It's not quite fall weather here yet (although I think it's supposed to dip into the 40s overnight!) but I am SO READY for fall food!
Sun: Turkey and sweet potato chili
Mon: Slow cooker enchilada orzo
Tues: Honey dijon chicken thighs with butternut risotto and snap peas
Wed: Butternut squash and bacon pasta
Thurs: Brussels sprouts carbanara
Fri: Probably take-out?
Not my healthiest week, but oh well 
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22276 posts
@lovehoneybee: yum Wednedays sounds delicious! We are having:
Philly Cheesesteaks
BLT's
Butternut Squash soup (maybe for lunches)
Burritos
Not sure what else yet! We shop every 2 weeks so I adjust as needed with leftovers and what will keep.
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
It's going to be warm here, so no chili yet!
Sun: chicken quesadilla
Mon: Greek orzo chicken
Tues: crockpot butter chicken
Wedn: taco soup
Thurs: shrimp orzo dish
nectarine / 2521 posts
@lovehoneybee: Care to share your Tuesday dinner recipe? It sounds great!
Monday: Grilled chicken, baked sweet potatoes, veggie
Tuesday: Blackened salmon, rice, sautéed okra
Wednesday : Chili & cornbread. Because Fall has finally reached us!
Thursday: Vegetable soup & grilled cheese
Friday : leftovers
bananas / 9229 posts
No menu for us this week but I go back to next week so I need to get myself together and start planning!
wonderful cherry / 21504 posts
I need to get back into planning. Every night I'm at a loss. It's starting to feel like fall here too and I love fall foods.
cantaloupe / 6017 posts
Still working on mine. And we are trying a switch from grocery shopping on the weekend to Wednesday (to save a trip into town). So I got a few things today, but will go again wednesday.
Sunday: Baked chicken drumsticks/thighs, sweet potato/kale/wild rice side dish
Monday: Parmesan Tilapia, quinoa, broccoli
Tuesday: Salsa Verde Chicken and bean tacos
Wednesday: Homemade pizza w/ veggies
Thursday: pasta with pesto, sausage, spinach
Friday: maybe slow cooker chili?
Saturday: burgers, potato wedges, salad
Sunday: a roast of some kind?
Monday: Lentil/root veg soup
Tuesday: some kind of taco...
GOLD / wonderful pea / 17697 posts
@Tanjowen: @LindsayInNY: Sure! I haven't tried it yet, so I can't vouch for it. I'm planning on throwing a chicken breast in the slow cooker, and probably some spinach at the end.
http://damndelicious.net/2014/12/01/slow-cooker-enchilada-orzo/
hostess / papaya / 10219 posts
Sunday- Italian meatloaf with mashed potatoes
Monday- chicken and blackbeans
Tuesday- Spaghetti aglio e olio with shrimp and broccoli
Wednesday-chicken in a korma simmer sauce over rice
Thursday- steak on the grill with??
Fri/sat out for dinner
grapefruit / 4545 posts
Here's ours:
Sunday- whole roast chicken w broccoli and stuffing
Monday - bolognese w crescent rolls
Tuesday - beef stew (crock pot)
Weds - left overs
Thursday - honey sesame chicken (crock pot)
Friday - dinner out
cantaloupe / 6634 posts
@lovehoneybee: Ummmm...can you share all your recipes? They sound amazing and healthy to me! Do you use a particular website?
pomegranate / 3604 posts
Monday: crock pot beef stew
Tuesday: homemade pizza
Wednesday: chicken thighs/veggies/rice
Thursday: chefs choice (leftovers 
or if not leftovers, probably a quick spaghetti with tomato sauce).
Friday & weekend: leftovers.
