Category: Menu Plan Monday

Well, I’m back from vacation and right back into menu planning. The fridge and freezer is VERY empty so I’m just going to a quick emergency trip today and a proper shop tomorrow – when the girls are at school.

We ate all but one of the frozen meals we took on holidays and only ate one dinner out – that I can remember anyway. Hence the scales had a good report – I actually lost 0.2kg in the last 4 weeks.

Anyway, it will be an easy week meal wise – DH is still away and I think I’ll be suffering a bit of culture shock being home and into my normal routine.

MONDAY : Mexi-Bean Spuds

TUESDAY : Chickpea Burger (Fish) & Veggies

WEDNESDAY: Pumpkin Cannelloni (Amy’s request)

THRUSDAY: Rissoto

FRIDAY: Vegetable pies

SATURDAY: Filled veggie pasta with cheesy sauce

SUNDAY: Bean nachos

For more great meal idea visit the orgjunkie

Another short week as we leave for our 3 week Ayers Rock trip on Friday morning. Meals will be very simple as I have a lot to get done this week and I’m on Canteen at school on Thursday.

MONDAY : Leftover Pasta with Mushroom Sauce (from Saturday night)

TUESDAY : Vegetarian Rice Pilaf (freezing some for trip)

WEDNESDAY : Bean patties in homemade (if have time) tortillas

THURSDAY : Cheese & Veg Ravioli with Organic Tomato sauce

For more great menu ideas visit the organising junkie and I’ll be back with more menus in about 4 weeks.

Had a pretty successful week last week. The Pasta with Mushroom Sauce was a definite hit – thanks Bel. We didn’t get to the mushroom tortellini bake or the stirfry, and we had nachos instead of the mexi-bean spuds. Still NO LUCK with the bread making – I’ve got another dough just about ready to set to rise so we’ll see how this one goes. I beginning the think homemade bread and me just don’t go together. Some have been okay but none have been anything to rave about and Christy refuses to even try them.

Anyway, onto this week. I’m actually going to be away for the weekend – a scrapbook/relax weekend with some girlfriends. This is our 4th year and I can’t wait.

MONDAY : Chili Con Carne (made with TVP from packet mix)

TUESDAY : Wholegrain Ravioli with Cheesy sauce

WEDNESDAY : Cheesy Tomato Rice Bake (some to freeze) before Disney on Ice

THURSDAY: Mushroom & Cheese Quesidillas

FRIDAY : AWAY – Takeaway or make-your-own pizza

SATURDAY : AWAY – Undecided as yet

SUNDAY : From freezer or cheese on toast

For more great menu ideas visit the organizing junkie.

Another good week on the plan – mind you it was an easy one with a lot meals coming from the freezer. I did quite a bit of baking on Friday and will share those recipes very soon. This week I’m trying a few new recipes and doing some more freezing for our upcoming trip. Also want to make Bel’s homemade custard and Ann’s cheesy bread rolls.

Oh, and I finally made tortillas at home. They were yummy but a little on the thick side – will use less baking powder next time. Also need to work on their shape :-).

MONDAY : Lunch – BBQ organic sausages (veggie patty for me), eggs, onion, pineapple

Dinner – Cheesy Potato Chowder from Kate at Our Red House

( I made this yesterday for lunch and it was delicious)

TUESDAY : Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauce by Belinda Moore

WEDNESDAY : Corn Quiche (make 2 – one to freeze)

THURSDAY: Mushroom Tortellini Bake (new recipe)

FRIDAY: Hunan BBQ Stirfy with tofu and brown rice (new recipe)

SATURDAY : Mexi-Bean Spuds

SUNDAY : Leftovers or from freezer

Please visit Laura at the Organizing Junkie for more great menu ideas.