Meal 1: Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto

Suggested Sides

 Butter Lettuce Salad with Gorgonzola and Pear Dressing

 Peaches n' Cream Cupcakes

DoveTailing Tips

The recipe for the Risotto calls for a 2-pound butternut squash. Buy 4-pounds of squash. Cube 2 cups (1” cubes) and store to make the Beef and Butternut Chili for Meal 4.

Meal 2: Mexican Pot Roast Tacos

Suggested Sides

 Sautéed Corn and Poblanos

 Best Black Beans

DoveTailing Tips

Buy 4 1/2 pounds of roast. Use 3 pounds for the Mexican Pot Roast Tacos and the other 1 1/2 pounds, trim and cut into 1" cubes. Keep for Meal 4 recipe, Beef and Butternut Chili.

Meal 3: Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Onions

Suggested Sides

 Boiled Potatoes with Butter

 Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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Meal 4: Beef and Butternut Chili

Suggested Sides

 Root Vegetable Sticks with Roasted Garlic Dip

 Corn Bread With Sweet Corn (Fresh or Frozen)

 London Fog Vanilla Bean Shortbread

DoveTailing Tips

When making the Beef and Butternut Chili, use the 2 cups of butternut squash and the 1 ½ pounds of beef chuck that you cubed and prepared during Meal 1 and Meal 2. Time saved!

Meal 5: Garlic Chicken Pizza

Suggested Sides

 Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

 Simple Tomato Cucumber Salad

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