5 Dinners to Make Next Week + a Bonus Pud)

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A meal plan grid of six images: Monday chicken curry, Tuesday sausage rigatoni, Wednesday chicken à la king, Thursday beef chow mein, Friday chicken mushroom pie, and a bonus dessert: apple crumble.

Nicky’s Notes

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We’re properly into cosy dinner season now, and this week’s meal plan is full of comforting favourites. I’ve included a couple of quicker midweek options alongside an easy slow cooker curry and a proper chicken and mushroom pie for when you fancy something extra cosy.

Plus, I’ve included apple crumble as a bonus – tender chunks of apple topped with a buttery, golden crumble!

Your week at a glance

Monday: Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
Tuesday: Spicy Sausage Rigatoni
Wednesday: Chicken a la King
Thursday: Beef Chow Mein
Friday: Chicken & Mushroom Pie
Bonus Pudding: Apple Crumble

A square, overhead shot of Slow Cooker Chicken Curry in a rectangular, black slow cooker. The curry is topped with chopped coriander and there is a wooden spoon in the top left side of the dish.

4.84 from 6 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe

A simple, mild-but-tasty chicken curry with coconut milk. All made in the slow cooker. A lovely saucy curry that the whole family will enjoy.

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Overhead photo of a black frying pan full of spicy sausage rigatoni.

5 from 12 votes

Spicy Sausage Rigatoni Recipe

Tomato, chilli, basil and crumbled sausage make a mouth-watering combination in this spicy sausage rigatoni. Punchy flavours that all work together SO WELL. Using sausages instead of minced pork or beef in this meal adds extra flavour – due to the seasoning in the sausages.

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Chicken ala king with rice on a dark plate

4.84 from 24 votes

Chicken a la King Recipe

Leftover (or rotisserie) chicken in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and a hint of sherry. A rich, comforting and easy dinner.

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Square image of beef chow mein on a blue plate, with chopsticks resting on the plate.

5 from 6 votes

Beef Chow Mein Recipe

Tender steak strips with chow mein noodles and vegetables in a tasty stir-fry sauce. A quick dinner that everyone loves!

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Square image of chicken and mushroom pie with a slice taken out

4.86 from 14 votes

Chicken and Mushroom Pie Recipe

My chicken and mushroom pie is proper comfort food. Encased in buttery puff pastry, and made extra special with a sprinkling of bacon, it’s a family mealtime favourite.

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PLUS – Bonus Pudding 🍎🍏

A round baking dish filled with golden-brown apple crumble. A scoop is being taken by a silver serving spoon. The dish is on a wooden surface next to a terracotta napkin.

4.38 from 8 votes

🍏 Apple Crumble Recipe

Apple crumble with a golden, buttery topping and soft, cinnamon-spiced apples underneath. Pure comfort in a dish!

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I hope this gives you a little inspiration for next week! If you make any of the recipes, I’d love to hear how you got on – pop back to the recipe and leave me a comment (a star-rating is massively appreciated too). I love reading them ❤️