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Week of August 31, 2026 · Spread the work and reduce last-minute decisions.
Weekly assignments
| Day | Meal | Primary cook | Prep ahead | Helpers & jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Chicken & Wild Rice Soup | Karen | Use the ingredients carried over from the meal originally planned for August 30. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery ahead of time. Cook the wild rice separately for the best texture. | Noelle — Measure the herbs and wild rice. Banjo — Wash the carrots and celery. |
| Tuesday | Chicken Tortilla Soup | Tahlia | Dice the onion and mince the garlic before cooking. Drain and rinse the beans. Prepare the toppings before the family returns from gymnastics. | Noelle — Drain and rinse the beans and prepare the toppings. Banjo — Measure the corn and set out the tortilla strips. |
| Wednesday | Onion Turkey Meatballs with Gravy | Karen | Shape the meatballs earlier in the day and refrigerate them. Measure the soup mix and flour before cooking. Prepare noodles or rice while the meatballs simmer. | Noelle — Measure the bread crumbs and onion soup mix. Banjo — Measure the flour and set out the noodles or rice. |
| Thursday | Cheeseburger Soup | Tahlia | Dice the potatoes and chop the onion and celery ahead of time. Shred the cheddar before beginning. Measure the seasonings before cooking. | Noelle — Shred the cheddar with supervision. Banjo — Measure the seasonings and wash the potatoes. |
| Friday | Leftovers | Karen | Use the oldest refrigerated food first. Reheat each dish until hot throughout. | Everyone — Choose and reheat leftovers. |
| Saturday | Sloppy Joes with Sweet Potato Purée | Karen | Prepare the sweet potato and butternut squash purées in advance. Dice the onion, celery, garlic, and carrots. Measure the remaining sauce ingredients before cooking. | Noelle — Measure the sauce ingredients. Banjo — Wash the celery and carrots and set out the buns. |
| Sunday | Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta | Karen | Slice the chicken and dice the onion ahead of time. Mince the garlic and measure the seasonings. Reserve the sun-dried tomato oil for cooking. | Noelle — Measure the broth, tomato paste, and seasonings. Banjo — Wash the spinach and set out the Parmesan. |
Equipment needed this week
- Large soup pot
- Large stock pot
- Medium saucepan
- Large skillet
- Large nonstick skillet
- Large pot
- Colander
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon
- Ladle
- Tongs
- Chef's knife
- Cutting boards
- Cheese grater
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Instant-read thermometer