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 New World meal planners are changing my mind though — it really is nice knowing it is all under control. It was my turn to create the meal planner 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 lamb went in to the slow cooker all day Monday, I blitzed the remaining juices in to soup for Tuesday's lunch, teriyaki chicken for dinner.
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Wednesday's beef kofta became Thursday's packed lunch and, because it's my busy day, we had the too-easy duck and potatoes for dinner.
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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.
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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.
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In the wellbeing section Aaron Brunet takes the pork out of a Slovenian winter staple and Louise Thompson talks of feeling behind before you even begin.
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