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Good morning – Happy Friday! I hope you’re keeping well. This week I’ve got a lovely meal plan, with lots of recipes that I’m in the final stages of testing! I’m looking forward to photographing lots of great dinners, and writing up the posts over the Christmas period.
Last week we used Hello Fresh, which was great, and if you’ve never used them you can (*Grab £46 off your first 3 boxes) This week I’m looking forward to being a little more hands on with my cooking, and practicing some of my recipes again!

Meal planning helps us to have low food waste which is really important to me. I feel really sad if we have to throw something in the bin, thinking of both the environmental impact and the fact that other people struggle to afford food. I am always trying to take steps to make sure we are avoiding overspending on groceries.
I’ve been meal planning for several years now pretty much weekly. It is a great way for us to save money and I really enjoy having a nice variety of meals to choose from each week.
Each week other lovely bloggers link up their meal plans, to try and share recipes around with one another, inspire each other and hopefully drive a little bit of extra traffic too! I really enjoy running this linky and seeing what meals everyone is cooking that week.
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How to link up with The Meal Planning Linky Week #154
My favourite meal plan from last week: Mud Cakes and Wine
The Meal Planning Linky Week #154
Slow cooker beef and ale pie
Gluten free slow cooker beef stroganoff
Slow cooker spaghetti bolognese
Air fryer fried chicken + chips
Chicken in black bean sauce & egg fried rice
Sausage and mash with beef gravy + veggies
Leftovers night
If you’re looking for meal planning inspiration then be sure to read my meal planning tips. Also, check out my meal planning with mince post. I’ve also got a post about making a roast chicken go further.
Anne
Monday 14th of December 2020
I don't think I've ever tried Spag. bol in the slow cooker. I really don't use mine often enough.
Kim Cooper
Monday 14th of December 2020
Great week of meals. I really feel like I need to invest in a slow cooker once we move. Have a great week x
Kim Carberry
Monday 14th of December 2020
Good luck with your recipe testing. I love the sound of all the slow cooker meals. They sound great for this time of year. So warming x
Shoestring Jane
Saturday 12th of December 2020
We are going spag bol this week too - such an easy dinner and Mr S's favourite!
Sarah - Mud Cakes and Wine
Friday 11th of December 2020
I love sausages this time of year they are just what you want to eat. Think it is comfort food we all need.