Menu Plan Saturday 28th May 2016

We had some major food wins last week the mini meatballs, puff pastry tarts and shock horror the tuna fish cakes were all eaten and more was requested.

It's half term so I am not having to check lunch against dinner and Mr MC&W will still be eating all meals in London Town.

Saturday- Pizza and chips and this week, no not made from scratch but brought in. I must admit I do love a shop brought pizza.

Sunday - homemade cannelloni filled with spinach and ricotta, I will be trying the boys on this. My gut feeling is that it will not go down well but I love this meal and would like them to at least try. It's also a lovely messy meal to make so try to get them involved which may help them eat it.

Monday - roast lamb from our local farm shop (I have pre ordered), this will be a slow roasted leg of lamb with loads of veggies.

Tuesday - risotto I am a cheat and always do an oven baked one, with three children I can not be stirring a risotto for any length of time. We have ours with peas, sweetcorn, ham and loads of grated Parmesan I add mushrooms to mine.

Wednesday- a lamb leftover dish. I love a lamb Ragu with balsamic vinegar, sweet and savoury all at once. Served with pasta and spinach.

Thursday- cheesy tomato puff potatoes this recipe I use from busy mums cookbook and I love it. Simple but tasty served with salad.

Friday- chicken curry the boys will have korma with mini poppadoms Mr MC&W and I will have something a little more spicy. I have to admit both sauces will be out of a jar and rice will be popped in the microwave.

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