Meal Planning Monday - 19March 2012

Once again I found myself pushed for time this week and only managed a rushed meal plan. Next week I am going to plan over the course of the week rather than rush it the night before I am supposed to have the shopping delivered and everyone is nagging me for food because all we have left are some crumbs of non-sugary cereal and a crust of bread. Well, not quite, but they way they go on you would think that sometimes!

Thank God for Pinterest for quick inspiration. If you're not already, follow my menu boards on Pinterest as there are some really tasty dishes on there. I only need 5 meals this week as one night is for leftovers, and one night I am out. Hurrah!

 Crispy Potato Roast with sausages and vegetables

Cottage Pie

Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie

Twice Baked Cranberry & Pancetta Sweet Potatoes with Balsamic Glaze

Guinness Beef Stew & Soda Bread

I am especially looking forward to the sweet potatoes as they look delicious. Except ... bugger... I have just realised I have forgotten to buy cranberries. Oh well, I will get some later.

On the baking list this week is this little beauty from The Girl Who Ate Everything

Boston Cream Pie

It is my birthday on Friday and this is the cake I chose. You can bet I didn't forget any ingredients for that! 

I will also make

Anzac Biscuits Traybake

Leave a comment and let me know what you think of this week's meal plan by. You will be relieved to know that, after 3 purchases of mozzarella, I finally managed the mozzarello pesto chicken and it was gorgeous. 

Remember to check out Mrs M's linky for more Meal Planning Monday posts.

Meal Planning Monday - 8 August

This week I've decided to make only recipes I've found on American blogs and websites. My kids can be pretty picky eaters and I have been seduced by the ideal that so many 'moms' promote online. If they have shiny happy blogs then they'll have shiny happy children - right? Since it's school holidays I'm even going so far as to make some breakfasts as well. (No children, you can't have Malted Wheaties this week. You'll have a pastry and damn well like it.)

Breakfast:

Cheerio Muffins

Strawberry Granola Bars

Doughnuts or Beignets (very tempted to make these but not sure if I will)

Dinner: 

Chicken enchilada wontons and taco rice

Spinach and cheese strata - not sure if anyone but me will like this, but I think it looks delicious

Lemon chicken

Slow cooker pulled pork - I've made this before but not with this recipe

Raspberry chicken salad with grilled peaches

Turkey with smashed potatoes, potpie style

Slow cooker spicy pork goulash

That seems to be an awful lot of food but I should be able to freeze portions for another week. I'm not looking forward to making out my shopping list. I will adapt as much to be Slimming World friendly as I can.