A Fall-Inspired Meal Plan Plan ahead, shop once and set yourself up for a week of delicious homemade dinners and some bonus lunches BY ROBIN ASBELL
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all often feels like it is “back to business as usual” after summer’s vacations and laid-back vibe. If kids are in the picture, extracurricular activities may also ramp up, causing you to think of
takeout options for dinner. However, making meals at home is more approachable than you might realize. Plus, this is harvest time, when squash, sweet potatoes, apples and all the end-of-summer produce is at its best to make delicious dishes. The best way to have crave-worthy, homemade meals is to plan ahead, shop once and set yourself up for the week. With this plan, you have three lovely meals and three lovable lunches or light dinners— all cooked in three kitchen sessions. If you plan it right, you can cook on the night you’re home and have an easy night on soccer or book club night. I’m not talking about leftovers, although those are good, too. I’m talking about cooking enough meat to make two separate, distinct meals. Life is too short to live on takeout.
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