# Spoonfeed > Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. Public Ghost content for AI and LLM tooling. This file includes a bounded export of public pages first, then recent public posts. Append `.md` to any post or page URL to get the content in Markdown (for example, `/example-post.md`). ## Pages ### About Spoonfeed URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/about/ Last updated: 2026-06-25T17:20:34.000Z **We have been making meal plans every week for six years.** **And now we're sharing them.** ![Spoonfeed Ben and Sam](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/size/w2000/2025/04/IMG_5933.JPG) We started making meal plans when we moved to Belgium from the UK. And when we moved, we were shocked at the high prices - and even more shocked to hear that so many people in Belgium actually leave the country to groceries. 🛒 [€700-750 million](https://www.thebulletin.be/belgians-increasingly-shopping-abroad-groceries?ref=spoonfeed.be) was spent on groceries abroad by Belgians in 2023. The thing is, Belgium is a smaller market than the UK or Germany. So supermarkets operate a different pricing strategy. Groceries aren't expensive in Belgium, **if you avoid last-minute convenience**. You just need a plan. Thanks to our meal plans and recipes, every day we make seasonal, homely, and varied meals that cost around €25 a week. ## Spend \~€25 per person a week on groceries ### How we do it - **DIY attitude.** Avoid low value takeaways or meal-kits. - **Seasonal ingredients.** Healthy, sustainable, and on offer! - **Cook for four.** Use the economy of scale with a leftovers lunch. - **Buy in bulk.** Purchase at a discount and stash items in the pantry. - **Follow a meal plan!** Reduce food waste and maximise your budget. --- ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/09/Pattern_White-1.png) ## About Us ![Ben & Sam](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/09/Spoonfeed-couple-circle-min.png) ## We are Ben & Sam. Originally from the UK, together we've been living in Belgium since 2020\. We're no strangers to creative projects and food. We met for the first time in Spain over tapas. And Ben produced a historical cooking series [Recipe Rewind](https://www.youtube.com/c/reciperewind/?ref=spoonfeed.be). Soon, Sam, an architectural designer and [freelance illustrator](https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwoFoldPrints?ref=spoonfeed.be), joined making the show. And in 2020, in the middle of lockdown, we released a cookbook to show off the tried and true recipes of our friends and family around the globe. Interested in the 71 reliable recipes we gathered? Get your own digital copy! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/09/frontcovertitle_web.png) #### The Reliable Cookbook €1.99 71 reliable recipes. 32 contributors. 28 countries around the world. A quarantine community cookbook of tried and true recipes. [Get the PDF](https://buy.stripe.com/dRmfZjalh7gd66q9eh1sQ00?ref=spoonfeed.be) --- ### How it Works URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/how-it-works/ Last updated: 2026-01-13T12:57:51.000Z ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/08/Ben-Sam_Cooking_Square.gif) ## 5 lunches. 5 dinners. €25. That's Monday to Friday sorted. Meal plans made for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress deciding what to cook with Spoonfeed. [![CTA Image](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/08/Meal-Plan-Sample-1.gif)](https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-12-16-january-2026/) That's right, 5 days of lunch and dinner for \~€25. Want to know what in's a typical week's menu? Enter your email to see a sample meal plan. [See a sample meal plan ](https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-12-16-january-2026/) ## How much money can you save with Spoonfeed? The average Belgian couple spends €450 a month on groceries – or €34 per person to cover the working week. **What about you?** Put an estimate below of what you spend on lunches and dinners Monday–Friday and see what you could save in three months. ## How it works ![We Plan icon](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/08/Calendar-ico.svg) **We Plan** 5 dinners. 5 leftover lunches. \~€25\. Varied, healthy, and globally inspired ![You Shop icon](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/08/Trolley-ico.svg) **You Shop** Get a shopping list based on supermarket offers ![You Enjoy icon](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/08/Plate.svg) **You Enjoy** Avoid decision fatigue - simply cook and enjoy Get the next free meal plan. [Become a Little Spoon 🥄 ](#/portal/signup/free) ## What’s in a meal plan? Here's what you get every week when you join Spoonfeed as a Big Spoon 🥄 ✅ 5 dinners & 5 leftover lunches - inspired by supermarket prices in Belgium ✅ Easy, weekday recipes from around the world ✅ Simple shopping checklist ✅ Highlighted offers of the week ✅ Plant-based meals, with optional meat suggestions 🍽️ Meal planning is different from meal prep. A meal plan organises a calendar of what to eat, while meal preppers prepare ingredients or whole meals ahead of time. ## Benefits of meal planning Meal plans make our lives easier. That's why we want to share them. ### 💰 Value for money Offers, bulk buying, and seasonal ingredients. Plus, dinners that make leftover lunches take advantage of the economy of scale. ### 😏 No stressful decision-making Deciding what to cook - especially when you're hungry - is a bad idea! ### ⌛ Save time One week, one food shop. No need to make lunch either! ### 🔽 Reduce food waste Know what's in your pantry and shop only for what you plan to cook. ### ⌚ In your own time Take control of your cooking experience - no waiting for deliveries. ### 🥘 Cook better, eat better Meal planning makes your money go further. And over time, you'll become a more confident home cook. --- ![Early Spoonfeed Meal Plan](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/08/early-meal-plan-August-2019-min.jpg) ## Five years of meal plans We've been meal planning for years. And over time, we've got to know the tricks of making a great week's meals for a great price. [Read more about Spoonfeed](https://www.spoonfeed.be/about/) --- ## FAQs #### Do the meal plans cover every day? No - five recipes over five days, Monday-Friday. The dishes are designed to make four portions for two people, so that each dinner produces a dinner and a lunch. It is to making the working week easier. The weekends are your choice, your treat. #### Which supermarket offers are taken into account? The offers are from Colruyt and Delhaize in Belgium. These supermarkets are widespread and operate national pricing and offer strategies. The meal plans do not include offers from Carrefour, who have no catalogue of prices online, nor Lidl or Aldi which are unpredictable. #### Who comes up with the recipes? We do! We follow our recipes and meal plans at the same time as you do. The meal plan is created by us to provide variety and meet the offers at the supermarket. When you cook with Spoonfeed, you cook with us. #### Can I still follow Spoonfeed as an individual/family? Sure, Spoonfeed meal plans are simple to scale to meet your needs. As an individual, it's a good idea to still take advantage of the economy of scale. We'd suggest to make extra and freeze meals to cover those days that you don't feel like cooking. #### Can I receive content in French or Dutch? Currently Spoonfeed is only in English. --- ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/08/Ben-Sam-Stir-Fry-Happy_Square-min-2.jpg) ## Join our community of home cooks in Belgium Make cooking fun with Spoonfeed. [Become a 🥄](#/portal/signup/free) ### Spoonfeed Meal Plan Sample URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/meal-plan-sample/ Last updated: 2025-09-13T20:49:31.000Z Welcome to Spoonfeed! Every week, our [Big Spoons 🥄](https://www.spoonfeed.be/#/portal) get a meal plan featuring **5 dishes for \~€25\.** Each plan comes with recipes, a shopping list, and highlighted offers of the week. Spoonfeed recipes are inspired by supermarket offers, as well as cuisines from both Belgium and around the world. Sign in to discover a typical week's menu at Spoonfeed below! ![Spoonfeed](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/03/Spoonfeed-couple-circle-min.png) **Ben & Sam** _This page is for subscribers only._ ## Posts ### Weekly meal plan │ €24.11 │ 7-11 September 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-7-11-september-2026/ Last updated: 2026-09-04T15:00:07.000Z Hey, Big and Little Spoons! 🥄 When we started Spoonfeed last year, someone said to us that "following offers is like letting the supermarket decide what you should eat". First, it's a very recent thing that you can even find an ingredient all year round. And you pay for that convenience. Seasonal cycles still exist, just as they have done so forever. And it's more sustainable - not to mention flavourful - to follow those cycles, which in turn affect supermarket promotions. Belgian supermarkets are generally expensive, but their offers can be crazy. Last year, Albert Heijn ran a 'Buy 2, Get 5 Free'promotion. Colruyt followed and it is assumed that they made a loss doing so. In short, following offers makes sense for your wallet and gives variety and local context to your week's meals. Yellow courgettes in summer, pumpkins in autumn, Brussels sprouts in winter... you get the idea. For your wallet, what it really means is spending just \~€25 a week on groceries. Next week, we stick to that target: €24.11 per person. That's **€1.20 a portion**. Join us in making a varied week of Mexican meatballs, spaghetti caponata, and more. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week ⭐ and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €24.76 │ 31 August - 4 September 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-31-august-4-september-2026/ Last updated: 2026-08-28T15:00:13.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 Summer is coming to an end. We hope you enjoy this week before the return to a more fixed routine properly begins! Thanks to supermarket offers, this week we can enjoy homemade pizza and the opportunity to make great dishes with salmon and chicken - all while keeping the shopping budget under €25 each. Next Monday-Friday, let's make all lunches and dinners for around €24.76 per person. That's €1.37 a portion. Find below your meal plan, our offers of the week ⭐ and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €21.50 │ 24-28 August 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-24-28-august-2026/ Last updated: 2026-08-21T15:00:11.000Z Hey, Big and Little Spoons! 🥄 Following supermarket offers is a must in Belgium. And when you follow them closely, like we do to make these meal plans, you notice how they work in unison. Last week's offers were nothing great. Now this week, Colruyt is offering clients €10 off a €100 shop (if you bought something last week). Meanwhile Delhaize is competing with a host of good promotions across the board. That makes some weeks more affordable than others, mostly thanks to supply fluctuations, marketing campaigns, and the seasonality of produce. All in all, it averages out and lets us keep that total grocery spend of \~€25 a week. And next Monday-Friday is one of the more affordable weeks. Next workweek, make all lunches and dinners for two people for €21.50 per person. That's just **€1.07 a portion**. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €23.03 │ 17-21 August 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-17-21-august-2026/ Last updated: 2026-08-14T15:00:32.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 It's always good to keep cooking fresh. That's how it stays enjoyable, how you keep doing it every evening, and how it ends up saving you money. So this week, we are concentrating on variety. To add to that, the offers of the week are not so great. But that doesn't mean we can't still have some great meals. From Turkish-style couscous with calamari rings to a Central European-style schniztel with homemade slaw, as well as Latin American and Asian flavours, this week mixes things up! As always, we include suggestions for different diets. And next Monday-Friday, join us in making all lunches and dinners for two people with a total grocery spend of around €23.03 per person. That's **€1.15 a portion**. Find below your meal plan, the week's offers that inspired it, and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €21.68 │ 10-14 August 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-10-14-august-2026/ Last updated: 2026-08-07T15:00:51.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 A variety of dishes, different flavours, quick cook times, and an easier clean-up - all these things make it more enjoyable to cook every night. And that's the key to saving money on your groceries! As always, we spend under or around €25 a week on groceries. Next week, we do even better: €21.68 per person. That's **€1.08 a portion**. Join us in making two new recipes and some old favourites. We're making food from Italy, India, and Mexico, following simple methods with fast cook times. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for subscribers only._ ### Spaghetti courgette URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/spaghetti-courgette-nerano/ Last updated: 2026-08-06T14:55:32.000Z ### €2.63 │ €0.66 per portion │ Serves 4 │ Under 30mins │ Italy Spaghetti courgette - or spaghetti alla nerano - is a deliciously silky courgette pasta dish bursting with fresh, green flavours. Explore our simple recipe and presentation tips ready to suit any week's meal plan. - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Spaghetti courgette goes great with a fresh salad, think peppery rocket and cherry tomatoes. You could also serve with garlic bread, roasted greens, or bruschetta. Not to mention a crisp white wine! ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Spaghetti courgette is a fast dish that's easy to make. It's all about the courgette, which makes it simple, affordable, and good to place in between heavier dishes. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Spaghetti courgette is best eaten fresh, though it is fine the next day too. When reheating in the microwave, flick a splash of water over the plate to ensure it does not dry out. ## Utensils - Frying pan - Saucepan + lid - Tongs ## Ingredients - 500g spaghetti - 1-2 courgettes - 1 garlic clove - Cheese to grate - Fresh basil - Black pepper - Olive oil 🏆 ****Fancy:** ****Serve it like a pro** Good presentation has a big impact on simple dishes. Reserve courgette slices to place on top. Chop fresh basil lightly as cutting too hard forces the freshness into the cutting board. Serve spaghetti with tongs, twisting until it is entirely wrapped around the tongs with no long strings hanging down. Place it parallel across your bowl and with a fork gently push it onto the bowl, leaving a long nest. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2026/08/Pasta_Courgette-Spaghetti_No-Arm-Shadow-1.webp) ## Method 1. Cut courgette into 1cm thin slices. Peel a garlic clove. Prepare salted boiling water and put in your pasta to boil. 2. Pour olive oil into a frying pan, enough to cover the surface. Bring to a medium heat and add the whole garlic clove. Move it around for 30 seconds to infuse the oil, and then discard the garlic. 