MONDAY
Tofu Not-Pizza – If you’re worried about soy, I get it. I used to be the same but I’m so happy I decided to start eating tofu again. It’s so darn delicious when you know to be generous with the salt. And such a convenient form of protein.
And there’s something about using prosciutto with tofu that I get a kick out of. But you’re welcome to keep your toppings plant based.
Will make Easy Almond Pizza for the boys.
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TUESDAY
Chicken Caesar Oven Supper – OK so if you’re a fan of big flavours and you like a classic Caesar salad you *have* to try this recipe.
Well at least the sauce part. It’s so so good.
In fact I think I’m going to change my plans for dinner tonight so I can have more of this sauce.
It has it all, creamy mayonnaise, sweet and savoury umami from the Worcestershire sauce and again more umami from the parmesan. We’re talking layers of flavour with just three ingredients.
Trust me your taste buds will be having a party in your mouth.
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WEDNESDAY
Spinach Okonomiyaki – Okonomiyaki is often described as a Japanese Pancake usually made with cabbage and a flour based batter.
In Japan there are restaurants that actually specialize in this savoury treat.
My humble spinach version makes no claims about replicating the original. So if you’re a purist, better skip ahead to the next recipe.
The idea is super simple, we use eggs, frozen spinach and sesame seeds to form the basis of our ‘pancake’. But rather than cook it in a pan, I prefer to set and forget in a hot oven.
Then it’s a matter of drizzling over some mayo and topping it with a savory sprinkle (or just more sesame seeds) and dinner (or lunch) is ready.
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THURSDAY
Chinese Noodle Not-Bolognese – This unusual take on bolognese was one of my first success stories when I returned to using a slow cooker.
It’s just 3 ingredients to muster in the morning. And then I use the slow cooker to steam some noodles (for the boys) and veg (for me) for literally 5 minutes before we sit down to eat.
Of course if you don’t have a slow cooker – you can easily pull the whole meal together in a frying pan or wok in 15 minutes.
Good to have options! And also good to have something that feels as familiar as bolognese to kids. But different enough for the adults.
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FRIDAY
Fish with Lime & Miso Butter – Ever since I realised that you don’t need to make them in advance, I’ve been getting more and more into flavoured butters.
I mean it’s butter with extra flavours. And it only takes a few minutes to make the most amazing sauce.
What’s not to love about that?
The only trick here is you need to have your butter at room temperature before starting. However, you can always give it a zap in the microwave if you forget. Apart from the middle of Summer I keep some butter in the pantry so it’s always ready to go.
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SWEET TREAT
Salted Peanut Butter Chocolate Dippers – OK so I know you don’t really need a recipe for this, but I thought I’d write it for you anyway ?
This is my lastest go-to when I feel like having dessert on a Saturday night.
It only takes a second to pull together and satisfies that urge for something to round out the meal. Without loading you down with sugar and carbs.
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Here’s the list again to copy and paste:
Stonesoup Meal Plan – WEEK 5
MONDAY
Tofu Not-Pizza
TUESDAY
Chicken Caesar Oven Supper
WEDNESDAY
Spinach Okonomiyaki
THURSDAY
Chinese Noodle Not-Bolognese
FRIDAY
Fish with Lime & Miso Butter
SWEET TREAT
Salted Peanut Butter Chocolate Dippers
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With Love
Jules x