Trying to figure out what to make for dinner? I’ve got some meal ideas for the end of the year, October – December! Use these recipes or maybe just use them as ideas to plan out your meals for the upcoming weeks or months!
We could all use a little help when it comes to figuring out what we’re going to make for dinner so I thought that I would put together a little list of meal ideas for the rest of the year to help us all figure out what to make for dinner.
You’ll find soups, casseroles, air fryer meals, and more in the lists below! I’ve even posted some dessert ideas at the bottom of the post!
I also have a printable Meal Plan sheet at the bottom of this post that you can print out to hang on your fridge for easy planning!
Over 65 recipes to pick from!
Make Soups and Casserole ahead of time and freeze them until ready to heat and serve!
October – December Meal Ideas
Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs Recipe – https://www.bigbearswife.com/slow-cooker-braised-short-ribs/
Cajun Baked Chicken Legs Recipe – https://www.bigbearswife.com/cajun-baked-chicken-legs/
Biscuit Topped Chicken Pot Pie Recipe – https://www.bigbearswife.com/biscuit-topped-chicken-pot-pie/
Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe – https://www.bigbearswife.com/instant-pot-tomato-soup/
Mushroom Skull Spaghetti Recipe – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/mushroom-skull-spaghetti-halloweentreatsweek/
Teriyaki Chicken Foil Packets Recipe – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/teriyaki-chicken-foil-packets/
Homemade Broccoli and Cheese Soup Recipe – https://www.bigbearswife.com/homemade-broccoli-and-cheese-soup/
Homemade Crab Cakes Recipe – https://www.bigbearswife.com/homemade-crab-cakes/
Skull Chicken Pot Pies Recipe – https://www.bigbearswife.com/skull-chicken-pot-pies/
Monster Mac and Cheese – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/monster-mac-and-cheese/
Easy Chicken Divan Recipe – https://www.bigbearswife.com/easy-chicken-divan/
Homemade Meatball Subs Recipe – https://www.bigbearswife.com/homemade-meatball-subs/
Easy Pizza Rolls Ups Recipe – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/easy-pizza-roll-ups/
Air Fryer Meatloaf Recipe – https://www.bigbearswife.com/air-fryer-meatloaf/
1980s Slow Cooker CrockPot Chicken and Stuffing Recipe – https://www.bigbearswife.com/1980s-slow-cooker-chicken-and-stuffing/
Bacon Mushroom Carbonara – https://www.bigbearswife.com/bacon-mushroom-carbonara/
Copycat KFC Famous Bowl – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/copycat-kfc-famous-bowl/
Easy Shredded Buffalo Chicken – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/easy-shredded-buffalo-chicken/
5 Ingredient Pesto Pea Pasta – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/pesto-pea-pasta/
Instant Pot Potato Soup – https://www.bigbearswife.com/instant-pot-potato-soup/
General Tso’s Chicken – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/general-tsos-chicken/
Cajun Shrimp Alfredo – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/cajun-shrimp-alfredo/
Garden Market Chicken – https://www.bigbearswife.com/garden-market-chicken-by-knorr/
Easy Dorito Casserole – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/easy-dorito-casserole/
Baked Chili Cheese Dogs – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/baked-chili-cheese-dogs/
Easy Herb Garlic Chicken Thighs – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/easy-herb-and-garlic-chicken-thighs/
Cheesy Taco Pasta – https://www.bigbearswife.com/cheesy-taco-pasta/
Steak with Mushroom Cream Sauce – https://www.bigbearswife.com/steak-with-mushroom-cream-sauce-low-carb-dinner/
Baked Ravioli – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/baked-ravioli/
Ranch Chicken Burgers – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/ranch-chicken-burgers/
Super Easy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/super-easy-chicken-alfredo-stuffed-shells/
Sloppy Joe Hot Dogs – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/sloppy-joe-hot-dogs/
Turkey and Cheese Crescent Rolls – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/turkey-and-cheese-crescent-rolls/
Broccoli Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/broccoli-chicken-fettuccine-alfredo/
Better Than Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/better-than-olive-garden-chicken-gnocchi-soup/
Chicken Bacon Alfredo Lasagna – https://www.bigbearswife.com/chicken-bacon-alfredo-lasagna/
Jumbo Lump Crab Pot Pie – https://www.bigbearswife.com/crab-pot-pie/
Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/chicken-parmesan-stuffed-shells/
French Onion Dip Chicken – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/french-onion-dip-chicken/
Sweet BBQ Orange Chicken – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/sweet-bbq-orange-chicken/
Thomas’ Easy Chili Recipe – https://www.bigbearswife.com/thomas-easy-chili-recipe/
Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Chops – https://www.bigbearswife.com/slow-cooker-bbq-pork-chops-sundaysupper/
Cajun Alfredo Chicken Pasta – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/cajun-alfredo-chicken-pasta/
No Peek Chicken Thigh Rice Casserole – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/no-peek-chicken-thigh-rice-casserole/
Spinach & Cheese Tortelloni Soup – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/spinach-cheese-tortelloni-soup/
Broccoli and Cheese Risotto – https://www.bigbearswife.com/broccoli-and-cheese-risotto/
Loco Moco – https://www.bigbearswife.com/loco-moco-and-celebrating-7-years-of/
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs – https://www.bigbearswife.com/air-fryer-turkey-meatballs/
Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/air-fryer-teriyaki-salmon-bites/
Chicken Marsala – https://www.bigbearswife.com/best-chicken-marsala/
BBQ Chicken Cajun Pasta (Southwest Pasta) – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/bbq-chicken-cajun-pasta-southwest-pasta/
Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/easy-tuna-noodle-casserole/
Mashed Potato Bottom Chicken Pot Pie – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/mashed-potato-bottom-chicken-pot-pie/
Doritos Walking Tacos – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/doritos-walking-tacos/
Baked Rigatoni – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/baked-rigatoni/
Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/crock-pot-spaghetti-and-meatballs/
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/chicken-caesar-pasta-salad/
Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/broccoli-chicken-mac-and-cheese/
Creamy Corn Chowder – https://www.bigbearswife.com/creamy-corn-chowder/
Buffalo Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/buffalo-chicken-caesar-salad-wraps/
Alfredo Cajun Cream Sauce Chicken Thighs and Wild Rice – https://semihomemaderecipes.com/alfredo-cajun-cream-sauce-chicken-thighs-and-wild-rice/
Southern Chicken and Dumplings – https://www.bigbearswife.com/chicken-and-dumplings/
White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese with Ham and Peas- https://www.bigbearswife.com/white-cheddar-macaroni-and-cheese-with-ham-and-peas/
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Air Fryer Chicken and Broccoli – https://www.bigbearswife.com/air-fryer-chicken-and-broccoli/
Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches – https://www.bigbearswife.com/instant-pot-french-dip-sandwiches/
Million Dollar Spaghetti – https://www.bigbearswife.com/meghans-million-dollar-spaghetti/
Baked Sausage Marinara Alfredo Pasta – https://www.bigbearswife.com/baked-sausage-marinara-alfredo-pasta/
Chicken Thai Peanut Butter Noodles – https://www.bigbearswife.com/chicken-thai-peanut-butter-noodles/
Appetizer Recipes:
Dessert Recipes:
Free Printable Meal Planner
Want to print out a menu planner for your fridge? Print any of the meal plan graphics above or print out this one to write your own meal plans into!
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