October 2026 Meal Plan

Makes: 8-10 servings

• 3 lbs. (1.4 kg) chuck or blade roast, cut into chunks
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 oz. (250 g) baby bella mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups (500 mL) beef broth
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) tomato paste
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp (2 mL) paprika
• ½ tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) cold water
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) flour
• ½ cup (125 mL) sour cream
• Egg noodles or mashed potatoes
• Optional: Chopped parsley

Makes: 14-16 servings

• 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
• 1 lb. (450 g) cavatappi pasta or any short noodle
• 2 cups (500 mL) milk
• 2 cups (500 mL) chicken or vegetable broth
• 8 oz. (250 g) cream cheese
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) seasoning salt or your favorite rub
• 1 lb. (450 g) favorite cheese, coarsely grated (4 cups/1 L)

Makes: 10 servings

• Filling
• 6 apples (Honeycrisp or Gala) peeled and cut into thick wedges
• 1 bag (12 oz./350 g) fresh or frozen cranberries (see cook’s tip)
• 1 cup (250 mL) sugar
• ¼ cup (60 mL) apple cider or apple juice (see cook’s tip)
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground cinnamon
• Cobbler
• 2 cups (500 mL) flour
• 1 cup (250 mL) sugar
• 1 cup (250 mL) milk
• ½ cup (125 mL) butter (1 stick), melted
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder
• Optional: Ice cream or whipped cream for serving

• 1 rack of pork back ribs (about 2–4 lbs/1–2 kg)
• 2–4 tbsp (30–60 mL) Smoky Barbecue Rub (1 tbsp/15 mL rub per 1 lb/500 g ribs) 🛒 Shop This Pantry Item
• 6 oz (175 mL) root beer
• 1–1½ cups (250–375 mL) barbecue sauce

Makes: 4 servings

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Italian seasoning 🛒 Shop This Pantry Item
• ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
• ⅛ tsp (0.5 mL) ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
• 2 lbs (1 kg) bone-in chicken thighs (4 each)
• 1 large head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into medium-sized florets (about 2 lbs/1 kg)
• 4 cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) freshly chopped parsley
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) grated Parmesan

Makes: 8 servings

• Pulled Pork
• 3 ½ tbsp (52 mL) Smoky Applewood Rub, divided 🛒 Shop This Pantry Item
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
• 3 ½ lbs. (1.6 kg) boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3 equal pieces
• ½ onion, diced (about 2 ⁄3 cup/150 mL)
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• ⅔ cup (150 mL) fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
• 1 cup (250 mL) chicken stock
• 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
• 1 cup (250 mL) barbecue sauce, plus more for drizzling
• Pineapple-Cabbage Slaw
• ⅓ cup (75 mL) mayonnaise
• 1 tsp (5 mL) apple cider vinegar
• ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) black pepper
• 2 cups (500 mL) finely shredded cabbage
• 1 ½ cups (375 mL) finely shredded purple cabbage
• 1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced pineapple
• 8 brioche buns, lightly toasted

Makes: 6 servings

• 1 pkg Minestrone Soup Mix 🛒 Shop This Pantry Item
• 2 cups water
• 4 cups chicken broth

Makes: 4 servings

• 1 cup (250 mL) steel-cut oats
• 2 cups (500 mL) water
• 2 cups (500 mL) milk or non-dairy milk
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) brown sugar
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
• ½ tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter, cut into small pieces
• Optional: chopped or sliced apples, pears or bananas, dried fruits, nuts, ground cinnamon, or maple syrup1 cup (250 mL) steel-cut oats
• 2 cups (500 mL) water
• 2 cups (500 mL) milk or non-dairy milk
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) brown sugar
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
• ½ tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter, cut into small pieces
• Optional: chopped or sliced apples, pears or bananas, dried fruits, nuts, ground cinnamon, or maple syrup

Makes: 6-8 servings

• 3-4 lbs. (1.4–1.8 kg) chuck or boneless blade roast
• 1 packet Mississippi Pot Roast Meal Mix 🛒 Shop This Pantry Item
• ¼ cup (60 mL) butter (½ stick)
• 5 pepperoncini peppers
• Optional: Mashed potatoes, creamy grits, or sandwich rolls

