My Little Drummer Boys: Menu planning and the kitchen sink

Monday, 3 October 2011

Menu planning and the kitchen sink

One of the advantages of towing a caravan on a roadtrip is bringing everything including the kitchen sink with you :).

We can stop and have lunches or a quick snack anywhere , anytime. We have a gas toaster (have you seen one) and gas kettle ( plus stove complete with oven). The boys love hot buttered raisin or vegemite toast on the road. Sometimes it is cheese & tomato crackers and (once) bacon & egg rolls (the flies heard us coming too)

I also love a hot cuppa brewed, just the way I like it - any way my DH makes it (Did you know Foxslane has her own coffee machine in her caravan and Barista)

When we pull up for the night I enjoy cooking .We eat a healthy and balanced diet, even though I seem to craving junk food {hot ,salty chips on the beach anyone }!

I am trying to limit takeaway food {scarce & unattractive in remote areas as well as expensive} by serious menu planning. Some days we ARE MILES from shops where we camp.

My Menu plan this week ...

Monday - Hoping to get some Fresh fish today ? to grill or lightly crumb with home style wedges & salad

Tuesday - BBQ Steak and Salad

Wednesday - Baked pea, ham & rissotto (from WeighWatchers Cook Hearty)

Thursday - Satay Chicken with steamed veges brown rice (I cheat using a Maggi dry powder packet mix ,adding my own peanut butter, onions)

Friday - Meatballs with spiral pasta

Saturday - Chicken Schnitzel - mash & steamed vegies

Sunday - Slow roasted leg of lamb {mint jelly&gravy} with baked veges/steamed greens.

(Frozen leftover caravan cooked Shepherd's pie is my emergency backup)

So please share what are you favourite family cheat meals or 4 ingredients type dinners you think I can tackle in my caravan?

The Organised Housewife

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Tara · 701 weeks ago

I love that you cook some amazing meals and all in a caravan!
My fav easy meals are blogonese and warm chicken salad
Enjoy your dinners this week!
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Trish 114p · 701 weeks ago

thanks Tara we've had bolognaise and sort of warm chicken caesar salad sans caesar dressing because we had none - was honey mustard instead.
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Jayne · 701 weeks ago

Love the menu, wish I could pop in for a bite lol.
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Trish 114p · 701 weeks ago

We had 'self' crumbed pink snapper (fresh snapped frozen from Shark bay fish factory) , whole raw carrot and boiled rice (kids & hubby) . (hubby had leftover roast lamb). Amazed the boys ate it !
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Naturally Carol · 701 weeks ago

How about a nice omelette, baked beans on toast or a salmon salad? I think simple is the best way to eat anytime! Have a great week in your caravan Trish!
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Trish 114p · 701 weeks ago

I am looking forward to finding some fresh salmon Carol. Baked beans features a lot for Sam . I love omelets though neither boys eats egg any way at all . Thanks Carol about 5-6 more weeks to go.
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Muddled Up Mumma · 701 weeks ago

We used to do a lot of trips on yachts when racing offshore or just delivering a boat to or from regattas so I can relate having cooked on a metho stove many times. My favourite super quick and tasty meal (not so healthy) was my two minute noodle creation... a few packets of two minute noodles, cooked and not all the water drained so it's still soupy... then crack a few eggs through with a bit of grated cheese. We never had fresh herbs or a pepper grinder on the boat, but some chopped chives or basil with a grind of black pepper would work wonders. So quick and easy. All made in one saucepan and eating with one bowl and fork so hardly any washing up!
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Trish 114p · 701 weeks ago

mmm ...I have my pepper grinder but no herbs - 2 min noodles was on the menu for the small boys last night pre dinner snack- but sadly they won't eat eggs at all unless chocolate. I think I can wrangle a good noodle dinner with some shredded chicken and corn in 2 mins.
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kelley · 701 weeks ago

this is Boo's dream! One day, when we make it a reality I will have to come to you for tips. x

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Trish 114p · 701 weeks ago

To travel with a caravan ? He is a smart lad best way to travel IMO.
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Norlin · 701 weeks ago

The leg of lamb sounds so delish!! I've only ever cooked leg of lamb once in my life. Too much hassle - I made lamb rogan josh I think and put it in the oven - ok, not much hassle just lazy. It was yum. Maybe I should try cooking leg of lamb again.

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Trish 114p · 701 weeks ago

Norlin, I made roast lamb last night, easiest roast and mostly never fail. Beef is too hit and miss with cuts. I butterfly it at home to make it cook quicker and add more flavours. Then leave to cook in oven.
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Jo @countrylife · 701 weeks ago

I admire you for being so organised whilst camping! We are roughing it at the moment and the lack of menu plan is making life much harder! We love 2 minute noodles with bacon, avocado, tomato and cheese. If you want to be really decadent add a scoop of sour cream and a drizzle of sweet chilli sauce! So yummy!
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Trish 114p · 701 weeks ago

I like that 2 min recipe too , so would my fussy boys (sans avocado). Good idea ! Thanks Jo
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mummytofive 53p · 701 weeks ago

I love all the meals your cooking while on the road! When we went to Tassie and were in the caravan for the week, we did some pretty cool meals and the kids all eat it!!
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Trish 114p · 701 weeks ago

I try to keep it different and it saves us money on buying expensive meals the kids wouldn't eat except for the chips.
I love Tassie.
I can't wait to get south where all the good food is !
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alyceb 67p · 701 weeks ago

I'm very impressed too!!
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A Keeper · 701 weeks ago

Cooking in a caravan??? What a challenge! Have you tried any of the 4 Ingredients books? Like them on FB and they often post free recipes :)
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