Mud Cakes and Wine

 The weather is really starting to turn and we are starting to want some more comfort food. Friday - Pizza as the boys have swimming and we do not have much time Saturday - Sticky Chinese chicken Sunday - Pork medallions with apples and roasts monday - Chicken burgers with cheese and pineapple tuesday - tagaltlli in a cheese sauce with mushrooms and ham wednesday - tuna fishcakes served with green veg and tomato sauce thursday - birthday tea for my middle son of pizza and chips with two friends we will have veggie chilli and rice

 Wow it has been a while but here we are again with the meal plan. Friday - Treat dinner out with friends Saturday - Cesear Salad as Mr MC&W is back from San Fransisco. Tortellini for the boys. Sunday - Spag Bol for us all Monday - Omelettes and Chips for us all Tuesday - Pasta, chopped tomatoes and bacon Wednesday - Fish, mash and peas Thursday - Cajun rice from a pinch of nom

 Spring seems to be slowly springing into action. The garden much to my delight is coming back to life with the bulbs planted in the autumn about to come into flower. Friday - Sweet and Sour Chicken Saturday - Gammon, Egg and Chips Sunday - Toad in the Hole Monday - Fish, New Potatoes and veggies. Fishcakes for the boys. Tuesday - Chicken Curry Wednesday - Quorn Slices with mash and veggies Thursday - Fajita Pie. Wraps for the boys.

Here we go with this week's meal plan Friday - Quorn patties, potato waffles, eggs and mushrooms  Saturday - Scampi, Chips and Peas. Fish fingers for the boys. Sunday - Roast Beef and all the trimmings Monday - Chicken Keiv, Mash and peas Tuesday - Savoury Pancakes filled with cheese, ham and mushrooms followed by sweet pancakes. Wednesday - Mackeral, beetroot, salad and mini roasted potatoes with a horseradish dressing. Boys will have tuna pie. Thursday - Sauage and tomato pasta

  What a few days we have had. Last week we made it to Woburn Center Parcs but with the storm coming on Friday we made the decision to leave Thursday night. So glad we did. Have never packed so fast in my life hahaha  Food was a little odd as I had a delivery booked for Friday and totally understandably it was cancelled as we were in the red area. We got a few bits from the Parc Market. Friday - Tortellini with sauce ala parc market Saturday - Lasagna and Garlic bread Sunday - Roast Chicken Monday - Thai Prawns and Pineapple with Rice Tuesday - Tomato and Bacon Pasta Wednesday - Nandos Chicken Wraps we had these a few weeks ago and they were so good. Quorn Nuggets, Mash and peas for the boys. Thursday - Chicken burgers for the boys and Spicy bean burgers for us.

  We have made it into February. The days are starting to get a little longer, the bulbs are peeking through giving the hint that spring is edging closer. We made it through dry January which for us was a real achievement. Friday - Meatballs and Spasheti Saturday - Fajitas Sunday - Roast Gammon Monday - Pinch of Nom BBQ Pulled Chicken in Rolls. Chicken burgers for the boys. Tuesday - Pinch of Nom Djon Pork with Mash again from Pinch of Nom. Boys will have pesto pasta. Wednesday - Pinch of Nom Harissa and Honey Veg bake - this is chicken in the book but I am going to use chickpeas. Quorn bites, mash and peas. Thursday - Fishcakes and Veggies. These are brought in not homemade.

  January has gone really slowly yet flown by all at the same time. Covid has hit us again with the middle one testing positive. He is fine but now it is a bit of a waiting game to see if we all get it. Friday - Fish, Chips and Peas Saturday - Cheeseburger Pizza from Pinch of Nom Sunday - Roast Chicken Monday - Sausage Casserole with jackets Tuesday - Salmon, Lentils and Beetroot. The boys will have paella BBC good food Mustardy Salmon Beetroot & lentils Wednesday - Chicken Curry for us all. Out of a jar hahaha Thursday - Mixed Bean Fajita Pie. Lots of beans and veggies with tortillas it is real comfort food. Boys will have tortellini

  We have reached the final week of January. We have been doing dry January for the first time ever, I must admit it has been hard but not as hard as I thought it would be. Though I am looking forward to a glass of red. We have also been upping the exercise I say upping I have not done any in a long time, combine that with watching what we are eating and no drinking we have lost a couple of kilos each.  Friday - Scampi, Chips and Peas. Nuggets for the boys. Saturday - Spag Bol Sunday - Slow roasted pork should, roast potatoes, carrots, broccoli and peas Monday - Terikai Chicken from Pinch of Nom new book. I am going to try the boys with this one. Tuesday - Tuna Pasta Bake Wednesday - Hot Dogs  Thursday - Mushroom Stroganoff. The boys have Stroganoff pasta as they do not like mushrooms but love the sauce. With some veggies on the side.