3. Sauté courgette in batches. Fry until soft and browning on both sides. Use tongs to turn the slices carefully without damaging them. 4. In a bowl, blend or mash 1/3 of the courgette. Add 1 tbsp pasta water and 1 tbsp grated cheese to the blend. It should be relatively thick, enough to cling to the pasta. 5. Once cooked to packet instructions, drain pasta (keeping extra pasta water to be safe) and add to the sauce. Add more pasta water if it is too dry. Add back in the sliced courgette, reserving some for serving. Add black pepper to taste. 6. Serve with grated cheese, chopped basil, and the remaining slices of courgette. 7. Enjoy! ### Mexican-style Meatballs URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/mexican-style-meatballs-fried-potato/ Last updated: 2026-08-05T12:25:18.000Z ### €6.30 │ €1.58 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 30-45mins │ Mexico A rich, smoky, and spicy tomato sauce tops meatballs with cantina-style fried potatoes. These Mexican-style Meatballs are easy to make and made to impress. Explore our recipe and recommendations, ready to suit any week's meal plan. - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Serve Mexican-style Meatballs with fresh sides to balance the fried ingredients. A pico de gallo, avocado salad, sweetcorn salad - these are easy sides which can help complement the dish! ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Mexican-style Meatballs are a delicious way to use all the ingredients. If you have leftover meatballs, potatoes that need to go, or have opened chipotles in adobo sauce (for example, if you made tacos de tinga recently), this is a great dish. The dish is also uniquely spicy and smoky, thanks to the peppers, which helps add new flavours into your week's meal plan. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Mexican-style Meatballs are great leftover - just keep the potato and sauce separate to avoid making the potato too wet and the sauce too dry the next day. Heat up in the microwave or the oven. ## Utensils - Saucepan + lid - Sauté pot + lid - Frying pan/air-fryer - Spatula - Serving spoon ## Ingredients - 1kg potatoes - 400g meatballs - 400ml crushed tomato - 1 white onion - 3 cloves garlic - 2-3 tbsp chipotles in adobo sauce - 1 beef/vegetable stock cube - 1 tsp cumin - 1 tsp hot paprika + 1/2 tsp sweet paprika - 1 tsp dried parsley/coriander - 4 tbsp sour cream (optional) - 1 tsp crystal/shaved salt (optional) - Olive oil 🏆 ****Where to find chipotles in adobo sauce?** Smoky and spicy chipotle peppers, canned with a rich adobo sauce, provides the essential flavour for this dish. Find it at Latin stores, big supermarkets with world food aisles, and even Asian food shops. The most common brand is La Costeña. We buy a 186ml can for €2.30. ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****We use Colruyt Plan't meatballs.** ****Prefer meat? 🥩** **+€0.91 +15min* Make the meatballs yourself. Add to 500g mince meat 1/2 diced onion, 1 tbsp fresh parsley, and 3 tbsp breadcrumbs. Bind with 2 eggs and form balls. Coat in flour, then fry in olive oil until medium-cooked inside. Set aside. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2026/08/Mexican-Meatballs_No-Arm_Shadow.webp) ## Method 1. Roughly chop potatoes into medium-small sized cubes. Put in a saucepan and cover with cold water, bringing to a boil. Once boiling, keep on a simmer for 6 minutes or until slightly soft. The potato should still be firm and hold its shape. Drain and set the potato aside, letting the steam evaporate from it. 2. Prepare meatballs, either by frying homemade as per the recipe above or frying meatballs in the sauté pan with a splash of olive oil until browned. Set aside. 3. Dice onion and garlic. In the same pan, sauté onion in olive oil on medium-heat until translucent. Add garlic and mix well for 1-2 minutes. Mix in 1/4 can of crushed tomato and the chipotle peppers in adobo. With your spatula, try to break up the peppers. Add in the rest of the crushed tomato and then add your hot paprika, cumin, and dried herbs. Bring the sauce to a low boil, then immediately lower to heat to a simmer. Add the stock cube with 100ml boiling water and the meatballs, mixing well, then cover with a lid for 15 minutes. 4. While the sauce cooks, fry your potato. Either add your cubed and parboiled potato to the air-fryer until golden brown or fry in a frying pan with a good amount of olive oil. Fry in batches to ensure even cooking. Once all the potatoes are cooked, sprinkle in sweet paprika, toss the potatoes to cover them with the paprika and return to the frying pan for 1 minute. 5. Serve the potato first and the meatballs with sauce on top, finishing with 1 tbsp of sour cream per serving and some crystal/shaved salt. 6. Enjoy! ### Weekly meal plan │ €25.89 │ 3-7 August 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-3-7-august-2026/ Last updated: 2026-07-31T15:00:06.000Z Hey, Big and Little Spoons! 🥄 Welcome back for another week of tasty meals for another hot week. We have planned easy, summery dishes that come together super quickly. Make Greek pittas, a nutty couscous salad, our new and authentic goulash recipe, plus more. As always, we turn deals into meals. Next Monday-Friday, join us in making all lunches and dinners for around €25.89 per person. That's **€1.29 a portion**. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week ⭐, and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for subscribers only._ ### Goulash URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/goulash/ Last updated: 2026-07-30T10:36:02.000Z ### €2.65 │ €0.66 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 30-45mins │ Hungary A delicious and versatile paprika and dill goulash. It's easy to make and goes great with potato, rice, pasta, and all sorts of star ingredients - from classic mushroom to hearty beef. Explore our flexible base recipe for goulash - inspired by the Reliable Cookbook (our lockdown cookbook [on sale for €1.99](https://buy.stripe.com/dRmfZjalh7gd66q9eh1sQ00?ref=spoonfeed.be)) - and ideas for different ingredient combinations ready to suit any week's meal plan. - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Baked or mashed potato; dumplings or egg pasta; macaroni or white rice; Goulash is great with a whole load of sides! Typically, goulash is pretty hearty when served with your choice of carb already. So if you want a side, go for fresh things like a cucumber and dill salad, a simple salad, or pickled cucumbers. ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Goulash is a versatile dish that works with a range of ingredients, which makes it flexible to use in any meal plan. It's also a good way to use up fresh vegetables like pepper or mushrooms before they go off. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Goulash is just as delicious when left over and warms up well in the microwave. ## Utensils - Sauté pot + lid - Ladle/serving spoon ## Ingredients - 1 large white onion - 1 red/yellow pepper - 400ml crushed tomato - 2 garlic cloves - 20g dill (fresh/dried) - 1 tbsp hot/sweet paprika (or a mix of both) - 1/2 tsp caraway seeds (or cumin) - 4 tbsp sour cream 🍄 ****Flexible:** ****Add your favourite star ingredient** ****\- Mushroom:** Wipe mushrooms clean with a wet kitchen paper. Slice mushroom 1cm thick (or quarter them) and add to a pan without oil. Sauté and stir on low heat for 3-4mins until they soften. Add salt and pepper. Wait for them to leak and evaporate water. Add oil and sauté for 2mins until browning. Set aside and add back in step 5 **+€0.93* ****\- Butter beans:** Add with the tomato and pepper in step 4 **+€1.00* ****\- Chicken:** Fry diced chicken, add back in step 5 **+€4.25* ****\-** ****Beef:** Fry diced beef, add back in step 4 with the tomato and pepper, adding 100ml water. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15mins. Then add your dill, simmer for another 5mins and serve **+€6.15* **+15mins* 🍚 ****Flexible:** ****Pick your carb** Goulash is great with so many things, which makes it perfect to fit into any meal plan. ****\- Rice:** Boil white rice with two cloves +**€0.55* ****\- Macaroni:** Simply boil a packet of macaroni pasta **+€0.94* ****\-** ****Baked potato:** Bake in foil for 45mins until cooked through and skin is crunchy. In a rush? Microwave for 3-4mins on either side, then wrap in foil and bake for 20mins **+€1.66* ****\- Mashed potato:** Make your favourite way on the hob **+€1.75* 🏆 ****Fancy:** ****Make it more traditional** Looking for something extra? If you can find it or make it, ****spätzle** or ****Czech bread dumplings** (knedlíky) are great, traditional sides! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2026/07/Goulash_No-Arm-Shadow.webp) ## Method 1. Prepare your star ingredients and set them aside, if necessary. 2. Dice/thinly slice onion (your choice), mince garlic, and roughly chop pepper. 3. Sauté onion with a sprinkle of salt in oil for 1-2 minutes until turning translucent. Add garlic and keep mixing for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add caraway/cumin seeds and quality paprika, stirring well. 4. Add tomato and pepper to the mix. Stir and cook on medium heat until thick. If necessary, add water to keep the goulash at the right consistency, but be careful not to dilute the flavour. 5. When thickened, add back in your star ingredient with good dill. Mix and cook for another 2mins and serve with sour cream on top and your choice of carb. 6. Enjoy! ### Sometimes the meal goes wrong - and that's okay URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/sometimes-meal-plan-cooking-wrong/ Last updated: 2026-07-28T15:00:27.000Z The boxer Mike Tyson famously once said: > "Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." If I can steal that: *everyone has a meal plan 'till their Spanish omelette falls apart.* Mistakes and unexpected errors in the kitchen happen (hopefully not as bad as getting punched in the mouth). But what do you do when it all falls apart? Ideally, you can deal with it. We still ate that deconstructed Spanish omelette. The goal of meal planning is not perfection, but preparation for a low-waste and low-mental effort cooking routine. And when things go wrong, it's simple: - If you can't **deal with it**, try to **save it**. - If you can't save it, can you **reuse the ingredients** and make another dish? - If it's totally gone, do you have a **backup**? ### If you can't deal with it, try to save it Too salty? Too sweet? Too acidic? There's always a balance to be found. The important thing is to keep tasting the dish until it feels right - or right enough. Sometimes, you can save your dish by going around the issue. For example, a homemade vinaigrette where the oil and mustard is split. Simply make another smaller vinaigrette in a separate bowl until the emulsion comes together. Then slowly mix in your split vinaigrette and this will combine everything nicely. ### If you can't save it, can you reuse the ingredients and make another dish? Once, I was cooking with tuna when I mixed it with beef stock (it's all we had). **I do not recommend.** It does not, as I thought, taste like 'surf and turf'. It was so terrible that we washed the ingredients and did something else instead. It doesn't have to be that bad, but whatever you can reuse is something not wasted. ### If it's totally gone, do you have a backup? We save money because our meal plans make dinner and tomorrow's lunch with the same dish. But if that dish goes totally wrong, there's suddenly a big gap to fill. **So, always have backups ready to go.** The freezer is your friend! If a dish lends itself to big portions ([see our tips on the best bulky dishes](https://www.spoonfeed.be/15-recipes-save-the-day/)), make extras and freeze them. Every month on a Sunday, we make a giant lasagna and freeze portions. It's great for when you're out the night before, you don't feel like cooking, and also when your Spanish omelette falls apart. Some mistakes you just can't fix. So it's good to have a (meal) plan B! ![](https://static.klipy.com/ii/4e7bea9f7a3371424e6c16ebc93252fe/18/d2/3g7u9BKp8OXP5.gif) ### Weekly meal plan │ €24.98 │ 27-31 July 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-27-31-july-2026/ Last updated: 2026-07-24T15:00:03.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 23 degrees on Monday, 36 degrees by Saturday. The weather makes a big difference to what we eat. And next week there'll be a big difference in weather. It reminds me how useful it is to be able to make a variety of dishes - cold days, hot days, whatever. When you're at home, you're not cooking to impress. Really, you only need something that you're happy to eat/make and to do that every night. To keep up the variety this week, we have a fresh salad, a refreshing one-pan spaghetti, a classic risotto and more - all recipes that turn the week's deals into meals. This week, your total grocery spend should come out to €24.98 per person for all lunches and dinners Monday-Friday. That's **€1.25 a portion**. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €24.55 │ 20-24 July 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-20-24-july-2026/ Last updated: 2026-07-17T15:00:43.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 €1.23 a portion for all lunches and dinners Monday-Friday. We enjoy eating out as much as anyone. But when it's €25 per person - a week of groceries with Spoonfeed - it can't compare. Even a sandwich can cost up to €12. That makes restaurants a weekend treat. In short, the key is to want to eat out, not to need to eat out. And it's meal planning that helps us keep to a budget and makes cooking every night enjoyable! Join us for five great affordable and delicious meals. Enjoy -33% halloumi in classic wraps, Peruvian stir fry with 1+1 chicken or -25% vegan chicken, and more. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €25.61 │ 13-17 July 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-13-17-july-2026/ Last updated: 2026-07-10T15:00:21.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 The best part of meal planning for many is just knowing what to make each night. A plan takes away the decision fatigue that makes cooking feel like a chore. Instead, you can just enjoy cooking. Next week is going to be another hot one. So, with the help of some nice offers, we have a great week of refreshing meals featuring plenty of Mediterranean recipes, from Greek aubergine fritters to a light French-style brown lentil salad, as well as recipes from Turkey and Italy. Following offers gets you that variety at an affordable price - our meal plans are designed to cost €25 per person each week. Next Monday-Friday, let's make all lunches and dinners for around €25.61 per person. That's **€1.28 a portion**. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €24.18 │ 6-10 July 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-6-10-july-2026/ Last updated: 2026-07-06T15:48:17.000Z Happy July, Big and Little Spoons! 🥄 We're halfway through the year. In the first six months of this year, Spoonfeed's Monday-Friday meal plans cost **\~€106 in groceries a month**. And that means we're hitting our target of €25 a week. Cooking through the week and taking packed lunches is the best way to save money on food. Yes, it is not always easy. But that's why you meal plan, freeze extras for emergencies, map out varied meals, and sometimes spend on good ingredients when offers allow. Because cooking also has to be fun! And when you stick to cooking and follow meal plans, you can achieve real results. Those results are why we share our meal plans with you - to show that it is possible to eat well and affordably in Belgium. This week, we're again keeping to that \~€25 per person budget for all groceries. Next Monday-Friday, make all lunches and dinners for around €24.18 per person. That's **€1.21 a portion**. