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NOTE:
BB = Building block recipes
DA = Do Ahead Recipes
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VEGETABLE BUILDING BLOCKS.
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GRAIN & LEGUME BUILDING BLOCKS.
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PROTEIN BUILDING BLOCKS
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SAUCES & FLAVOURINGS BUILDING BLOCKS.
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SOUP DO AHEAD MEALS.
Addictive Green Curry of Broccoli Soup
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VEGGIE DO AHEAD MEALS.
OTHER VEGGIE DO AHEAD MEALS…
Pecan Crusted Sweet Potato with Sour Cream
Black Quinoa & Broccolini Salad
(Almost) 15 Minute Veggie Lasagne
Red Lentils with Tomato & Spinach
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CARNIVORE DO AHEAD MEALS.
OTHER CARNIVORE DO AHEAD MEALS…
Smoky Eggplant & Sausage Bowls
Magic Sausage & Cabbage Supper
Sausage & Macadamia Stuffing Loaf
5-Ingredient Chicken Caccitore
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SWEET TREATS BUILDING BLOCKS.
Buttered Peaches / Fruit
DO AHEAD SWEET TREATS…
Croissant Surprise Birthday Cake
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A SUMMERY MEAL PLAN
[1] MONDAY: Quinoa & Grilled Veg Salad
[2] TUESDAY: Pesto Chicken with Zucchini
[3] WEDNESDAY: Noodles with Hot Tuna & Eggplant
[4] THURSDAY: Pea & Pesto Soup
[5] FRIDAY: Steak with Ricotta & Red Peppers
[6] SWEET TREAT: Chocolate Chip Banana ‘Ice Cream’*
* Takes 6 hours to freeze. If short on time just serve fresh banana with chocolate chunks.
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VARIATIONS
Vegetarian: [2] Replace chicken with sliced halloumi cheese [3] Replace tuna with brazil nuts. [5] Replace the steaks with large field mushrooms or these chickpea burgers.
Carb Lovers / More Substantial: [1] Double the quinoa and dressing. [2] Serve with steamed or mashed potato [3] Double the noodles or pasta. [4] Serve with crusty bread and butter. [5] Serve steak with potato crisps or home made fries.
Budget: See vegetarian and carb lovers suggestions.
Carnivore: [1] Toss cooked chicken or sausages in with the salad. [3] Replace tuna with minced (ground) beef, cook in a little oil until well browned. [4] Simmer sliced chicken thighs or sliced chorizo in the soup until cooked.
Paleo / Gluten-free: [1] Replace quinoa with 1/4 head raw cauliflower finely grated. [2] Use dairy-free pesto. [3] Use zucchini noodles and increase the tuna to make it more substantial. [4] Use dairy-free pesto. [5] Use hummus instead of the ricotta.>
A WINTERY MEAL PLAN
[1] MONDAY: Balsamic Onion Soup
[2] TUESDAY: Warming Onion & White Bean Bake*
[3] WEDNESDAY: Quick Sausages & Lentils
[4] THURSDAY: Bean Bowl with a Poached Egg
[5] FRIDAY: Burgers with Mashy Peas
[6] SWEET TREAT: Vanilla Pears with Ice Cream*
* Takes longer than 1/2 hour. See short on time guide for alternatives.
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VARIATIONS
Vegetarian: [3] Skip the sausages and double everything else. [5] Serve lentil burgers with mashy peas and onion.
Carb Lovers / More Substantial: [1] Serve with crusty bread & butter. [2] Toss in cooked pasta with the beans. [3] Increase the lentils. [4] Serve on hot buttered toast. [5] Serve in burger buns.
Budget: See vegetarian and carb lovers suggestions.
Carnivore: [1] Simmer chopped chicken thighs in the soup until cooked. [2] Brown bacon or chorizo and add to the onion. [4] Serve with finely sliced prosciutto draped over.
Short on time: [1] Use commercial caramelized onions. [2] Use canned beans. [3] Use canned lentils. [4] Use canned beans. [5] Use commercial caramelized onions. [6] Serve fresh berries with ice cream instead.
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Hummus: no good (Pesto + Pesto)
Hi Kitty,
Sorry about that. I have fixed the link so you will find the Hummus recipe when you click Hummus now!
Enjoy.
Caroline