Get Ahead Sunday #10

Sunday is my time to reset and get ahead for the week! With a little bit of meal prep, I find I can save time, reduce stress, and stay on top of what my family and I are eating. Meal prep not only helps me cut down on those last-minute trips to the grocery store but also lets me plan out meals that are nourishing, delicious, and tailored to what we enjoy.

This week, I’m prepping a few of my go-to recipes that make dinners and lunches easy and versatile. I’ll be roasting two chickens—one to enjoy for dinners and the other to shred for quick, protein-packed lunches. I’m also making a big batch of my classic bolognese sauce to freeze, so we’re ready for a busy night later in the month. For nourishing lunches, minestrone soup is on the menu, and as a quick lunchbox addition or snack, I’m whipping up a batch of corn fritters which you can find both on my website and in my debut cookbook, The Simple Dinner Edit.

This meal prep routine has been a game-changer for me and my family, helping us stay organised and well-fed through whatever the week throws at us!

Easy One-pan Roast Chicken and Vegetables

Easy One-pan Roast Chicken and Vegetables is the ultimate cosy, nourishing family meal, made with simple ingredients. Prep is quick and easy, then the oven does the hard work in cooking the beautifully seasoned chicken until tender and juicy. 

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Bolognese Sauce

This Bolognese Sauce is seriously delicious and simple to make! It’s the ultimate comfort food that’ll make you feel all warm and cozy inside. The trick is to take your time and cook the veggies slowly, and later add some beef stock to make it extra rich and flavourful.

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Comforting Chunky Minestrone

A quick and easy one-pan soup that’s loaded with nutrition and flavour. This Comforting Chunky Minestrone takes just 22 minutes to make and won’t break the bank as it uses simple, low-cost ingredients.

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Cheesy Corn Fritters

Made with only a handful of simple, low-cost ingredients, these deliciously crunchy Cheesy Corn Fritters can be on the table in less than 15 minutes.

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