Makes: 12 servings

• Oil for greasing
• 1 box (15 oz./432 g) spice cake mix
• 1 can (15 oz./398 mL) solid pack pumpkin
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (250 mL) water
• ¼ cup (60 mL) butter (½ stick)
• ½ cup (125 mL) heavy cream
• 1½ cups (375 mL) packed brown sugar
• ½ cup (125 mL) maple syrup
• Optional: Ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Makes: 6 servings

• Vegetable Oil
• onion
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 pkg Butter Chicken Meal Mix 🛒 Shop This Pantry Item

Makes: 6-8 servings

• 3-4 lbs. (1.4–1.8 kg) pork shoulder roast (bone in or boneless)
• 2 tsp (10 mL) salt
• 1 tsp (5 mL) pepper
• ¼ cup (60 mL) butter (½ stick)
• ¼ cup (60 mL) flour
• 1 cup (250 mL) apple cider or juice
• ½ cup (125 mL) apple butter
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 2 thyme sprigs
• Optional: Polenta or mashed potatoes for serving

Makes: 8-10 servings

• Corned Beef & Vegetables
• 2–3 lbs. (1–1½ kg) corned beef brisket
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 lb. (450 g) small red potatoes (about 6), quartered
• 3 cups (750 mL) water
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Rosemary Herb Seasoning Mix, divided 🛒 Shop This Pantry Item
• ½ green cabbage, cut into wedges
• Sauce
• 1 container (7.5 oz./212 g) chive & onion cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup (60 mL) milk
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) prepared horseradish

Makes: 16 servings

• 2 bags (26–28 oz./740–800 g each) frozen meatballs
• 1 can (14 oz. or 298 mL) whole berry cranberry sauce
• 1 cup (250 mL) barbecue sauce

Makes: 12 servings

• Pot Roast
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil
• 1 beef chuck roast (about 3 lbs./1.4 kg)
• 2 tbsp (15mL) French Onion Dip Mix or 1 oz. (30 g) Onion Dip & Soup Mix 🛒 Shop This Pantry Item
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 cup (250 mL) beef broth
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) Worcestershire sauce
• Horseradish Sauce
• ½ cup (125 mL) sour cream
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) prepared horseradish
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) white wine vinegar
• 2 tsp (10 mL) sugar
• ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
• Sliders
• 12 pretzel slider rolls or mini French rolls
• 6 slices Havarti or Swiss cheese, cut into quarters

Makes: 6 servings

• 1 pkg Tortilla Soup Mix 🛒 Shop This Pantry Item
• 2 cups water
• 4 cups chicken broth
• Optional Add-Ins
• shredded chicken
• corn kernels
• canned diced tomatoes
• grated cheese
• chopped cilantro
• tortilla strips

Makes: 16 servings

• 1 lb. (450 g) cheddar, Gruyere, or Swiss cheese
• 4 tbsp (50 mL) butter
• ¼ cup (50 g) all-purpose flour
• 12 oz. (350 mL) wheat beer, chicken or vegetable broth, or dry white wine
• 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) hot sauce (optional)
• Salt, to taste
• Bread cubes and assorted raw vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower

Makes: 8-10 servings

• 1 cup (250 mL) uncooked quinoa
• 1 can (14.5 oz. or 398 mL) fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (15 oz. or 398 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup (250 mL) chicken broth
• 1 pkg (12 oz./340 g) frozen bell peppers and onions
• 1 pkg (10 oz./300 g) frozen corn
• 2 lbs. (1 kg) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 pkt (3 tbsp/45 mL) taco seasoning
• Optional Toppings: Grated cheese, guacamole, lime wedges, cilantro, salsa

Makes: 6 servings

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil
• 2 lb. (1 kg) lean ground beef
• 4 small carrots, very finely chopped or shredded
• 2 small onion, very finely chopped
• 2 small zucchini, very finely chopped or shredded
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
• 1 cup (250 mL) ketchup
• 1 cup (250 mL) barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) brown sugar
• 8 hamburger buns

