FEAST 3/5

Meal Plans: March 20-26

Mar 18, 2022

Last week's meals were great. The highlights being the Chicken Noodle Soup (so, so, so indescribably good), Salmon Lettuce Wraps + Glazed Carrots (new favorite! So easy and FULL of flavor!), and the Corned Beef + Cabbage + Potatoes + Carrots (having never had it before, it was a successful surprise, though not the most delicious way to prepare beef brisket).

This upcoming week's meals are going to be light, refreshing, and delicious. This week's meal plans will also be the last on the blog for a while. More to come down the road! Enjoy!

This upcoming week's meal plan:

SUNDAY

Lunch - Bean Burrito Bowl + Tortilla Chips + Salsa + Citrus Slices (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Fish Tacos + Tortilla Chips + Salsa + Cilantro-Lime Rice (recipe source)

Dessert - Lime-Coconut Cream Pie (recipe source)

MONDAY

Lunch - Bagels + Cream Cheese + Citrus Slices (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Ramen + Steamed Buns (recipe source)

Dessert - Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (recipe inspiration)

TUESDAY

Lunch - Bean Burrito Bowl + Tortilla Chips + Salsa + Citrus Slices (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Leftovers

Dessert - Lime-Coconut Cream Pie (recipe source)

WEDNESDAY

Lunch - Bagels + Cream Cheese + Citrus Slices (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Tuscan White Bean Pasta + Side Salad (recipe source)

Dessert - Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (recipe inspiration)

THURSDAY

Lunch - Bean Burrito Bowl + Tortilla Chips + Salsa + Citrus Slices (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Bagels + Cream Cheese + Bacon + Eggs (recipe inspiration)

Dessert - Lime-Coconut Cream Pie (recipe source)

FRIDAY

Lunch - Bagels + Cream Cheese + Citrus Slices (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Leftovers

Dessert - Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (recipe inspiration)

SATURDAY

Lunch - Bean Burrito Bowl + Tortilla Chips + Salsa + Citrus Slices (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Pizza with Side Salad (recipe inspiration)

Dessert - Lime-Coconut Cream Pie (recipe source)

Kid's Lunch Box:

As always, each weekly meal plan will include a kid's lunch box menu with two options to switch between during the week. The lunch will incorporate most components of the above-listed lunch menu, with slight variations if needed. The layout will always feature the PlanetBox Rover Stainless Steel Lunch Box along with other Planet Box accessories such as the Rover Pod 4-Pack, Rover Little Square Dipper, Rover Big Round Dipper, and Rover Little Round Dipper. Check out The Maple Press post on PlanetBox lunchboxes here.

Until next time,

The Maple Press

Meal Plans: March 13-19

Mar 11, 2022

Last week's meals were simple and filling. Lunches were light and refreshing, as well as the Lemon Chicken and Fish Taco Bowls. The Baked Potatoes were the most filling dish and made up the bulk of leftovers for the week. The Dutch Baby was divine, as well as the vanilla bean ice cream. The Lemon Coffee Cake might need to be tried again, as it didn't turn out as expected, though it could have been due to the whole wheat flour that was used in place of all-purpose flour.

This upcoming week's meals are bright, simple, and mouthwatering. With a tried-and-true warming soup that offers comfort this, often chilly, transition into Spring needs, and some perfect recipes to celebrate and honor Ireland, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Enjoy!

This upcoming week's meal plan:

SUNDAY

Lunch - Turkey Sandwich + Citrus Slices (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Chicken Noodle Soup + Rolls (recipe source)

Dessert - Green Ice Cream - possibly pistachio, mint, or lime (inspiration)

MONDAY

Lunch - Pasta Salad + Citrus Slices (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Salmon Lettuce Wraps + Glazed Carrots (recipe inspiration)

Dessert - Lemon Muffins (recipe source)

TUESDAY

Lunch - Turkey Sandwich + Citrus Slices (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Leftovers

Dessert - Green Ice Cream - possibly pistachio, mint, or lime (inspiration)

WEDNESDAY

Lunch - Pasta Salad + Citrus Slices (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Breakfast Quesadillas + Tortilla Chips + Salsa (recipe inspiration)

Dessert - Lemon Muffins (recipe source)

THURSDAY

Lunch - Turkey Sandwich + Citrus Slices (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Corned Beef + Cabbage + Potatoes + Carrots + Rolls (recipe source) (corned beef source)

Dessert - Lucky Charms Cookies + Green Ice Cream - possibly pistachio, mint, or lime (recipe source)

FRIDAY

Lunch - Pasta Salad + Citrus Slices (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Leftovers

Dessert - Lemon Muffins (recipe source)

SATURDAY

Lunch - Turkey Sandwich + Citrus Slices (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Pizza with Side Salad (recipe inspiration)

Dessert - Green Ice Cream - possibly pistachio, mint, or lime (inspiration)

Kid's Lunch Box:

Until next time,

The Maple Press

Meal Plans: March 06-12

Mar 4, 2022

Last week's meals were a success, with both lunches being simple yet completely satiating. The Lemon Ricotta Pancakes were delicious, though the recipe yielded much more than expected, even with the recipe halved. Orange Chicken was complete and utter perfection, along with the New England Style Sandwiches. The One Pot French Onion Pasta was seriously the ABSOLUTE BEST pasta recipe, full of deep flavor and an aroma that transports the kitchen into a rustic French country home. The Basil-Yogurt Panna Cotta with Grapefruit Gelèe was fresh, though verging on too bitter, while classic Chocolate Chip Cookies never fail to disappoint.

This upcoming week's meals are simple and continue to highlight the citrus of the Winter season, along with other seasonal produce like avocados and leeks. Above all, these dishes embody the fresh essence of this transitional time of year, while maintaining the subtle warmth the body looks for during the remaining chilly days until Spring. The Lemon Chicken and the Fish Taco Bowls are some tried and true recipes, while the rest will be a surprise, which shouldn't fall short of delicious.