September 2022 meal plan
It’s half summer, half fall in this month’s plan.
Ah, September. It’s the month where you’re soaking up the last leg of that golden summer goodness and slowly transitioning to crisp fall days and pumpkin-flavored everything. While I know a lot of people love to hop right into fall after Labor Day passes, I consider myself a purist and wait to unpack my fall decorations until the 22nd. And my meal plan reflects that.
The last few weeks of summer, we’re using the last bit of our summer produce—lots of tomatoes, corn, zucchini, peaches…it’s all in there. Then as we get closer to the beginning of fall our plan transitions, with a focus on our favorite squashes. Like pumpkin pancakes, and stuffed acorn squash.
Okay, here’s what we’re making this month!
August 29 - September 4
This week we’re keeping things light and bright. The overnight oats can be topped with anything you desire—like the last of your berries. The salad will use up a lot of those summer veggies. And of course, we can’t finish off summer without some kind of peach dessert—like this delectable-looking peach mug cake.
Recipes
Breakfast: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Lunch: The Oliver’s Salad
Dinners: Harissa Chickpeas with Whipped Feta, Tortilla Chip Crusted Chicken with Chipotle Sauce
Weekend brunch: Roasted Tomato & Soft Scrambled Egg Toast
Treat: 10 Minute Gooey Vanilla Peach Mug Cake
September 5 - 11
A holiday is not complete without a big spread of food, which is why this week I added an extra meal to share for Labor Day. This is the kind of dish that makes it easy for sharing with a crowd, and will use up the rest of those summer tomatoes in one tart.
Recipes
Breakfast: Honey Peanut Butter Granola with yogurt and berries
Lunch: Shrimp Sushi Stack
Dinners: Chicken Souvlaki, Mediterranean Steak Bowl
Weekend brunch: Sweet Potato Hash
Labor Day: Heirloom Tomato Cheddar Tart with Everything Spice
September 12 - September 18
I’m sort of relying on that last week of summer to start feeling
Recipes
Breakfast: Avocado Toast (make it your own!)
Lunch: Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Quiche with a green salad
Dinners: Greek-Inspired Burgers with Herb Feta Cheese, Shakshuka with pita
Weekend brunch: Scones
Treat: Mom’s Zucchini Brownies
September 19 - September 25
The days are getting cooler, which means we’re going to start making all of the warm saucy dishes—like a homemade sweet potato chili, and a warm sheet pan dinner with pierogis and sausages. And of course, to celebrate the first day of fall, I’ve got my favorite pumpkin pancake recipe for you. You’re welcome.
Recipes
Breakfast: Easy Broccoli-Cheese Eggs in a Mug
Lunch: Sweet Potato Turkey Chili
Dinners: Eggplant Lasagna Stacks with Cashew Ricotta, Easy Pierogi Sausage and Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner
Weekend brunch: Single Stack Pumpkin Pancakes
September 26 - October 2
This week we’re kicking it up a notch with breakfast and making breakfast burritos. But don’t worry, if you prep a lot of the ingredients in advance, assembling a burrito in the morning should be quick and painless. And of course, a stuffed acorn squash for dinner—it’s finally dinner, after all!
Recipes
Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito
Lunch: Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce
Dinners: Skillet Italian Meatballs, Stuffed Acorn Squash
Weekend brunch: Mini Chocolate Chip Oat Waffles
Treat: Bubbly Rosé Kombucha