As December rolls around our eating habits tend to be all over the place. Christmas parties, late night shopping, wrapping and decorating that takes longer than expected....all add to the stress of trying to keep the family well fed. I find my menu really comes into its own in December - I can put meal planning on auto-pilot and worry about all the other things there are to do.
1st - I'm away with work so the boys will be left to their own devices!
2nd - I get home about 8pm so it will be picking up a take-away on my way back from the airport.
3rd - Sausage Burritos
4th - Chicken & Potato Pie, Broccoli, Carrots
5th - This will be our Santa visit day, so we'll enjoy a nice Christmas meal out on our way home
6th - Chicken Supreme, Baked Potatoes, Veg
7th - Chicken Lattice Pie, Greens
8th - BBQ Cheesy Chicken, Baked Potato, Corn on the Cob
9th - Pork Chops, Cauliflower Cheese, Baked Potato
10th - Asian Lettuce Wraps
11th - Work Christmas Party
12th - Buffalo Chicken Nachos, Quesadillas
13th - BBQ Baked Chicken, Mash, Veg
14th - Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, Rice, Salad
15th - Lamb Naan Pizzas, Salad
16th - Cheesy Garlic and Brown Sugar Pork Chops, Mash, Veg
17th - Piri Piri Pork Patties, Chips, Salad
18th - Take Away after our Christmas Lights tour
19th - Roast Gammon, Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheese
20th - Brinner (Cinnamon Rolls, Omelettes, Bacon, Hash Browns, Beans)
21st - Family Dinner - Roast Pork Loin, Roast Potatoes, Veg
22nd - Spicy Creole Chicken and Rice
23rd - Chicken Pie, Mash, Veg
24th - Christmas Eve tradition -Takeaway
25th - Christmas Day Menu - to follow
26th - Boxing Day Menu - to follow
27th - Loaded Baked Potato & Chicken Casserole
28th - Lamb Ragu, Pasta, Garlic Bread
29th - Trip to see the Seal pups - dinner out
30th - Baked Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, Crisps, Apple Slices
31st - Shepherd's Pie Spuds, Salad
Sweets & Treats for December
- Banoffee Trifle
- Chocolate Mousse
- Walnut Pudding with Coffee Sauce
- White Chocolate Black Forest Cake
- Queen of Puddings
- Mini Apple & Syrup Puddings
- Blueberry Muffins
- Creme Caramel
- Black Forest Muffins
- Apple & Vanilla Cake
Happy Cooking & Eating this festive season xx
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