August Menu Ideas

We’re sharing August menu ideas today!

As we get ready to transition into the back-to-school season, August is a great month to enjoy late summer fruits and vegetables.

It’s also a great time to try out new mealtime recipes and snack ideas too!

Here’s a look at what we’ll be making this month…

August Menu Ideas…

• 08/01 Monday: Firecracker Salmon with Peach Avocado Salsa and roasted veggies
• 08/02 Tuesday: Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos
• 08/03 Wednesday: Mediterranean Orzo
• 08/04 Thursday: Coconut Ginger Chickpea Soup
• 08/05 Friday: Cheddar Bacon Ranch Burgers
• 08/06 Saturday: Spinach Lasagna Rollups
• 08/07 Sunday: Company Pot Roast  with mashed potatoes and steamed green beans
• 08/08 Monday: Falafel Bowls 
• 08/09 Tuesday: Mexican Quiche
• 08/10 Wednesday: Glowing Grilled Summer Detox Salad
• 08/11 Thursday: Lemon Turkey Rice Soup
• 08/12 Friday:  Blacked Salmon Burgers with Herb Cream Cheese and side of sweet potato fries
• 08/13 Saturday: Stuffed Peppers Casserole
• 08/14 Sunday: Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon and Cheddar Biscuits
• 08/15 Monday: Cabbage Stir Fry
• 08/16 Tuesday: Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Sriracha Sauce & Cilantro Lime Slaw
• 08/17 Wednesday: Summer Grilled Chicken Power Salad
• 08/18 Thursday: Swiss Chard Bean Soup
• 08/19 Friday: Baked Potato Dinner Board
• 08/20 Saturday: 4 Ingredient Pesto Rigatoni
• 08/21 Sunday: Rosemary Peach Chicken in White Wine Pan Sauce  with steamed veggies
• 08/22 Monday: Jerk Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
• 08/23 Tuesday: One Skillet Mexican Beef and Rice
• 08/24 Wednesday: Waffle Bar for National Waffle Day
• 08/25 Thursday: Insta Pot White Chicken Chili
• 08/26 Friday: Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach, and Ricotta Grilled Cheese with a side of field greens
• 08/27 Saturday: Foil Packet Spice Rubbed Fish with Watermelon Salsa
• 08/28 Sunday: Honey Garlic Baby Back Ribs with coleslaw and fries
• 08/29 Monday: 30 Minute Greek Shrimp Grain Bowls
• 08/30 Tuesday: Baked Chimichangas
• 08/31 Wednesday: Summer Berry Spinach Salad

Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables to Enjoy…

Avocados, beets, berries, cabbage, carrots, cherries, corn, cucumber, eggplant, grapes, green beans, greens, melon, stone fruit, tomatoes, and winter squash.

Sweet Treats to Try This Month…

• Classic Texas Sheet Cake
• 75 Best Cookie Recipes
• Easy Coconut Cream Pie
• No Bake Lemon Yogurt Cheesecake

Prepping for Back to School…

• 40 Cold Lunch Ideas for Kids
• 50 Back to School Lunch Ideas Kids Will Actually Like
• 15 Adult Lunchable Ideas
• 12 Overnight Oat Recipes to Meal Prep This Week
• 35 Quick and Easy Back to School Breakfast Ideas

Prepping for Labor Day Weekend

• 09/01 Thursday: Asian Tofu Noodle Soup
• 09/02 Friday: Labor Day Charcuterie
• 09/03 Saturday: New England Lobster Roll with zesty fries
• 09/04 Sunday: Easy Freezer to Oven Chicken Parmesan with an Italian side salad and crusty loaf
• 09/05 Monday: Labor Day (US) 25 Labor Day Recipes for a Mouthwatering Cookout Meal
•  64 Gorgeous Labor Day Desserts

August is a great month to try new recipes, to continue to add as many healthy fruits and vegetables to your diet as possible, and to make the back-to-school transition a seamless one.

Meal prepping and planning has saved us so much time over the years! If you haven’t tried it yet, consider carving out an afternoon to tackle tasks that will help make cooking easier.

As always, you can find out How to Meal Plan By The Month here.

Many blessings,

CoCo