The kids were running around in shorts and t-shirts, not a jumper in sight. This morning we visited a friends house for coffee. They have a German exchange student staying with them and she commented on the fact that our Winter here in Australia is the same temperature as their Summer in Germany. It's funny how sometimes it takes another persons perspective on what a great place we live in for me to appreciate it.
I'm back to running this week after a self imposed ban due to a leg injury.
This time though I will listen to my body (leg) and take it slow if necessary. I have signed up to a second half marathon in 2 weeks time and should be running a bit more in preparation but I am not putting any pressure on myself for this run and so am not too worried. (I say this now; in a week's time I may hit panic mode).
I am hoping that a long run tomorrow goes smoothly, ie. pain free, and that I can join a new friend for some sprint sessions or a trail run later in the week.
In the meantime, this is what we'll be eating at our house
Monday
Chicken and vegetable soup with pastaChicken and vegetable soup with pasta
On the weekend I made some chicken in the slow cooker. I have shredded the leftover chicken and kept the broth which I plan on using to make this recipe. I don't plan on using the cabbage though simply because I think cabbage is a bit blah! Instead I think I'll add turnip or leek or zucchini - When I go shopping tomorrow for the veg I'll see what is available and make my decision then. That's one of the reasons I like soups like this one, once you add the staples the rest is fairly adaptable.
I will be harassed by the rest of the family to make bread rolls to go with this one, but to be honest it doesn't take that much to convince me.
Tuesday
Traditional lasagne
I like a traditional lasagne. The only change I'll make is to grate zucchini and carrot into the mince as it's cooking
Wednesday
Easy oven baked frittata
This is a yummy recipe that gets a thumbs up from everyone. The only annoying thing about it is slicing the potatoes. Every time I makes it I wish I had one of those mandolin slicers...Might put that on the Christmas wish list for Santa. If you want the vegetarian version simply omit the pancetta. I've also tried this with chorizo and it's nice to have the extra spiciness
Thursday
Chicken sausage rolls
This is a sure winner in our house, and it's fairly healthy too. Someone (in the ratings & comments section) made a great suggestion to add a tin of creamed corn and I have always done that - extra veg and extra flavour, yum.
Friday
Slow cooker Beef Massaman curry
I made this recipe a couple of months ago after I saw it on a friend's page. I wasn't super impressed but I didn't make it exactly to recipe as I was missing a couple of the ingredients. I vowed that I'd make it again and stick to the recipe. This is it's last chance though...
Have a fabulous week
The pinterest board for this week is here: http://pinterest.com/jenstrongy/this-weeks-dinner/
The meal plan/recipe disclaimer is here
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