Even with Valentine’s Day on the calendar, February can feel bleak. It looks like we’re still going to be cooking from home for a little while longer, so here’s a February Five Day Meal Plan to help make this month a little more awesome.
We’ve got a nice cozy, comforting week planned out because even though we’re getting a bit more daylight, it can still be bitterly cold. Don’t let those few eagerly budding flowers fool you. It’s still soup season.
What’s for dinner?
For Meatless Monday, we’ve got a Vegetarian Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie made with lentils and a rich tomato sauce, then topped with sweet potatoes and sharp cheddar cheese. It’ll warm you to your bones.
Mexican Mac & Cheese brings a little spice to everyone’s favorite comfort food. There’s also some chicken and extra veggies in there. If you want to make this vegetarian, though, just skip the chicken. Or use up leftovers by changing out the chicken for something else hanging out in your fridge.
A nice, hearty, chunky soup is exactly what we need to get us through the midweek slump. This Ham & Potato Soup definitely fits the bill. Serve it with some fresh bread so you can get every last drop. This Rustic Rye Bread would be pretty great.
We may be stuck at home, but we’re still as busy as ever. This Garlic & Herb Baked Chicken is ridiculously simple. Serve it with some microwave steamed veggies or other prepared side for a dinner even picky eaters can’t complain about.
Wrap up the week with some insanely delicious, nostalgic comfort food. Mini Cheddar Meatloaves are one of my all time favorites. With a side of Ridiculously Awesome Mashed Potatoes, I really don’t see how you could not be happy.
What else are we eating?
Now that I know how easy they are to make and how awesome they taste, I’m obsessed with homemade Sea Salt Bagels. Customise this recipe with whatever toppings you like, and fill and spread them with all your favorite things. Breakfast is gonna be awesome.
Mix up a Lychee Mimosa for a Valentine’s Day cocktail or Lunar New Year celebration.
Mix up some pink frosting and get out all your heart-shaped sprinkles for these sweet and soft Lofthouse Cookie Bars. The whole family will love them.
What groceries will we need for your February Five Day Meal Plan?
Fresh ingredients you may need to pick up from the store:
- onions
- carrots
- sweet potatoes
- cheddar cheese
- chicken
- bell pepper
- garlic
- pepper jack cheese
- parmesan cheese
- potatoes
- ham
- cream
- garlic and herb cream cheese
- green onions
- ground beef
- plain cream cheese
- lychee juice
- lychees (fresh or canned)
Check your pantry and fridge to see if you have these on hand:
- olive oil
- dried thyme
- red wine
- veggie stock
- canned tomatoes
- lentils
- butter
- salt
- pepper
- macaroni or other small pasta
- frozen corn
- cumin
- chilli powder
- cayenne
- flour
- milk
- chicken stock
- garlic powder
- butter crackers
- mayo
- eggs
- oats
- ketchup
- brown sugar
- Worcestershire sauce
- lemon juice
- yeast
- bread flour
- sugar
- vegetable oil
- vanilla extract
- baking soda
- baking powder
- powdered sugar
- sparkling wine
I hope you eat well this month, my friends. If you make any of these recipes, I’d love it if you’d give them a rating and review in the comments. It helps other people to find the recipes. You can also share a photo on Instagram and hashtag it #awesomeon20 so I can see what you’ve been up to in the kitchen. Make it awesome, friends.
