Last week was a really good one considering I had a cold. I am feeling much better now and it's a new week and I am raring to go! By now I am usually complaining about January lasting forever but to me, for once, it seems to be flying over and not dragging. I don't know if it's because I have kept myself busy, being kind to myself by resting when I didn't feel great but whatever it is, I feel like I'm enjoying January and the slow start to the year!
Last weeks meal plan went well. My favourite meal by far was the Marmite beef & onion pie. I keep saying I am not a fan of Marmite but when it comes as an ingredient in Gousto I always seem to enjoy whatever it goes into. The Panang curry was another hit. Peanut butter and coconut together is such a good combo and it felt indulgent without being too heavy. We also really enjoyed the homemade chips on Friday. There’s something about them that just feels like a treat and the Sausage and Red Onion Tart on Saturday was delicious too and the sort of meal that feels a bit fancy without being any effort at all.
This week is looking very quiet and I’m more than OK with that. I’ve got a few errands to run today with Stu and Becky has a full day at home tomorrow to catch up on bits she needs to do. Apart from that there’s not much in the diary. After feeling rough last week, I didn’t want to overdo it, so I deliberately kept things open.
On the menu this week we have:
Monday - Gousto Meal - Pepperoni Pizza Mac 'N' Cheese!
This one is very much for the rest of the family. They love mac and cheese in all its forms but I can happily take it or leave it. Cheesy pasta, mozzarella, little spicy bits of pepperoni and those tomatoey garlic and herb breadcrumbs on top sound pretty good, even to me.
Tuesday - Gousto Meal - Sticky Hoisin Sausage Traybake!
Traybakes are one of my favourite midweek dinners because you can just shove everything in the oven and get on with your life. This one is basically a fake away which always goes down well. Roasted sausages, potatoes and peppers coated in a sticky hoisin glaze, finished with a drizzle of sriracha mayo.
Wednesday - Gousto Meal - Classic Creamy Chicken Pie With Mash & Roast Carrots!
This is proper comfort food. Tender chicken, sweet leeks and creamy sauce wrapped in golden pastry. Served with mash because mash makes everything better and roasted carrots on the side.
Thursday - Pork stir fry!
I have pork strips in a Chinese-style marinade in the freezer, so I’ll fry them off, chuck in whatever veggies need using up, add some noodles and call it done. These kinds of meals are never exactly the same twice and that’s part of the fun.
Friday - Pizza!
I haven’t decided yet whether it’ll be homemade or straight from the freezer. It really depends on how the day goes and how much energy I have left at the end of it, as Fridays for me are always pretty busy.
Saturday - Gousto meal - Lemongrass & Sticky Onion Pork Burger With Warm Potato Salad!
This is a new recipe for us! Ciabatta filled with a pork and lemongrass burger, sticky soy onions and rocket for extra freshness. Served with a tangy slaw and buttery potatoes. I love trying new burger recipes at home, especially ones that feel a bit different from the usual.
Sunday - Breakfast for tea!
Sausages, bacon, eggs, hash browns, mushrooms, tomatoes, baked beans, black pudding and toast! Hopefully, Stu will be the one cooking!
What are you eating this week?
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