Wow, how did we get to the second week of January. It has been so cold the last few days and been feeling rather January, to be honest. So we have some comfort food for this week. Friday - Fish and Chips Saturday - Sweet and Sour Chicken Sunday - lasagna Monday - Veggie Burgers (brought in) Tuesday - Thai Prawns with rice and pineapple. I cheat and make this quick using microwave rice it makes it a really fast meal. BBC Good Food Thai fried prawn pineapple rice Wednesday - Nandos Wraps we have not had these before so going to give them a try Thursday - Patatas bravas Meatballs BBC good food Patatas bravas meatballs

Well, we have made it into mid-December we are pretty much ready for Christmas and will be cracking open the Christmas treats we have been buying. This meal plan will take us to boxing day. Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas  Friday - Fish, Chips and Peas Saturday - Spag Bol Sunday - Dominoes as it is our youngest 6th birthday Monday - Ravioli, homemade tomato sauce, salad and garlic bread Tuesday - Chicken Kiev, mash, peas and bacon Wednesday - smoked mackerel, beetroot and potatoes with salad and a horseradish sauce. Pesto Pasta for the boys. Thursday - A sausage casserole with jackets Friday Christmas Eve - Curry. Plus I cook the Gammon in Cola Saturday Christmas Day - Roast Turkey, Roast Potatoes and Parsnips, carrots, sprouts, broccoli, red cabbage, stuffing, pigs in blankets all with cranberry and lots of gravy.  Sunday Boxing Day - Leftovers with brought in baguettes and pickles.

  Oh my December is truly flying by at the moment. How did we get into the last week of school? Needed some quick and easy meals or ones that could sit in the oven this week as way to much to get my head around. Friday - Hot dogs in rolls with caramelised red onions Saturday - Fajitas Sunday - Out for a family treat so not sure maybe McDonalds on the way home. Monday - Salmon with Chinese style noodles.  Tuesday - Take out as its my birthday. Wednesday - Stuffed croissants. I will make a very thick cheese sauce with ham in for us i will add mushrooms and put that in bake in the oven croissants and bake. Serve with salad. Thursday - Toad in the hole with greens.

  The Christmas tree has been chosen and is being delivered this week and the outdoor lights we will put up in the next couple of days. Trying to get into the festive spirit. Friday - Lasagna for us all and this will be a shop brought one. Saturday - Gammon, Egg and Chips Sunday - Youngest has a party so a ready meal for us in the evening. A Tesco meal deal. The boys will have tomato pasta. Monday - Mushroom Risotto with Garlic Bread. Cheese risotto for the boys. Tuesday - Sausage and tomato Pasta bake Wednesday - Chinese Style Chicken and Noodles. Thursday - Fishcakes and greens 

November seems to be flying by rather quickly and Christmas is fast approaching and I have not got my head around anything. Friday - Make your own pizzas for the boys. We will have Pinch of Nom Cheeseburger Pizza Saturday - Chicken burgers with a range of toppings  Sunday - MIL is over for lunch so we are having a slow roast shoulder of pork with roast potatoes, carrots, broccoli Monday - Chicken Supreme with mash and greens. We have not had this before but sounds simple and tasty BBC Good Food Chicken Supreme Tuesday - Thai Fried Prawns and Pineapple Rice.  BBC Good Food Thai fried prawn pineapple rice Wednesday - Meatballs Thursday - Calzones we have not had in a long time. The boys will have ham and tomato and cheese we will have goats cheese and mushrooms BBC Good Food Mushroom, goats cheese calzone

Another week has flown by, I am finally feeling better from covid, though I am sure the children have brought home another cold. I have had a look through some books for this weeks meals as it all got a little bit the same. These are meals we love but not had in a while.  Friday - Fish, Chips and Peas for us all. Saturday - Spag Bol for us all. Sunday - French Style Chicken BBC Good food French style chicken peas bacon Monday -  Chicken Jambalaya via Pinch of Nom but we will not add the sausages. The boys will have this but less spicy Tuesday - Stuffed Peppers with couscous, pesto and cheese. The boys will have pesto pasta. This is from Gino D'Acampo  Wednesday -  Sausage and Egg Muffins. Thanks to Pinch of Nom. The eldest will have bacon as he does not like sausage. Thursday - Med Style Tuna Pasta bake Pinch of Nom

