Monday, 2 January 2012

Meal Planning Monday (2nd January 2012)

Happy New Year!

I know things were a bit slack on the meal planning front over the past few weeks but I am back with a vengeance! I've fully planned this week - actually scratch that - I've fully planned the ENTIRE month. Go me!

I've got two nights eating out this week as Mr M is forty. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR M! Ssh don't say it too loud, he's a bit sensitive about it... Anyhow, I'm taking him out to console him celebrate his birthday and then on Friday we're out for dinner with his friends so that means there's two meals I don't have to cook.

I've spent today looking for food inspiration as I really want to spend more time in the kitchen and am pleased with some of the recipes I have found to cook this January. Obviously, if they're a success, I'll share them with you.

So what have I got planned?

Beef, chestnut and red wine casserole with mashed potato
Green chilli & tortillas
Dijon chicken penne with garlic bread
Battered sweet and sour chicken with rice
Roast chicken dinner & trimmings

I'm craving a roast, even after the great big Christmas dinner we ate last week. Besides I've still got some Christmas stuffing balls in the freezer that need to be used up.

So that's my week. I'm also planning to bake a coconut and lime cake tomorrow, but best-laid plans and all that...

I'm looking forward to hearing your 2012 cooking plans so do share below and if you know any like minded meal planners, spread the word via Twitter and your blog so we can make 2012 a successful meal planning year! If you're new to my blog, read more about Meal Planning Monday here.

love & kisses
Mrs M x


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15 comments:

  1. Ffi2 January 2012 at 12:00

    What no linky - aagh!

    Mine's up

    BNM

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  2. Moi2 January 2012 at 12:15

    I've added you on - Linkytools is being a bit slow today.

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  3. Caroline2 January 2012 at 13:14

    Hello - have been reading for a while, but decided to join in with your linky for the first time today. Your Dijon Chicken Penne sounds nice!

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  4. Moi2 January 2012 at 13:15

    Hi Caroline, nice to have you on board! I'll be blogging that recipe later this week.

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  5. Suburban Mum2 January 2012 at 15:12

    I'm joining in! Hello!

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  6. Joy Tilton2 January 2012 at 17:20

    Always looking for new meal ideas, they all sound delicious! This time of year I get kind of brain dead about what sounds good! Does that ever happen to you? Come visit me in the Ozarks on Granny Mountain!
    Joycee

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  7. liveotherwise2 January 2012 at 21:53

    Well, that was traumatic. First of all it couldn't find my image on the blog, then when I uploaded from computer the whole thing crashed. It seems to have added me in though. Phew.

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  8. kateab2 January 2012 at 22:00

    Hahaha. I also have a roast chicken planned for the weekend. :-)

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  9. Ffi3 January 2012 at 12:28

    Seems I've added myself three times!

    Sorry

    BNM

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