Meal Plans: March 06-12

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.

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This upcoming week's meal plan:

SUNDAY

Lunch - Tuna Potato Salad + Citrus Slices + Crackers (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Lemon Chicken + Leeks + Potatoes + Rolls (recipe source)

Dessert - Lemon Coffee Cake + Lemon Cream Cheese Filling (recipe source)

MONDAY

Lunch - Antipasto Skewers + Pesto Sauce + Citrus Slices (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Twice Baked Potatoes + Side Salad (recipe source)

Dessert - Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (recipe inspiration)

TUESDAY

Lunch - Tuna Potato Salad + Citrus Slices + Crackers (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Leftovers

Dessert - Lemon Coffee Cake + Lemon Cream Cheese Filling (recipe source)

WEDNESDAY

Lunch - Antipasto Skewers + Pesto Sauce + Citrus Slices (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Fish Taco Bowls + Tortilla Chips + Salsa (recipe source)

Dessert - Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (recipe inspiration)

THURSDAY

Lunch - Tuna Potato Salad + Citrus Slices + Crackers (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Dutch Baby + Lemon Butter + Clotted Cream with Eggs (recipe source)

Dessert - Lemon Coffee Cake + Lemon Cream Cheese Filling (recipe source)

FRIDAY

Lunch - Antipasto Skewers + Pesto Sauce + Citrus Slices (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Leftovers

Dessert - Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (recipe inspiration)

SATURDAY

Lunch - Tuna Potato Salad + Citrus Slices + Crackers (recipe inspiration)

Dinner - Pizza with Side Salad (recipe inspiration)

Dessert - Lemon Coffee Cake + Lemon Cream Cheese Filling (recipe source)

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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