Free EASY Weekly Meal Plan: WEEK 4

MONDAY

Aussie Burger Bowls – One of my new favourite convenient ingredients is vacuum packed cooked beets. I can’t tell you how much I love them.

So, it was only a matter of time before said beets found their way into a burger recipe. Because one of the great culinary contributions Australia has made to the world is the addition of sliced beetroot onto the humble hamburger.

Seriously it’s the best.

And these burger bowls take the idea to the next level. Just cook the beets and meatballs in the oven. Then serve with the accompaniments in the middle of the table for everyone to create their own burgers. Fun and easy peasy.

Aussie Burger Bowls

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TUESDAY

Sunny Parisian Carrot Bowls – Apart from potatoes, my Irishman has a thing for carrot salads. So when I came across the ‘carrots from the charcuterie’ in my friend Clotilde’s fab book ‘Tasting Paris’ I started playing around.

The secret is to use the best carrots you can. I had a bunch from my friend Ellens garden which were out-of-this-world good. But I’ve also had success with baby carrots from my green grocer.

Sunny Parisian Carrot Bowls

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WEDNESDAY

Hearty Walnut, Kale & Goats Cheese Frittata – I love a good frittata at any time. But this one with walnuts and kale is especially substantial and fab for a meat-free dinner where you won’t be missing the meat (my Irishman didn’t). It’s also good for lunches the next day.

And I love that it’s a complete meal on its own. No need to add a sauce or side salad.

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THURSDAY

Green Curry Stir Fry – The idea for using Thai green curry paste as a sauce to season a stir fry came from my favourite food writer, Nigel Slater.

To be honest I wasn’t sure it would be very good but as usual when I trust St. Nigel everything turns out much more delicious that expected.

Green Chicken Curry Stir Fry

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FRIDAY

Zucchini Mac & Cheese – This is a recipe that was inspired by English chef, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

Zucchini Mac & Cheese

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SWEET TREAT

No-Bake Chocolate Cherry ‘Cake’ – This ‘cake’ is so so good. I made it for afternoon tea recently and Finbar (my 2-year-old) ate a whole slice before I realized what was happening. Of course he was then awake in the middle of the night from all the caffeine in the chocolate.

A mistake I won’t make again!
Back to the glories of this cake. It’s an awesome stress-free dinner party show-stopper because you can make it ahead. It’s super rich so serve dainty slices… You can always go back for seconds!


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Here’s the list again to copy and paste:

Stonesoup Meal Plan – WEEK 4

MONDAY
Aussie Burger Bowls

TUESDAY
Sunny Parisian Carrot Bowls

WEDNESDAY
Hearty Walnut, Kale & Goats Cheese Frittata

THURSDAY
Green Curry Stir Fry

FRIDAY
Zucchini Mac & Cheese

SWEET TREAT
No-Bake Chocolate Cherry ‘Cake’

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Jules x

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I’m Jules Clancy, a Food Scientist & Cooking Coach.  Stonesoup (est 2005) is about making dinner outrageously easy and tasty. So you feel good in your clothes.


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