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Week of September 7, 2026 · Spread the work and reduce last-minute decisions.
Weekly assignments
| Day | Meal | Primary cook | Prep ahead | Helpers & jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Slow Cooker Shredded Beef & Root Beer Sandwiches | Karen | Use full-sugar root beer, not diet root beer. Start the slow cooker early enough for 8–10 hours on low. Shred the beef while it is hot and tender. | Noelle — Mix the root beer and barbecue sauce. Banjo — Set out the buns and side dishes. |
| Tuesday | Tortellini Soup | Tahlia | Dice the onion before cooking. Grate the Parmesan and prepare the herbs. Serve promptly so the tortellini and spinach keep their texture. | Noelle — Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans. Banjo — Tear and set out the French bread. |
| Wednesday | Spaghetti and Meatballs | Karen | Shape the meatballs ahead of time and refrigerate them. Prepare the sauce before the meatballs finish baking. Turn the meatballs halfway through baking. | Noelle — Measure the bread crumbs and Parmesan. Banjo — Set out the spaghetti and sauce. |
| Thursday | Potato Sausage Kielbasa Skillet | Tahlia | Cook and crumble the bacon ahead of time. Slice the kielbasa and onion before cooking. Have Karen nearby for the hot skillet and microwave steam. | Noelle — Mix the brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, and seasonings. Banjo — Wash the potatoes and spinach. |
| Friday | Leftovers | Karen | Use the oldest refrigerated food first. Reheat each dish until hot throughout. | Everyone — Choose and reheat leftovers. |
| Saturday | Apple Glazed Pork Chops | Karen | Measure the flour, butter, apple juice, and cream earlier in the day. Dice the apple shortly before cooking. Watch the sage and brown butter closely. | Noelle — Measure the apple juice and cream. Banjo — Wash and dry the apple and sage. |
| Sunday | One Dish Chicken and Rice | Karen | Cook the rice and chicken ahead of time. Dice the onion and bell pepper earlier in the day. Shred the cheddar before assembling the casserole. | Noelle — Mix the soup, milk, mayonnaise, and seasonings. Banjo — Measure the peas and set out the casserole dish. |
Equipment needed this week
- 3 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker
- Large soup pot
- Large skillet
- Small skillet
- Microwave-safe dish
- Small bowl
- Large bowl
- Baking sheet
- Casserole dish
- Colander
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon
- Ladle
- Tongs
- Two forks
- Chef's knife
- Cutting boards
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Instant-read thermometer
- Aluminum foil