Here's your meal plan for October Week 2! We've got easy Veggie Fried Rice, Pasta a la Vodka with Shrimp, Chicken Adobo, and more!

This month, we welcome back Marta Rivera for more of her meal plans. Marta is a trained chef, mom of twins, and Army wife – and she is also one of our Simply Recipes contributors and recipe testers!

Hearty meals don’t always mean heavy, labor-intensive meals. Thankfully, the meals I’ve chosen for this week are all schedule-friendly, as well as rich in flavor. Switching up techniques and taste profiles ensures my family never falls into a food rut.