
Are you more of an NFL or MLB fan? My sister is a die-hard Red Sox fan, even though she hasn't lived in New England in over a decade!
Here are a few of our favorite snacks to make on game day:
- Cheesy Spinach Dip - with garlic roll dippers baked right with the dip.
- Sandwich Kabobs - these aren't just for kids, they're great party food, too!
- Crockpot Jelly Meatballs - super easy three-ingredient appetizer.
- Pumpkin Spice Puff Pastry Twists - try one with a pumpkin ale and tell me what you think!
Food Holidays
Sure these are silly and just for fun, but it's a great way to help switch up your meals and snacks. Try something new! Consider adding one or two of these recipes to your version of Weekly Meal Plan 35.
- National Blueberry Popsicle Day - September 2
- give these Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie Pops a try
- National Food Bank Day - September 2 (First Friday in September)
- International Bacon Day - September 3 (Saturday before Labor Day)
- from Grilled Bacon to Bacon Puff Pastry Twists and Sheet Pan Eggs and Bacon, we've got loads of yummy bacon recipes!
- National Macadamia Nut Day - September 4
- give these Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie Pops a try
- National Cheese Pizza Day - September 5
- make some pizza monkey bread
- National Coffee Ice Cream Day - September 6
- National Acorn Squash Day - September 7
- roasted acorn squash is not just for Thanksgiving
- Salami Day - September 7
- National Date Nut Bread Day - September 8
- give this date nut bread a try
Weekly Meal Plan Worksheet
Click on the link below to download a PDF of the meal planning worksheet and also our grocery list. Meals this week are gonna be so easy!
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