This weeks menu is influenced mostly by the fact that I forgot to take pictures of a bunch of recipes lately and so now I have to re-make them. Yay! It’s no big deal because they were delicious the first time around but it does make me feel a little silly. After this week I should have recipes queued out to the end of the year which is amazing, it means I’ve made over 100 recipes this year!

Saturday leftover casserole
takeout (maybe Hesburger)

Sunday pancakes and eggs
vegetable and chickpea red curry, rice

Monday creamy white beans, rice, salad, fruit
drumsticks with carrots and potatoes

Tuesday out with coworkers
vegetable and chickpea red curry, rice

Wednesday cold cut sandwiches, pickles, carrots + hummus, fruit
creamy chicken, rice, sweet potato soup, crackers

Thursday drumsticks with carrots and potatoes, salad, fruit
salmon, couscous, salad

Friday creamy chicken, rice, sweet potato soup, crackers, fruit
quick miso ramen with boiled eggs

Things to Make

drumsticks with carrots and potatoes
creamy white beans
quick pickles
creamy chicken soup
veg and chickpea curry

Shopping List

fruit
sweet potatoes
cucumber
peppers
zucchini
carrots
salad
chickpeas
white beans
baking powder
paprika
crackers
bread
hummus
milk
butter
muesli
cat food x 2
chicken thighs
drumsticks
salmon
–
turkey coldcuts*
miso*
ramen noodles*

Last week I tried to make gnocchi but due to circumstances out of my control it didn’t really go off well so I quickly flipped around my menu and let go of that. I think it’s really important not to get too attached to any menu because the best plans…

Saturday out @ cat cafe
out @ sushi [it’s my birthday!]

Sunday eggs and toast
cheesy polenta with spinach and tomato

Monday pasta with vegetables, salad, crackers and cheese
chicken xiaolongbao, fried rice, salad

Tuesday out with coworkers
General Tso’s Cauliflower

Wednesday chicken xiaolongbao, fried rice, oranges
grilled cheese, fancy salad

Thursday General Tso’s Cauliflower, rice, salad
baked salmon, couscous, salad

Friday chicken salad, boiled egg, walnuts, apples
homemade pizza

Things to Make

Chicken Xiaolongbao
General Tso’s Cauliflower
Fried Rice
Goat cheese and pear scones

Shopping List

bananas
cauliflower
tomatoes
fresh spinach
canned tomato
pasta
goat cheese
cheese
butter
crackers
muesli
1lb turkey
salmon
frozen mixed veg
frozen spinach
–
apple
salad
butter
eggs
bread
mozzerella

The weather is just starting to get chilly here. I’m actually not sure how cold it gets in the later months but I guess we’re about to find out. Anyway, this week I decided to make the perfect cold weather food, chicken noodle soup. Making it from scratch with homemade roasted chicken and stock from the bones of that it should be great in protecting us against the cold.

Saturday leftover lasanga
out @ Villa Thai

Sunday vegetable egg noodles
baked fish, couscous, salad

Monday chicken noodle soup, rye bread, fruit
pasta with spinach and cheese

Tuesday tamagoyaki, salt cured pickles, furikake rice, fruit
baked chicken, breaded eggplant, mashed potatoes

Wednesday out with coworkers
gnocchi, salad

Thursday vegetable cornmeal fritters
chicken noodle soup

Friday gnocchi, salad, breaded eggplant
vegetable pizza

Things to Make

chicken noodle soup
gnocchi
vegetable cornmeal fritters
tamagoyaki
salt cured pickles
furikake’d rice
breaded eggplant

Shopping List

grapes
eggplant
carrots
pepper
zucchini
onions
2kg potatoes
salad
cucumbers
egg noodles
nori
thin noodles
bread
muesli
cat food
whole chicken
frozen mixed veg (stir fry)

This is Andrew’s birthday week which means much nicer meals. Also instead of a cake (because he’s not a sweets guy), Andrew picked some savory bread rolls that he would like made for him and also to take in to the office and impress his coworkers :p

Saturday eggs with cheese
out @ F-Hoone

Sunday fajita bowls
baked salmon, couscous, salad

Monday turkey and cheese Stromboli, salad, fruit
vegetable lasagna

Tuesday creamy white beans, rice, cucumber tomato salad
pasta with spinach

Wednesday out with coworkers
chicken drumsticks with roasted vegetables

Thursday vegetable lasanga
Stromboli, salad

Friday chicken drumsticks with roasted vegetables, fruit
tapas night: egg on toast, grilled asparagus, brie, apple slices, wine

Things to Make

Fajita Vegetables
Turkey and Cheese Stromboli
Vegetable Lasagna
Tuscan Style White Beans
Drumsticks with Roasted Vegetables
Cilantro-Scallon Swirls

Shopping List

apples
oranges
cucumber
salad
pepper
mushrooms
squash
tomato
onions
red onion
cilantro
scallions
basil
white beans
two types sliced cheese
ricotta
mozzarella
pasta
yeast packets (two)
lasagna noodles
pasta sauce
rice
cat food
Kalkunifilee Suitsusink / Kuumsuitsu (turkey slices)
salmon

Mid Week Shop

potatoes
asparagus
chicken drumsticks
carrots
zucchini
bread
eggs
brie
milk