August Menu Ideas

We’re sharing August menu ideas today!

As we get ready to transition into the back-to-school season, August is a great month to enjoy late summer fruits and vegetables.

It’s also a great time to try out new mealtime recipes and snack ideas too.

Here’s a look at what we’ll be making this month.

August Menu Ideas…

• 08/01 Firecracker Salmon with Peach Avocado Salsa (via Ambitious Kitchen) and roasted veggies
• 08/02 Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos (via The Cookie Rookie)
• 08/03 Mediterranean Orzo (via Fox & Briar)
• 08/04 Coconut Ginger Chickpea Soup (via Bon Appetit)
• 08/05 Cheddar Bacon Ranch Burgers (via Greens & Chocolate)
• 08/06 Spinach Lasagna Rollups (via The Kitchen Is My Playground)
• 08/07 Company Pot Roast (via Food Network) with mashed potatoes and steamed green beans
• 08/08 Falafel Bowls (via Eating Bird Food)
• 08/09 Mexican Quiche (via The Spruce Eats)
• 08/10 Glowing Grilled Summer Detox Salad (via Pinch of Yum)
• 08/11 Lemon Turkey Rice Soup (via Taste of Home)
• 08/12 Blacked Salmon Burgers with Herb Cream Cheese (via Half Baked Harvest) and side of sweet potato fries
• 08/13 Stuffed Peppers Casserole (via Well Plated) or Celebrate National Filet Mignon Day
• 08/14 Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon and Cheddar Biscuits (via Southern Living)
• 08/15 Cabbage Stir Fry (via Well Plated)
• 08/16 Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Sriracha Sauce & Cilantro Lime Slaw (via Gimme Delicious)
• 08/17 Summer Grilled Chicken Power Salad (via What’s Gabby Cooking)
• 08/18 Swiss Chard Bean Soup (via Taste of Home) or Celebrate National Fajita Day
• 08/19 Baked Potato Dinner Board (via Reluctant Entertainer) for National Potato Day
• 08/20 4 Ingredient Pesto Rigatoni (via The Cookie Rookie) or Celebrate Bacon Lovers Day
• 08/21 Rosemary Peach Chicken in White Wine Pan Sauce (via Half Baked Harvest) with steamed veggies
• 08/22 Jerk Salmon with Pineapple Salsa (via Grandbaby Cakes) or Celebrate National Bao Day
• 08/23 One Skillet Mexican Beef and Rice (via I Wash You Dry) or Celebrate Cuban Sandwich Day
• 08/24 Waffle Bar (via Sugar and Charm) for National Waffle Day
• 08/25 Insta Pot White Chicken Chili (via Natashas Kitchen)
• 08/26 Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach, and Ricotta Grilled Cheese with a side of field greens
• 08/27 Foil Packet Spice Rubbed Fish with Watermelon Salsa (via Skinnytaste) or Celebrate Crab Soup Day
• 08/28 Honey Garlic Baby Back Ribs (via a Family Feast) with coleslaw and fries or Celebrate National Burger Day
• 08/29 30 Minute Greek Shrimp Grain Bowls (via Dishing Out Health)
• 08/30 Baked Chimichangas (via Taste of Home)
• 08/31 Summer Berry Spinach Salad (via Inspired by Charm)

Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables to Enjoy…

Avocados, beets, berries, cabbage, carrots, cherries, corn, cucumber, eggplant, grapes, green beans, greens, melon, stone fruit, tomatoes, and winter squash.

Sweet Treats to Try This Month…

• Classic Texas Sheet Cake (via Tori Avey)
• 75 Best Cookie Recipes (via The Kitchn)
• Easy Coconut Cream Pie (via Taste of Home)
• No Bake Lemon Yogurt Cheesecake (via Fraiche Living)

Prepping for Back to School…

• 40 Cold Lunch Ideas for Kids (via Fabulessly Frugal)
• 50 Back to School Lunch Ideas Kids Will Actually Like (via Taste of Home)
• 15 Adult Lunchable Ideas (via The Everygirl)
• 12 Overnight Oat Recipes to Meal Prep This Week (via The Everygirl)
• 35 Quick and Easy Back to School Breakfast Ideas (via Eating on a Dime)

Prepping for Labor Day Weekend…

• Labor Day Charcuterie (via Wanderlust and Wellness)
• 25 Labor Day Recipes for a Mouthwatering Cookout Meal (via Country Living)
•  64 Gorgeous Labor Day Desserts (via Taste of Home)

August is a great month to try new recipes, to continue to add as many healthy fruits and vegetables to your diet, and to make the back-to-school transition a seamless one.

Meal planning and prepping has saved us so much time over the years.

If you haven’t tried it yet, consider carving out an afternoon to tackle tasks that will help make cooking meals easier.

As always, you can find out How to Meal Plan By The Month here and view all of our Monthly Menu Ideas here.

Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

Many blessings,

CoCo