October’s menu is filled with fun fall favorites and a fun, quick and easy recipe for Halloween night!
Only $247 for a month filled with fun, new recipes and a special halloween Night dinner. I like to shop around what is in season. Not only does it save me money, but the freshness of the fruit and veggies make dinner taste even better. I also shop around – trying to find the best deals at each grocery store, and shopping in bulk when possible. I think I mentioned it last month, but I will again, I got 8 lbs of grass fed ground beef at Costco for $16! It’s a no brainer to shop in bulk when I can because if I was to buy that at Kroger, it would be around $5.99 a POUND. The bulk bins at my local Sprouts make buying groceries cheaper too.
Below is a printable version of each the grocery list and recipes for October’s menu with a couple tips to make making dinner easy. Print out the menu, and hang it on the fridge so that your kids (or husbands) don’t ask “what’s for dinner” again!
So what’s for dinner??
Saturday, October 1
30 Minute Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Broccoli
Sunday, October 2
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Salad
**Freeze leftover spaghetti sauce
Monday, October 3
Cheesy Polenta with Roasted Fall Veggies – NEW!
Tuesday, October 4
Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas
Wednesday, October 5
Leftovers
Thursday, October 6
Friday, October 7
Carrots and Celery with Homemade Ranch Dressing
** add 1 small container of plain yogurt and 1 lemon to grocery list if making homemade ranch dressing
Saturday, October 8
BBQ Meatloaf
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Corn
Sunday, October 9
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce – NEW!
Monday, October 10
Leftovers
Tuesday, October 11
20-Minute Ground Beef Tacos with Hidden Veggies
**Shredded cheddar, lettuce and tomatoes included in grocery list
Wednesday, October 12
Breakfast for Dinner!
** Bacon and eggs included in grocery list
Thursday, October 13
30-Minute Stuffed Shells
Green Beans
**Use leftover spaghetti sauce
Friday, October 14
Saturday, October 15
Pad Thai – New!
** You can find tamarind and fish sauce in the ethnic section of your local grocery store. Alternatively, you can just purchase a jarred pad thai sauce
Sunday, October 16
Potato Gratin – NEW
Roasted Broccoli
Monday, October 17
Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil
Salad
Tuesday, October 18
Corn
** Use leftover roasted chicken
Wednesday, October 19
Leftovers
Thursday, October 20
Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
Friday, October 21
Chicken Nuggets with Hidden Veggies
Sweet Potato Fries
Saturday, October 22
Peas
Sunday, October 23
Bean Tostadas with Homemade Refried Beans
**Shredded cheddar, lettuce and tomatoes included in grocery list for toppings
Monday, October 24
30-Minute Macaroni and Cheese
Peas
Tuesday, October 25
Leftovers
Wednesday, October 26
Pasta with Bacon, Spinach and Butternut Squash – NEW!
Thursday, October 27
Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Friday, October 28
Saturday, October 29
Sunday, October 30
Monday, October 31 – Happy Halloween!
Get the free printable grocery list and menu by clicking the links below. Click each recipe above for step-by-step instructions, or click the link below to download a copy of October’s recipes. All NEW recipes will be sent by e-mail throughout the month, and will also be included in the bottom of this post as they are shared.
October 2016 Menu Plan and Grocery List
October 2016 Recipes
Cheesy Polenta with Roasted Fall Vegetables
Is there a recipe for the Cheesy Polenta and Roasted Fall vegetables that is on October 3?
http://wp.me/p2IWnO-3xo
Hello! I know sometimes I’ve missed your email with new recipes, so I was wondering if the new cheesy polenta with roasted fall vegetables had been sent out. We’re excited to try it tonight!
It was supposed to be there :S … I’ve had some bacd luck with technology lately lol.. sorry! http://wp.me/p2IWnO-3xo
I’m also not seeing the recipe for the Butternut Squash Ravioli?
Hello, looking for the Butternut squash ravioli recipe. Have a great week. 🙂
I totally forgot to post it =| I feel like a moron. Keep your eyes open in your e-mail. Sorry for the delay and the frustration =(
Hello busy lady! Just looking for the Potato Gratin recipe from yesterday. Take your time, we’ve got plenty of other yummy recipes to choose from. 🙂
Lord, I have been terrible ths month, my friend was in town. E-mail me again, Melissa, I’ll send it over right away <3