Struck dumb at the thought of another week of hungry mouths at dinnertime? Amazing how quickly Monday comes around and I’m left wondering, “What the hell am I going to feed everyone this week?” Which is weird, considering I’ve now published two cookbooks and three e-books on the topic and have around 200 recipes up my sleeve.
Still, being excited about making dinner EVERY SINGLE NIGHT is a battle for me too. Surely, SURELY, a night of air wouldn’t hurt while I have my feet up and my kindle (loaded with a crappy bodice-ripper) in hand? Alas no, pesky kids want actual food. So I’m trawling for meals that make me happy and inspired. Perhaps one of these will tickle your fancy this week too…
Rice paper rolls
Chicken nuggets
Witches’ stew (split pea soup)
Vegie slice
What about you? What’s on the list for this week?
Sonia @ Natural New Age Mum said,
May 13, 2013 @ 12:46 pm
We did out our menu plan this week and have some yummy stuff on it – mexican chook, pasta, beef stirfry and roast lamb 🙂 I love rice paper rolls… might have to squeeze them in for lunch haven’t had them in ages!
wendyblume said,
May 13, 2013 @ 1:43 pm
mexican chook sounds good. Do you have a link on your blog to that?
Kinesi Mum said,
May 13, 2013 @ 12:52 pm
Thank you 🙂 Is nice to know I’m not the only mum who would love a night alone with my Kindle LOL.
I menu plan as well – and even so its hard to not get stuck in a rut. Especially with limited time to cook and clean up after, plus a small and fussy eater.
Thanks for the inspirations.
wendyblume said,
May 13, 2013 @ 1:43 pm
Yes, amazing how easy it is to get into food ruts. Hope one of these takes your fancy.
The Yogic Housewife said,
May 13, 2013 @ 3:09 pm
That is the second rice paper roll I’ve seen this week and I still have my packet in the pantry. Time to make my first batch i think.
Mrs P said,
May 13, 2013 @ 3:16 pm
I am in the same boat. A tonne of healthy, yummy recipes to call on but no inspiration to cook them! Dessert on the other hand…
wendyblume said,
May 13, 2013 @ 3:18 pm
Strange isn’t it, how I can always find the motivation to bake something sweet 😉
Ang said,
May 13, 2013 @ 3:21 pm
Cheesy Broccoli Chicken tonight and Eggplant Parmagiana tomorrow… yum! Those chicken nuggets look good. Might have to try them on Wed. Thanks for the tip.
Claire Bailey said,
May 13, 2013 @ 4:33 pm
Doing chicken rice paper rolls here this week 🙂 I was going to do your Jerk Chicken tonight and use the leftovers in the rolls tomorrow, but my mini blender has seen its used by date, bits of plastic started falling off the inside where the blade turning bit goes through the lid 😦 So alas, I have fudged some herby, sweet chilli marinadey thing, will see how it goes.
Also doing shepherds Pie and Vegie and chick pea strudel and a meal at my MILs. I think I will do the Witches Stew and Vegie Slice over the weekend. It really is soup weather here right now.
wendyblume said,
May 13, 2013 @ 4:47 pm
Oh no! I couldn’t cope with my mini blender for more than a few days! Off to the shops?
Claire Bailey said,
May 13, 2013 @ 5:56 pm
On Wednesday hopefully. Can I ask what brand yours is?
Maybe check yours too if it is similar to what mine was. I had no idea until I was fishing little bits of plastic out of some hummus.
wendyblume said,
May 13, 2013 @ 6:06 pm
I’ve got a Braun. It’s been good but is also now on its last legs. Just trying to build a relationship with kambrook so I can get some giveaways.
Brenda Janschek said,
May 13, 2013 @ 11:22 pm
I feel myself inching towards smoothies for dinner some days : )
wendyblume said,
May 14, 2013 @ 8:58 am
not a bad idea – nutritious!
healthoasiswellness said,
May 14, 2013 @ 7:13 pm
Rice Paper rolls are a quick and easy staple here too.
Love the fresh garden mint in them.
I am a last minute dinner preparer also.
Thank goodness for my Thermie 😉
Tracey Rose said,
May 15, 2013 @ 1:11 pm
Yummo! Those rice paper rolls look good 🙂