Free EASY Weekly Meal Plan: WEEK 51

We’re talking at least a year (possibly 2).
This is no excuse for my tardiness but every time I thought about stuffing chicken breast fillets. I just couldn’t bring myself to do it.

Too fiddly! And then it occurred to me.

Why not use the flavourings from the stuffing to create a chunky sauce to serve with some simply pan fried chicken.
No messing around trying to sew a chicken breast closed with a stalk of rosemary.
With all the flavour!

I’m so sorry Amrita it took me so long. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

+ Buttered pasta for my boys.

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TUESDAY

Addictive Soy & Sesame Bowl – Full disclosure: I crowd sourced the idea for this recipe. I got my Joyful Cooking students to vote for the combo of sauce and flavour bomb to serve with this simple chicken and broccoli oven meal. And the winner was this addictive combo of soy & sesame.

My other damaging admission is I made a mistake when filming the video – normally I love this served with grated fresh ginger or Japanese pickled ginger. But in the heat of the moment I forgot all about my love affair with ginger and reached for the sesame seeds.

The sesame version is good. Don’t get me wrong. BUT the ginger really takes it into the truly ‘addictive’ realm.

+ Rice for my boys.

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WEDNESDAY

Flavour Explosion Scrambled Eggs – Have you ever thought that scrambled eggs are just for breakfast? Well I used to be the same. Then one day I was thinking how much the texture of scrambled eggs was like an oozy risotto. But so much more nutritious. And it got me thinking about the flavour possibilities for the humble egg scramble.When you have bacon, parmesan and onion you can’t help but have a flavour explosion situation on your hands.

Ooh and… the secret to creamy scrambled eggs is to salt the eggs before cooking. The salt changes the structure of the proteins so they retain moisture as they cook.

+ Easy Almond Pizza for my boys.

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THURSDAY
Mushroom, Sausage + Feta Hash – This is one of those fab little one pot meals that is equally welcome on an ordinary Wednesday night as it is for Sunday bunch. So much flavour!

The cumin seeds add beautiful depth. The dill is my preference for herb because it adds an unusual fresh top notes. Just the thing to contrast earthy mushrooms and meaty sausages.

+ Crusty bread and butter for the boys.

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FRIDAY

Japanese Salmon Oven Supper – I just can’t get enough of this coleslaw mix roasted with salmon, soy and maple.

I just love how the sweet salty sauce cooks down with the cabbage and carrot to make the most delicious vegetable experience.

Think comforting like a big bowl of udon noodles but a million times more flavoursome (and a million times better for you). This is one comfort food that won’t leave you feeling heavy like you’re wearing a lead blanket afterwards.

If you’re not a salmon fan, this is equally good with chicken, tofu, meatballs or even eggs (they won’t need as long to cook).

+ Rice or noodles for the boys.

Japanese Salmon Oven Supper
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SWEET TREAT

No-Churn Cherry & Chocolate Ice Cream – Ice cream is one of my favourite favourite things to eat but since I’ve been diabetic, it’s not something I have very often.

When I do my favourite is to make an ‘ice cream’ by blending frozen fruit in the food processor with cream. You end up with this really creamy soft dessert that doesn’t leave you with a sugar hangover. So good!

If you can’t find commercial frozen cherries, you could pit and freeze your own. Or just substitute frozen berries.