Simply Recipes 2019 Meal Plan: September Week 1

Make the most of the late summer bounty with this back-to-school meal plan. Sweet potato waffles, curried chicken salad with mango, and corn chowder are quick, easy, and delicious weeknight meals!

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Rachel Knecht
Rachel Knecht
Rachel Knecht
Rachel began testing recipes for Simply Recipes in 2018. She started her food blog in 2017 and taught children's baking classes around Seattle.
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Updated July 13, 2021
Rachel Knecht
Simply Recipes 2019 Meal Plan: September Week 1
Simply Recipes Team

Welcome to September! I always look forward to this month and all the excitement around the start of a new school year. Yet, I’m not quite ready to let go of the magical summer season. I feel an urgency to squeeze every ounce of the bounty of summer into each meal. Not a single ear of corn or ripe tomato can go uneaten!

Our family likes to commemorate the new school year by having a favorite dinner on the first day. Each of these meals makes an excellent choice. They make the most of the late summer bounty as well as help us transition to a busier schedule.

The shrimp quesadillas are a great way to dress up the standard cheese version. The curried chicken salad with mango is a beautiful golden hue and perfect for a simple late summer meal, preferably eaten outside.

Corn chowder and Dad’s Ratatouille are classic dishes that are worth the effort and may even become a September tradition that everyone looks forward to for years to come.

Lastly, sweet potato waffles with fried egg, bacon, and scallions is a fun way to end a day and make the next day's breakfast at the same time. I hope you enjoy these meals and have a wonderful start to September!

  • Curried Chicken Salad with Mango

    Curry Chicken Salad
    Sheryl Julian

    September weather can be finicky, and a hearty salad for dinner is exactly what we all want to keep the summer vibes going. This beautiful salad is a medley of spices, fruit, nuts, and chicken, best eaten stuffed in a pita or over a bed of lettuce.

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  • Shrimp Quesadilla

    Shrimp Quesadillas
    Elise Bauer

    Quesadillas are one of our family’s go-to meals when we need something quick and easy. Though the recipe is written to serve one, it is easy to quadruple. Feel free to use pre-cooked shrimp for an even speedier meal. Serve with Mexican Green Rice.

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  • Corn Chowder

    Potato corn chowder recipe with bacon in a bowl
    October Creative

    This classic soup is creamy with plump, sweet kernels intermixed with potatoes and bacon. I love making meals that need a little more time to simmer on the weekend, and then serve it another night. Feel free to double the recipe. Serve with a crusty loaf of bread for dipping.

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  • Sweet Potato Waffles with Fried Egg, Bacon, and Scallions

    Sweet Potato Waffles with Bacon, Scallions and Fried Eggs
    Sally Vargas

    Growing up, “Waffle Night” happened every Thursday during the busy school year. I love that I can repurpose sweet potato leftovers or quickly roast a fresh one for this recipe. Waffle sandwiches are great for lunches too. Omit the bacon and make this meal vegetarian.

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  • Dad's Ratatouille

    French Ratatouille in a bowl
    Elise Bauer

    Ratatouille is a French classic. The medley of roasted vegetables is enhanced with herbs to make a great vegetarian main. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the sauce or as a side with Quick and Easy Pan-Fried Flank Steak.

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