Meal Plan Saturday 20th August 2016

The boys have been doing so well on trying new meals and the healthier diet for Mr MC&W and I has been a success. I was shocked by how much I do not miss bad snacking and the desserts we used to have were so full of calories.

Though OB does not like noodles which surprised me as he loves spaghetti. He has come so far as he will now try new food and that's all I can ask of him.

Saturday - Cajun Chicken with homemade chips - this again is from the Hairy Bikers Diet Book I will try the boys on it too

Sunday - Sausage Pasta, chili and sweet tomatoes - this is from Jamie Oliver's Healthy Eating book and looks really nice. The boys will have the sausages with roast potatoes.

Monday - Savoury Pancakes found these on BBC site and they look tasty and different

Savoury Pancakes

Tuesday - Simply roasted cod with plain rice and mixed veggies the boys love this simple dish as do I because it's so easy to do

Wednesday - Bacon and Potato Muffins - found these and they look amazing, boys hate bacon so will do ham instead

Bacon and potato muffins

Thursday - Chicken Satay - I have no idea how this will be received but want to give it a go. I will serve the sauce in a bowl in the side

Cheeky chicken satay

Friday - some kind of meatball sub - there were lots on line but not one I really like so will make simple little meatballs and and a passatta sauce then serve on crusty rolls with some cheese. A bit of a make it up as you go. Will post if it works out.

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