🍂 October is officially here, which means it’s time for cozy, seasonal meals that feel comforting and easy. This week’s meal plan leans into fall flavors like butternut squash and mushrooms, while keeping chicken front and center for quick, family-friendly dinners.

I also pulled these recipes with overlap in mind—you’ll see garlic, onion, chicken, and broth show up more than once, so your shopping list is shorter and your fridge won’t feel overloaded.

From hearty chili to roasted soup, to juicy marinated chicken thighs, every night has something flavorful to look forward to without a ton of effort.

And because it’s apple season, I couldn’t resist sneaking in a little something sweet: Cranberry Apple Hand Pies. Think warm puff pastry filled with gooey brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and crisp apple slices. Perfect for fall get-togethers or a cozy night in!

Enjoy!

This Week's Menu

Tips of the Week:

🍲 This Dutch oven is my ride-or-die for fall. It’s perfect for simmering cozy soups (and braising meats!) and the enameled interior means it never needs seasoning. Plus, it goes straight from oven to table—and looks beautiful doing it.

🍗 I love this baking sheet—it’s affordable, distributes heat evenly, and has held up so well through countless sheet-pan dinners and roasted veggies.

🌿 A food processor makes whipping up the herbed yogurt sauce for the Oven Baked Chicken & Cauliflower so much easier. Instead of whisking by hand, just toss everything in and let it blend into a smooth, tangy, herby sauce in seconds.

🌀 This immersion blender is a total game-changer for creamy soups like Roasted Butternut Squash Soup. Instead of carefully transferring hot liquids into a traditional blender (and making a mess), just blend everything right in the pot for silky-smooth results.

🥣 I use these prep bowls constantly—whether it’s mixing, storing leftovers, or holding chopped veggies. Sturdy, no staining, and truly a kitchen must-have.