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil
• 2 lbs. (1 kg) beef chuck roast
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 4 medium red potatoes, quartered
• ¼ cup (60 mL) French Onion Dip Mix 🛒 Shop This Pantry Item
• 1½ cups (375 mL) water

Makes: 10 servings

• 1 lb. (450 g) dried navy beans, rinsed
• 4 celery stalks, diced
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, pressed
• 4 cups (1 L) low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 cups (500 mL) water
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ tsp (2 mL) dried thyme
• 1½ tsp (7 mL) salt, plus more to taste
• ½ tsp (2 mL) pepper, plus more to taste
• Optional Toppings: Croutons, lemon juice

Makes: 8 servings

• 2 lbs (1 kg) pork shoulder
• 1 packet Carnitas Meal Mix 🛒 Shop This Pantry Item
• ⅓ cup (75 mL) water
• Optional: tortillas, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, cilantro, minced onion, lime wedges

Makes: 32 servings

• 8 oz. (250 g) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatêl), softened
• 2 garlic cloves
• ½ cup (125 mL) light mayonnaise
• 1 small lemon, zested
• 1 oz. (30 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, finely grated, divided
• 4 oz. (125 g) part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated (1 cup/250 mL)
• 2 cans (14 oz. or 398 mL each) artichoke hearts in water, drained
• 1 jar (7 oz./198 g) sweet roasted red peppers, drained and patted dry
• ½ cup (125 mL) pitted ripe olives
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh parsley leaves
• Optional: fresh parsley, pita chips, tortilla chips, toasted bread slices, fresh veggies

Makes: 12 servings

• 3 lbs. (1.4 kg) boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) ranch seasoning
• ⅓ cup (75 mL) buffalo sauce, plus additional for serving
• 2 cans (4 oz./118 mL each) mild green chiles, undrained
• 2 cans (15 oz./398 mL each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cans (15 oz. or 398 mL each) cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) cornstarch
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) water
• 1 pkg (8 oz./250 g) cream cheese, cubed and softened
• Optional for Serving: Cornbread bowls (see cook’s tip), blue cheese, cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions

Makes: 6 servings

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Makes: 8 servings

• 2 cans (10 oz./296 mL each) red enchilada sauce
• 2 cups (500 mL) beef broth
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
• 1 small onion, peeled and cut in half
• 3-4 lb. (1.4–1.8 kg) beef chuck roast or blade roast
• Optional: Cilantro-Lime Rice Meal Mix (prepared), diced onion, and cilantro 🛒 Shop This Pantry Item

Makes: 6 servings

• Pork & Potatoes
• 3 lbs. (1.4kg) boneless pork loin roast
• ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
• (2.5-cm) pieces’,’1 lb. (450 g) Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 2
• 1½ cups (375 mL) chicken broth
• 1 1/2 tbsp (45 mL) Herb & Garlic Rub
• Optional: Chopped parsley 🛒 Shop This Pantry Item
• Gravy
• 4 tsp (20 mL) cornstarch
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) water

• 1 lb ground beef or turkey
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 pkt. Chili Meal Mix 🛒 Shop This Pantry Item
• 1 can (28 oz./794 mL) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (15 oz./398 mL) black beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Makes: 12 servings

• 12 cups (2.8 L) apple cider
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) Sweet Citrus & Spice Blend 🛒 Shop This Pantry Item
• Optional: ½ sliced apple, ½ sliced orange, 2 cinnamon sticks

Makes: 16 servings

• 2 tsp (10 mL) oil
• 1 pkg (1lb 14 oz/860 g) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough (value size)
• 10 chocolate sandwich cookies
• 1 container (16 oz or 453 g) canned vanilla frosting, divided
• 2 large gum drops or mega candy-coated chocolate candies
• Black decorating gel

Makes: 4 servings

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) Everything Taco Seasoning 🛒 Shop This Pantry Item
• 1 lb (450 g) 90% lean ground beef
• 4 oz (125 mL) Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, grated
• 4 medium orange bell peppers