MealPlans WB 24th August 2009

thriftlady_2

helyg wrote: »

It's when they start asking 5 mins after breakfast that it gets to me!

What I really hate is when they all ask separately, while we are putting it on the table:rolleyes: Can't they just wait until I'm dishing up?

I've long since given up posting my meal plan in the kitchen because then if I change my mind about something I have to explain why we're not having x and why we're having y instead:rolleyes:

newlywed

Hi all, bit behind as I tend to plan more or less payday to payday, month at a time.... but here's what I have so far... and I'll be stealing ideas too for filling in the gaps

sat: chicken casserole (chicken thighs in freezer - probably do a slow cooker something or other with lots of veg.
sun: toady hole and veg
mon: chicken breast with pesto wrapped in bacon and veg
tue: some fish of some sort (depends what's on offer or what inspires me )
wed: chilli wraps
thur: ?
fri: toulouse sausage butterbean casserole http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3949/toulouse-sausage-and-butter-bean-casserole
sat: Mince bake italienne and veg
sun: possibly at a bbq

newlywed

thriftlady wrote: »

What I really hate is when they all ask separately, while we are putting it on the table:rolleyes: Can't they just wait until I'm dishing up?

I've long since given up posting my meal plan in the kitchen because then if I change my mind about something I have to explain why we're not having x and why we're having y instead:rolleyes:

My mum often used to answer "what's for tea" with "food" Soon stopped us asking.

I don't let OH know my meal plan either, unless we have something planned for a certain day. He only really asks me what's for tea when we get home from work, and isn't really bothered about any other meal apart from the one he'll eat next.

I do tend to stick to my plan though, unless I can't be bothered prepping stuff for the slow cooker and then I swap meals around

thriftlady_2

newlywed wrote: »

My mum often used to answer "what's for tea" with "food" Soon stopped us asking.

That's what I say too, they still ask though. Then OH sees me getting irate with them so he asks as well:rolleyes:

angelicmary85

Hi Guys!

I don't come over here often but recommend this board to loads of people on the DFW board!

Anyway, I meal every month before doing my 4-weekly online shop and for the last couple of months I've been desperate for ideas so, since it's shopping time again I'd thought I'd come over and raid your board for som inspiration!!:D

I've stolen a few of your ideas already so thank you! :T

Angelic x

misscousinitt

Hi All

All the meals sound great....

Here's mine - managed to stick to it last week - though I did get tempted to have a takeaway on tues - but didn't lol.

Thurs: Fridgeraider Pasta & Sauce
Fri: Chicken Stuffed with mushrooms, wrapped in parma 'style' ham & sage, cabbage with garlic & spring onions (HG) & rice.
Sat: Smoked Salmon pasta with parmesan cream (plus broccoli) - found smoked salmon snoozing at the bottom of the freezer!!!
Sun: Pizza & Bowling with Friends (OH's birthday treat we were supposed to be having months ago!!!)
Mon: Turkey, Broccoli & Mushroom stroganoff, with Jacket Pots
Tues: Chargrilled Tuna Steaks with Roast Vegetable Tagine & Cous Cous
Wed: Spiced Roast Chicken, Roast pots and veg

Have a good week all.

A

Kadeeae

To add my 2 pennies... I like the thread starting on a Thursday or Friday. I usually make out my menu's on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening, prior, sat in front of the telly :rotfl: That way I know what I need to shop for later in the week for the following week. I always start my "week" on a Sunday to make use of the leftovers if we're having a roast.

If your menu isn't ready until Monday or Tuesday, just post then - the thread's here all week

Now to business:

SUN- Grilled Sausage / Mashed Potatoes / Onion Gravy / Veg


MON- Creamy Mushroom Turkey over Rice / Veg


TUE- Baked Sticky BBQ Chicken / Garden Salad / Roll


WED- Either out, TA or in BH's hands ;-)


THU- Leftover BBQ Chicken / Veg / Roll


FRI- Macaroni Cheese w-Bacon / Garden Salad / Roll


SAT- Fish~n~Chips

Kadeeae

angelicmary85 wrote: »

.......Anyway, I meal every month before doing my 4-weekly online shop ........

Are you saying you plan a months menus in advance or am I just thick. No, don't asnwer that :rotfl:

Was just wondering as I'd been mulling over the idea of trying to do a months plan at a time, with some allowances of course.

cheerfulness4

Late last year I got in the habit of doing a months plan and I found it really helpful and frugal. Can't think why I stopped? Everything seems to go to pot at the end of the year.

Nancy888

Hi

I've got back into monthly meal planning and just been to ASDA and spent £58 for the month as all of the other stuff I've already got in.

I sit down with the DS1&2 and list the meals I can make with what I've already got in and then decide what other meals off a list of about 40 they want to include as well.

So here is this week's

Sun - Roast Chicken Dinner
Mon - Chilli Beef Nachos
Tue - Turkey Steak, jacket potato and salad (HG)
Wed - Cheese and bacon pasta bake
Thu - Tarkha Dhal with pitta bread and onion bhajis (sp?)
Fri - HM fishcakes, wedges and tartare sauce
Sat - Chickpea tagine and couscous

Lunches for me for work will be remnants from the roast, boiled ham I've got in he SC now, pasta bake left overs etc.

Have a good week everyone x