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Meal Plan Week 36 – 2014

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Before I get to Meal Plan week 36 – 2014 I just want to remind everyone that Father’s Day is this Sunday so if you haven’t already got dad a card and an awesome present you had better get on that. Or feel free to pop over and try and win one of the great prizes on offer here. There is something there for every type of dad and his interests – if he loves his car, his beard, fitness, adventure, organisation, etc. If you want something else check out our Father’s Day gift guide. Ok now onto meal plan week 36 – 2014.

Meal Plan Week 36 – 2014

Week commencing (1/09/2014)

Monday: Chicken Paella.

Tuesday: Baked sausages, potato bake and grilled tomato.

Wednesday: Grilled chicken on rice.

Thursday: Spaghetti bolognese and garlic bread.

Friday: Moroccan chicken and rice.

Saturday: Chorizo, bacon and basil pasta.

Sunday: Chicken kiev, mashed potato and vegetables.

I hope you have been inspired by this weeks meal plan. Every week I will share with you our menu and am more than happy to provide recipes, pictures and tips for any of them. If you would like a specific recipe for something entirely different I can also assist as my chef background and expertise has scored me some wonderful fail safe recipes that I’d love to share with you all.

What have you got planned this week for dinner? Was there anything in my menu that caught your eye?

Check back each week for the new meal plan.

Meal Plan Week 35 – 2014

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Today I am sharing Meal Plan Week 35 – 2014 with you and I realise I have taken a massive break in sharing them. With the blog re-brand the meal plans got put on the back burner a little bit. They are however back to stay and I look forward to hearing your thoughts, ideas and suggestions. So what’s on the menu this week you ask? Scroll down a little and you will see.

Meal Plan Week 35 – 2014

Week commencing (25/08/2014)

Monday: Honey soy chicken kebabs with curry pasta and vegetables.

Tuesday: Baked beans, sausages and cheese pasta bake.

Wednesday: Home-made chunky steak pie and vegetables.

Thursday: Calamari, chilli and dill pasta.

Friday: Baked fish and zucchini slice.

Saturday: Tuna bake.

Sunday: Curried sausages and rice.

 My aim is to help inspire you to keep your menu exciting and add something a little different each week. I hope you found at least one meal  you can try that alters your usual meals. Keep an eye out for some delicious recipes coming up soon and if you have a special recipe request please don’t hesitate in asking.

What do you think this weeks menu? What is on yours?

Check back each week for the meal plan.

Menulog Review + Giveaway

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Enjoying a delicious take away meal from somewhere other than a pizza shop happens few and far between in our house. This is usually due to us trying to save money or just not knowing what we feel like. Pizza is usually our pick because it is only $4.95 a pizza and that is pretty hard to beat. Up until a few weeks ago I had never heard of Menulog and I wish I had found it sooner. It allows me to search my area and find a selection of restaurants that I can order from online and if I don’t feel like leaving the house I can have it delivered. A lot of the restaurants have got deals as well like 20% off or buy 2 get one free, etc. Genius really!

Menulog is free and so easy to use and only requires a couple of steps before you have your dinner being made for you. Type in your postcode, select the desired restaurant from the list, add your meal to the cart,  place your order and then pick it up or wait for it to be delivered – whichever is your preference. It is really that easy! We enjoyed a delicious buffet of Indian cuisine last night from Mannu’s Kitchen and oh my goodness it was so good. A variety of curries, rice and naan was just what we needed on such a cold and miserable day. Does Indian takeaway & delivery sound appealing to you? Or perhaps you prefer Chinese or Italian? They have it all and I have a great giveaway so you can try it for yourself. With over 3500+ restaurants listed you are bound to find something you like.

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Pumpkin Soup {Recipe}

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Soups are a popular choice in the cooler months. Lets face it we all love feeling that warm bowl of soup fill our bellies and with winter on the way this is a great pumpkin soup recipe to keep on hand. It’s a favourite in our home because it is very easy to make but it also tastes AMAZING!! My pumpkin soup is great served fresh from the pot or reheated, it can be frozen or even used as a sauce.

Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Ingredients
1/4 pumpkin
4-6 rashers bacon
1 large onion
1 tablespoon chicken stock powder
1 tablespoon curry powder
water
pepper

Method
1. Roughly chop bacon, onion and pumpkin (taking off skin).
2. Fry off bacon and onion.
3. Add chicken stock (just as powder – do not mix with water) and curry powder to bacon. Cook until bacon is coated and smelling delicious.
4. Add water – enough that the pumpkin is covered.
5. Bring to boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer until pumpkin is cooked and the flavours are infused.
6. Blend and serve with bread rolls.

Make sure you come back and let me know what you thought of my pumpkin soup recipe. If you are looking for other meal ideas, inspirations or recipes check out the FOOD tab in the main menu for specific main ingredients that are easy to find. If you just want to see a mixed bag of recipes check out this page.

Meal Plan Week 19 – 2014

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The kids are back at school now and routine has kicked back in, well for the most part anyway. I have been down with the flu for a week now and it seems that Poppet (10 months) has been struck by it as well. We look and feel miserable but she is keeping in high spirits (through the day anyway). Anyway lets get on with Meal Plan Week 19 – 2014 and see what what’s cooking this week.

Meal Plan Week 19 – 2014

Week commencing (05/05/2014)

Monday: Wedges with bacon, cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.

Tuesday: Dinner at the in-laws.

Wednesday: Creamy chicken noodle soup.

Thursday: Lasagne with vegetables.

Friday: Italian sausage stew with polenta.

Saturday: Zucchini slice, rissoles and potato bites.

Sunday: Chicken pastry parcels with mash and vegetables.

 I hope you have been inspired or at least found something a little different to your usual meals. Keep an eye out for some delicious recipes coming up soon.

What do you think this weeks menu? What is on yours?

Check back each week for the meal plan.

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