Weekly Meal Plan + Shopping List

So far, October has been quite the busy month around the IDCO studio. Between renovating our new office space and launching several client process templates in the shop, work has managed to keep us on our toes, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. But when all is said and done, there’s nothing like setting things aside and sharing a meal with the ones you love at the end of a long workday.

In that spirit, we’ve put together an easy fall menu that’s made for busy families, with less time cooking and more time reconnecting with your favorite people.

 

WEEKNIGHT MENU FAVORITES

recipe & photo via Family Style Food

 

Pumpkin Pasta in Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

 

Listen, if eating pumpkin EVERYTHING in October is wrong, we don’t want to be right. That includes this pumpkin pasta from Family Style Food that combines roasted squash, pasta shells, and the tastiest garlic cream sauce for a fun twist on Italian tradition. Toss in a cup or two of baby greens at the end, and this dinner is basically healthy.

 

 

recipe & photo via Ambitious Kitchen

 

Vegan Tomato Soup

 

Everyone’s favorite tomato soup is typically made with loads of heavy cream, but this variation uses full-fat coconut milk to get the same effect. It’s an awesome dairy-free alternative, and the secret is in the caramelized onions that’s so worth the extra effort. Pair with crusty bread, grilled cheese, or a side salad for a well-rounded meal.

 

 

recipe & photo via Wholesomelicious

 

Fall Harvest Skillet

 

Whenever we’re really short on time, skillet meals are our secret weapon. They’re essentially a one and done dinner, and they’re totally customizable with whatever ingredients you’ve got stocked in your fridge. This paleo-friendly fall harvest skillet combines squash, brussel sprouts, apples and chicken, but don’t be afraid to swap things around to make it your own. 

 

 

 

recipe & photo via Recipe Tin

 

Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken

 

Nagi of RecipeTin Eats is officially saving the day with this sheet pan meal made for midweek family dinners. Just as the name suggests, it’s a “toss everything on the pan” situation for hands-off cooking at its very finest. The key here is the lemon, garlic, paprika, and oregano that helps all the flavors pop.

 

 

BRUNCH

 

 

recipe & photo via Dishing Out Health

 

Chai Spice Baked Oatmeal with Pecan Crumble

 

Have you tried baked oatmeal before? If not, allow us to introduce this delicious breakfast option that’s perfect for chilly fall mornings. Incorporate your favorite oatmeal mix-ins plus your choice of milk, and you’ve got a brunch item everyone will love.

 

TO BAKE

recipe & photo via Broma Bakery

 

Cinnamon Apple Galette

 

Sarah of Broma Bakery definitely knows a thing or two about dessert, and she’s deemed this apple galette “easy peasy” for even the most inexperienced bakers. You’ll quickly make the dough in a food processor, layer in your apple slices, and pop it in the oven. While pies usually get all the attention, we’d dare to say this galette looks even prettier. 

 

TO SIP

 

recipe & photo via Half Baked Harvest

 

Harvest Apple Ginger Spritz

 

We typically turn to Tieghan for her amazing dinner recipes, but she also knows how to whip up a killer cocktail. For this seasonal spritz, you’ll use fresh apple juice or cider mixed with vodka, orange liquor, lemon, honey, ginger, and a touch of sage, if you so choose. It’s official: fall cocktails have never looked so good.

 

 

 

 

IDCO Studio is a full-service creative studio for interior designers and boutique lifestyle brands. Offering bespoke branding, web design and social media content creation, we help brands built around beautiful living elevate their digital presence to represent the physical spaces they design. Our recently launched limited-release website templates are the perfect way for interior designers to get a luxury website on a budget. These templates allow designers to maintain control of their content. Want to work together? Shoot us an inquiry here.