October Food Ideas (Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast)
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You can use our great selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas for October to get inspired, make decisions, or plan for the week ahead.
Welcome fall and the cozy season with dishes that are ideal for busy days and cozy evenings in. All of the dinner and lunch options come with recipes, as do the breakfast ideas where applicable. Hopefully, you’ll discover some new family favorites along the way, too!
Dinner Ideas (with Recipes)
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First Few Days of October
- Chicken Vesuvio (with Potatoes and Peas)
- Ground Beef Tacos with Guacamole
- Crispy Chicken Burger with Fries and Tomato Salad
Week of October 4-10
- Moussaka (Eggplant Lasagna) with Greek Salad
- Lemon Pasta (with Crispy Fish Fillets or Chicken)
- Ground Beef Quesadillas with Guacamole and Sour Cream
- Baked Potatoes with DIY Toppings
- Creamy Sausage Pasta
- Turkey Burger with Fries and Arugula Salad
- Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo
Week of October 11-17
- Twice-Baked Potatoes with Pancetta & Cheddar and Roasted Veggies
- Creamy Chicken Orzo with Veggies
- Beef Burritos with Guacamole
- Grilled Chicken with Rosemary Potato Wedges
- Sausage Frittata with Roasted Veggies
- Feta Lamb Burger with Salad
- Chicken Milanesa with Fries
Week of October 18-24
- Stuffed Eggplant with Ground Beef
- Risotto with Mascarpone & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Tortellini with Caruso Sauce
- Oven-Roasted Chicken Legs with Potatoes
- Chili Cheese Dogs
- Pork Chops with Rice, Asparagus, and Tomatoes
Week of October 25-31
- Chili Cheese Baked Potatoes
- Grilled Sausages with Parmesan Baby Potatoes & Roasted Veggies
- Chicken Skewers with Rice and Veggies
- Creamy Polenta with Italian-Style Sausage
- Crispy Fish and Chips
- Chicken Souvlaki
- Burger or Pizza Night
October 1-3
Week of October 4-10
- Burrata Tomato Salad
- Grilled Chicken Salad
- Chopped Salad
- Chicken Salad Sandwich
- Greek Salad
- Quinoa Salad with Avocado
- Pesto Chicken Bagel Sandwich
Week of October 11-17
- Slice of Frittata with Salad
- Halloumi Wrap with Roasted Peppers
- White Bean Salad with Bacon
- Romaine Salad with Feta
- Chicken Salad Wrap (Recipe from the wrap in the Variations/Notes section here).
- Cranberry Pecan Salad with Avocado
- Avocado, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad
Week of October 18-24
- Shakshuka with Toast
- Ham and Cheese Sandwich
- Hummus Sandwich
- Smoked Salmon Burrata Sandwich
- Salami Bagel Sandwich
- Smoked Salmon Wrap
- Veggie Wrap
Week of October 25-31
- Chicken Avocado Wrap
- Smoked Salmon Rice Bowl
- Shrimp Tacos
- Tomato Feta Salad
- Yogurt Parfait
- Egg Salad Sandwich
- Fall Harvest Salad
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Breakfast Ideas
- Oatmeal with Apples and Banana
- Yogurt Parfait with Fruit
- Smoked Salmon Omelet
- Pancakes
- Green Smoothie
- Granola and Yogurt
- Overnight Chia Pudding
- Scrambled Eggs
- Oatmeal with Seasonal Fruit
- Slice of Frittata with Salad
- Croissant and Fresh Fruit
- Toasted Bagel with DIY Toppings
- Oatmeal with Mixed Berries
- Breakfast Burrito
- Muesli and Yogurt or Milk
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
- Breakfast Sandwich
- Yogurt Parfait
- Overnight Chia Pudding
- Cottage Cheese with Seasonal Fruit
- Toast with DIY Toppings
- Banana and Almond/Nut Butter
- Granola Bars
- Apple Slices and Almond/Nut Butter
- Yogurt Parfait
- Granola and Greek Yogurt
- Tropical Chia Pudding
- Avocado Toast
- Spinach Feta Omelet
- Apple Slices with Cheese
- Cinnamon Rolls
