A make ahead menu plan for the weekday meals
Last week was a really busy week. I had to work late a couple of nights so the children had to cook supper – and (brilliant kids that they are) they did too! It was great to come home late to find supper waiting.
It was largely thanks to Delia Smith’s ‘How to cook book’ which my eldest was given for Christmas – it expects nothing and gives instructions for everything including boiling eggs and cooking potatoes. I can vouch for the fact that the results are good, even for previous non-cooks (Thanks Delia!).
I did, of course, plan what we were going to eat before. Planning meals ahead has transformed my weeks. In the Dark Days before I took up menu planning I often found myself dashing to the shops on the way home from work to meet the school bus (always late) – or driving out to the take-away later. So I try to plan our meals every week – this week’s is below if you’re also looking for ideas!
Weekly Menu Plan
Monday
Creamy Chicken and Tomato Pasta with salad
Creamy Chicken and Tomato Pasta
Tuesday – Pancake Day!
Sausages, Mashed Potato and Peas
(Another late evening at work so whoever gets home first will have to cook! Hopefully we’ll cook extra mashed potato for tomorrow’s fishcakes).
Apple, Cinnamon and Lemon Pancakes
(when we all get home to celebrate Pancake Day!)
Apple, Cinnamon and Lemon Pancakes with ice-cream
Wednesday
Tuna Fishcakes with Vegetables
Tuna Fishcakes with Vegetables
Thursday
Chilli Con Carne with nachos and cheese
Chilli con Carne with tortilla crisps and cheese
Valentine’s Day Lemon Tarts
Recipe to follow
Friday
Chilli Tortillas with sliced avocado, chopped cherry tomatoes, cheese and sour cream
Chilli Tortillas with avocado, tomato, cheese and sour cream
So what are you eating this week?
