Easy October Savory Dinners: What to Cook (Oct 26)
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Weeknight Dinner Meal Plan: With Halloween on Saturday, we’re making dinner fun with these easy October Savory Dinners. All of which can be on the table in 30 minutes or less.
I honestly can’t believe we’re entering the last week of October! For a year where most of us are staying home — you’d think the days would pass more slowly.
Apparently not! In the blink of an eye… October and maybe even the entire year seems to have flown past.
So here we go, Halloween is here! And for me, it is always the gateway to the holidays. Like a locked door that is suddenly opened. Everything holiday-related is cleared and ready for takeoff.
November 1st is all about Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thank you, Halloween, for switching that light to green!
At my house, Christmas movies, music, decorations, baking, shopping, writing… are going 24/7.
But for now, this week — we’re celebrating the end of October!
Here’s what we have on the menu board!
Easy October Savory Dinners
We’re celebrating the last week of October with incredible savory flavors and warm and hearty dinners.
While these dinners look incredible, they are simple and easy to make.
Monday begins with a gorgeous Green Shakshuka with eggs. Tuesday’s savory dinner is a simple Southernwestern Chicken Quinoa dish that becomes super easy if you meal prep chicken and quinoa over the weekend.
On Wednesday, we’re cooking take-out favorite, Dan Dan Noodles — which makes me hungry as I write this menu. Thursday is a super easy, flavorful sheet pan salmon, and Friday is healthy turkey chili.
In my family, chili and Halloween belong together!
If you’re a fan of Peanut Butter Cups, you’ll love the treat on Friday.
Have a wonderful week everyone!
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Easy October Savory Dinners: What to Cook (Oct 26)
Monday: Green Shakshuka
Tuesday: Southwestern Chicken Quinoa
Wednesday: Dan Dan Noodles
Thursday: Sheet Pan Salmon
Friday: Instant Pot Turkey Chili
Treat: Halloween Fudgy Brownies
Easy October Savory Dinners: What to Cook (Oct 26)
Monday: Green Shakshuka
"This veggie packed shakshuka is exactly what we need when we want dinner on the table in a flash! If you don't have dill on hand, parsley or even cilantro would work perfectly."
Tuesday: Easy Southwestern Chicken Quinoa Bake with Spinach
Loaded with healthy nutrients and protein, and incredible Southwestern flavor, this is an easy Tuesday night dinner everyone loves. Meal prep chicken and even quinoa over the weekend to make this dinner minutes in the making!
Wednesday: Dan Dan Noodles
We're brightening up that dreaded mid-week night with an easy take-out favorite, Dan Dan Noodles. "Crispy caramelized ground chicken in a sweet, spicy, and tangy mushroom sauce atop egg noodles in steaming, spicy broth. These quick vegetable-filled Chinese inspired noodles can be made and ready in just about 30 minutes."
Thursday: Sheet Pan Broiled Salmon
A Thursday night dinner that's on the table in 15 to 20 minutes. Perfect! Serve with favorite greens.
Friday: Healthy Instant Pot Turkey Chili
It's the Friday before Halloween -- and there's only one Friday night dinner I can think of -- and that's chili! This Turkey Chilli is healthier than most and made with ground turkey. Serve with your favorite toppings, corn muffins-- and a Halloween candy!
Treat: Halloween Fudgy Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Brownies
If peanut butter cups are your favorite Halloween candy -- you'll love this. For more Halloween inspired treats -- see our Halloween recipes here!
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