The sun is shining and the house is still, after half term we had a week of isolation due to our eldest, Mr MC&W and myself having covid. Today, everyone is back to school and work. My sense of taste is still lacking as is my sense of smell but I am feeling better each day which is good. Friday - Pizza and Salad Saturday - Scampi, Chips and Peas. Fish Fingers for the boys. Sunday - Cola Ham with roast potatoes, carrots and broccoli Monday - Salmon and Noodles. The boys will have salmon and mash BBC Good Food /chilli salmon teriyaki noodles Tuesday - Gnocchi, Broccoli, Mushrooms and Bacon Wednesday - Paneer Korma BBC Good Food Paneer korma Thursday - Chicken Kiev, New Potatoes and green vegetables

  It has been so long since I have written up the weekly meal plan. But I really missed doing it and am thrilled to be back. Today is a cold, grey and wet day needing some comfort food for the next couple of days. Friday - Scampi, Chips and Peas. Fish fingers for the boys. Saturday - Lasanga for us all. M&S do a really nice family one. With salad and garlic bread. Sunday - Cola Gammon with roast potatoes, carrots, broccoli  Monday - Chicken and Spinach Alfredo. Without the spinach for the boys. I have found this recipe but going to see if I can make it a little simpler and easier to prepare. BBC Good Food Chicken spinach bacon alfredo pasta bake Tuesday - Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon I am going to try the boys on this. BBC Good Food Slow cooker beef bourguignon Wednesday - Dominoes as it is our middle little boys 10th birthday Thursday - Aubergine and halloumi bake I will add some peppers and serve with couscous. Tomato soup and baguettes for the boys. BBC Good Food Auberg...

  Another week and August is passing rather fast. A few meals we have not had in a while as food was getting a little bit all the same. Friday - Fish, Chips and Peas for us all Saturday - Box meal from Tesco for a rest from cooking. Mac and Cheese for the boys. Sunday - BBQ with homemade burgers Monday - Pinch of Nom Thai Spiced Fish and Noodles. Less spice for the boys. Tuesday - Pinch of Nom Med Chicken and Orzo. Chinese Chicken Curry for the boys Wednesday - Pinch of Nom Quorn Fajita Pie. Wraps for the boys. Thursday - Beef Ragu cooked in the slow cooker with pasta BBC Good food Beef ragout

  I am writing this with the wind and rain lashing against the window with a cup of tea and the Olympics highlights on the TV. You would think it was mid-October not the middle of summer. This week Mr MC&W has off work but it is a manic month for his job so we can not make any real plans but we will have a few treat meals. Friday - Scampi or Fish Fingers and Chips and peas Saturday - Lasagna as a ready meal for us all Sunday - Fajitas cooked on the BBQ Monday - Cook Beef Stroganoff with pasta. Tortellini for the boys. Tuesday  - Pizza and Salad Wednesday - Fish and Chips on the beach Thursday - Cook honey and ginger chicken with rice. Chicken Curry for the boys.

  I have not written a meal plan for weeks, I started my own business and it has all been a little bit manic. I am not working long hours but trying to get everything done has proved interesting. My meal planning has still happened but has been very last minute which is not helpful. So I am trying to get better at it. Also, this weather has not helped bright and too hot one day and thunderstorms the next. Friday - Posh Fish Fingers and Chips Saturday - Spag Bol Sunday - Roast Chicken Monday - Easy Singapore Noodles -  this looks great and is a new meal. BBC Good Food Singapore noodles Tuesday - Spiced Salmon Traybake. Salmon, roast pots and peas for the boys. BBC Good Food Spiced salmon traybaked sag aloo Wednesday - Sausage Pasta Bake. This is a little extra work but looks and sounds lovely. Be a good one for the boys to help with. BBC goodfood Sausage pasta bake Thursday - Spicy Chicken Fillets, Mash and Peas. Easy food my favourite

  What a change in in the weather in such a short time. It has already effected my work which is a shame some catching up this week to be done. Friday - Spag Bol Saturday - Scampi and Chips Sunday - BBQ it may be indoors Monday - Thai Prawn and Rice BBC Good food Thai fried prawn pineapple rice Tuesday - Gnocchi from madhouse its with Broccoli and Mushrooms with a creamy cheesy sauce. Wednesday - Pizza sweet chilli for us and the boys will have what ever toppings they fancy Taste au Cheats sweet chilli chicken pineapple pizza Thursday -  Greek Traybake for us meatballs for the boy as will use minced beef. BBC good food Greek lamb tray bake