Fall Kickoff Week Menu

5 easy, family friendly dinners (with grocery list) for Fall Kickoff Week Menu! Enjoy a delicious mix of comforting, homemade meals perfect for welcoming the fall season, including hearty chicken pot pie, flavorful chili, and savory pork with apples and onions. With a variety of family favorites, easy weeknight dinners, and cozy seasonal flavors, this meal plan makes it simple to plan ahead and get dinner on the table. Grab your grocery list and enjoy a week of delicious, budget-friendly meals the whole family will love!

Flavor without the Fuss

Smart shortcuts that don’t compromise flavor so that you can get maximum comfort with realistic effort.

• Busy families
• Minimal prep time
• Simple ingredients
• Budget-conscious shopping

All meals are repeatable, kid-friendly, and realistic for weeknights.

This Week’s Dinners

1

Monday- Chicken Pot Pie

Using store bought rotisserie chicken and frozen vegetables will cut down prep and cook time but not sacrifice flavor. This one is quick comfort.

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2

Tuesday- Harvest Chili

This Harvest Chili recipe is a hearty, family-friendly dinner that's packed with rich flavor and wholesome ingredients, making it the perfect meal for cool weeknights. Using frozen steam-in-bag squash keeps prep simple, so you can have a comforting homemade dinner on the table with minimal time and effort.

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3

Wednesday- Pork with Apples and Onions

This pork is so hearty and satisfying. The apples and onions really make it feel special for a weeknight dinner, and a little prep work earlier in the week or subbing pork chops will make it super fast.

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4

Thursday- Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

A short Sunday prep makes this one super speedy but is still completely doable all at once. This one is nostalgic and kid approved.

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5

Friday- Sheetpan Sausage and Veggies

Dinner on one sheetpan? Yes, please! Easy dinner, easy cleanup, but big flavor= winner, winner sausage dinner!

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Core Ingredients

Starter list — adjust based on recipes, preferences, and what you already have.

Produce

• 16 oz Bag Frozen Mixed Vegetables
• Red Bell Peppers
• Onions
• Garlic
• Butternut Squash or Other Fall Root Vegetables
• Apples
• Tomatoes
• Rosemary and Basil
• Frozen Broccoli
• Baby Potatoes
• Cherry Tomatoes

Protein

• Rotisserie Chicken
• Ground Beef, Bison, or Lamb
• Pork Tenderloin, Shoulder, or Chops
• Sausage or Brats of Choice

Dairy

• Butter
• Frozen or Refrigerated Pie Crusts
• Butter
• Cream or Milk
• Sliced Cheese of Choice

Pantry

• Flour
• Chicken Broth
• Diced Tomatoes
• Tomato Sauce
• Beef Broth
• Cocoa Powder
• Seasonings- Chili Powder, All Spice, Cinnamon, Cumin
• Brown Sugar
• Vinegar (Balsamic or Apple Cider)
• Crushed Tomatoes
• Bread

Sunday Prep (Optional but Powerful)

If you have 30–45 minutes on Sunday, you can:

• Pre-slice veggies for Sheetpan Sausage and Veggies.
• Pull and shred rotisserie chicken for Chicken Pot Pie.
• Pre-roast tomatoes and garlic for Tomato Soup.

This saves time and energy during the week, but these recipes are manageable without prep. This is for those of us who are “extra”!