Meal Plan, Shopping List and a Holiday – Week 5
We are away for most of the week but I decided that a holiday isn’t going to stop the meal planning train! Last week, we had a takeaway curry with friends, buffet-style, which is a way I’ve never done before. It was really lovely and a great way to catch up! I got to sample different dishes – like Dansak, which I never would have been brave enough to order. We also enjoyed a lovely savoury pancake feast on the Saturday and an amazing roast dinner for lunch at a friend’s on Sunday. So what is theoretically on the menu this week (haha)?
Monday
Lunch: Pasta with Chicken
Dinner: Mezze of pitta, hummus, salad and falafel
Snacks: Fruit, yoghurt, veggies and baked snack
Tuesday
Lunch: Chilli
Dinner: Pasta ragu
Snacks: Veggie sticks, hummus sandwiches, fruit, cheese
Wednesday
Lunch: Soup and bread
Dinner: Rice, plaintain and stew (tomato sauce)
Snacks: Fruit, veggies, yoghurt, pitta sticks and hummus
Thursday
Lunch: Fish pie(toddler); Tuna sandwich (adults)
Dinner: A freezer meal
Snacks: Sweet potato biscuits, veggie sticks, fruit, yoghurt
Friday
Lunch: Sausage casserole with bread
Dinner: Pasta dish(toddler); Date night meal (adults – could be takeaway)
Snacks: Breadsticks, tomato dip, veggie sticks, fruit
Saturday
Lunch: Brunch
Dinner: Roast
Snacks: Available options
Sunday
Lunch: Hummus sandwiches and salad
Dinner: *At grandparents*
Snacks: Available options
Fruit and Vegetables
Potato
Broccoli
Carrot
Cucumber
Beetroot
Tomatoes
Lettuce
Salad mixed leaves
Mushrooms
Peppers
Banana
Pear
Grapes
Apples
Garlic
Onions
Frozen peas
Frozen sweetcorn
Meat/Fish
Mince
Bacon
Prawns
Salmon
Chicken
Dairy
Milk
Yoghurts (toddler and adult)
Cheese
Eggs
Cupboard
Tin tomatoes
Bread: sliced and crusty rolls
Rice
Tuna
Kidney beans
Chickpeas (for hummus)
Raisins
Pasta
Household
*Check stock*
What Happened to Breakfast?
A lovely reader asked why breakfast was missing from the weekly meal plan? I did think about including it, but during the working week we tend to have cereal (or a combination of cereals to spice things to up haha) and sometimes toast. It’s quick, easy and doesn’t really require too much thought. Maybe when my toddler is older and I magically have more time on my hands, I might consider changing things up but for now, the exciting breakfast options like omelette, will remain a weekend or day-off treat 🙂
What are you cooking this week? If you are looking for inspiration, check out my previous Meal Plans. You can also find other awesome meals plan over at Katykicker and The Organised Life Project.
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I love the idea of a falafel and mezze for dinner. We’ve never done that but definitely one for the future for us! Thanks for linking up x
I like this meal plan, it looks down to earth and achievable. I especially like the addition of things like freezer meals, ideal for when you are time pressed and your child(ren) will not eat everything that you make
That’s the best way to have a curry! In one region of India you have these big platters with lots of different dishes on it, I can’t remember what it’s called but it’s lovely. Hope you had a great holiday x