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Week of September 14, 2026 · Spread the work and reduce last-minute decisions.
Weekly assignments
| Day | Meal | Primary cook | Prep ahead | Helpers & jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Slow Cooker Potato Soup | Tahlia | Dice the potatoes and onion before starting the slow cooker. Brown the ground beef first for better texture and easier grease removal. Use Italian seasoning instead of black pepper if the family wants a milder soup. | Noelle — Wash the potatoes. Banjo — Measure the tomato sauce and seasonings. |
| Tuesday | Apple Glazed Pork Chops | Karen | Measure the flour, butter, apple juice, and cream before gymnastics. 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. |
| Wednesday | Sloppy Joes with Sweet Potato Purée | Karen | Prepare the sweet potato and butternut squash purées in advance. Dice the onion, celery, garlic, and carrots. Refrigerate enough filling for Thursday leftovers. | Noelle — Measure the vegetable purées and sauce ingredients. Banjo — Set out the hamburger buns. |
| Thursday | Leftovers | Karen | Use the oldest refrigerated food first. Reheat each dish until hot throughout. | Everyone — Choose and reheat leftovers. |
| Friday | Family Choice | Alana | Make Chili Dogs as requested. Warm the chili while the hot dogs cook. Set out shredded cheese and chopped onion if desired. | Noelle — Set out the hot dog buns and toppings. Banjo — Set the table. |
| Saturday | Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple | Karen | Use chicken breasts instead of the chicken thighs listed on the recipe card. Cut the bell pepper and chicken before starting the slow cooker. Cook rice near serving time if using. | Noelle — Drain the pineapple and reserve 1/4 cup juice. Banjo — Measure the teriyaki sauce. |
| Sunday | Chicken Parmigiana | Karen | Pound the chicken and shred the mozzarella earlier in the day. Prepare the breading station before heating the oil. Serve the chicken over pasta. | Noelle — Measure the flour and bread crumbs. Banjo — Wash the parsley and set out the pasta. |
Equipment needed this week
- 4 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker
- 3- to 4-quart slow cooker
- Large nonstick skillet
- Large skillet
- Small skillet
- Large sauté pan
- Large pot
- Baking dish
- Sheet pan
- Wire cooling rack
- Three shallow bowls
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon
- Tongs
- Meat mallet
- Plastic wrap
- Chef's knife
- Cutting boards
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Instant-read thermometer