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This meal plan is all about cooking up 30 minute winter warmers without having to do the thinking.
Here’s 5 super speedy family friendly dinners that won’t break the bank!
For my 16th meal plan I really wanted to create another weekly signpost to some of my super speedy recipes that can be on the plate in 30 minutes or less. What’s more, they’re cosy and comforting to see us through another cold January week.
I’ll be sharing this meal plan on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, so watch out for the videos so you can cook along.
For reference, I shopped for this Meal Plan in January 2023 at Aldi and it cost £29.59.
Why use a meal plan?
⭐️ Knowing exactly what food to buy for avoids food waste, saving you money.
⭐️ Having a plan for dinner each night avoids the mental load of “what’s for dinner?” questions every night.
The printable shopping list can be found here.
You can find more Meal Plans here:
Meal Plan 15 – More 30-minute feasts
Meal Plan 14 – Sanity savers
Meal Plan 13 – One pot winners
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Some tips:
➡️ Check for any items on the shopping list that you already have in your cupboard.
➡️ Maybe think about doubling up and freezing a recipe or two where the recipes are suitable, so save cooking another day or for the weekend.
➡️ Remove ingredients for any meals that you don’t want to cook.
➡️ The shopping list includes the cheapest version of each ingredient. Obviously if you want to buy lower fat mince or free range etc, that’s personal choice.
The recipes
Dinner 1
⭐️ This recipe uses shop-bought meatballs for a quick win.
⭐️ The recipe here calls for 300g mushrooms, the shopping list uses 250g as that’s the pack size available at Aldi. Feel free to add other vegetables if you like.
Meatball Pasta Bake {30 Minute Meal}
Dinner 2
⭐️ Made in 15 minutes.
⭐️ A fun, serve-yourself, sociable dinner.
⭐️ NOTE! If you’re using the shopping list, there’s enough included to make DOUBLE the slaw in this recipe. Then save the rest to serve with the Naan Pizzas tomorrow!
Prawn Tacos {with Zesty Dressing}
Dinner 3
⭐️ Quick prep and just 10 minutes in the oven.
⭐️ Customise your own toppings – perfect for a family pizza night.
⭐️ Serve with the extra slaw you made yesterday!
Naan Bread Pizza
Dinner 4
⭐️ Whole meal ready in just 10 MINUTES!
Spinach and Ricotta Baked Tortellini Lasagne {10 Minute Meal}
Dinner 5
⭐️ Ideal for cooking up a fakeaway in 30 minutes.
⭐️ If you’re using the shopping list above, we’ve included rice and broccoli to serve with this dish.
Easy Teriyaki Chicken {with Sticky Sauce}
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Quick reminder, the printable shopping list can be found here.
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Sarah, you are amazing and so are your recepies, the kids love your dinners. I will definitely be ordering the cook book 🤗 😋
Thank you xx