Spooky Season! One Potato October Cook's Calendar
& so much more! Here's a preview of what's cooking this month, the sauces we'll be sharing, and special interviews for Hispanic Heritage Month and the Jewish High Holidays.
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Cooking with your Calendar
We’ve officially entered fall, which means school is in full swing, and the days are getting shorter—but that doesn’t mean family meals should be any less fun or flavorful! This month, we’re focusing on celebrating our community’s rich cultural traditions. We’re wrapping up Hispanic Heritage Month with vibrant recipes that bring the warmth and history of Latin American flavors to your table, while also sharing stories from our community about their families and traditions during the Jewish High Holidays, perfect for reflecting on those meaningful gatherings with loved ones. Keep an eye out for some new interviews with One Potato Community Members!
As we move further into autumn, it’s also the end of the season for fresh corn, so be sure to take advantage of any late harvests. We’ll feature recipes that highlight this sweet seasonal favorite—ideal for rounding out your family meals before it’s gone. With Halloween just around the corner, we’ll be sharing recipes that are festive, fun, and easy to whip up between school, activities, and trick-or-treating.
We’ve been listening to your feedback, and we’re thrilled to announce some exciting improvements to our Instacart shopping button—it’s now faster and easier to order everything you need for our recipes with just a click. As always, we’ll continue to send you new recipes every Thursday morning, so you can have the ingredients delivered same-day for a Thursday weeknight meal, or have fun cooking together over the weekend.
We like to print out the monthly calendar so that the whole family can see for themselves the answer to the dreaded, “what’s for dinner?” question Plus, every recipe we share includes helpful bonus sections like "Meal Prep," "Time Savers," and "Make Extra." These features are perfect for planning around your One Potato meals and scheduling other family dinners throughout the week. With a little prep, you can enjoy a stress-free week of delicious, healthy meals.
You can also bookmark this email to revisit the “prep tips” and “make extra” ideas throughout the month.
Getting Saucey
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re featuring the One Potato Salsa Verde to add that Latin American flavor to Street Tacos and Chilaquiles. For fall, visit your local cider mill (if you live in the Midwest or on the East Coast…) to make a batch of One Potato Cider Glaze.
September Sauces
Stock up your pantry
Here’s a reminder to stock up your One Potato Pantry & Fridge Staples (updated Instacart Shopping Link). You can download and print the shopping list: One Potato Pantry Staples Printable Shopping List. See the bottom of this email for tips on using Instacart for ordering from the list.
The Benefit of a Good Prep
ALWAYS read through the full recipe before starting to cook - we promise this will make everything go more smoothly.
In this monthly overview, we give you tips and tricks for prepping and storing your ingredients when you purchase them to make each recipe come together more quickly when it’s time to cook.
Here’s what’s cooking in October:
October 3rd
Recipe: Street Tacos with Cabbage Slaw, Tropical Fruit Salsa & Salsa Verde
Prep: Pre-slice all vegetables (cabbage, radishes, onions, jalapeño, cilantro) and store them in airtight containers for up to a day in advance. If you have time, you can make the tropical fruit salsa the night before; as a bonus, the flavors will meld together, enhancing the taste.
Make Extra: The fruit salsa will stay good for two or three days in the refrigerator, and the flavors will continue to deepen. Make extra, add some drained black beans, and you can have a delicious bean and fruit salsa dip with tortilla chips for lunch; add some protein such as grilled chicken and serve on top of a healthy salad; or use it as a component in a burrito or burrito bowl with white or brown rice.
October 6th - Hispanic Heritage Month profile of a One Potato Community Member.
Activity: If you want to be featured in an upcoming installment, reach out to us at hello@onepotato.com. We love learning about your family cooking experiences and what your kids can teach us, and any family recipes you’d love to share with us, too.
Prep: If you don’t have any leftover, prepare the Salsa Verde in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator; homemade salsa will keep for up to 7 days in the fridge.
October 10th
Recipe: Chilaquiles with Eggs, Refried Beans & Oaxaca Cheese, topped with homemade Salsa Verde
This recipe comes together super fast for a weeknight meal (prepare it in under 30 minutes!) if you already have your Salsa Verde on hand.
Make Extra: Chilaquiles make a great base for leftovers. They store well in the fridge for up to two days and can be reheated in the oven for 10-15 minutes. Just cover them with aluminum foil and add a splash of water to keep them from drying out. When you're ready to serve, top with freshly cooked eggs or your favorite protein for a quick and delicious meal.
October 13th - Stay tuned for another One Potato Community Profile!
We’re going to be bringing you more interviews and personal essays from this vibrant community.
Weekend Activity: Have you taken your annual trip to the pumpkin patch or cider mill yet? Whether you’re picking out the perfect pumpkin, sipping on hot cider, or taking a breezy hayride through the apple orchards, fall is packed with cozy adventures for the whole family!
Prep: Gather your ingredients to make homemade One Potato Cider Glaze for this week’s delicious fall-inspired recipe. It will come together really quickly for a delicious weeknight dinner.
October 17th
Recipe: Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Cider Glaze, Vegetable Wild Rice, and Haricot Vert
Prep: Get a head start by prepping your veggies in advance. If you know that you’ll have time a day or two in advance, dice the carrots and parsnips and store them in airtight containers in the fridge to cut down on prep time. You can also blanch the haricot vert ahead of time and quickly reheat just before serving for perfectly tender, vibrant veggies.
Make Extra: Cook the wild rice a day or two ahead and store it in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop when ready to serve. You can always keep rice on hand for quick meals any time.
October 20th - Stay tuned for a story about food, family, and Jewish traditions from a One Potato Community Member.
It’s truly the busy holiday season, and we’re going to be sharing more personal essays from our Community, we can’t wait to share them with you.
October 24th
Recipe: Lentil Stew with Focaccia and Whipped Herb Goat Cheese
Prep: Get ahead by prepping early—grab your onions, carrots, and celery, and chop them up in advance (mirepoix veggie mix). It’ll save you time and make cooking a breeze; and because we are also hyper-aware of busy schedules, there’s nothing wrong with picking up a fresh mirepoix mix already diced from the store.
Make Extra: Lentil stew is perfect for freezing, so whip up a double batch and store half in freezer-safe containers. It’ll stay fresh for up to 3 months, making it an easy go-to for future meals, especially as the autumn days get colder into winter.
October 27th - BONUS SUNDAY RECIPE! PIZZA MUMMIES!!
Looking for a spooky snack to fuel your little trick-or-treaters before they haunt the neighborhood? Pizza Mummies inspired and fun homemade pizza toppings are the perfect Halloween treat to sink your teeth into! Quick, easy, and oh-so-yummy. Be sure keep homemade Pizza Sauce in your freezer for pizzas anytime (will keep in those free-safe containers for up to 4 months), or use store bought if you’re in a pinch.
October 31 - Time for Trick-or-Treating!
