August Menu Plan Week 1
Here is your first August Weekly menu plan for this year. There are seven weeknight dinner ideas perfect for summer cooking.
It has been a blistering summer. We have been enjoying lots of summer foods as a result. School is starting back in some parts of the country, including mine. Be sure to see the list of breakfast recipes at the bottom of the article.
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August Meal Plan Week 1

1. Baked Lemon Pepper Tilapia
Lemon Pepper Tilapia comes together quickly and cooks in a matter of a few minutes. This low-carb dinner is good served with steamed California vegetables.

2. Crockpot Broccoli and Sausage Macaroni Casserole
The kids will love this dish too, and the best part is that it’s a Crockpot recipe. Use these disposable Crockpot liners for easy cleanup.

3. Chicken Parmigiana made from scratch
A delectable recipe for an Italian meal you can make from scratch. Worth the extra effort.

4. Easy Homemade Swedish Meatballs
This recipe for homemade meatballs can be frozen. A simple recipe for the sauce is included. Tastes like Ikea Swedish Meatballs. You can also use the meatballs for spaghetti, sub sandwiches, or any recipe you like.

5 Baked Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas
Serve these easy quesadillas for Taco Tuesday if you like. A quick and easy weeknight dinner idea that the whole family will enjoy eating.

6. Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps
Stovetop and Instant Pot recipes are included in this gourmet sandwich shop specialty.
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7 Chef Salad Buffet
Set up a Chef Salad buffet in the kitchen and let the crew serve themselves.
Scroll down for all of this week’s menu plan recipe links.
August Meal Plan Recipes Week 1
- Baked Lemon Pepper Tilapia recipe
- Crockpot Broccoli & Sausage Macaroni Casserole recipe
- Chicken Parmigiana from scratch recipe
- Easy Swedish Meatballs Recipe
- Baked Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas recipe
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps recipe (stovetop or Instant Pot)
- Chef Salad Buffet
Sides Dishes
- Serve Potato chips or these tasty Chili Cheese Tater Tots with your chicken wraps.
- We enjoy cooking frozen California vegetable steamers and mashed potatoes to go with Baked Tilapia.
- Make your own Cornbread Croutons with this recipe to go with your salad.
- Make this Italian butter recipe for your Italian dinner. It’s a copycat Carrabba’s dip for the bread.
- Make this Copycat Olive Garden salad for Italian dinner night, too.
- Here is my super-easy recipe for Homemade Guacamole to go with your Quesadillas.
Breakfast Recipes
- Copycat McDonald’s Biscuit Recipe
- Slow Cooker Southwestern Breakfast Casserole Recipe
- Baked Egg & Veggie Muffin Omelets
- Low-Carb Cream Cheese Pancakes with Fresh Berries
- French Loaf Breakfast Omelet
- Homemade Fudgesicles Recipe
- Peanut Butter Bars Recipe
- Ultimate Homemade Cookie Jar Ice Cream Recipe
- Oatmeal Cream Pie Cupcakes Recipe
- Apple Dump Cake Recipe
- The Ultimate Strawberries and Cream Rice Krispies Treats Recipe
Desserts To Make At Home
Your thoughts?
Got tips others can use? Questions? I love hearing from you. Please scroll down and leave a comment.

