Menu Plan Monday :: 10.10.2016

Monday, October 10, 2016
After a dreary weekend, we are finally waking up to some sun here in New Jersey. Today is a holiday for us, and aside from having two appointments, we plan to do some shopping with my sister and my nephew and some prep for a busy week ahead.

Here's what's on our plates this week:

Monday - Orange chicken. One of my favorite family-friendly cookbooks is Weelicious. It has so many recipes that are wonderful for both adults and kids. This one for orange chicken is a crowd pleaser in our house and often compares to Panda Express.
Photo credit: Weelicious

Tuesday - One-pot bucatini Bolognese. One of my favorite pasta sauces is Bolognese. It's so flavorful but generally takes hours to simmer to reach the height of flavor perfection. This recipe takes a fraction of the time and offers up the same robust flavor.
Photo credit: Food Network
Wednesday - Breaded chicken cutlets with penna vodka. This is my FAVORITE penne vodka recipe. It's super easy to make and feeds a ton of people. Plus, it's not a heavy, creamy sauce. It's light and it coats the pasta evenly without drenching it.
Photo credit: Williams-Sonoma

Thursday - Lemon chicken orzo soup. I love a bowl of steaming hot soup on a chilly fall day. This soup really is good for the soul!
Photo credit: A Dish of Daily Life

Friday - Take out or dinner out

Saturday - One-pot taco rigatoni. I love this twist on taco night. Same great taste, but a lot less mess! I'm excited to try this recipe. I'll let you know how it goes over in our house.
Photo credit: Betty Crocker


Sunday - Slow cooker seasoned chicken, potatoes, and green beans. I've been relying on slow cooker meals on the weekends so that we have more time to enjoy fall activities. I found this recipe on Pinterest, and it included all of our favorites. It seriously couldn't be easier!
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

To satisfy your sweet tooth, why not bake up a batch of these pumpkin magic bars? They look mouth watering!!

What's on your plate this week? For more meal time inspiration, visit I'm An Organizing Junkie's Meal Plan Monday linkup.

To view all of my menu planning posts, click here. Visit my What's For DinnerPasta, and Soups On! Pinterest boards for even more ideas.

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