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. And again, a welcome to our new Spoons who joined during our 1 year Spooniversary in June! Ben & Sam _This post is for subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €24.81 │ 29 June - 3 July 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-29-june-3-july-2026/ Last updated: 2026-06-26T15:00:31.000Z Hey, Big and Big Spoons for June! 🥄 We loved hearing your feedback through June, where more Big Spoons joined us for the one year anniversary trial. When you joined Spoonfeed, you joined a young and growing community of home cooks in Belgium. We launched Spoonfeed to show that a great week's meals don't have to break the bank. And our €25 a week target has helped us save money while eating well. We've made meal plans for six years. And we loved sharing the plans with you! Next Monday-Friday, your total grocery spend - for two people, five days, lunches and dinners - should be around €24.81 per person. That's **€1.24 a portion**. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €26.55 │ 22-26 June 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-22-26-june-2026/ Last updated: 2026-06-19T15:00:32.000Z Hey, Big Spoons and Big Spoons for June! 🥄 Offers, offers, offers. It can be hard to know which are worthwhile. Some are small discounts. Many are things you don't need. And some show a flashy price which sounds good though in reality has a high per kilo cost. But when the offers and your meal plan go together, you can really save. This week, we're taking advantage of great offers like 1+1 ravioli pasta and 25% off yellow courgettes that are fresh and in season. That's how we keep our weekly shops around €25 a week. Next Monday-Friday, make all lunches and dinners for two for \~€26.55 per person. That's **€1.33 a portion**. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list! Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €25.77 │ 15-19 June 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-15-19-june-2026/ Last updated: 2026-06-12T15:00:03.000Z Hey, Big Spoons and Big Spoons for June! 🥄 Our community of Big Spoons is growing. Thank you for being a part of it and helping support this project! We love to share our meal plans with you and this week has some great meals thanks to attractive offers at Colruyt and Delhaize. This week features a great mix of quick to make meals, including salmon with creamy pasta, authentic Turkish potato cake, and more. We also feature ideas to make the meals vegetarian or with fish and meat. All this while keeping to a target budget of \~€25 a week. Next Monday-Friday, your total shop should cost around €25.77 per person. That's **€1.29 a portion**. As always for Big Spoons, find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. Enjoy your week! Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €24.78 │ 8-12 June 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-8-12-june-2026/ Last updated: 2026-06-05T15:00:42.000Z Hey, Big and Little Spoons! 🥄 Thanks for joining us for another week of meal planning! We also welcome the new home cooks who have joined our community during the Big Spoon free trial to celebrate our one year anniversary. Again, every week we share our meal plans and every week we spend \~€25 per person. We're convinced that meal planning is the best way to save money and time on groceries - that's why we've done it for six years. Next Monday-Friday, make all lunches and dinners for around €24.78 per person. That's **€1.24 a portion**. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, (including noodles, burgers, sushi rice, halloumi, and much more) and shopping list! Ben & Sam _This post is for subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €23.53 │ 1-5 June 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-1-5-june-2026/ Last updated: 2026-05-29T15:00:03.000Z Hey, Big Spoons 🥄 Next week is set to be a little cooler and cloudier - more familiar Belgian weather! When the weather is nice, it's easy to stay longer out the house and enjoy yourself. And even then cooking and meal planning can come in handy, when you have pre-cooked extras in the freezer ready to go. So let's keep cooking! We keep to a grocery shopping budget of \~€25 a week. And next Monday-Friday, for all lunches and dinners for two people, you should expect to spend around €23.53 per person. That's **€1.18 a portion**. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Flash offer goes live 30 May: Free weekly meal plans in June URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/flash-offer-weekly-meal-plans-june/ Last updated: 2026-05-26T15:25:33.000Z Hey Spoons! 🥄 A reminder: you can sign up for a free trial to get meal plans every week in June to celebrate our one year Spooniversary! Here's how it will work: - **30 May:** All Little Spoons 🥄 will get a promotion code for a free 30 day trial. - **30-31 May:** The offer is live for 48 hours. Make sure to sign up that weekend! You pay nothing upfront and can cancel at anytime. - **31 May:** Your free trial begins! - **5 June:** Get the first meal plan of June - free to all like always. - **12 June:** The next Friday, get another weekly meal plan usually sent out only to paying Big Spoons 🥄. - **19 June:** Get another free meal plan! - **24 June:** We'll remind you that your free trial expires in 7 days. - **26 June:** One last free meal plan! - **1 July:** Free trials expire. To stay on as a Big Spoon 🥄 you don't have to do anything! You'll get a meal plan every week. To go back to being a Little Spoon 🥄, change your status in your [user portal](https://www.spoonfeed.be/#/portal/account). Keep an eye out for the email on 30 May with the promo code! ### Countdown to 30 May ![Timer from emailcountdowntimer.com](https://emailcountdowntimer.com/i/YvnpurESCS "Timer from emailcountdowntimer.com") And as always, thanks for being a part of this growing community of home cooks in Belgium! ![Spoonfeed](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/03/Spoonfeed-couple-circle-min.png) **Ben & Sam** ### Weekly meal plan │ €23.12 │ 25-29 May 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-25-29-may-2026/ Last updated: 2026-05-22T15:00:13.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 We have really enjoyed cooking with you the past few months and engaging with other home cooks like yourself in Belgium. As a Big Spoon 🥄, you have helped build this community. Some things are shifting as Spoonfeed turns 1\. We want you to know that as a current Big Spoon 🥄 your price will always stay the same. For new users, the full weekly meal plan subscription increases from €5 to €6 a month starting 1 July. It's worth underscoring the benefits of meal planning again: it saves waste, saves time, and saves money. The average Belgian couple spends €34 each to cover the working week. But here at Spoonfeed, we plan to keep our weekly shop under €25. Next week, make all lunches and dinners for \~€23.12\. That's **€1.48 a portion!**Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### 10 great Belgian foods you can get at the supermarket URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/10-great-belgian-food-supermarket/ Last updated: 2026-05-26T15:26:06.000Z We all want to buy local more often. It's sustainable and it supports local business. There's good news - buying Belgian groceries is easier than we might think. Enter any big supermarket in Belgium and you'll find many great food items made locally and sold at a good price. Here are 10 Belgian food items that you can use in your dinners and lunches! (We aren't including anything sweet, because then this list would be too long...) 1. [Liège Syrup](#1-liège-syrup) 2. [Kanzi red apples](#2-kanzi-red-apples) 3. [Sauces](#3-sauces) 4. [Dark chocolate](#4-dark-chocolate) 5. [Cassonade sugar](#5-cassonade-sugar) 6. [Beer (and cheese)](#6-beer-and-cheese) 7. [Mustard](#7-mustard) 8. [Chicon/witloof](#8-chiconwitloof) 9. [Peperkoek/pain d'épices](#9-peperkoekpain-d%C3%A9pices) 10. [Butter](#10-butter) ## #1 Liège Syrup For quick, flavourful caramelisation, Liège syrup is the best. And you can only find it in Belgium! A rich mix of condensed apples and pears, you can spread it on toasted bread with cheese or make amazing, fast caramelised onions. Or you can add it to lots of Spoonfeed recipes! - [Boulets à la Liègoise](https://www.spoonfeed.be/belgian-meatballs-boulets-liegeoise/) - [Galettes bretonne](https://www.spoonfeed.be/galettes-bretonnes/) - [Macaroni cheese Swiss-style](https://www.spoonfeed.be/macaroni-cheese-swiss-style/) - [Quiche](https://www.spoonfeed.be/quiche/) - [Vegetable tart](https://www.spoonfeed.be/quiche/) [How to caramelise onions fast (with one Belgian ingredient)It need not take an hour to caramelise onions. With the right technique and Liège syrup - a great Belgian staple - you can do it in 15 minutes!![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/icon/Spoonfeed_Logo_Chimichurri_whatsapp-13.png)SpoonfeedBenjamin Daniels![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/thumbnail/Caramelised-onions-1.jpg)](https://www.spoonfeed.be/how-make-caramelised-onions-extra-fast-with-one-belgian-ingredient/) ## #2 Kanzi red apples Kanzis are crunchy, sweet, and Belgian! A mix between Gala and Braeburn, this apple variety was developed by a company called Better3Fruits - one of the largest apple breeders in the world - near Leuven in 1992 and hit supermarkets in 2005. Aside from baking desserts and eating it fresh, you could slice Kanzi apples into salads with goat's cheese, couscous salads, or alongside meats like duck or pork. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2026/04/Kanzi-Apple-Groceries_banner.webp) ## #3 Sauces I can't and won't list all the sauces in Belgium! There's so many from good brands like Devos Lemmons (DL), Diknek, La William, Brussels Ketjep, and Pauwels. We like to use the sauces with fries, meats, or inside wraps and sandwiches. 🛒 Not sure where an item is from? By 2027 in Belgium, QR codes will start replacing barcodes on all supermarket items - meaning you will soon be able to scan and see info on product origins, composition, and ecological footprint. This global transition is managed by GS1, an international organisation headquartered in Brussels. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2026/03/Colruyt-Sauces.webp) ## #4 Dark chocolate This one is obvious! In Belgium, we can easily find some of the best chocolate in the world. How does this help with dinner? Put a square of chocolate in a chili (or bolognese/lasagna filling) for amazingly rich and bittersweet flavour. And a reminder to support your local chocolate makers! ## #5 Cassonade sugar Belgian cassonade sugar is special and deliciously golden! Use it to glaze meats, as a part of a [stir fry sauce](https://www.spoonfeed.be/stir-fry/), or add a teaspoon to tomato sauces to temper the acid and round out the flavour with a rich, caramel touch. Belgium has produced sugar for centuries. Records show cane sugar sailing into Antwerp as early as 1317 and the first refinery opened in 1508\. Today, Tienen sugar is the most popular cassonade brand. The company has been owned by a German group since 1989, but they still produce sugar in five factories across Belgium. 🥔 Belgium still produces many famous foods - did you know that Pringles are made in Mechelen? ## #6 Beer (and cheese) Easy! You can cook great meals with Belgium's world-class beers. Some ideas: - [Bagels made with Belgian beer (in 1 hour!)](https://www.spoonfeed.be/bagels-belgian-beer/) - [Boulets à la Liègoise](https://www.spoonfeed.be/belgian-meatballs-boulets-liegeoise/) - [Beef & Guinness stew](https://donalskehan.com/recipes/beef-and-guinness-stew/?ref=spoonfeed.be), take Donal Skehan's recipe and use a Belgian dark beer - [Pollo a la brasa](https://buenazo.pe/recetas/platos-de-fondo/aprende-preparar-pollo-brasa-casa-31?ref=spoonfeed.be); chicken Peruvian-style marinaded in dark beer For extra points, use the cheese that goes with your favourite beer! There are great cheeses produced in breweries like Maredsous, Westmalle, Orval, and Chimay (alongside non-brewery cheese like mimolette, herve, oude brugge, and gouda). Some ideas: spaghetti bolognese with Orval; slice a creamy cheese like Chimay on top of a [quiche](https://www.spoonfeed.be/quiche/); put herve and Liège syrup on toasted baguette; or snack on cubes of Westmalle cheese dipped in mustard (don't forget the Westmalle dubbel). ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2026/04/Meatballs_Belgian-Liege_BGBW-min.webp) Our Boulets à la Liègoise - the first meal we make for all our international guests to Belgium! ## #7 Mustard Bister, Wostyn, Tierenteyn-Verlent, and DL all produce great mustard in Belgium. Wholegrain, smooth, or super strong, each mustard is different. 🫙 Use mustard to make your own vinaigrette - or for convenience get another great Belgian product, vinaigrette by Vandemoortel. Whole mustard is great for [Central European cuisine](https://www.spoonfeed.be/5-cuisines-basic-ingredients/), while smooth makes a good vinaigrette or combines well into cooked sauces, and strong mustard is perfect to dip cubes of cheese into. I've even seen people dip fries into it... ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2026/03/Colruyt-Mustard.webp) ## #8 Chicon/witloof Chicons/witloof - after all they're literally called **Belgian** endives. They're a classic and are usually on offer in supermarkets from December to April. We like to chop them up in salads or make a typical gratin. 🥬 Belgium produces more chicory & lettuce per hectare than any other country. Now you know that, you'll definitely win your next pub quiz. ## #9 Peperkoek/pain d'épices Stores in Belgium are stocked with great gingerbread made locally. You can enjoy them as a snack or spread with mustard and add to bubbling, dark stews like *stoofvlees/carbonnade flamande* for a sweet, spiced kick. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2026/04/Colruyt_Pain-depices-Peperkoek.webp) ## #10 Butter Good butter is more expensive, but it can be worth it every once in a while. Whether you pick Rochefort, Brugge, Carlsbourg - or if you're lucky, you get it from your local farm - you are buying quality. This makes sense if you're making a dish where butter can shine. For example, when pan-frying [galettes bretonnes](https://www.spoonfeed.be/galettes-bretonnes/), adding butter while mashing potatoes, making a homemade pastry, or for the base of a cream/cheese sauce. 🥛 Did you know that Alpro - makers of vegetarian dairy products - is based in Wevelgem? While owned by French multinational Danone, they maintain their headquarters in Belgium. ## Some great Belgian food brands Belgium is full of independent, quality food brands whose products can be found in supermarkets across the country. Here are just a few that we like: - **Didden.** Brussels-based makers of sauces, dressings & delicious onion confit. - **Fruji.** From Pepingen, refreshing sodas and drinks. Rhubarb is a favourite! - **Materne.