Meal Planning

WEEKLY MEAL PLAN #18

written by Katrina - The Organised Housewife September 25, 2017

Meal planning means something different for everyone. For busy mum of 3 teenagers, this mum has planned the weeks meals around what the kids can do to help out and get them introduced to skills in the kitchen with different produce, flavours and family favourites.

MEAL PLANNING TIP

Each week I am going to share one meal planning/grocery budget tip to help you through this process.

Find more of my meal planning tips here:

MONDAY

Thai Chicken Curry – Always a favourite in the house is a Thai Chicken Curry. Beautiful flavours and often quick and easy to whip out.

RECIPE: Thai Chicken Curry 

For busy mum of 3 teenagers, this mum has planned the weeks meals around what the kids can do to help out and get them introduced to skills in the kitchen with different produce, flavours and family favourites. 

TUESDAY

Mexican pasta bake – Full of flavour and easy to please the family. Often served with some greens or steamed veggies.

RECIPE: Mexican pasta bake 

For busy mum of 3 teenagers, this mum has planned the weeks meals around what the kids can do to help out and get them introduced to skills in the kitchen with different produce, flavours and family favourites. 

WEDNESDAY

Thai Salmon – Something for everyone. This Thai Salmon is full of flavour and delicious with steamed broccoli and rice.

RECIPE: Thai Salmon

For busy mum of 3 teenagers, this mum has planned the weeks meals around what the kids can do to help out and get them introduced to skills in the kitchen with different produce, flavours and family favourites. 

THURSDAY

Chicken Kiev – Easy enough to make your own and follow the recipe as below, or pick up a packed from your local supermarket. Quick and easy dinner with some mash potato and veggies on the side.

RECIPE: Chicken Kiev For busy mum of 3 teenagers, this mum has planned the weeks meals around what the kids can do to help out and get them introduced to skills in the kitchen with different produce, flavours and family favourites. 

FRIDAY

Gourmet Pizza – A great way to end the week with a home made pizza. Gather the family and a selection of toppings.

RECIPE: Gourmet Pizza 

For busy mum of 3 teenagers, this mum has planned the weeks meals around what the kids can do to help out and get them introduced to skills in the kitchen with different produce, flavours and family favourites. 

SATURDAY

Beef Kebabs with Lime, Ginger and Honey – Weekends are made for BBQ’s. Why not marinate some meat and make your own kebabs to go with a garden salad.

RECIPE: Beef Kebabs with Lime, Ginger and Honey 

For busy mum of 3 teenagers, this mum has planned the weeks meals around what the kids can do to help out and get them introduced to skills in the kitchen with different produce, flavours and family favourites. 

SUNDAY

Slow cooked silverside with mustard parsley sauce – Silverside is a family favourite and even better in a sandwich with pickles the next day.. if you have leftovers that is!

RECIPE: Slow cooked silverside with mustard parsley sauce

For busy mum of 3 teenagers, this mum has planned the weeks meals around what the kids can do to help out and get them introduced to skills in the kitchen with different produce, flavours and family favourites. 

BAKING

Easy whole lemon cake – Citrus cakes are a great compliment to a cup of herbal tea

RECIPE: Easy whole lemon cake  

For busy mum of 3 teenagers, this mum has planned the weeks meals around what the kids can do to help out and get them introduced to skills in the kitchen with different produce, flavours and family favourites. 

What is on your meal plan this week?

The Organised Housewife 50+ Freezer Friendly Lunch Box Recipes eBook is filled with loads of sweet and savoury lunch box recipes that are easy to make, delicious flavours (some sneaking in vegetables) and freezer friendly too! Fill your freezer up with some of these snacks to have on hand for lunch boxes, making that morning lunch box packing madness a thing of the past.

A mum of three who has a passion for organising. Kat shows us how she stays in control at home sharing cleaning tips, organising ideas, printable charts and more. She shows us what she packs the kids for lunch plus many family friendly recipes.

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4 comments

Tracy September 25, 2017 - 10:46 AM

Oh yes – kids cooking is a must in our house. Especially during the school term. We’re on holidays now, but I’m just so completely whacked, that we’re still doing easy, low-input meals.
Monday: Potato & leek soup, bread rolls
Tuesday: Meatloaf, veggies (I use 1/2 kg mince & add a grated carrot to this meatloaf recipe – the best! https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/easy-glazed-meatloaf/)
Wednesday: Jacket potatoes with coleslaw
Thursday: Risotto (super lazy – any favourite recipe, but dump in all the stock instead of putting it in one ladle at a time)
Friday: Mediterranean vegetables (this is a tray of things like, potato cubes, zucchini, mushrooms, green beans and red capsicum cut into large cubes and baked in lemon juice, olive oil and Italian herbs)
Saturday & Sunday: We have a couple of events so we’ll be hither and yon.

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Katrina - The Organised Housewife September 25, 2017 - 12:43 PM

Thank you Tracy. Hope you get time to put your feet up while your on holidays

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Susan Rochford September 25, 2017 - 5:06 PM

These look good (especially the salmon) but I’m disappointed that there are no meat-free meals in this plan.

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Katrina - The Organised Housewife September 26, 2017 - 9:53 AM

Thanks Susan, Often when we have meal plans sent by readers I like to go with what they have suggested for, although Thank you, I value your feedback.

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