Autumn Meal Planning

With the shift in the seasons it’s now, once again, time to change our meal plan.  For more about the whys and hows of my meal planning system, see this post.

Week One

Sunday: Beef Roast or Steak, Mashed Turnips

Monday: Katherine Soup (a squash and greens soup in chicken broth, with miso)

Tuesday: “Chicken Dippers” (a family favorite: strips of chicken with a spicy potato flour coating) with home-made mustard, Broccoli

Wednesday: Roasted Veggies, mugs of Coconut Chicken Soup

Thursday: Cottage Pie (similar to Shepherd’s Pie, only with a mashed yam topping)

Friday: Organic Hot Dogs or Sausages that can be roasted over an open fire, a selection of home-made mustards, roasted Brussel’s Sprouts

Saturday: Squash and Beans, Fish (whatever looks good)

Week Two

Sunday: Burger Salads (explained here)

Monday: Tilapia Chowder and Lentil Soup

Tuesday: Roasted Chicken, Almond Bread, Brussel’s Sprouts

Wednesday: Quinoa Salad

Thursday: Beef Stew

Friday: Baked Yams, Spicy Broccoli w/ bacon

Saturday: Curried Yams and Cauliflower

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As always, greens and other vegetable side dishes will be added in based on what’s available.

I have no recipes to link to for any of our meals this time around.  None of these meals actually have a specific recipe, just a way of being prepared.  I’m hoping to share simple cooking ideas throughout the season that will give you an idea of how to make some of these dishes in your own home.

Here’s to another delicious season!

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5 thoughts on “Autumn Meal Planning

  1. Emilie

    Sounds yummy! You’ve given me some inspiration! It looks like you are grain-free (or minimal grains)? We are slowly adapting to a grain-free diet. Could you share how you make the chicken fingers?

  2. Melody Post author

    Emilie- Yes, we are mostly grain free. Quinoa being a pseudocereal doesn’t technically count, but I tend to count it anyway, since it has so many of the same qualities as grains. We haven’t had it in several months, but it was a special meal request from the children, so we’re going to try it and see how it goes.

    I’d be happy to post the chicken finger recipe or method. I’ll be making it next week, so I’ll try to get some pictures then and do a post about it.

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