** Based in Floreffe - they make a great variety of quality jams. - Any good Belgian food brands we've missed? Let us know! ### Weekly meal plan │ €26.73 │ 18-22 May 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-18-22-may-2026/ Last updated: 2026-05-15T15:00:16.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 It's time for another delicious week of food. Even though supermarket promotions usually last for two weeks, you can do a lot with the same ingredients using some creative thinking. Last week's risotto with ricotta becomes this week's vegetable tart topped with mozzarella - both using the same 3+1 offer on Italian cheeses. And it's that 'home economics' which saves waste, money, and time. As usual, our goal is a grocery budget of €25 a week per person. We've been spending under that for six years and meal plans are the key! This Monday-Friday, spend **€1.50 a portion** \- or €26.73 - for all lunches and dinners for two people. Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Spoonfeed turns 1! Get free weekly meal plans in June URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/celebrate-one-year-free-month-big-spoon/ Last updated: 2026-05-13T15:00:51.000Z Hey Spoons 🥄 Today is our one year anniversary! Spoonfeed started as a simple idea - and now it is a growing community of 150+ home cooks in Belgium. And we're happy to have you as a part of it! Since day one, we've hit some big milestones. - **13 May 2025:** the first Spoons sign up - For months, we developed our recipes, templates, and chose the right tools to build Spoonfeed with - staying as European as possible - **17 October 2025:** the first meal plan newsletter hits inboxes - **26 January 2026:** Spoonfeed reaches 100 Spoons - **5 May 2026:** Spoonfeed reaches 150 Spoons To mark the date, we want to make our Big Spoon 🥄 weekly meal plans available to everyone all June. ## Save the date: free weekly meal plans all June On 30 May, all Little Spoons 🥄 will receive a promo code. Upgrade using that code to start a 30 day free trial and receive a meal plan every Friday in June. Keep an eye out for the email! ### Countdown to 30 May ![Timer from emailcountdowntimer.com](https://emailcountdowntimer.com/i/YvnpurESCS "Timer from emailcountdowntimer.com") ## New price from 1 July for new Big Spoons For new users, a Big Spoon 🥄 subscription will increase from €5 to €6 a month. Little Spoon 🥄 subscriptions for one weekly meal plan a month stay free - always. Of course, we also want to reward our existing Spoons 🥄 who have helped build this community and share it with others. So the new price will never impact anyone who joins as a Big Spoon before 1 July. 🥄 Become a Big Spoon before 1 July and lock in at €5 a month forever. ### Weekly meal plan │ €25.86 │ 11-15 May 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-11-15-may-2026/ Last updated: 2026-05-08T15:00:46.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 This Monday-Friday, all lunches and dinners totals around €25.86 on all portions for two people - that's **€1.49 a portion**. Even when you add unused ingredients and bulk buys, our goal is to get you a shopping budget of €25 a week per person! After six years of meal planning, we're confident that it's the best way to go. And in case you missed it, Spoonfeed's one year anniversary is this month! More info coming soon. For now, find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list for five great meals, featuring offers on fresh mozzarella, Colruyt's vegetarian and vegan Plan't range, and more! Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €25.45 │ 4-8 May 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-4-8-may-2026/ Last updated: 2026-05-01T15:00:38.000Z Hey, Big and Little Spoons! 🥄 May is an exciting month for us at Spoonfeed, because that means it has been one year since our very first members joined! Since 13 May last year, nearly 150 of you have signed up - and we're happy to have you here! It has been amazing connecting with other home cooks in Belgium. We have an exciting offer coming soon to celebrate the anniversary, so stay tuned! For now, back to our weekly meal plan, where \~€25 of groceries gets you all lunches and dinners Monday-Friday. Next week, the estimated price is €25.45 per person. That's just **€1.34 a portion.** Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for subscribers only._ ### Turkish potato cake URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/turkish-potato-cake/ Last updated: 2026-04-30T15:03:55.000Z ### €2.97 │ €0.74 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 45-60mins │ Turkey Deliciously savoury and filling, Turkish potato cake is an easy to make baked cake/pie made with feta, yoghurt, and olive oil. We thank a Spoonfeed member for sending in this authentic recipe! Explore ideas for sides and how to make the best leftovers to suit any week's meal plan. - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Turkish potato cake is a perfect star dish in a platter of fresh goodies. As the star carb element, serve it with salad, yoghurt, olives, stuffed vine leaves, and any other great Turkish and Mediterranean sides. The choice is yours! ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Potatoes take time to cook almost no matter what you do, but Turkish potato cake is very hands-off. While the cake bakes for 45 minutes, the potato needs no pre-cooking and creates no extra dishes. That makes it ideal for a slow, summer evening, when sunset is later and you want something relatively easy. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Turkish potato cake is great the next day at room temperature - just not cold right out of the fridge or baking hot. ## Utensils - Mixing bowl - Bowl - Spatula - Wooden spoon - Baking pan ## Ingredients - 2-3 potatoes - 125g thick yoghurt - 125ml olive oil - 200g feta - 185g flour - 15g baking powder (1 sachet) - 3 eggs - 1 tbsp salt - 1 tsp black pepper - 1 tsp chili powder ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2026/04/Turkish-Potato-Cake_Cut-out-shadow.webp) ## Method 1. Cut potatoes into small cubes and place them in a bowl of cold water. Leave for 10 minutes in the cold water - don't boil them, just let them soak. 2. Meanwhile, mix the eggs, yoghurt, and oil in a mixing bowl until uniform and emulsifying. 3. Crush feta with your hands. Don't mash it, but crush into rough crumbles. The Turkish say that "your hands will give taste to the food!" 4. Add the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and chili powder to the liquid ingredients and mix well. Then incorporate the feta. Once mixed well, add in the potato and mix until uniform. 5. Pour the mix in a baking pan and bake at 180 degrees for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and cooked inside. You can test the inside consistency with a knife - keep in mind that it won't return totally clean because of the melted feta. This is the perfect time to make any sides. 6. Once cooked and golden, remove from oven and baking pan and let cool for at least 10-15 minutes before cutting open and serving. Again, a good time to prepare any last-minute fresh sides. 7. Enjoy! ### Weekly meal plan │ €23.79 │ 27 April - 1 May 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-27-april-1-may-2026/ Last updated: 2026-04-24T15:00:37.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 Another week, another Monday-Friday of under €25 healthy and varied meals. Next week, our budget is \~€23.79 per person. That's just **€1.23 a portion**. You see those savings on times like Wednesday for us. We went out and came back too late to cook. Luckily, we had frozen extras from a previous week ready to go - two for dinner, and two for lunch the next day. And when a takeaway can easily cost €20 per person, followed by a €10 lunch the next day, you feel the difference! You don't need to meal prep - spending your Sunday cooking - to be prepared. Instead, it takes freezer space, food boxes, and the occasional excess leftovers. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list to power your week's grocery savings! Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Spaghetti alla carrettiera URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/spaghetti-alla-carrettiera/ Last updated: 2026-04-21T21:24:04.000Z ### €1.96│ €0.49 per portion │ Serves 4 │ Under 30mins│ Italy Refreshing and delicious, spaghetti alla carrettiera's fresh tomato sauce requires no cooking at all. This is a simple sunny day recipe that is ready in just 15 minutes! The most important thing is picking a good tomato - because this recipe is so simple, better tomatoes will have a huge impact here. Explore our simple recipe ready to suit a spring or summer weekly meal plan. - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Spaghetti alla carrettiera goes amazingly with fresh Mediterranean vegetables. Think a rocket, radish, and cucumber salad; canned chargrilled courgettes; and anchovies with olives. Again, the better the tomatoes, the nicer this dish is. Don't be afraid to buy nice tomatoes, think beef tomatoes, as this dish is otherwise very affordable! ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Spaghetti alla carrettiera is perfect for a lazy, sunny day. It requires basically no cooking at all and it is ready in the time it takes you to boil pasta. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Spaghetti alla carrettiera is best eaten fresh, but it's fine leftover too. Simply eat from the fridge at cold/room temperature. No need to reheat! ## Utensils - Sauté pot + lid - Tongs - Cheese grater/blender - Mixing bowl ## Ingredients - 500g spaghetti - 3-4 large tomatoes - 25ml olive oil - 1 tbsp breadcrumbs - 1 clove garlic - 1 tsp chili flakes (optional) - 15g fresh basil - Cheese to grate (e.g. pecorino) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2026/04/Pasta_Spaghetti-alla-carrettiera_Cut-out-shadow.png) ## Method 1. Boil 500g spaghetti in salted water until al dente for around 9-10 minutes. Don't immediately drain the pasta water away, you'll need it. 2. In the meantime, grate or blend whole tomatoes in a mixing bowl. To the pulped tomato, add olive oil, one minced garlic clove, 10g roughly chopped basil, and chili flakes. Let sit while pasta cooks. 3. Once the spaghetti is just al dente, add 2 tbsp of pasta water to the tomato and stir to create an emulsion. Using the tongs, add spaghetti gradually to the bowl and coat the pasta with the tomato. Add breadcrumbs and mix together well. The sauce should be 'creamy'. If it's dry, add extra pasta water and olive oil. 4. Transfer spaghetti to a bowl, top with grated cheese and the remaining basil. 5. Enjoy! ### How to make a meal plan (and save money) URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/how-make-meal-plans/ Last updated: 2026-04-21T15:00:42.000Z We get asked quite often: > "How do you choose what to put in a meal plan?" At the end of the day, figuring out what to cook every night is just a test of your imagination. And it's a challenge for all of us. Singer Arethra Franklin said it best: ![Arethra Franklin in an interview in 2008 discussing how her biggest challenge is deciding what to cook for dinner "night after night".](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2026/03/Arethra-Franklin-Dinner-ezgif.com-video-to-gif-converter.gif) This challenge is why we started meal planning, and it's why we share our plans. A meal plan takes deciding on dinner one step further. It makes a week's meals into a coherent menu that cuts waste, saves time, and encourages financial savings. And it pays off - in 2025, we spent €117.50 per month on all groceries, compared to €450 for the average couple in Belgium ([according to Testachats/Testaankoop](https://www.test-achats.be/famille-prive/supermarches/presse/inflation-octobre-2024?ref=spoonfeed.be)). SPONSORED Get our weekly meal plans sent to your inbox! [Become a Spoon 🥄 ](#/portal/signup) After six years of meal planning, we have a reliable process. Here's how we do it: ## Start with a target Find a budget that you're happy with and let this number be your guide. As a couple, we find that €25 per week, per person is a good goal. This makes big savings, while still being realistic and allowing a quality diet. ## €25 per person, per week Spoonfeed's target for weekly groceries ## Find offers of the week Start with the promotions in the supermarket. Promotions highlight the week's most affordable, seasonal ingredients. Taking advantage of offers has a huge impact in Belgium. Because Belgium is smaller than neighbours like Germany, France, or the UK, stores price differently. Instead of competitive low prices, they operate higher prices, bigger offers. Often, the most attractive offers are bulk discounts. These are famous at Colruyt - buy 48 Jupilers to save 5c per bottle, anyone? - but they are common in big retailers and becoming more common. In January 2026, [Carrefour announced](https://www.esmmagazine.com/retail/carrefour-belgium-introduces-tiered-pricing-system-303832?ref=spoonfeed.be) a new pricing system where the more you buy, the cheaper it is. All the more reason to find the good offers and plan ahead! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2026/03/Offers_Delhaize-Checkout-1.jpg) ## Food shopping in Belgium is all about the offers A recent Delhaize shop of ours - following the promotions reduced our total bill by 43%. ## Find the must-make meal A blank slate is scary. Too many choices! So decide on one meal straight away. Is there a great offer on? Do you have a classic, reliable dish? Is there a star ingredient that you really enjoy? A must-make meal gives the week its first flavour and influences the other dishes. ## Choice of carb Avoid repetition by mixing up the week's carbs. This shapes the meal plan. For example, if Tuesday is pasta, we cook with other carbs for the next two days. To put it simply, we vary our dishes based around seven basic carbohydrates: 1. **Bread.** Wraps, baguettes, tortillas, pizzas... 2. **Grains.** Couscous, bulgur, quinoa, oats, freekeh... 3. **Noodle.** Rice, egg, sweet potato, buckwheat... 4. **Pasta.** Wheat-based pasta in all its shapes! 5. **Pastry.** Shortcrust, puff, filo; you name it. 6. **Potato.** Fries, gratin, mashed, baked... 7. **Rice.** Risotto, long-grain, basmati, rice paper, rice cake... ![A variety of plates with dishes available on Spoonfeed recipes.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2026/03/Pattern_White_Dishes.jpg) ## Find ways to reuse ingredients Save time and money by reusing ingredients in a week. This is especially important if you're bulk buying ingredients or cooking dishes that take preparation. Find links between dishes and vary them with different spices. To save even more time, cook extras where possible and freeze ingredients/whole meals for emergencies. ## Still need inspiration? What goes with what? Need a new way to use an ingredient? Find your inspiration sources, whether it be Pinterest, Instagram, or Dagelijkse Kost. Everyone has different tastes, but here's a few places I always draw inspiration from: - [BBC Good Food.](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/?ref=spoonfeed.be) I don't always use the recipes, but BBC has a huge library of recipes from chefs across the world. Plus, their website has no ads and you don't need to scroll past long descriptions of someone's grandma's kitchen. - [Akis Petretzikis.](https://akispetretzikis.com/en?ref=spoonfeed.be) Fancy something Greek? This famous Greek chef has many good recipes and they are written very simply. - [Maangchi.](https://www.maangchi.com/?ref=spoonfeed.be) She's been making amazing Korean food on YouTube since 2007. - [Nadiya Hussain.