Weekly Meal Plan January 285 (1)
We’ve got a fantastic Weekly Meal Plan for January 28 for you all. Comfort food is the name of the game this week, with some familiar dishes we all know and love. The perfect food to be cooking during the long, cold winters in the Northern Hemisphere. Just get your grocery shopping done, and bunker down this week because you’ll be eating well!
An Epic Cook Up to end all Epic Cook ups!
One of our all-time favorite dishes to make, and a classic Epic Sunday meal for millions of people around the world. We’re talking about Lasagna of course. Beautiful layers of rich meat slow cooked in a Tomato based gravy, smothered with a cheesy bechamel sauce and layers of comforting pasta. No dish symbolizes comfort food more than this classic
We’re sharing with you our absolute favorite Lasagna recipe, our Epic Short Rib Lasagna. Short Rib is the king of all braising meats, and when cooked slowly in this delicious Tomato Sauce produces such an unbelievable depth of flavor. You’ll love it, we guarantee!
The best Homemade Smash Burgers going around
Our second comfort food recipe is a perfect Friday night meal. Homemade Smash Burgers which taste just as good, no, better, than the fast-food stuff! This is a great meal to have after a long week. They’re super easy to make and taste phenomenal
Get yourself some lovely ground beef with a high fat content. Some great buns (Martin’s Potato Rolls are the gold standard by the way!), and everyone’s favorite – American Cheese and you’ve got a phenomenal Smash Burger!
Fruit and Duck, such an amazing combination of flavors
Ok it’s not all rich, decadent food this week. We’ve got you covered with a fantastic Healthy Salad with an interesting pairing of Duck and Nectarine. Duck pairs so well with fruit and Nectarines are a brilliant choice. Depending on what’s available at your grocery store you can substitute the Nectarines for lots of beautiful fruit such as Peaches, Plums, and even Mango. It’s a healthy, yet very hearty meal. Perfect to kick off the week
One for the Sweet Tooth
Rounding out the week are some brilliant Homemade Lofthouse Cookies that we made care of a fabulous recipe we used from our friends at Mealtime Joy. These buttery, sweet cookies are so fun to make and taste amazing. Why not get the kids involved and get them decorating these beauties however they like!
We hope you enjoy the Weekly Meal Plan for January 28 and Happy Cooking!
| Epic Cook Up | Epic Short Rib Lasagna |
| Classic Dish | Homemade Smash Burgers |
| Healthy Dish | Duck and Nectarine Salad |
| Fun and Interesting Dish | Homemade Lofthouse Cookies |
Epic Cook Up – Short Rib Lasagna
This is simply an amazing Lasagna recipe bursting with such an amazing depth of flavor. Braised Short Ribs slow cooked for 4 hours make this a truly magical Lasagna
Classic Dish – Homemade Smash Burgers
Make your own Homemade Double Double Smashburger that tastes even better than what you can buy over the counter. A simple recipe that tastes amazing. Make sure you have it with some fries!
Healthy Dish – Duck and Nectarine Salad
Duck and Fruit are such an amazing combination. The natural sweetness of the Nectarines pairs so well with the richness of the Duck. It’s a fun, healthy, and super hearty Salad
Fun and Interesting Dish – Homemade Lofthouse Cookies
Create your own version of the famous Lofthouse Cookies we all know and love. They’re fun and easy to make, so why not get the whole family involved and whip up a batch this week!
Weekly Meal Plan January 28
Full List of Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Beef Short Rib
- 2 Duck Breasts
- ½ lbs. of Ground Beef with high fat percentage (75/25 or 80/20 fat ratio recommended)
- Martins Sandwich Potato Rolls
- 4 cups of All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Carrots
- 2 Brown Onion
- 2 sticks of Celery
- ½ lb. Nectarines
- ½ lb. Tomatoes
- 3 tbsp. Tomato paste
- 28 oz / 800g Crushed Canned Tomatoes – (San Marzano if possible)
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 3 sprigs of Rosemary
- 3 sprigs of Thyme
- 3 sprigs of Basil
- ½ tsp. ground Nutmeg
- 1 cup Beef Stock
- 8 Sliced Pickles in Brine
- 2 tbsp. Japanese Kewpie Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp. Ketchup
- 1 tsp. Honey
- 2 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
- 5 cups of Whole Milk
- 1 Egg
- ¼ cup Greek Yoghurt
- 1 tbsp. Corn Starch
- 1 tbsp. Baking Powder
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 8 slices of American Cheese
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 bottle of medium to full bodied Red Wine
- 2 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
- 3 tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp. cooking Oil (eg: Vegetable or Canola Oil)
- 500g. Unsalted Butter
- Salt and Pepper
- Leftover Parmesan Cheese Rind (optional)
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Happy Cooking!
