February is here! And although the days are getting brighter and the nights (somewhat) shorter – there’s still a chill in the air. So this week, the Taste of France team has put together a meal plan from across the Med to warm your tummies.
Winter meals don’t have to be boring. Check out this week’s meal plan, featuring French classics such as onion soup and coq au vin, as well as Mediterranean favourites: tagine and ratatouille.
January Meal Plans
- French meal plan: healthy weekday dinners, January 9th
- French meal plan: healthy weekday dinners, January 16th
- French meal plan: winter warmers, January 23rd
Shopping list:
(Please note: the shopping list is in accordance to the serving stated in the recipes.)
Protein & dairy
- 10 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on
- 1 chicken, jointed into 8 pieces
- 70g butter
- Gruyère
- 150g pancetta
- 1 can chickpeas
- 2 Morteau sausages
Vegetables & salad
- 1 medium onion (approx. 200g)
- 1 red onion
- 1 kilo onions
- 20 round shallots
- 10 cloves garlic
- 1 large red pepper (approx. 400g)
- 1 jar 450g roast red peppers
- 1 large green pepper (approx. 400g)
- 3 cups whole plum tomatoes and their juices (one 28oz/ 796 ml can)
- 1 can crushed tomatoes or tomatoes
- 300g small button mushrooms
- 1 courgette
- 1 aubergine
- 50g olives
Fruits & nuts
- 100g dried apricots
- 100g dry prunes
- 100g yellow raisins
- 1 lemon/lemon juice
- 50g almonds
Herbs & spices
- Dried/fresh thyme
- Cinnamon powder
- Cinnamon stick
- Bay leaf
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Piment d’Espelette or chilli powder
- Fresh/dried parsley
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin seeds
- Coriander
Other:
- Olive oil
- (570 ml) warm chicken stock
- Raw cane sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Armagnac
- 1L strong beef stock
- Sourdough bread
- Cognac
- Red wine
- Tomato purée
- Balsamic glaze
- Tahini
- Honey
Monday
French onion soup
Serves: 4-6
There is nothing quite like the comfort of a bowl of creamy French onion soup. Easy to make in your slow cooker, it’s sure to warm your tummy and your soul.
Tuesday
Morteau sausage tagine with dried fruit
Serves: 6
Quick and easy, this one-pot recipe serves 6. So if you, like us, are a big fan of warm meals after a long day of work, this is the perfect recipe for you. Simply portion it up and pop in the freezer. Your future self will seriously thank you!
Wednesday
Coq au vin
Serves: 4
The best recipe to prepare in the morning and leave in your slow cooker for a delicious warm and hearty meal to have at the end of your day!
Thursday
Veggie ratatouille with chickpeas and pan griddled bread
Serves: 2-4
A very simple meal that can be served as a side to any protein, salad or eaten by itself.
Friday
Poulet basquaise
Serves: 4
We’ve all been there. Whether it’s after a long day at work or the weekend, sometimes cooking an elaborate dinner is the last thing any of us want to do.
Omit the oven, and simply pop this chicken recipe in a slow cooker for the perfect end to a busy week.
