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Meal Plan Friday 12th January 2018

We are still watching what we are eating which means the meals are around 500 - 600 calories. We have also been good and cut out the snacking and watched what we are drinking, there is no dry January in the Mud, Cakes and Wine household.

 Friday - Chicken Kiev (brought in) roasted tomatoes, green salad and crusty bread. Pizza for the boys.

 Saturday - Beef Stroganoff - Saturday is the one night I want a rest from cooking so this is thanks to Tesco Finest. Boys are having fish fingers, Mash and Peas

 Sunday - Sausage Casserole with jackets

 Monday - Pasta with mushrooms and ham 

 Tuesday - Cottage Pie. I very rarely make food like this but this week feels like we need comfort food.

 Cottage pie

Wednesday - I have a real love for the wonderful Ainsley Harriott and this is his Sweet Chilli Tart Tatin from his meals in minutes book. The boys will have tuna puff pie.

 Thursday - Chicken and Chorizo Jambalaya. The boys will have the same but no chorrizo and only a few spices.

 Chicken and chorizo jambalaya
Tactical Tuesday at Joanna Victoria

Comments

  1. Lynsey15 January 2018 at 10:25

    Your meal plan sounds delicious. I should really have a weekly meal plan to make sure we have a varied and healthy diet.

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    1. Mud, Cakes and Wine15 January 2018 at 13:55

      Mr MC&W likes a real variety of meals and this is the only way that works. Also I am awful at making up meals on the spot x

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  2. Daydreams of a Mum15 January 2018 at 10:54

    I do like your mean plans they always do come up with some new ideas for me ! The jambalaya is this week's!!!

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  3. Note Me Happy15 January 2018 at 20:28

    My husband makes a mean Jambalaya, but hasn't done it in ages. I'm going to remind him! X

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    1. Mud, Cakes and Wine15 January 2018 at 20:42

      Mine is ok but never seem to get it quite right. Hope he makes you one soon xx

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  4. Nahdz adventures15 January 2018 at 20:33

    Great post! Chicken kiev is my fav.

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    1. Mud, Cakes and Wine15 January 2018 at 20:43

      It is really rather tasty and always feels a little naughty hee hee hee

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  5. Unknown15 January 2018 at 21:17

    Meal planning helps so much doesn't it. Great choices this week

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  6. Anonymous15 January 2018 at 21:30

    These meals sound so good

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  7. Jo - Cup of Toast15 January 2018 at 22:27

    This sounds yummy! Enjoy your meals :)

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  8. Joanna Victoria -x 16 January 2018 at 13:58

    Love the sound of that sweet chilli tart tatin. Cottage pie is always a favourite comfort meal here.

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    1. Mud, Cakes and Wine16 January 2018 at 18:25

      Also it should be really quick so a double win. Not had cottage pie in a long time x

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  9. Jim29 January 2018 at 02:23

    I don't count calories. It drives me nuts. I had to change my lifestyle completly in order to lose 50 pounds in 6 months. I did not diet. I did not exercise. I just ate my way thin with one ingrediant foods. I have my own blog that I have info for everyone
    http://healtydietplans.com/
    Check it out for some tips

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