As we prepare to spend a bit more time at home, many of us will be planning our meals and how to cater from the fridge, pantry, freezer and perhaps a few things in the garden.
I have just planted broccoli, cauliflower, spinach and beetroot and also have plenty of mint, rosemary, parsley and coriander.
The reality is that we are very likely to have no issue with food purchasing but perhaps there might be some times when we are less inclined to go out, that’s when being oraganised comes in handy.
Here are some of my thoughts but would love to see yours as well.
Helen :)
Eggs
If there is an egg in the house, you have a meal. These nutrient dense ovals are great to boil, poach, fry or scramble, use in carbonara, frittatas, quiche and tarts. Eggs usually have a generous shelf life so are easy to keep on hand.
*Tip: crack eggs into silicone muffin trays, freeze and then pop the eggs out into a plastic container. Seal and store in the freezer to use as needed.
Bacon, Leek and Potato Tart
Arborio Rice in the Pantry
Risotto is a glorious comfort food and easily made with a few staple ingredients.
Smoked Chicken, Spinach and Lemon Oven. Baked Risotto
Barley in the Pantry
This humble grain is not only great to add bulk to soups but it is also fabulous in risottos and salads.
Mushroom and Prosciutto Barley Risotto
Dried Pasta and Noodles
It goes without saying that dried noodles and pasta are great to have one hand, particularly in families with kids to feed. For a number of years Spaghetti Bolognese was my kids favourite meal.
Hot Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad
Family Chicken Noodle Salad
Quick and Easy Soba Noodle Salad
Easy Pad Thai
Cross-Cut Blade Steak in the freezer
My favourite cut of the stewing steaks. A few packs of this in the freezer means that a casserole or stew is easy to achieve. These are easily extended and leftovers make for tasty lunches.
Beef Stew with Crunchy Topping
Greek Beef Stew
Asian Beef Stew
Bacon in the fridge/freezer
Essential for Pasta Carbonara, breakfast bacon & eggs or adding some flavour interest for vegetable based soups
Pasta Carbonara
Chicken in the Freezer
Our freezer space is generous so we always have a whole chicken on hand plus some thighs and possibly breast meat.
Chicken Marbella
Kung Pao Chicken
Easy Chicken in a Curry
Food Court Butter Chicken
Chicken with Cannelini Beans
4 1/2 Cup Chicken
Highgrade Flour and Yeast
Useful for bread and pizzas
Pizza dough
Curry Pastes in the Fridge or Pantry
Our family favourite is Thai yellow curry, we always have a tub of it in the fridge and of course coconut cream in the pantry.
Thai Yellow Chicken and Kumara Curry
Pumpkin, Spinach and Chickpea Curry
Chickpeas, Dried or Canned
I would like to say that I soak my chickpeas overnight but reality is that I flick open a can.
Chickpeas are always in my pantry, either for hummus or adding to a salad or curry.
Pumpkin, Spinach and Chickpea Curry
Creamy Hummus
Moroccan Chicken with Chickpeas
Canned Tuna
It pretty much goes without saying how useful having a few cans of tuna is. It is a great source or protein and blends well into many meals.
Brown Rice and Tuna Salad
Tuna Melt
Tuna Pasta Salad
Lentils
Whether they are in soups or curries, lentils are a great staple. Dahl is one of those simple understated dishes that is positively delicious and very easy to make.
Dahl
Sweet Treats
Sometimes a spoonful of sugar makes life a bit more cheerful!
Chocolate Caramel Weetbix Slice
No bake Caramel Slice
Chocolate Afgan Biscuits
Chocolate Mint Slice
Chocolate Weetbix Slice
Belgium Biscuits
What is in your meal plan?
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Looks nice and yummie :)
I most often cook eggs, because my youngest child likes to eat eggs the most, so I must always look for recipes, so that my cooking is always healthy :)