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/programmes/m0023379/recipes?ref=spoonfeed.be) The winner of the Great British Bake Off recently did a BBC series called Cook Once, Eat Twice. - Many, many global creators. Online, language is no barrier! So find someone sharing their local recipes. For Indian dishes, I found [Kabita](https://kabitaskitchen.com/?ref=spoonfeed.be); for Turkish there's [Refika](https://www.youtube.com/@Refika?ref=spoonfeed.be); [Lau](https://www.youtube.com/@MadeWithLau?ref=spoonfeed.be) shares Chinese/American; while [Carmen](https://www.youtube.com/@cocinacarmenrecetas/?ref=spoonfeed.be) has reliable Spanish dishes. The list could go on. - Of course, you can check out our very own [Spoonfeed recipes](https://www.spoonfeed.be/tag/recipes/)! Our recipes are written to be flexible for meal plans, ready to tweak to fit your day's meal. And that's the method behind our meal plans. Like this, we never have to decide what to make for dinner "night after night". It's all there, ready to go! ### Weekly meal plan │ €24.45 │ 20-24 April 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-20-24-april-2026/ Last updated: 2026-04-18T10:22:51.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 It's been great hearing the feedback of members over the past few weeks. We've been meal planning for six years, but it is only recently that we started sharing them with you. And our goal is to constantly improve how we deliver the plans! We have lots of ideas for the future of Spoonfeed and we're excited to keep at it. One thing is constant for all of us though: we have to keep cooking. Every week, we keep to a budget of \~€25\. And next Monday-Friday, let's make all lunches and dinners for around €24.45 per person. That's **€1.43 a portion**. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €24.58 │ 13-17 April 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-13-17-april-2026/ Last updated: 2026-04-10T15:00:44.000Z Hey, Big and Little Spoons! 🥄 So, we're a quarter of the way through the year. It's going fast! And looking back, we're making great progress: so far, through January to March, the average month cost just €87.84 per person for all weekday groceries. In other words, an average week following Spoonfeed meal plans costs just **€21.31** per person in groceries. That's well under our budget of \~€25 a week! And next Monday-Friday, we are below the target again. Let's make all lunches and dinners for around €24.58 per person. That's **€1.38 a portion**. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €25.03 │ 6-10 April 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-6-10-april-2026/ Last updated: 2026-04-03T15:00:02.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 Happy April and happy Easter to those who celebrate! For some of us, it will be a normal week and a normal routine cooking our weekday meals. Every week, we try to hit our budget of \~€25 a week. And next Monday-Friday, you could make all your dinners and leftover lunches for around €25.03 per person. That's **€1.25 a portion**. We have a great sunny set of dishes planned for the week, including an easy to bake empanada, Greek wraps, an Asian rice bowl and more. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Bagels made with Belgian beer URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/bagels-belgian-beer/ Last updated: 2026-03-28T17:15:13.000Z ### €1.78 │ €0.30 per portion │ Serves 6 │ Over 60mins Why would you put beer in a bagel? To speed up the process! Beer is yeasty and promotes raising, so you don't need two days to make bagels - just one hour. Crunchy, fluffy, fresh, and versatile. These bagels are way better than the rubbery bagels you buy in supermarkets for a fraction of the price. This recipe is inspired by [Brian Lagerstrom](https://www.brianlagerstrom.com/?ref=spoonfeed.be) \- our twist doubles down on Belgian beer. We plan to update this recipe page with great Belgian combinations as we try them! Explore our flexible base recipe and ideas to combine Belgian beers, cheeses, and other ingredients. - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Bagels are a great lunch sandwich by themselves because they naturally filling. What really matters is what you put inside! ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. These 1-hour Belgian beer bagels are great to make on Sundays. If you make lots, you can freeze the bagels for emergency lunches and avoid unnecessary spending. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! This recipe makes six bagels. But making leftovers is a great idea, given that the recipe takes time and bagels are fine frozen in air-tight bags for 3-4 months. ## Utensils - Mixing bowl - Sauté pot - Slotted spoon - Baking tray - Wooden spoon - Weighing scales (optional, very useful) - Thermometer (optional, also useful) ## Ingredients - 475g flour (at least 11g/100g gluten) - 265ml beer - 6g yeast - 2 tsp salt - 1 tbsp sugar - 50g Liège syrup/molasses - 50g seeds for topping ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Make your own Belgian beer combo 🍺** ****\- Pils:** A classic pils (we use Cristal). This goes with anything! ****Toppings:** ****\-** Sesame seeds ****\-** Poppy seeds ****\-** Linseeds \- The 'Everything bagel', sesame, poppy, and linseeds We plan to trial more combos. Have some ideas? Comment below! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2026/03/Bagel_Close_Shadow.png) ## Method 1. In a sauté pot, warm up beer on the lowest heat until it reaches 38 degrees. If you don't have a thermometer, this should feel just above body temperature. You should also see dozens of small bubbles start to form. Remove from heat. 2. Stir 6g yeast into warm beer and mix well. Ensure that the yeast is alive, it should immediately react and start bubbling. 3. Add the flour, salt, and sugar to a mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in the warm beer with a wooden spoon. When it becomes too difficult to stir with the spoon, get your hands very wet and knead by hand for at 5 minutes. The dough should end up feeling elastic and not rip when you pull it. 4. Cover the bowl and let the dough ferment for 25 minutes. 5. Divide dough into even pieces of \~125g each. 6. With the dough in your hands, poke a hole in the centre with your thumb and stretch it out. Even out the bagel so that there are no thick and thin sides. Ensure to stretch the bagel hole a little further than you want as it will shrink. 7. Place shaped bagels on a baking tray and cover again for 20 minutes. 8. Take your sauté pot (rinse out the beer) and fill it with boiling water. To help the bagels brown, the original recipe recommends molasses, but at least for us, this can be hard to find in Belgium. Liège syrup is a fine substitute. Whisk it into the water until well mixed. 9. When the water is bubbling, boil each bagel for 30 seconds on each side. With a slotted spoon, take out the bagels and set them on a rack/plate to drain (beware, these can stick to surfaces). Repeat until all bagels have been boiled. 10. Place seeds or your chosen topping on a plate and press one side of the bagel into the seeds to coat them. Place all bagels side up on your baking tray and bake at 245 degrees for 13-16 minutes or until toasted and golden brown. 11. Wait to cool slightly (to avoid burns from escaping steam) before cutting with a serrated knife and adding your fillings. 12. Eat fresh, toasted, cold, or freeze for later and enjoy! ### Weekly meal plan │ €24.58 │ 30 March - 3 April 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-30-march-3-april-2026/ Last updated: 2026-03-27T15:55:47.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 The weather was crazy this week. I imagine it was where you are too. By morning, you would want a summery salad. But by evening, you'd crave a warming soup! Weather has a big impact on what we eat. Not just for how we feel, but also because the best way to shop is to follow supermarket offers. And what's on offer is usually what's seasonal - and that takes the weather! No matter the weather, we keep to a budget of \~€25 a week. And next Monday-Friday, let's make all lunches and dinners for approximately €24.58 per person. That's **€1.42 a portion**. As always, find below your meal plan and offers of the week, as well as full shopping list when you open this email in your web browser. Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €23.09 │ 23-27 March 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-23-27-march-2026/ Last updated: 2026-03-20T16:00:54.000Z Hey, Big Spoons 🥄 It is a challenge plan a good week's worth of food in a budget of \~€25 a week. But with creativity and some help from the supermarkets, it is possible. And there are many tasty, easy to make recipes that home cooks in Belgium can use to get through the week! This week, here's yours. Next Monday-Friday, let's make all lunches and dinners for around €23.09 per person. That's **€1.32 a portion**, for dishes including calamari, bolognese, and more. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list! Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €21.76 │ 16-20 March 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-16-20-march-2026/ Last updated: 2026-03-16T21:56:05.000Z Hey, Big and Little Spoons! 🥄 Cooking every weeknight does take discipline. But kitchen economics is a triangle: time, money, and effort. You can spend money to save time and effort, or you can spend time and effort to save money. When you compare the numbers, cooking is an obvious choice. These days, dinner and a drink in a restaurant can easily cost €25\. With Spoonfeed, that's what you can spend on all dinners and lunches Monday-Friday. **10 meals versus one.** With savings like that, eating out every once in a while is less painful! Next week, our estimated budget is €21.76 per person. That's **€1.16 a portion.** Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €24.29 │ 9-13 March 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-9-13-march-2026/ Last updated: 2026-03-06T16:00:19.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 Making affordable meal plans is creative, but it can also be tough. It's not obvious what a good price looks like. Case in point: someone made a Wordle guessing game for Colruyt products called [Colruydle](https://colruydle.be/?ref=spoonfeed.be). How well do you know the prices at Colruyt? Offers always change, but one thing is a constant in Spoonfeed meal plans - we keep to a budget of \~€25 a week. For us, that figure allows us to make big savings while keeping a high quality of meals. It's a realistic and smart target. Above all, what makes a difference is consistency and to plan for days where you can't cook. Think extras frozen for emergencies. Double points if it used on offer ingredients! With that all said, next Monday-Friday, let's make all lunches and dinners for around €24.29 per person. That's **€1.19 a portion** for five great, varied dishes. It includes dishes with fish, meat, and/or vegetarian products - your choice - and of course, quick and healthy plant-based meals. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €24.80 │ 2-6 March 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-2-6-march-2026/ Last updated: 2026-02-27T16:00:30.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 As March arrives, the weather is starting to change. And so will the food we eat. This week, our healthy and varied meal plan features a soup, a warming dahl, easy Mexican wraps, and more - all powered by the offers of the week. Thanks to some good offers on pasta, potatoes, lentils, and chicken/Garden Gourmet products, we've a great week ahead that keeps to our budget of \~€25\. Next Monday-Friday, make all lunches and dinners for around €24.80 per person. That's **€1.32 a portion!** Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €23.47 │ 23-28 February 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-23-28-february-2026/ Last updated: 2026-02-20T16:00:43.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 We hope you enjoyed last week's meals. We did! This week, the offers are the same as last week. But we can still make many different dishes. We've planned enchiladas, chickpea curry, and more - all shaped by the offers of the week at Colruyt and Delhaize. To keep things fresh, we also put in a totally new dish that we found on social media: a quick and simple cacio e pepe with a twist. Every week, we keep to a budget of €25 a week. Next Monday-Friday, make all lunches and dinners for \~€23.47 per person or **€1.49 a portion**. Find below your meal plan and full shopping list! Ben & Sam _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €22.50 │ 16-20 February 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-16-20-february-2026/ Last updated: 2026-02-18T17:46:06.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 Welcome to Big Spoons new and old. This is our 15th meal plan since launching last October and over that time it has been great to see this community of home cooks in Belgium growing. This week, Colruyt and Delhaize have some attractive offers. Both supermarkets are pushing Asian products, so we're taking advantage. In this week's meal plan, find five delicious meals including our classic stir fry recipe, as well as a Korean-style rice bowl that's easy to make either vegan or with chicken. We keep to a budget of \~€25 a week. And next Monday-Friday, let's make all lunches and dinners for around €22.50 per person. That's **€1.01 a portion**. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. ![Spoonfeed](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/03/Spoonfeed-couple-circle-min.png) **Ben & Sam** _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Quiche URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/quiche/ Last updated: 2026-02-12T22:10:19.000Z ### €4.42 │ €1.10 per portion │ Serves 6 │ 45-60mins │ France A homely, delicious classic. Quiches are flexible, filling, and simple to make. From favourites like quiche lorraine to vegetables like leek and courgette, there's so much you can do with a tasty quiche! Explore our flexible base recipe and ideas for great ingredient combinations to suit any week's meal plan. - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Base Ingredients](#base-ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Quiche is like a meal on its own, so serve it with simple sides. A fresh salad or couscous goes great. ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. A quiche is a great way to use up an extra ingredients at the end of the week. You can put a lot of things in a quiche. While it takes a while to cook, all that time is hands off - the actual preparation is very simple. Given that it is easy to make a large quiche, it is a great dish to make when you are short on emergency meals. Freeze extra portions and avoid needing a last-minute, expensive takeaway! ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! It's easy to make a big quiche, and that's good because it's perfect for leftovers - quiche is great both cold or reheated in the microwave/oven. ## Utensils - Sauté pan + lid - Retractable quiche/cake tin (\~28cm and deep) - Whisk ## Base Ingredients - 230g shortcrust pastry - 30g butter - 20cl cream - 20cl milk - 3 eggs - 1 tsp nutmeg ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Add your favourite ingredient combination 🥚** Quiches are easy to customise. Here are some ideas: ****\- Courgette:** Sauté 1 sliced courgette in butter until browning **+€0.98* ****\-** ****Leek, cheese & onion:** Sauté diced onion until soft. Add 1 sliced leek. After 5 mins, cover with a lid and simmer for 10 mins. Fry off water, finish with 1 tbsp butter. Add to pastry, top with cheese **+€1.28* ****\- Bacon lardons:** Quiche lorraine! Simply fry 200g lardons **+€2.29* ****\- Salmon & broccoli:** Steam/boil 200g broccoli for 3-5 minutes and pan-fry 250g flaked salmon until just pink **+€5.78* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2026/02/Quiche_Salmon-Courgette-Shadow.png) ## Method 1. Butter and flour a deep quiche tin with butter and flour. Roll out shortcrust pastry to cover the bottom and sides, including a lip over the top of the pan to allow space for shrinkage. Poke holes in the bottom with a fork. Blind bake for 12-15 minutes at 180 degrees until turning just golden. When ready, set it aside. 2. Meanwhile, prepare your fillings. Either cook them and set them aside, or while they cook/simmer you can whisk eggs and cream together. Season with nutmeg, salt, pepper. 3. With the pastry pre-baked, spoon your fillings onto the base. Pour over the eggs and cream mixture, then bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden-brown and just set on top. 4. Leave to sit for at least 5 minutes before cutting. During this time, you can prepare any fresh sides such as a simple salad. When ready, cut and serve. 5. Enjoy! ### Carrot soup URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/carrot-soup/ Last updated: 2026-02-12T13:24:49.000Z ### €2.55 │ €0.64 per portion │ Serves 4 │ Under 30mins Warming, cosy, and rejuvenating - this simple to make velvety carrot soup requires only one pan and comes together in under 30 minutes. Explore our easy six-step recipe ready to suit any week's meal plan. - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Carrot soup is perfect with slices of warm, crusty bread. You can't beat that classic combination! A grilled cheese sandwich is also a great idea. For something different, Sam loves to top the soup with crushed peanuts. That's up to you! ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Carrot soup is ideal for a cold week or between heavier meals. It's simple to make - one pan only - and it doesn't need any intense attention or constant stirring. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Carrot soup is easy to make in big quantities. It keeps for 3-5 days in the fridge and it's also easy to heat up in a saucepan or the microwave. ## Utensils - Sauté pot + lid - Ladle/serving spoon - Blender/hand- blender ## Ingredients - 1kg carrots (5-6 medium-sized) - 1 white onion - 1 stock cube for \~500ml broth - 200ml milk/cream - 2 tbsp butter - 1 bay leaf - 1 tsp cumin - 1 tsp nutmeg/cinnamon - Fresh coriander/parsley to top ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2026/02/Soup_Carrot-Shadow.png) ## Method 1. Dice white onion and then peel and roughly cut carrot into demi-rondelles. 2. Sauté in a pot onion in melted butter until softening for 2-3 minutes. Add carrots and keep moving for 1 minute, then add cumin and nutmeg/cinnamon. 3. Mix well for 1 minute, then cover with broth and throw in the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then cover with the lid and simmer for around 15 minutes until the carrot is smooth. Stir occasionally. 4. Once the carrots are tender, blend the mix until smooth and lump free. Return to a low heat and add milk/cream until a velvety consistency. Don't let it boil or the milk/cream may split. 5. This is a great time to slice or heat up crusty bread. 6. Serve hot, top with fresh herbs, and enjoy! ### 15 quick/bulk recipes to save the day URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/15-recipes-save-the-day/ Last updated: 2026-02-10T16:00:40.000Z How do you keep to a budget as a home cook? There are three low-value options: panic buys, default meals, and takeaways. - You should *want* a takeaway, not *need* one. - Making a reliable meal keeps your budget, but gets tiring. - Last-minute buys at express stores waste time and cost more for less. Let's paint the alternative. Instead, rely on quick to make meals, bulk dishes, and ingredients ideal for freezing and fast reuse. You don't need to commit your Sunday to meal prepping. A little bit here and there goes a long way. Here are some meal ideas to save your day - for when you don't have much in the pantry, are planning a night out, or simply don't feel like cooking. - [Quick to make improv meals](#quick-to-make-improv-meals) - [Ingredients to make extra and freeze](#ingredients-to-make-extra-and-freeze) - [Great meals to bulk](#great-meals-to-bulk) ## Quick to make improv meals ### Chana Masala & Paratha So tasty and vibrant! Sauté diced onion and chickpeas in a garlicky, spicy tomato sauce and serve with frozen flatbread that heats in mere minutes. [Chana Masala & Paratha │ Spoonfeed RecipesEasy and fast to make, this vibrant chickpea curry in spiced tomato goes great with flaky flatbread. Meal plan recipes for home cooks in Belgium.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/icon/Spoonfeed_Logo_Chimichurri_whatsapp-1.png)SpoonfeedBenjamin Daniels![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/thumbnail/Chana_Masala_BGBW-min.jpg)](https://www.spoonfeed.be/chana-masala-paratha/) ### Fried rice Really, all you need for a great fried rice is leftover short-grain rice and soy sauce - everything else is extra! Make extra rice with a previous dish and keep \~250g cooked rice leftover. Cooked rice lives for about 4-5 days in the fridge and can only be reheated once. All in all, fried rice should take 15-20 minutes from plan to plate. [Fried rice │ Spoonfeed RecipesA super quick mid-week meal, this fried rice is easy to make and reliably tasty. Meal plan recipes made for home cooks in Belgium.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/icon/Spoonfeed_Logo_Chimichurri_whatsapp-7.png)SpoonfeedBenjamin Daniels![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/thumbnail/Fried-Rice_Egg_BGBW.jpg)](https://www.spoonfeed.be/fried-rice/) ### Galettes bretonnes Buckwheat flour, salt, and water - it's as easy as that. Add your favourite fillings: - Fried egg - Spinach & goat's cheese - Spinach & feta - Ham & cheese - Caramelised onion & sausage - Smoked salmon & cream cheese [Galettes bretonnes │ Spoonfeed RecipesBuckwheat pancakes, galettes bretonnes, are filling, flexible, and super easy to make. They are the perfect weeknight dish for a meal plan!![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/icon/Spoonfeed_Logo_Chimichurri_whatsapp.png)SpoonfeedBenjamin Daniels![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/thumbnail/Galettes-Bretonnes_BGBW-min.jpg)](https://www.spoonfeed.be/galettes-bretonnes/) ### Quesadillas A really simple snack. Pan-fry cheese like gouda and whatever else in a folded wrap until golden brown and delicious! Some suggestions to go with cheese: **Fridge/Freezer:** Salad tomato, red onion, avocado, spinach, sour cream, lime. **Ambient:** Black beans, kidney beans, sweetcorn. **Pantry essentials:** Paprika, chilli powder. ### Spaghetti with creamy smoked salmon Quick and delicious! Just boil spaghetti while you make a simple white sauce. Once it thickens, simply add flaked smoked salmon and herbs and then serve. To make it vegan, use soya cream and sun-dried tomatoes instead. [Spaghetti with creamy smoked salmon │ Spoonfeed RecipesLight and delicious, this pasta with smoked salmon flakes in a creamy sauce is great for a mid-week meal. Recipes for home cooks in Belgium.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/icon/Spoonfeed_Logo_Chimichurri_whatsapp-6.png)SpoonfeedBenjamin Daniels![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/thumbnail/Spaghetti_White-Salmon_BGBW-min-1.jpg)](https://www.spoonfeed.be/spaghetti-creamy-salmon/) ## Ingredients to make extra and freeze ### Caramelised onions Sweet, caramelly onion goes great with so many dishes. And made the Belgian way with Liège syrup, it's faster to caramelise. Still, it's worth making extra! [How to caramelise onions fast (with one Belgian ingredient)It need not take an hour to caramelise onions. With the right technique and Liège syrup - a great Belgian staple - you can do it in 15 minutes!![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/icon/Spoonfeed_Logo_Chimichurri_whatsapp-10.png)SpoonfeedBenjamin Daniels![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/thumbnail/Caramelised-onions.jpg)](https://www.spoonfeed.be/how-make-caramelised-onions-extra-fast-with-one-belgian-ingredient/) ### Mashed potato Make extra mashed potato and you've got the base for loads of quick dishes such as Swedish meatballs, shepherd's pie, potato patties, or as a dumpling/pastry filling. ### Rice Leftover rice is essential for fried rice, but it also speeds up your rice bowl prep. Don't bother freezing rice - if you make extra, plan to use it in the next 4-5 days. ### Tofu Tofu can complicate an otherwise simple dish. When you prepare tofu - the best way with our tips below - make extra cubes/slices and freeze for easy reuse! You could make a [stir fry](https://www.spoonfeed.be/stir-fry/), [rice bowl](https://www.spoonfeed.be/rice-bowl/), [gimbap](https://www.spoonfeed.be/gimbap/), or [summer rolls](https://www.spoonfeed.be/summer-rolls/). [How to cook tofu: the best way to prepare itNever pay triple - or more - for pre-made tofu when it’s so easy to do yourself with a little bit of time. Discover the trick: freezing your tofu.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/icon/Spoonfeed_Logo_Chimichurri_whatsapp-12.png)SpoonfeedBenjamin Daniels![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/thumbnail/Tofu-Chopping-Board.png)](https://www.spoonfeed.be/how-cook-tofu-best-way-prepare/) ## Great meals to bulk ### Bean stew The ultimate hands-off slow cook. Great if you're working from home! Soak 300g dried beans in water overnight. The next morning, drain, rinse, and put in a pan with cold water to about 3cm above coverage, three whole cloves of garlic, and 2-3 tbsp olive oil. Bring to a boil, then simmer until soft for 3-6 hours. Move the beans every hour, tasting a few at a time until deliciously soft. Once cooked, mash lightly to thicken, add 1 tbsp olive oil, and season to taste. That's it! Some flexible vegetarian base ideas, serving with crusty bread or rice: - Butter bean, spinach, onion, mushroom & herbs - Tuscan-style butter bean, spinach, tomato purée, sun-dried tomatoes, & cream - Black bean, onion, paprika, & chili pepper - Kidney bean, paprika, chili pepper & coconut milk ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/11/Bean-Stew_Spinach-White-Bean_BGBW.jpg) ### Galician Tuna Empanada Encased in shortcrust pastry, canned tuna and pepper strips in a garlicky tomato sauce - empanada gallega is easy to make in big quantities. Make and freeze extra slices for a perfect emergency dinner. [Galician tuna empanada │ Spoonfeed RecipesCrumbly pastry filled with tuna, onion, and peppers in a garlicky tomato sauce make empanada gallega a delicious Spanish classic.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/icon/Spoonfeed_Logo_Chimichurri_whatsapp-2.png)SpoonfeedBenjamin Daniels![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/thumbnail/Empanada_Gallega-Plated-BGBW-min-1.jpg)](https://www.spoonfeed.be/galician-tuna-empanada/) ### Lasagna Everyone has their own lasagna recipe - so I won't suggest one. But when we're running low on emergency dishes and have time to cook, lasagna is our go-to. While it takes a few hours to put together, lasagna is easy to bulk and holds up so well in the freezer. In fact, we find it's always better the next time you eat it! ### Red lentil dal It's impossible not to make a huge dal. To be sure, if you're going to stand there stirring lentils, it should pay off. And it does! Freeze leftover dal, serving with fresh rice, packet rice, flatbread, or just on its own. [Red lentil dal │ Spoonfeed RecipesReliable and colourful, red lentil dal with carrots and coriander makes for a delicious curry. Meal plan recipes made for home cooks in Belgium.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/icon/Spoonfeed_Logo_Chimichurri_whatsapp-3.png)SpoonfeedBenjamin Daniels![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/thumbnail/Dal.jpg)](https://www.spoonfeed.be/red-lentil-dal/) ### Risotto Risotto takes a bit of time and constant surveillance. So make it worth your while - prepare extra and freeze portions. The method is exactly the same, just add more! [Risotto │ Spoonfeed RecipesClassic, creamy rice: risotto goes great with leek, mushroom, sausage, and more. Explore our flexible recipe and ideas for a homely risotto!![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/icon/Spoonfeed_Logo_Chimichurri_whatsapp-8.png)SpoonfeedBenjamin Daniels![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/thumbnail/Risotto_Courgette-Ricotta_BGBW-min.jpg)](https://www.spoonfeed.be/risotto/) ### Stuffed peppers A golden combo for bulking: long cook time, short prep time. This hands-off approach means it takes less effort to create bigger portions. If you're going to roast peppers, it definitely pays to fill your oven space with them and freeze extra. [Stuffed peppers │ Spoonfeed RecipesStuffed peppers are delicious and flexible. They go great with lentils, mince, rice, and more. Meal plan recipes made for home cooks in Belgium.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/icon/Spoonfeed_Logo_Chimichurri_whatsapp-9.png)SpoonfeedBenjamin Daniels![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/thumbnail/Stuffed-Peppers-1.jpg)](https://www.spoonfeed.be/stuffed-peppers/) ### Weekly meal plan │ €23.98 │ 9-13 February 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-9-13-february-2026/ Last updated: 2026-02-06T16:00:15.000Z Hey, Big and Little Spoons! 🥄 For many of you, this is your first meal plan. We can happily announce that over the past month, we hit over 125 total sign ups. From our launch in October 2025, it's really amazing to see this community grow! Every week, we pack our meal plan with a variety of dishes, all based on supermarket offers. This week, the plan features tacos, soup, katsu curry, and more. The promotions are the same as last week, but we can still do new things! We keep to a budget of \~€25 a week. And next Monday-Friday, let's make all lunches and dinners for around €23.98 per person. That's **€1.20 a portion**. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. ![Spoonfeed](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/03/Spoonfeed-couple-circle-min.png) **Ben & Sam** _This post is for subscribers only._ ### Peruvian quinoa soup URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/peruvian-quinoa-soup/ Last updated: 2026-02-04T17:40:14.000Z ### €2.39│ €0.60 per portion │ Serves 4 │ Under 30mins│ Peru Simple, warming, and packed with flavour. This is an old-school, light soup with potato, carrots, and onion - spiced up with quinoa and special ají amarillo chili. Explore our recipe for this great, healthy, and easy soup made in one pan! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? In Peru, quinoa soup with vegetables is usually a starter - but it's actually super filling on its own. You could buff it up by adding meat, or simply serving with fluffy flatbread, an avocado salad, or even tortilla chips. ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Quinoa soup is a healthy and light, which can help balance out a week of heartier meals. It is also super easy to make and requires only one pan. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Peruvian quinoa soup heats up very well and makes for an easy, refreshing lunch. Great on a cold afternoon to keep you going! ## Utensils - Sauté pot + lid - Ladle/serving spoon ## Ingredients - 50-80g quinoa - 1 white onion - 2 small potatoes/sweet potatoes - 2 carrots - 2 tbsp Ají Amarillo chili paste/powder - 1 garlic clove - 1 tbsp fresh coriander - 1/2 tsp dried oregano - 1/2 tsp ground cumin - 1 stock cube for 1.5L broth - 2 tbsp olive oil - Squeeze of lemon/lime ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/08/Lomo-Saltado_aji_amarillo-1-1.jpg) ## Ají amarillo An incredible, fruity chili with a kick from Peru, this pepper is key to the flavour of Peruvian cuisine - a part of the holy trinity with red onion and coriander - and essential to an authentic lomo saltado! Find the paste or powder from a Latin American store. Note: the powder will last longer in your pantry. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2026/02/Soup_Quinoa-Peruvian_Shadow.png) ## Method 1. Rinse quinoa under cold water until it runs clear. Prepare stock, either with a vegetable or chicken stock cube. 2. Dice onion and garlic. Cut carrot and potato into small cubes. 3. Heat olive oil in a sauté pot, adding onions with salt and pepper and frying for 2-3 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 4. Add potatoes and carrots, stirring until well covered with oil. If you're using ají amarillo chili powder, add it now with cumin and cook for 30 seconds until uniform. You can adjust the levels of the chili for taste. 5. Sprinkle in oregano, then pour in stock and bring it to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover, cooking for 5-6 minutes, until the potatoes begin softening. 6. Add the quinoa and cook for another 12 minutes until cooked and soft. If you're using ají paste, stir it in now and remove from the heat. 7. Top with roughly chopped fresh coriander, squeezing lemon/lime to taste and serve! ### Weekly meal plan │ €22.13 │ 2-6 February 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-2-6-february-2026/ Last updated: 2026-01-30T16:00:34.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 Welcome Big Spoons old and new. We're happy to show a delicious and varied meal plan this week based on some solid offers. As always, we've kept to a budget of \~€25 a week. Next Monday-Friday, make all lunches and dinners for a total of just €22.13 per person. That's **€1.11 a portion**. Even with a budget, we always try to plan exciting, international meals each week. Next week is no different, with French galettes, Korean gimbap, and more. We even fit in a warming and homely British soup! Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. ![Spoonfeed](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/03/Spoonfeed-couple-circle-min.png) **Ben & Sam** _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €22.72 │ 26-30 January 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-26-30-january-2026/ Last updated: 2026-01-23T16:00:50.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 It's time for another great week. This time, we're really in budget. This Monday-Friday, our meal plan offers all lunches and dinners for a total of just €22.72 per person. That's **€1.13 a portion.** When it comes to great, healthy, and seasonal meals, you won't find that anywhere else than in your kitchen with a meal plan. Home cooking really is the way to save money, there's no doubt about it. Keeping to a plan, storing emergency extras in the freezer, and making varied dishes each week all help maintain the habit. And that's just what we're here to help you do! Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. **Ben & Sam** _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €24.85 │ 19-23 January 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-19-23-january-2026/ Last updated: 2026-01-16T16:00:48.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! 🥄 Story time: I got randomly controlled in Delhaize this week. The staff member came over to scan my bags - heaving with half-price noodles and canned beans. Now, the staff are always polite, but they don't often start a conversation. "*Wow, look at all this, well done on the promos!*" she said when she saw the list of items and the price.Maybe she had reason to control me - because I definitely got a steal. Those deals were in last week's meal plan, did you grab them too? If not, there's always more! Following offers is key to keeping your costs down, and it's central to all our meal plans. It's not restrictive, far from it. When it comes to fresh ingredients, you can do a lot with a little. Check out this week's Monday-Friday meal plan totalling €24.85 per person. That's **€1.24 a portion.** Thanks to the offers this week, we've gone quite Italian! To keep the week fresh, we've planned some delicious Indian and Jamaican dishes. Find below your meal plan, offers of the week, and full shopping list. **Ben & Sam** _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### €528 more in meal vouchers a year - that could cover your groceries in 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/meal-vouchers-belgium-all-groceries/ Last updated: 2026-01-13T17:44:56.000Z 7 in 10 workers in Belgium get meal vouchers, and from 1 January 2026 they now top out at €10 per day, a €2 raise (the first increase in a decade). It's a small jump at first glance, but it definitely adds up. Before, the maximum you could get in a month was €176 - it's now €220. That 25% increase in meal vouchers - *chèque repas* or *maaltijdcheques* \- equals: - +**€44** monthly - **+€528** yearly in your pocket What does this mean for your groceries? Combined with Spoonfeed's €25 Monday-Friday meal plans, your meal vouchers could cover **all weekday groceries for two people**. - **\~€25pp** with our weekly meal plans; all dinners, all lunches, all weekdays - **\~€108.25pp** grocery cost per month with Spoonfeed - leaving **€111.75** In other words, Monday-Friday's groceries for two people covered only by meal vouchers. That leaves your budget wide open for you to reinvest in what you want. Higher savings? More weekend restaurants trips? Or just treat yourself! Check out a typical week's menu at Spoonfeed! [See a sample meal plan ](https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-12-16-january-2026/) If you get meal vouchers and will receive the raise, this is obviously good news as they're the most fiscally interesting that they have been in years, given inflation. As well, another rise to €12 is planned at some point in the future (planned being the key word, for now). If you don't receive meal vouchers, the best way to put more money in your pocket is still to never spend it in the first place. That's done by shopping smartly. Following offers, freezing extra meals where possible, and cooking fresh, seasonal ingredients at home. That's what we do, meal vouchers or not! Here's to your 2026! ### Weekly meal plan │ €23.02 │ 12-16 January 2026 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-12-16-january-2026/ Last updated: 2026-01-26T22:59:51.000Z Happy New Year, Spoons! 🥄 We hope you had a good holiday. Sadly, Christmas is over - and that means it's time to get back into the swing of things.The good news? It's a great week to cook! For one, the budget always feels tight in January. So it helps that the offers are good this week, meaning that we're again under our financial target of \~€25. This Monday-Friday, all lunches and dinners will cost around €23.02 per person. That's **€1.15 a portion** \- serving up risotto, chili, and more while smartly reusing ingredients to save cooking time. So, let's start the new year how we want to continue: great meals that fit our budget. As always, find below your meal plan, star offers, and shopping list. ![Spoonfeed](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/03/Spoonfeed-couple-circle-min.png) **Ben & Sam** _This post is for subscribers only._ ### €5,400 vs €2,820: What we spent on groceries in 2025 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/how-much-grocery-spend-2025/ Last updated: 2026-01-02T12:00:27.000Z The typical Belgian couple spends **\~€5,400** a year on groceries (or €450 a month). If you're reading this, that's because you want to make your own grocery spending less scary. And it is possible. The key is a good meal plan. In 2025, as a couple living in Brussels, **we spent** **\~€2,820 for all groceries**. Per person, that equals **€117.50 a month** or **€27.15 a week**. When you join Spoonfeed, you get our meal plans covering Monday-Friday. And the working week is where most of the money goes, especially if you're buying lunches. According to our stats, weekdays are about 85% of the grocery spend. Let's explore 2025 in numbers and enter 2026 meal planning with momentum! ## €2,520 saved vs average Belgian couple's groceries That's the big number. Every week in 2025, we spent €49.50 less than the [surveyed average spend](https://www.test-achats.be/famille-prive/supermarches/presse/inflation-octobre-2024?ref=spoonfeed.be) from Testachats/Testaankoop. Our €27.15 a week spend covers everything from breakfast, lunches, dinners, desserts, and snacks. These days, that's about the price of one meal and a drink at a restaurant. (That doesn't mean restaurants are low value, though. You pay for the experience and saved time!) ## €1.16 a portion The average meal we cook costs €4.63\. Because we make four portions - two dinners and two leftover lunches - that means each plate of food totals €1.16. This hammers home the point: great meals don't need to be expensive!Cooking yourself and shopping smart will always be the highest value option. ## €59.40 The difference between the cheapest and most expensive months (August and October) For whatever reason, some weeks and months can be more expensive than others. In the long-term, what's important is the average - and not to be discouraged! Meal planning pays off over time, as you bulk buy items on offer, rely on frozen emergency meals rather than buying out, and reuse ingredients you've invested in. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/12/xvLBX-our-grocery-spending-in-2025-per-person--2-.png) ## 3.6% higher grocery spending than in 2024 Inflation is affecting everyone's shopping. By following offers in our meal plan, we've managed to ride it - our rise in spending tracks rising food prices in Belgium. ## 66% of spending was at Colruyt For most products, following the offers and high-value prices will more than likely take you to Colruyt. But that doesn't get you everywhere. We also spent 23% at Delhaize and 11% elsewhere like street markets and world food stores. ## How to minimise your grocery spending If you already know how much you spend on food shopping, that's a great start! To track your expenses, you can use an app, a spreadsheet, or your bank app. This is key so that you can see how your budget evolves as you take some key steps: - **Meal plan.** Take advantage of offers while reducing waste. - **Use the economy of scale.** Split the bills and beat high unit costs. - **Make the most of plant-based.** Cook lots of delicious and affordable veg! For five years, this has how we have kept spending low and meals high quality. In 2025, we launched Spoonfeed to share our meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. They're the same meal plans we make - when you join Spoonfeed, you cook with us. And in 2026, we look forward to sharing more great meals with you! ****Become a Spoon 🥄** to get Spoonfeed meal plans. It's simple: 5 dinners. 5 leftover lunches. \~€25 per person. [Start meal planning ](#/portal/signup/free) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/12/Ben-Sam-Stir-Fry-Happy_Square-min.jpg) ### Weekly meal plan │ €24.35 │ 15-19 December 2025 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-15-19-december-2025/ Last updated: 2025-12-12T16:43:24.000Z Hey Big Spoons! 🥄 It's our last week before we break for Christmas. We're excited for holidays! You know, months of cooking and following offers is rewarding. But there's nothing like a Christmas meal with all the trimmings and delicious sides. To close up before Christmas 2025, we're again under our financial target of \~€25. This Monday-Friday, all lunches and dinners will cost around €24.35 per person. That's €1.22 a portion - portions of warming pasta bakes, ennchiladas, and a special cheater's homemade pizza. It's a good week ahead! ![Spoonfeed](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/03/Spoonfeed-couple-circle-min.png) **Ben & Sam** _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €24.09 │ 8-12 December 2025 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-8-12-december-2025/ Last updated: 2026-01-26T23:00:35.000Z Christmas is one week closer! Still, there's some weeks left. So let's fill them with warming, wintery dishes. This week, we've planned a nice mix, including soup, pasta, a new chickpea curry recipe, and more. And of course, we're still sticking to our financial target of \~€25. This Monday-Friday, make all lunches and dinners for around €24.09 per person. That's €1.20 a portion - leaving savings for Christmas with friends and family! ![Spoonfeed](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/03/Spoonfeed-couple-circle-min.png) **Ben & Sam** _This post is for subscribers only._ ### Chickpea curry URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/chickpea-curry/ Last updated: 2025-12-03T17:02:06.000Z ### €4.01 │ €1.00 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 30-45mins │ India Deliciously spiced chickpeas in punchy, but accessible flavours of curried tomato. This recipe offers a warming and reliable chickpea curry and rice that's also vegan. Chickpea curry is affordable and makes plenty of leftovers. A meal plan essential! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Chickpea curry is filling and rich in savoury flavours. This is best with rice, but also goes well with [saag aloo](https://www.spoonfeed.be/saag-aloo/) or flatbreads, as well as small, fresh sides. Think mint yoghurt, or a little salad of pickles and/or cucumbers. ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Chickpea curry is a good bulk meal. Packed with flavour and easy to scale, it's a guaranteed lunch and dinner combo, and often comes with much extra. Perfect to freeze as an emergency meal! When we meal plan, we usually make a chickpea curry when we want to rely on fewer fresh ingredients or stock up on freezer meals. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Chickpea curry is great the next day warmed back up. It microwaves great. Be aware of zapping the curry of too much moisture, and of course, not to reheat rice more than once. For ease, chickpea curry and rice can be kept together in the same tupperware (separated, not on top of each other, if possible). ## Utensils - Sauté pot + lid/aluminium foil - Saucepan + lid - Ladle/serving spoon ## Ingredients - 570g chickpeas - 250g rice - 400ml can crushed tomato - 400ml coconut milk - 1 carrot - 1 large onion - 4 garlic cloves - 1 tbsp ginger - 2 tbsp butter/ghee/margarine - 1 tbsp turmeric - 1 tbsp cumin seeds - 1 tbsp garam masala - 1 tbsp chilli powder - 1 vegetable stock cube - 1 tsp honey/sugar - 4 cloves - 2 cardamom seeds - 2 bay leaves - Fresh coriander (optional) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/11/Curry_Chickpea_Shadow.png) ## Method 1. Dice onions, garlic, and ginger. Cut carrots into demi-rondelles, not too thin but not too chunky. Cut coriander stalks thinly, roughly cut the leaves. 