This is the first time I'm going to be away at dinner 4 out of 5 nights during the week because of my schedule, so I tried to make it super easy for SO to manage while wrangling 2 kids by himself all night.
cantaloupe / 6634 posts
Sun~ chopped salad with chicken
Mon~ Paleo salmon cakes
Tues~ flank steak with rice and roasted carrots
Wed~ spaghetti squash bolognase
Thurs~Hawaiian chicken
Fri~ leftovers
Sat~ dinner at my parents
GOLD / wonderful pea / 17697 posts
@simplyfelicity: Lol sure! I have a couple of websites I browse when I'm looking for ideas(skinny taste, budget bytes, cooking light, or lately I just google pregnancy meal plans), but I usually have an idea of what I want to make that week (yay pregnancy cravings!) Tues/Wed are from The Fresh 20.
@tanjowen: @LindsayInNY: Oh man, sorry, I read the wrong day!
Sun: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/10/no-bean-turkey-and-sweet-potato-chili.html (I didn't change much, but I did add a can or green chiles, a can of kidney beans, and extra heat)
Mon: http://damndelicious.net/2014/12/01/slow-cooker-enchilada-orzo/
Tues:
For honey dijon chicken
2 Tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup honey
2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 pounds (8 half breasts) boneless skinless chicken breasts (I'm using chicken thighs)
For butternut “risotto” (I may or may not make an actual risotto...depends on how my day goes).
1½ Tablespoon olive oil
½ red onion, minced (½ cup)
2 cups roasted butternut squash
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 cups cooked brown rice
For snap peas
1 Tablespoon olive oil
¾ pound snap peas (3 cups)
dash of kosher salt and black pepper
For honey dijon chicken
1. Heat oven to 400°F.
2. Combine oil, garlic, salt, pepper, honey, and Dijon. Place chicken breasts in a foil lined 9 x 13 dish, brush both sides with honey mixture.
3. Bake for about 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Meanwhile
For butternut “risotto”
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil and onions, sauté for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add in squash, salt, pepper, broth, and vinegar; mash all
together.
3. Stir in rice and heat until warmed thorough.
For snap peas
1. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
2. Add peas, salt, and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Wed:
INGREDIENTS
For bacon butternut pasta
6 ounces bacon, diced
1 red onion, diced (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch kale, chopped (6 cups)
¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 cups diced roasted butternut squash
1 Tablespoon chopped sage
2 ounces goat cheese (½ cup)
4 cups cooked whole wheat pasta
1. Heat a very large skillet over medium heat; add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove to a paper towel covered plate, press to remove grease then return bacon to pan.
2. Add in onion, garlic, kale, and broth and cook about 5 minutes.
3. Add in squash, sage, goat cheese, and pasta; cook until warmed through.
Thurs: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2015/08/brussels-sprouts-carbonara.html#more
pear / 1614 posts
Still too hot here to feel like fall but looking forward to some soups anyway!
Sun: baked ziti
Mon: cauliflower chowder
Tue: tacos
Wed: chicken parmesan zucchini boats
Thu: leftovers
Fri: fondue (no recipe yet but looking forward to trying fondue with my kids)
cantaloupe / 6131 posts
Chicken salad wraps with side salad.
Italian beef sandwiches with side salad.
Date night - eat out.
Korean BBQ with lettuce wraps.
Crockpot carnitas tacos.
Maybe posole or BBQ pulled pork with the leftover carnitas.
My mom is cooking dinner one night.
eggplant / 11824 posts
Not sure of the days yet, but the rotation planned is:
No shell/chips taco salad: lettuce, protein, grilled corn, avocado, red onion, jalapeno, lime juice, bit of pepperjack cheese, black olives, tomatoes
Asian almond chicken salad
Hatch green chili verde with chicken (slow cooker)
Salmon with roasted beets (and whatever other veg looks good)
Thursday: dinner with inlaws
Friday: homemade pizza night (pizza and movie night, yo!)
grapefruit / 4663 posts
m-tacos/quesadilla
t-tuna casserole
w-bacon&eggs
r-chicken enchiladas
f/s/s-who knows family in town/bday/christening
coffee bean / 45 posts
Sunday- steak, rice and broccoli
Monday- honey salmon, brown rice and asparagus with balsamic
Tuesday-crock pot pot roast
Wednesday- lasagna
Thursday-crockpot jambalaya
Friday and Saturday are free for ally 
GOLD / wonderful pea / 17697 posts
This week I have:
Chicken parm with broccoli
Sweet potato, spinach and black bean enchilada with pumpkin sour cream sauce
Turkey Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes
Honey Dijon chicken thighs (i made them last week but D requested them again)
Chicken enchilada soup, or Chinese take-out
honeydew / 7504 posts
Sunday was dinner at BWW to watch football.
