The month of

September

Late summer harvest

September always feels like that sweet spot between seasons. Summer is winding down, school is back, and life starts finding its rhythm again. This month's recipes are full of fresh, seasonal ingredients, but I also kept busy weekdays in mind. Many of these dinners make great leftovers for lunch the next day, helping you get one more meal from the time you already spent in the kitchen. I can't wait for you to cook your way through this month's collection.

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What's on the menu

One recipe from each part of the day, so you can really see how a month feels. Subscribers get the full collection with measurements, steps, and little-one modifications.

As always, every recipe is adjusted for each stage and comes with easy allergen swaps.

A peek at the list

One small grocery run

Everything for the month's recipes on one printable page.

September grocery list

♡ Family Table

if there are more than four chairs at your table, increase measurements as needed ✿

Produce

  • Apples (14 to 16)
  • Zucchini (7)
  • Bell peppers (8)
  • Baby spinach (2 large bags)
  • Carrots (2 bunches)
  • Baby potatoes (3½ lb)
  • Potatoes (2 medium)
  • Yellow onions (6)
  • Garlic (2 heads)
  • Celery (1 bunch)
  • Fresh thyme & parsley
  • Lemon (1), orange (1)
  • Corn (3 cups, fresh or frozen)

Pantry

  • Rolled oats (3 cups)
  • Long-grain rice (3 cups)
  • Short pasta (1 lb)
  • Crushed tomatoes (28 oz + 15 oz)
  • Chicken broth (7 cups)
  • Breadcrumbs & all-purpose flour
  • Dried apple rings (1 bag)
  • Nut or seed butter
  • Maple syrup & honey
  • Cinnamon sticks, ground cinnamon, cloves
  • Oregano, paprika, thyme, cumin
  • Dijon mustard & mayonnaise
  • Pita bread, tortillas (8), sandwich bread
  • Biscuit dough or mix
  • Frozen peas (1 bag)

Dairy & eggs

  • Eggs (2 dozen)
  • Whole milk (½ gallon)
  • Heavy cream (1 pint)
  • Plain whole milk yogurt (large tub)
  • Shredded cheddar (2 bags)
  • Shredded mozzarella (1 bag)
  • Cream cheese (8 oz)
  • Butter (1 lb)

Meat

  • Ground turkey (3 lb)
  • Whole chicken (4 to 5 lb)
  • Chicken breast or thighs (1½ lb)
  • Chicken or turkey sausage (1 lb)

p.s. one bag of apples, stretched three ways ♡

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The September playlist

Late Summer Harvest

A little music for slow mornings, busy kitchens, and everything in between.

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A note from Jayda

Dear friend, September has been a little bit of a new beginning for Lanora and me. She started preschool, and we've been finding our rhythm in the ordinary moments: making breakfast together, packing lunches, and sitting down for dinner. I hope this month's recipes brought a little more of that feeling to your table. Here's to another month of good food, little moments, and growing together. See you in October. — Jayda

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." — Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)

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