This week we are celebrating Valentine’s Day. I love factoring in special occasions when meal planning – home cooking is often a lot less expensive than eating out and it can be healthier too! This week’s meal plan features some of the favourite meals we enjoy as a family, including this incredibly delicious and fast Prawn Spaghetti, perfect for busy weeknights!
1
Massaman Lamb Shanks
If you've ever wanted to be able to create your favourite Thai lamb dish at home, this Massaman Lamb Shanks recipe is just for you. With the option of using the oven or the slow-cooker, in this set-and-forget dish, lamb shanks are cooked alongside potatoes in a delicious coconut curry sauce until the meat is falling off the bone. Serve with rice and naan bread for the full curry experience.
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2
Homemade Fish and Chips
Ditch the soggy takeout, and try this Homemade Fish and Chips recipe for the crispiest, crunchiest battered fish of your life, which can be cooked on the stovetop or baked in the oven. The fish is paired with oven-baked chips (fries), which are sprinkled with sweet paprika for a gorgeous flavour, and a homemade tartare sauce is served on the side.
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3
Prawn (Shrimp) Spaghetti
Just as good for a busy family weeknight or easy entertaining, this delicious and elegant Prawn (Shrimp) Spaghetti recipe can be on the table in under 25 minutes. Prawns (shrimp) are cooked in a beautiful light herby tomatoey sauce until tender and juicy.
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4
Mussels with Tomato and Garlic
If you've previously thought mussels were too tricky to cook at home, this Mussels with Tomato and Garlic recipe will prove to you that it's totally achievable – in less than 30 minutes! This elegant dish is ideal for entertaining, with mussels cooked in a light tomato sauce flavoured with garlic, chilli and wine. Serve with crusty bread or fries with some aioli on the side.
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5
Golden Beef Pot Pies
Simple, low-cost Golden Beef Pot Pies are filled with a rich and hearty beef and vegetable filling and topped with crispy golden puff pastry. Just as delicious as traditional slow-cooked pies, but quicker and stress-free!
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6
Chicken Adobo
In this super quick and easy recipe, chicken is cooked in an addictively delicious sauce flavoured with soy, brown sugar, garlic and vinegar. Refreshing cucumber, combined with sesame oil and fresh ginger, is served on the side as the perfect accompaniment. Served over steamed rice, this Chicken Adobo recipe makes a beautiful weeknight treat.
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7
Chicken and Chorizo Paella
A twist on the classic, but way easier and faster to make, this Chicken and Chorizo Paella recipe is ideal for busy weeknights. Filled with chicken, chorizo and rice in a garlicky tomato sauce, you can enjoy the flavours of Spain anytime you feel like it with this one-pot wonder.
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