We have visitors this week, so although this is the plan, it may have to change to accommodate them - I know the little girl doesn't eat tomato, but I'm not sure if there are other things to avoid.
Monday Salmon
Tuesday Not stuffed mushrooms
Wednesday Coconut chicken curry
Thursday Shepherd's pie
Friday Fish chowder I add shredded cabbage to the original recipe
Saturday fresh beef burgers
Sunday Pulled pork
School is back next week, so I need to start getting organised with lunch plans in advance
Monday, 26 August 2013
Monday, 19 August 2013
Menu planning - 19 - 25 August 2013
Well, that last week didn't really go to plan, as my men folk took it in turns to be ill!
This week is one where people are coming and going, and I have to think about how many people will be in each evening. This is the first stab at a plan, but it may change!
Monday - Salmon
Tuesday - Citrus pork chops
Wednesday - Coconut turkey stew
Thursday (two) - freezer? I know that there was a box with two portions of something!
Friday (only me) - something from freezer, probably beef pumpkin roast leftovers
Saturday (three) - Honey apple ginger pork
Sunday (three) - something really simple as we have to be out at 7am, probably Meatza
My target this week is to try and load up some recipes and photos of things that we have adapted, as it is good to know what something looks like!
This week is one where people are coming and going, and I have to think about how many people will be in each evening. This is the first stab at a plan, but it may change!
Monday - Salmon
Tuesday - Citrus pork chops
Wednesday - Coconut turkey stew
Thursday (two) - freezer? I know that there was a box with two portions of something!
Friday (only me) - something from freezer, probably beef pumpkin roast leftovers
Saturday (three) - Honey apple ginger pork
Sunday (three) - something really simple as we have to be out at 7am, probably Meatza
My target this week is to try and load up some recipes and photos of things that we have adapted, as it is good to know what something looks like!
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
Menu planning - 11 to 18 August
The usual clearing up after camp - drying tents, doing washing and so on.... my excuse for being late for this!
Sunday Beef stew
Monday Basil Pork burgers
Wednesday Honey mustard chicken
Thursday Shepherd's pie
Friday Coconut curry pollock
Saturday Curried meatloaf
Sunday Honey apple ginger pork
Sunday Beef stew
Monday Basil Pork burgers
Wednesday Honey mustard chicken
Thursday Shepherd's pie
Friday Coconut curry pollock
Saturday Curried meatloaf
Sunday Honey apple ginger pork
Monday, 5 August 2013
Menu planning 5 - 11 August
Well, my husband and boys have gone off to SAGGA camp (Scout and Guide Graduate Association), so I have the house to myself!
My target this week is to freezer dive every morning, so that by the time they come back the freezers are ready to be defrosted and then a big Tesco delivery to restock things.
I know that I have some chicken dishes that I bought in the Asda reduced section and there are a few single portion pots that are leftovers from the odd meal when a child was missing, so I'm sure that there will be some variety.
I'd also like to try out a few breakfast variations to get some ideas for school mornings - especially things that can be cooked in bulk and reheated in individual portions to speed things up.
My target this week is to freezer dive every morning, so that by the time they come back the freezers are ready to be defrosted and then a big Tesco delivery to restock things.
I know that I have some chicken dishes that I bought in the Asda reduced section and there are a few single portion pots that are leftovers from the odd meal when a child was missing, so I'm sure that there will be some variety.
I'd also like to try out a few breakfast variations to get some ideas for school mornings - especially things that can be cooked in bulk and reheated in individual portions to speed things up.
Monday, 29 July 2013
Menu planning 29 July - 4 August
With all of us home every day, it can be challenging sorting out food, as well as who is going to around when and which child needs to be transported to wherever!
Since my husband retired, we have always eaten our evening meal together, but the time is a little more flexible now the boys are older.
Menu plan this week
Monday 29th Spiced up salmon
Tuesday 30th Not-stuffed mushrooms
Wednesday 31st Honey, apricot & raisin chicken
Thursday 1st Mozzarella meatballs
Friday 2nd Cheesy fish fillets
Saturday 3rd ?Beef in slow cooker
Sunday 4th Pulled pork in slow cooker from http://civilizedcavemancooking.com/
The target over the next couple of weeks is to get the freezers emptied, so they can be defrosted - maybe that will get us to Christmas?
Menu plan this week
Monday 29th Spiced up salmon
Tuesday 30th Not-stuffed mushrooms
Wednesday 31st Honey, apricot & raisin chicken
Thursday 1st Mozzarella meatballs
Friday 2nd Cheesy fish fillets
Saturday 3rd ?Beef in slow cooker
Sunday 4th Pulled pork in slow cooker from http://civilizedcavemancooking.com/
The target over the next couple of weeks is to get the freezers emptied, so they can be defrosted - maybe that will get us to Christmas?
Thursday, 25 July 2013
Pin it button
I thought that I had managed to put a 'Pin it' button onto the posts that had photos, but it seems to go to the same post which ever picture I click on.
Looks like I will need to go back and try that one again!
Wednesday, 24 July 2013
Coconut Curry Chicken
Well yesterday didn't go to plan!
My husband is a trustee at a local heritage railway, and they have just had a change of caterers. It then appeared that the previous ones had booked a party - at the time the new people were on holiday. So to prevent the treasurer from having a complete panic attack, we said we would help.
So yesterday, we spent the whole day, preparing, serving and clearing up from 75 ploughman's lunches to a party of British/Dutch vintage motorcyclists! By the time we got home, I really didn't want to start preparing anything complicated, so stuffed peppers turned into fresh pork burgers with left over french bread.
so today's
Coconut Chicken Curry
4 chicken breasts
1 onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves
1 chilli pepper, chopped
1 can coconut milk
250 ml chicken stock/broth
2 tbsp curry powder
1tbsp olive oil
Chop chicken and brown in olive oil, remove from pan.
Combine onion, garlic and chilli in pan and simmer until onion is soft.
Add coconut milk, stock, curry powder and chicken.
Mix well and simmer on low for 20 minutes.
Serve over cauli rice or pilaff to soak up the liquid.
My husband is a trustee at a local heritage railway, and they have just had a change of caterers. It then appeared that the previous ones had booked a party - at the time the new people were on holiday. So to prevent the treasurer from having a complete panic attack, we said we would help.
So yesterday, we spent the whole day, preparing, serving and clearing up from 75 ploughman's lunches to a party of British/Dutch vintage motorcyclists! By the time we got home, I really didn't want to start preparing anything complicated, so stuffed peppers turned into fresh pork burgers with left over french bread.
so today's
Coconut Chicken Curry
4 chicken breasts
1 onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves
1 chilli pepper, chopped
1 can coconut milk
250 ml chicken stock/broth
2 tbsp curry powder
1tbsp olive oil
Chop chicken and brown in olive oil, remove from pan.
Combine onion, garlic and chilli in pan and simmer until onion is soft.
Add coconut milk, stock, curry powder and chicken.
Mix well and simmer on low for 20 minutes.
Serve over cauli rice or pilaff to soak up the liquid.
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