I've never been much of a meal planner, preferring to create something to suit the mood on the day — if I have a full fridge and pantry. If stocks are low, my inspiration comes from what's looking good at the supermarket. Our
s are changing my mind though — it really is nice knowing it is all under control. It was my turn to create the
this week and I did it from start to finish, shopping for all the ingredients and prepping as much as I could on Sunday afternoon. The
went in to the slow cooker all day Monday, I blitzed the remaining juices in to soup for Tuesday's lunch,
for dinner.
Wednesday's
became Thursday's packed lunch and, because it's my busy day, we had the too-easy
for dinner.
Friday's pulled lamb tacos (from Monday's slow-cook) did four of us for a knock-up dinner with drinks. That was the week done. I felt like someone else had actually done the cooking and I starting planning the next week's menu — starting with
spiced fish with vegetables and rice
that I didn't have a spare day for this week.
Also in
Bite
this week:
Ray McVinnie has
ideas for what the kids could cook for dinner
if they are looking for something to do these holidays.
In the wellbeing section Aaron Brunet takes the pork out of a
and Louise Thompson talks of
feeling behind before you even begin
.
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