Meal planning is what helps us stop impulse purchases and reduces wastage in our home. I create a weekly meal plan, taking into account any activities we may have on during the week. I try and get my family involved where possible and love batch cooking recipes to freeze for a rainy day. This week’s Beef Casserole, Bolognese Sauce and Easy Butter Chicken will all be doubled, cooked and frozen, ready for when I need!
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Beef Casserole
This slow-cooked Beef Casserole might take a while to break down into the most deliciously comforting stew, but it's mostly hands-off. Just 10 minutes of prep, then let the stove do the rest of the work on this family-friendly, nourishing dish.
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Roasted Chicken with Gravy
This Roasted Chicken with Gravy recipe is so delicious that I probably make it once a fortnight! Chicken, potatoes and carrots are flavoured with lemon, herbs and garlic, then cooked together in the oven in one pan. The prep takes just 10 minutes of your time and the oven does the rest of the work. A gorgeous gravy is quickly and easily made at the end from the pan juices, chicken stock and flour, which takes the eating experience to the next level.
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Bolognese Sauce
Everyone needs a good Bolognese Sauce recipe and here is my take on this classic. My secret to success is cooking the veggies slowly and adding some beef stock.
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Lemon and Oregano Chicken Tzatziki Wraps
The perfect meal to prepare ahead of time and enjoy all week long. These Lemon and Oregano Chicken Tzatziki Wraps with caramelised chicken and homemade tzatziki come together quickly, making them the perfect stress-free, easy weeknight dinner.
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Swedish Meatballs
My Swedish Meatballs recipe is made without using the traditional spices, so it's super kid-friendly. The meatballs are made with minced (ground) pork and veal, then cooked in a mild, creamy gravy flavoured with beef stock powder (bouillon). With hardly any any chopping involved, you can have these tender meatballs on the table in under 25 minutes. I pair them with a cucumber salad and creamy mashed potato and a little cranberry sauce.
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Baked Miso Salmon
If you're looking for an easy and delicious way to cook fish for your family, you can't go past this Baked Miso Salmon recipe. Miso paste is the secret weapon here, adding amazing flavour to a simple marinade for oven-baked salmon fillets, then served with a tangy red onion pickle, rice and fresh greens.
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Easy Butter Chicken
With the same delicious flavours as the classic Indian curry, this amazing Easy Butter Chicken recipe is made in just 20 minutes. Tender chicken is cooked in a creamy, tomatoey sauce brimming with aromatic spices, yet it's mild enough to be family-friendly. Rice, yoghurt and cucumber make the perfect accompaniments.
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Angela Ocampo says:
Definitely are the best, divine and delicious recipes… I love it. So but that your book is sold out.
Jessica Stevenson says:
I love these meal plans !