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Meal Plan 25th October 2019

We have nearly made it to half term, only one day to go. We have shattered children who need some time to rest and relax.

 Friday - Hot dogs vegetarian ones for the boys, slightly posher version for us

 Mapleglazed hot-dogs-with-mustardy onions

 Saturday - Chinese chicken this is new and in the comments someone had served this with noodles and this is how we are going to do it

 Chinese chicken pancakes

 Sunday - Roast pork, Mr MC&W did a butchery course so this is the leg of pork will have it with roast potatoes, carrots and spinach and v
broccoli

 Monday - Lentil Mustard Salmon. Salmon with mash and peas for the boys.

 Mustardy salmon beetroot and lentils

 Tuesday -  Cauliflower cheese and spinach pasta bake. I can only do this with time so perfect meal for the holidays.

 Cauliflower cheese and spinach pasta bakes

 Wednesday - Thai Chicken - I am doing this as I need to write it up for a school cookbook and get some photos.
Thursday - Using up the pork for Paprika Pork served with linguine 

 https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1088656/paprika-pork

 We are starting to talk about #foodbankadvent please have a look

 https://mudcakesandwine.blogspot.com/2019/10/food-bank-advent-2019.html


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Comments

  1. Becky Wilkinson27 October 2019 at 20:32

    mmmmm...your meals sound amazing this week. The pasta bake sounds lovely

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  2. Kim Carberry28 October 2019 at 15:10

    Have a fab half term. My two have just gone back to school after theirs last week.
    I love the sound of your hot dogs.
    Great meal plan x

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  3. Katy S29 October 2019 at 08:33

    Those hotdogs sound delicious! Have a great week!

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  4. Charlotte29 October 2019 at 09:24

    For some reason once bonfire night comes around I have a craving for hot dogs I might have to add them to the meal plan in the next few weeks.

    Thanks for sharing

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    1. Mud, Cakes and Wine29 October 2019 at 17:52

      I agree i think it is these dark nights you need comfort food

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  5. Catherine Lewis30 October 2019 at 13:55

    Your meal plan sounds lovely - the cauli cheese spinach pasta bake is my idea of heaven.

    I'll be doing a reverse advent for my local food bank again this year. xxx

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    1. Mud, Cakes and Wine31 October 2019 at 10:28

      it was really tasty we really enjoyed it. It is a good idea the reverse advent and in november we have a little more to be able to donate x

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