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Meal Plan Friday 25th August 2017

Wow where has the summer holidays gone to. Can not believe next week I need to be thinking about packed lunches and quick evening meals again. This week Mr MC&W is on holiday so we are having a lazy one and not making any plans at all.

 Friday - Gnocchi with a two cheese sauce. The boys had peas and changed the blue cheese for Parmesan. Served with crusty bread and a green salad

 Gnocchi with two cheeses and bacon

Saturday - Mr MC&W passed a huge exam at work so it is treat of steak and chips for us. The boys will have homemade pizza

 Sunday - Pork and dumplings. The boys are having a McDonald's as a treat for lunch so will have a picnic dinner.

 Pork- goulash with herby dumplings

Monday - It is going to be warm so we are going to have a lunchtime family BBQ

 Tuesday - Mushroom Stroganoff the boys will have pasta with a homemade tomato sauce

 Mushroom stroganoff

Wednesday - Ravioli for the boys and we are going to have a treat charlie bigham meal, as we are on holiday.

 Thursday - Southern Chicken (thanks McCain), Roasted new potatoes, Roasted tomatoes and Salad. The boys will have fish fingers, Chips and peas.
The Tactical Mummy

Comments

  1. Unknown28 August 2017 at 10:50

    Ooo, these meal ideas sound so yummy! Especially the pork goulash and dumplings! Xx

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    1. Mud, Cakes and Wine31 August 2017 at 15:34

      The pork was really good and so tender. Slightly undercooked the dumplings... whoops xx

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  2. Note Me Happy28 August 2017 at 20:03

    Steak and chips for the win! One of my faves! Xx

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    1. Mud, Cakes and Wine31 August 2017 at 15:33

      I love it and the steak comes from our local farm shop and is amazing x

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  3. Jo - Pickle and Poppet28 August 2017 at 21:04

    Ooooo these sound yummy!

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  4. Unknown28 August 2017 at 22:30

    Ooh they sound yummy! I really need to get my butt into gear and start planning meals. Especially as you say with school starting again soon!

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    1. Mud, Cakes and Wine31 August 2017 at 15:32

      it saves me so much time, though sometimes its hard as you just do not want to be thinking about food again and again, but i know its worth it x

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  5. Briony29 August 2017 at 08:14

    I love gnocchi, I haven't had it in a while and now I can't stop thinking about it. It's not even 8.30am, do you reckon I can pull it off for breakfast!?

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    1. Mud, Cakes and Wine31 August 2017 at 15:31

      Gnocchi is a winner any time of the day as far a I am concerned hahaha

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  6. Joanna Victoria -x 29 August 2017 at 14:17

    Fab meal ideas i love the sound of the Gnocchi and I hope you enjoyed your BBQ thank you for linking up with #TacticalTuesdays

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    1. Mud, Cakes and Wine31 August 2017 at 15:30

      The Gnocchi was a real winner and with some posh bread to mop up the cheese and spinach sauce was even better x

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  7. Unknown30 August 2017 at 04:46

    Do you make the gnocchi from scratch? Sounds delish. #tacticaltuesdays

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