Simply Recipes Meal Plan: October 2018, Week 2

Here's your meal plan for October Week 2! We've got easy Veggie Fried Rice, Pasta a la Vodka with Shrimp, Chicken Adobo, and more!

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Marta Rivera
Marta Rivera
Marta Rivera
Marta has 25 years of experience in the food service industry and has been developing recipes for 3 years. She is the author of Taste & See Cooks: Recipes to Inspire, Equip and Enjoy.
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Updated July 09, 2021
Marta Rivera
Meal Plan for October Wk 2

Hearty meals don’t always mean heavy, labor-intensive meals. Thankfully, the meals I’ve chosen for this week are all schedule-friendly, as well as rich in flavor. Switching up techniques and taste profiles ensures my family never falls into a food rut.

  • Easy Vegetable Fried Rice

    How to Make Vegetable Fried Rice
    Cheyenne Cohen

    In less time than it would take to order and carry it out from your local Chinese takeout spot, this Easy Vegetable Stir Fried Rice is ready to eat. It’s not only a speedy dinner option, it’s filling, loaded with vegetables, and meatless for your Monday.

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  • Shrimp Pasta alla Vodka

    Shrimp Pasta alla Vodka
    Elise Bauer

    I like taste-testing my recipes...especially when they include vodka. Shrimp Pasta a la Vodka is one of those surprisingly hearty meals that is simple to make. Buying your shrimp peeled and deveined makes light work of this rich dish. Add a classic Caesar Salad on the side for a complete meal.

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  • Mushroom Toast with Fried Egg

    Mushrooms on toast with egg
    Sheryl Julian

    Eggs-for-dinner is a budget-friendly way to fill up mid-week. This Mushroom Toast with Fried Egg is more sophisticated than it’s given credit for. I use challah or a rich brioche to make this even meal more elegant.

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  • Paleo Chicken Adobo

    Paleo Chicken Adobo
    Sabrina Modelle

    Paleo Chicken Adobo over rice gives my family a change of pace towards the end of the week, flavor-wise. I enjoy introducing our taste buds to cuisines from all around the world, and this filling, vinegary, gluten-free Filipino dish is a flavorful way to do that.

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  • Carbonnade Beef and Beer Stew

    Carbonnade Beef and Beer Stew
    Elise Bauer

    This dish is the epitome of rich meals! Carbonnade Beef and Beer Stew involves a substantial amount of braising time, so I put it on to simmer right after we walk in the door from our extracurricular activities in the afternoon. By the time homework is done, and everyone’s home from work, we’re ready to tuck in. (You can also make it ahead of time and reheat it for Friday's meal.)

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