Monday - Family Pizza Night (we do a homemade pizza every week - this week is mushroom and olive)
Tuesday - Copycat P.F. Chang's chicken lettuce wraps
Wednesday - Baked tacos
Thursday - leftovers
Friday - leftovers or out
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@lovehoneybee: the enchilada orzo sounds delicious! How did it turn out?
Can I get the turkey chili with sweet potato recipe too? My girls love sweet potatoes!
pomegranate / 3858 posts
Saturday was chicken stuffed with sausage and apple with goat cheese scalloped potatoes and mixed veg.
Sunday was a roast chicken with gravy, bowtie noodles (or leftover potatoes), roasted carrots.
Monday is leftovers.
Tuesday is Mulligatawny soup made from the leftover roasted carrots and chicken
Wednesday soup
Thursday soup
Friday is one-pan broccoli bacon mac and cheese (with leftovers till Saturday
GOLD / wonderful pea / 17697 posts
@regberadaisy: I can't remember why, but I didn't end up making the orzo! Here's the chili recipe, though...I didn't change much, but I did add a can of kidney beans, a can of green chilies, and a little extra heat. E loved it!
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/10/no-bean-turkey-and-sweet-potato-chili.html
eggplant / 11824 posts
This week we got more serious about meal planning, as last week we switched it up quite a bit from the plan:
Sockeye salmon with roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts
BBQ pork tenderloin with grilled summer squash and zucchini
Anchovy pasta with salad (arugula, mixed baby greens, probably avocado, red onion)
Thursday: unknown
Friday: out with MIL to local Italian place
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
Sunday: roast beef & provolone sandwiches with home made French onion soup
Monday: pan seared salmon steaks, rice pilaf, salad and peas (for the girls)
Tuesday: crock pot smothered chicken legs
Wednesday: crock pot turkey/beef bolognese sauce with pasta OR the turkey chili sweet potato @lovehoneybee posted
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: take out night; I think we're going out for Mexican!
honeydew / 7622 posts
Sun- lemon butter shrimp with green beans and brown rice.
Mon- GF lasanga with salad
Tues- croc pot chicken chili
That's all I got
grapefruit / 4545 posts
Sunday: Penna alla Vodka and Roasted Chicken
Monday: Crock Pot Beef Fajitas
Tuesday: Left Overs
Wednesday: Omlets & Bacon
Short week bc we leave for Philly on Thursday afternoon.
Sunday I also made: Steel Cut Oats (with b sugar and raisins) for breakfast, Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup for lunches and Energy bites for snacks during the work week!
cantaloupe / 6131 posts
Dutch oven sausage and potatoes with steamed corn and cornichons.
Chili to have as nachos, chili dogs, or chili mac.
Korean BBQ with lettuce wraps.
Baked salmon cakes with salad.
Bible study potluck and date night will handle two dinners.
GOLD / wonderful pea / 17697 posts
@regberadaisy: This one is also REALLY good (I've made it both with and without turkey): http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2012/10/black-bean-sweet-potato-and-quinoa-chili-with-smoked-chipotle/
grapefruit / 4903 posts
M: Stuffed sweet potatoes and salad
T: Chicken burrito bowls
W: Veggie Omelettes (DH is working late so it's just me and the girls)
Th: Roasted chicken, potatoes and okra
F: Birthday dinner out for my sister
S: Orecchiette with spinach, sausage and tomato
Su: Grilled brats, tomato mac and cheese, arugula salad
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