MealPlans WB 23rd November 2009

Penny-Pincher!!

Wow....this week has gone tooooo fast!

It's 5 weeks to Xmas tomorrow:eek::eek::eek::eek:

Trying to use up what we have in the freezer as there seems to be so much with OH's bargains/reductions...can't moan though:D

This week we are having:

Mon-Sausage Cass (Peppers,onion,beans,peas,mushrooms,sachet etc) & Baked Spud (Feeding Neighbours)
Tues-Spagbol
Wed-Lamb Stew (Onion,Carrots,Parsnip,Peas,sachet) & HM Dumplings (Feeding Neighbours)
Thurs-Pizza (TTD reduced to 49p) & Salad
Fri-Take-Away
Sat-Chilli Con Carne (I use value tortilla crisps instead of taco shells)-will make extra and freeze for a baked spud lunch next week
Sun-Chicken, Stuffing, Roasts, Yorkies, Sprouts, Carrots & Peas (Feeding Neighbours)

So what is everyone else having?

Have a good week.

PP
xx

Penelope_Penguin

We're also clearing out the freezer - our piggie will be in within 2 weeks, so we need space

Here's my plan:

Sunday – HM Berkshire pork liver pate
roast pheasant with HM pancetta, prune and apple sauce, roasted roots; HG gooseberry pie

Monday – HM sausage and Berkshire kidney casserole, mashed potato, vegetables

Tuesday – gallette au chou, vegetables

Wednesday – rabbit casserole


Thursday – fish pie, peas and sweetcorn

Friday – I’ll wait for inspiration!

Saturday – Pizza and Strictly

DH and I have a week off work to decorate our sitting room, so we’ll have pitas, soup, quesadillas, bread for lunch. There’s banana flapjack and chocolate cake in the tin.

misscousinitt

Hi All

I agree its really going quick....can't believe it....got to get myself organised.

This week we are having:

Thurs: Chicken Fried Rice
Fri: Fish Pie
Sat: Either 'Pink Chicken' (a farmhouse chicken recipe with red wine that sends the chicken 'pink') or bits and bobs from the freezer if friends come round (hoping for this so use load out of the freezer!!)
Sun: Eat at OH's parents - really must get that crumble to them this week!
Mon: HM Chilli & Rice (Meeting Night)
Tues: ? Hopefully going to the cinema so something quick and easy!
Wed: Red Cooked Beef

Have a good week all.

A

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Penny-Pincher!!

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

We're also clearing out the freezer - our piggie will be in within 2 weeks, so we need space

There’s banana flapjack and chocolate cake in the tin.

The piggie sounds great PP. I bet it will taste lovely and at least you know that it's had a brilliant life.

Can I ask for your recipe of the chocolate cake and how long does it last in the tin? I am looking for easy cake/biscuit recipes that last a few days in the tin.

Your mealplan sounds very tasty.

Thanks

PP
xx

aless02

Ack, this means I'm going to have to start December's meal plans soon!! Luckily I start maternity leave at the end of the month, so can make some leisurely dinners during the week rather than the quick-and-dirty I usually do .

Mon - HM chili con carne
Tues - spinach lentil soup
Weds - cottage pie
Thurs - something with leftover refried beans in the freezer
Fri - mince & onion cobbler

Over the weekend we're going to Sheffield so no meal plans needed!

MileySmiley_2

Wow you are feeding the neighbours 3 times ....can i move next door pls...:-)

Thurs-kids havin LO chick pie and veggs. me and hub prawn curry + rice
Fri-Chicken Risotto
Sat-Out 4 dinner yay!
Sun-Roast lamb and lots veggies and pots (in laws 4 din)
Mon- Lamb rissoles(made with LO Roast lamb) + grilled toms and green beans
Tues-Baked Fish with cheese, Pots + Broccoli
Weds-Chicken,bacon + Leek Pie + chips + peas + sweetcorn
Thurs-Spag bol

I may make banana bread and a crumble as i have fruit that needs to be used up.
Any suggestions for a veggie meal as I'd like to cook a veggie meal once a week.

SunnyGirl

Where has the time gone it's flying by

To Penny Pincher for starting the thread. Hope you are feeling ok and what a star you are for feeding your neighbour too.

We're having:

Monday: Potato Bake (made with the leftovers from the gammon I'm doing on Sunday and added onions, peppers, grated carrots & any other veggies I find lying around )

Tuesday: Spaghetti Bolognaise with HM Garlic Bread

Wednesday: Corned Beef Hash

Thursday: Falafel, Wedges & Beans

Friday: Chilli & Rice

Saturday: Butternut Squash & Mushroom Lasagne & Oven Baked Chips

Sunday: Bacon, Onion & Potato Hotpot with mashed carrots & swede and peas

Lunches are usually HM soup, sandwiches, cheese on toast or pate & crackers.

I will be making this cake from Mary Berry as it's delish Apricot Scones and White Choc Chip & Cranberry Muffins. There's also an abundance of fresh & dried fruit & nuts for picking if anyone wants anything extra.

Have a good week everyone

Penelope_Penguin

Penny-Pincher!! wrote: »

Can I ask for your recipe of the chocolate cake and how long does it last in the tin? I am looking for easy cake/biscuit recipes that last a few days in the tin.

It's an easy recipe - for a single tier 8" cake, I use 200g each of soft margarine, eggs, caster sugar, and 2Tbsp cocoa made up to 200g Whip for 2 mins until light and mixed. Bake at gas 5 until cooked. I decorate with buttercream and whatever decorations we have in

You can miss out the cocoa, leave it plain, or add coffee, orange, lemon, etc, etc :T

When DS is at his most active, it lasts no time at all, but if I have the oven on, I'll make a cake, and it'll keep in its baking tin for a week before I ice it (I find it keeps fresher in a baking tin - but make sure it's lined). Once it's iced it'll keep for a further 4 days at least.

I store my cakes in a Lock'n'lock "cake saver" box - not cheap, but as it's in permanent use, it was a bargain

Penny. x

Penny-Pincher!!

SunnyGirl wrote: »

To Penny Pincher for starting the thread. Hope you are feeling ok and what a star you are for feeding your neighbour too.

Thanks SunnyGirl. I'm still plodding (sp) along:D...neighbours are in their late 70's and dont have anyone to help. I cant do much really, but I can do extra dinner and make sure they are at least having a couple of good meals a week.

Hope you're ok.

PP
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Penny-Pincher!!

Thanks PP. How many eggs is that, and if I used coffee, would I use instant and at what quantity? Also, if I left in the baking tin before it was iced for a few days, would I put this in another container or just by itself?

Sorry for all the questions, but I really do appreciate it.

Thanks
x

Magpie.

I need to clear some freezer space too (nevermind try and spend as little as possible)

I've got a portion of bolognese mince that may become a chilli and a bolognese for 2 nights once I stretch it with mushrooms/kidney beans. A couple of chicken breasts which should do another 2 nights and a portion of veg curry for another night.

Hopefully I can manage to clear the space and not buy much in.