What Shall I Make for Dinner? September Menus

This afternoon, I’d been out running errands and was tired. Yes, I already had a menu plan, but I didn’t have just what I needed and was too tired to think about it. So I texted my Momma and asked,

“What shall I make for dinner?”

Of course, what I meant was: quick and easy. Ingredients readily available. No fuss. And tasty. Obviously. She texted back “taco salad”, which fit the bill nicely. So that’s what we ate. Yummy.

What shall I make for dinner? I know you’re all asking that question of yourself (or others) frequently. So, I’m sharing my September menus.

September is a Tricky Month

Flexibility is key here. In Oklahoma, we know to expect several more weeks of heat. However, sometimes a glorious fall day suddenly appears, and one needs to be prepared for this. Beginning in September, I’m always blustery-weather stocked. Hot chocolate envelopes and plenty of hot tea choices are non-negotiable.  Chilly days require pots of simmering chili or soup, so have ingredients ready. Don’t let the first cool day catch you unprepared!

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What Shall I Make for Dinner? September Menus

Saturday, September 1–Pizza & salad (I have a pizza in freezer from the last time I made it!)

Sunday, September 2–Family Dinner at my parents’ house to celebrate Daddy’s birthday!

Monday, September 3–hamburger cookout; also grill chicken breasts to wrap and freeze.

Tuesday, September 4–Chicken fajitas.

Wednesday, September 5–Salmon patties & roasted veggies.

Thursday, September 6–Pinto beans & cornbread.

Friday, September 7–Easy Chinese Chicken & Quick & Easy Fried Rice (100 Days of Real Food on a Budget Cookbook).

Saturday, September 8–bean & cheese burritos using leftover beans from Thursday.

Sunday, September 9–Pioneer Woman Spicy Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork.

Monday, September 10–Slow Cooker Costa Rica Red Beans (100 Days of Real Food on a Budget Cookbook)

Tuesday, September 11–Cobb Salad.

Wednesday, September 12–baked tilapia and veggies.

Thursday, September 13–burrito bowls.

Friday, September 14–tacos.

Saturday, September 15–BLTs.

Sunday, September 16–Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs.

Monday, September 17–Grilled chicken salad.

Tuesday, September 18–Slow Cooker Green Salsa Chicken (100 Days of Real Food on a Budget).

Wednesday, September 19—Salmon “burgers” (salmon patties on hamburger buns!)

Thursday, September 20–roasted chicken breast and veggies.

Friday, September 21–Veggie paninis.

Saturday, September 22–Chili.

Sunday, September 23–Slow cooker chicken cacciatore (Skinnytaste).

Monday, September 24–Taco salad.

Tuesday, September 25–Beef stew.

Wednesday, September 26–Blackened tilapia tacos.

Thursday, September 27–burrito bowls.

Friday, September 28–Tostadas.

Saturday, September 29–spaghetti.

Sunday, September 30–Beef Tips.

There you have it! My answer to the question: What shall I cook for dinner? What are your favorite “heading-into-Fall” recipes? Please share!

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