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Menu Plan Monday

Posted on February 9, 2009October 10, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Yes, I’m back with Menu Plan Monday. It’s been a while I know. With the kids on school holidays I just didn’t bother. I actually did a plan last week and managed to stick with it.

We had:

Monday : zucchini slice

Tuesday: Out for Kevin’s birthday

Wednesday: Falafel wraps

Thursday: Cherry Tomato & Feta Frittata

Friday: Homemade pizza

Saturday: Quesidillas with mushrooms, onion, refried beans and cheese

Sunday: Nothing – had late afternoon snack with friends watching a movie

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And now for this week:

Monday: Mushroom Rissoto

Tuesday: Mashed Pototoes, veggies with cheese sauce

Wednesday: Microwave Corn Quiche

Thursday: TVP Taco Salad

Friday: Out (Last basketball game 🙁 )

Saturday: Special Valentines Day dinner

Sunday: BBQ???

**** I believe some of my readers have been wondering about Muffin Tin Monday. I had hoped to start back with them again but our Monday afternoons are just CRAZY. I have 3 different things to take the girls to and from between 3.30 and 5.30pm. I’m hoping to still do something in the muffin tins during the week since the girls loved it but we’ll have to see.

Don’t forget to visit orgjunkie.com to see more great menu ideas.

Menu Plan Monday

Posted on December 29, 2008October 10, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Need to get some fresh produce used up so thought I’d better do a menu plan this week.

MONDAY: Takeway Chinese (Amy’s friend over and I know she eats this)

TUESDAY: Zucchini Slice (using first zucchinis from the garden)

WEDNESDAY: BBQ (friends over for NYE) – Organic Meat, potato salad, chinese noodle salad, some other dish

THURSDAY: Leftovers (friends over for lunch)

FRIDAY : Out for dinner before basketball

SATURDAY: From freezer (going out for lunch)

SUNDAY: Veggie bake????

All I can say is so much for using up fresh produce. Might have to make some hot lunches this week, but being school holidays that’s not likely to happen.

For more great menu ideas visit the organising junkie.

Recipe : Granny’s Shortbread

Posted on December 23, 2008October 10, 2026 by Libby Withnall

This is my Granny’s recipe for shortbread. Since she’s Scottish it’s the real deal. Everyone who tries it loves it. And it really is easy to make..

You will need:
250g of plain flour
125g rice flour
125g caster sugar
250g butter, room temperature

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven at 170 degree

2. Sift flour, rice flour and sugar into bowl.

3. Add butter and work well until soft and pliable, but not oily.

4. Place in a greased and papered baking tin.

5. Prick well all over with a fork.

6. Bake in the centre of a steady oven till it begins to colour. (around 45mins)

7. Cut shortbread into lengths of about 7cm x 2.5cm.

Enjoy

Menu Plan Monday / Muffin Tin Monday

Posted on December 1, 2008October 10, 2026 by Libby Withnall

You may have noticed I didn’t post a menu plan last week. I actually had fun just deciding meals on the day – based on what I had in the house that needed to be used up. But this weeks it’s back to planning.

MONDAY: Potato Gnocchi with Cheesy Sauce

TUESDAY: Pumpkin Lasagne

WEDNESDAY: Lentil Bolognase

THURSDAY: Tofu with Orange Sauce and Brown Rice

FRIDAY : Out – probably Noodle Box (wedding anniversary)

SATURDAY: Homemade Rice Paper Rolls (girls away)

SUNDAY : BBQ or from freezer

For more great menu ideas visit the Organising Junkie.

And now for muffin tin monday (visit Her Cup Overflowth to see more tins)

It was very hot here today so after walking home from school everyone was feeling rather warm. The kids quickly devoured the nice cool fruit before diving into the pool