Weekly Menu Plan 9-17 to 9-23, 2023

 

Before this week ends, fall will be here!  The weather today couldn't have been more perfect.  I just love this time of year - summer is my favorite, I love to be warm.  And to be able to just hop in the car with what you have on, and not have to find a coat, scarf, mittens, boots, etc.  But, when fall hits, I just love it!  The air smells different, the breezes are different, sitting on my porch swing gives me a whole different perspective.  I think I just like the changes every few months!  Luckily, here in Indiana, there's LOTS of changes all the time!

Last week's menu went over really well.  I tried a lot of new recipes, and almost all of them were keepers.  I love when that happens!  This week, I don't have as many new recipes to try, and that's okay.  It's nice to have a busy week, and then a not-so-busy-in-the-kitchen week.  Gives me time to sew!

Speaking of sewing, here's what I finished up this week:

A table runner for the shelves in my foyer:

And a little Halloween treat bag for one of the littles I know:

This week, I hope to finish another bag, and maybe make progress on another table topper.  We'll see what happens this week!

Here is what I came up with for our menu plan this week.  Links and notes are below.

Notes and Links:

Sunday:

Maple Sausage Lentil Soup is from Haute Flavor - I'm not a huge fan of lentil soup, but this one I love!  The flavors are just so good together!  Be sure to use Maple Sausage - I use either Tennessee Pride or Bob Evans.  The first time I made it, I thought my husband wouldn't eat it, but he went back for a big second helping.  It is just delicious!

Gluten Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake is from King Arthur Flour - it is quite easy, since it uses a cake mix.  They are a little pricey, but sometimes I just like quick and easy!

Tuesday:

Seafood Pasta Salad is from Food.com - it needs adapting to make it gluten free.  I use gluten free bowtie noodles I get at Wal Mart, and I buy imitation crabmeat from Sams Club because it is gluten free.  Sometimes, I think the ones from Aldi, contain wheat.  Check the package!  I've made this one a lot this summer, it's delicious.

Wednesday:

Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal is from All Recipes - again, it needs adapted to be gluten free.  Use gluten free rolled oats, I use Quaker or Bob's Red Mill gluten free oats.  I also use dairy free butter and oat milk.  It still turns out delicious!  I don't even tell my husband, and he just eats it up and loves it!

Gluten Free Apple Cake is from Mama Shire - tastes like fall!  I usually put a scoop of vanilla ice cream on my husband's serving.

Thursday:

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is from Half-Baked Harvest - this one is new to me.  I have heard lots of good things about hot honey pizza, so I thought I'd give this chicken a try.  I hope it's not too spicy for me!

Friday:

Gluten Free Apple Crumb Coffee Cake is from The Heritage Cook - I know, another apple cake.  But this one's for breakfast!  Coffee cakes are my thing!  I could eat them every day!  And I look like I do! 😋

Saturday:

Crockpot Gluten Free Beef Stew is from My Gluten-Free Kitchen - I make this a lot during the winter.  I love getting it all prepped in the morning, it frees up my whole day!  I love slow cookers!  And Instant Pots! And Air Fryers!

Gluten Free Pumpkin Dump Cake is from Fearless Dining  - another cake that starts with a mix!  I love these kinds of recipes!  It's easy to make and so yummy!  I don't think I'm rushing pumpkin season, do you?  I tried to keep it to apples, but I couldn't resist this one!

So there you have it!  Another week of meals!  Take care, y'all enjoy waving good-bye to summer and hello to fall!  See you next week!