2. Rinse chickpeas and set aside. Rinse rice under cold water until it runs clear and put in a saucepan. Add cardamom, cloves, and a bay leaf, then boiling water to the ratio instructed on your packet. They say you can eyeball this by poking your outstretched index finger just into the rice, then covering to around your first knuckle. Bring to the boil, once boiling, simmer for 12 minutes. Don't take the lid off. After 12 minutes, leave to steam for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, then put the lid back on and steam for another 5 minutes. 3. While the rice cooks heat butter/ghee/margarine on medium heat in a sauté pot. Once melted, add cumin seeds and fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add onions with a salt and pepper for 3-5 minutes, until it begins to take colour, then add garlic and ginger, frying until fragrant for about 1 minute. Add carrot, mixing well for 1 more minute. 4. Add chickpeas and keep the ingredients moving for 1 minute. Then add crushed tomato, mix well, then put in turmeric, chilli powder, coriander stalks, garam masala, and a bay leaf. Cover with 250-400ml stock (barely enough to cover), and top with the lid or aluminium foil. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. 5. Once the curry is boiling, add honey/sugar and coconut milk. Cook for another 3-5 minutes on low heat until it begins to slowly boil. Don't leave the heat too high or the coconut milk will split. 6. Serve curry with rice and any other sides, garnishing with coriander leaves. 7. Enjoy! ### Weekly meal plan │ €25.74 │ 1-5 December 2025 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-1-5-december-2025/ Last updated: 2026-01-26T23:00:48.000Z Happy December! Let's get ready for the holiday season. Our money is going far this week. With some good offers and lower fluctuating prices, we're able to include more premium ingredients like cashews, smoked salmon, The Vegetarian Butcher products, and sausages. And of course, still hitting our financial target of \~€25 per person! This Monday-Friday, make all lunches and dinners for around €25.74\. That's €1.29 a portion, featuring a wintery mix of dishes. We hope you enjoy the week! ![Spoonfeed](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/03/Spoonfeed-couple-circle-min.png) **Ben & Sam** _This post is for subscribers only._ ### Orzo URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/orzo/ Last updated: 2025-11-23T18:39:17.000Z ### €1.15 │ €0.29 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 30-45mins │ Italy Orzo is simple, tasty, and warming - and it goes well with so many ingredients, making a different feeling dish every time! It's also easy to make plenty and freeze any extra for emergency meals. Explore our flexible base recipe and suggestions for delicious orzo combos. - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Base Ingredients](#base-ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Orzo is great on its own! Though if you fancy a side, you could go for cherry tomato bruschetta, garlic bread, or a fresh, leafy salad. ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Orzo goes great with plenty of ingredients, so it's perfect to use vegetables or proteins that you might have left over. It's also quite a warming dish, so you can plan it on a colder/rainier day. Plus, it's like halfway between pasta and rice so it satisfies both of those cravings. It's easy to make orzo, though we find it's best to make like risotto, stirring continuously. That means you want to plan orzo when you have half an hour to devote yourself to it. For me, making orzo is a moment to decompress with music or a podcast - not to have work or anything on mind. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making extra from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Orzo is perfect for leftovers! It is great reheated, including in the microwave. ## Utensils - Saucepan - Sauté pot/wok - Ladle - Spatula ## Base Ingredients - 250g orzo - 1 stock cube for 1L of broth - 1 onion - 2 garlic cloves - 1 tbsp butter - 3 tbsp olive oil - Cheese to grate/flake - 2 bay leaves ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Add a star combination ⭐** Here's some of what you could cook, setting aside until step 7: ****\- Mushroom & spinach:** Slice and sauté 400g until just softened. Reserve, add back with spinach, season with parsley/basil **+€2.11* ****\- Aubergine & spinach in tomato sauce:** Sauté 1 diced aubergine in olive oil, add crushed tomato with stock, top with fresh basil **+€2.17* ****\- Spinach, feta & cherry tomato:** 175g spinach, 100g feta, and 125g cherry tomato, no pre-cooking. Season with parsley **+€2.87* ****\-** ****Smoked salmon & broccoli:** Add florets with about 6-8 minutes remaining, smoked salmon flakes at end and season with dill **+€3.45* ****\- Sun-dried tomato, kalamata olive, spinach & cashew:** No pre-cooking needed, add fresh/dried basil **+€5.45* ****\- Persian-style meatball, carrot, red pepper, mandarin & pomegranate:** Sauté meatballs in olive oil, then brown 1 carrot and 1 pepper and reserve. Add back in with 1 chopped mandarin, 50g pomegranate seeds, and 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses. Spice with cumin and smoked paprika **+€5.60* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/11/Orzo_Meatball_Shadow.png) ## Method 1. Pre-cook any star ingredients, cooking it and reserving. It's best to cook this separately first so that you can control the cooking of both it and the orzo. 2. Prepare a broth. Add water, stock cube, and bay leaves. Keep at a rolling boil. 3. Dice onion (red or white, depends on your combo) and garlic very thinly. Cover the surface of a sauté pot (which you used for your star ingredients) with olive oil, turn to high heat and add the onion. After 2-3 minutes, when the onion gets translucent, add garlic and cook for 1 minute. 4. There should be plenty of olive oil left in the pan when you add orzo. Stir the ingredients for 1 minute on high heat as the orzo starts to absorb the flavour. 5. Add broth to deglaze the pan. Move the ingredients until it evaporates. 6. Bit by bit, add the broth (and crushed tomato sauce, if you're using that) one ladle scoop at a time, stirring until absorbed. Repeat until orzo is 2/3 cooked. 7. If your star ingredient needed pre-cooking, add it back in, saving some for presentation. Add in all other ingredients that did not need pre-cooking. Keep adding broth slowly until the orzo is al dente. The orzo is ready when you can trace a line with your spatula in the pan. 8. Serve, topping with the remainder of your star ingredient, grated/flaked cheese, black pepper, and any herbs. 9. Enjoy! ### Fried rice URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/fried-rice/ Last updated: 2025-11-22T16:31:02.000Z ### €1.36 │ €0.68 per portion │ Serves 2 │ Under 30mins │ China A super quick mid-week meal, fried rice is great whatever you have on hand. All you need is leftover rice for this perfect meal plan dish! Explore our flexible base recipe and some ideas for different ingredients! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Base Ingredients](#base-ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Fried rice is a super satisfying dish on its own. It goes excellently with gyoza, spring rolls, a light miso soup, or a cucumber and carrot salad (both peeled into strips and tossed in 1 tsp rice wine vinegar). ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Fried rice is a great quick meal when you don't feel like spending time in the kitchen. The most important thing is that you need leftover short-grain rice. We plan a fried rice when we have a night out or know there will be a day when we don't feel like cooking. In short, you can plan a rice dish to make extra rice. Two cups of dried rice - about 300g - will make four portions of a dish and should leave enough for two portions of fried rice. Cooked rice lives for about 4-5 days in the fridge in an air-tight container and can only be reheated once. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Fried rice is perfect to use up leftovers, rather than create leftovers. Because you should only reheat rice once, it's best to finish all the fried rice in one sitting. Alternatively, you can always eat it cold the next day (but hot is best). ## Utensils - Sauté pan/wok - Spatula ## Base Ingredients - 250g leftover cooked rice - 2 tbsp light soy sauce - 1 tbsp dark soy sauce - 1 tbsp sesame seed oil - 1/2 tbsp ground ginger - 1/2 tbsp ground garlic - Vegetable oil/butter ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Buff up your fried rice 🍚** ****\- Carrot** **+€0.25* ****\- Peas** **+€0.25* ****\- Green beans** **+€0.30* ****\- Spring onion:** Sauté the white, add green at end **+€0.35* ****\- Pepper:** Diced or chunky **+€0.60* ****\- Mushroom:** Sauté until dried out, set aside, add at end **+€0.80* ****\- Eggs:** Scramble 3 eggs **+€0.99* ****\- Tofu:** Cubed, ideally pre-prepared **+€1.19* ****\- Kimchi:** Canned, serve on side and top as desired **+€1.30* ****\- Prawn:** Cook until pink, set aside, adding to sautéed rice **+€7.30* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/11/Fried-Rice_Egg_Shadow.png) ## Method 1. Prepare your chosen vegetables/proteins in a neutral oil. For a fried rice, you want high heat and short time on the pan. The ingredients should still be fresh and retain a crunch. For eggs, it's best to beat and scramble them, setting aside. 2. Once your ingredients start browning nicely, chuck in the rice and keep everything moving for 2-3 minutes. Optionally, make a well in the centre, add 1 tbsp of butter, and sprinkle the garlic and ginger in it. Incorporate with the rice. 3. Add your light soy sauce for flavour and dark soy sauce until desired colour, then finally sesame seed oil. Keep moving for 1-2 minutes until the rice is piping hot. At this point, reintroduce any reserved ingredients or add in raw ingredients like spring onion greens or fresh coriander. 4. Enjoy! ### Weekly meal plan │ €24.81 │ 24-28 November 2025 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-24-28-november-2025/ Last updated: 2025-11-21T16:30:10.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! Let's hit up another week with some good food and fun cooking. We've planned a mix of hands-off and hands-on dishes and powerful flavours for this cold, snowy weather. This Monday-Friday meal plan comes to around €24.81 per person for all lunches and dinners (€1.24 a portion). Thanks again and enjoy another great week of cooking! ![Spoonfeed](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/03/Spoonfeed-couple-circle-min.png) **Ben & Sam** _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### 5 cuisines, 5 basic ingredients: how to vary your cooking URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/5-cuisines-basic-ingredients/ Last updated: 2025-11-18T16:30:51.000Z Some spices are essential to liven up your cooking. And some form the bedrock of recipes from different cultures. Italians cook with the "holy trinity" of white onion, celery, and carrot. Travel to Peru though, and that "santa trinidad" is ají amarillo, red onion, and garlic. Luckily, cuisines rely on certain key ingredients that are both easy to find and non-perishable - meaning that they can live in your cupboard for years! In short, these spices, sauces, and more are the key to making dinner different every night. Here are 5 basic ingredients from 5 cuisines to get started! - [East Asian](#east-asian) - [South Asian](#south-asian) - [Central European](#central-european) - [Eastern Mediterranean](#eastern-mediterranean) - [Latin American](#latin-american) ## East Asian ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/10/East-Asian-Essentials-min.jpg) ### Soy sauce light Essential for sauces and that salty umami flavour. It's also an amazing dip for rice dishes or fried goodies. ### Soy sauce dark Yes, soy sauce again! It really helps to have both kinds. Darker soy sauce adds rich colour to dishes in a way that light soy sauce cannot. ### Rice wine vinegar A more flavourful - and less pungent - vinegar which provides a key balance to sauces. It is also handy for sticking seaweed paper together, great for sushi! ### Sesame seeds How to make your dish POP with one ingredient. Sesame seeds add visual contrast, especially if your central ingredients have a darker colour. ### Sesame oil Aromatic and rich, sesame oil is a great last-minute addition to East Asian dishes, as well as a part of any good sauce/marinade/glaze. **Honourable mentions:** Gochujang. Hoisin sauce. Oyster sauce. Peanut butter. So many... ## South Asian ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/10/South-Asian-Essentials-min.jpg) ### Kashmiri chilli powder The best chilli powder for South Asian cooking. Vibrantly red and powerful without being overpowering, it is slightly fruity and smoky. ### Garam masala The essentials all in one. Warm and aromatic, it's usually a blend of spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, cloves, and pepper. Garam masala goes a long way! ### Turmeric Turmeric is how a curry gets that signature, vibrant orange colour. Sprinkle ground turmeric for colour and an earthy, bitter flavour. ### Cumin seeds A flavour enhancer! Warming and nutty, cumin seeds complement chilli very well. But be careful not to use too much, they can be quite strong. ### Mustard seeds Bitter and strong, mustard seeds add plenty of flavour with little effort. Fry until you hear them popping and add in more ingredients like onion to cool them down. **Honourable mentions:** Ground ginger, cardamom, cloves, star anise, asafoetida, fenugreek... if you're serious about South Asian cooking, you can go far! ## Central European ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/10/Central-European-Essentials-min.jpg) ### Dill Earthy and grassy, dill is so common in Central European cooking. For raw uses, fresh dill is great, while dried dill enhances stews and sauces that bubble away. ### Sweet paprika Colour, fruity, pepper, sweet - paprika is the national spice of Hungary and is also common in Germany, Austria, and the Balkans. ### Sour cream A creamy depth of flavour - this balances out the often sweet or rich notes of other regional essentials like paprika, butter, and mushrooms. ### Caraway seeds Nutty and earthy, caraway is described as something like anise, dill, and fennel. The distinct and warm flavour gives complexity to all sorts of dishes. ### Mustard Wholegrain, spicy, or mild, mustard offers big flavour. Just a dollop gives your dish a uniquely sharp earthiness. And of course, it is vital to a salad vinaigrette! ## Eastern Mediterranean ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/10/East-Mediterranean-Essentials-min.jpg) ### Pomegranate molasses The fruiter (and more affordable) cousin of glazed balsamic vinegar. It makes sauces and salad dressings bursting with sharp, complex, sweet-and-sour flavour. ### Lemon juice Bottles of lemon juice last for months, handy for when you don't have fresh lemon. Top dishes with it, add to yoghurt for a fresh side, or making zesty dressings. ### Harissa paste Fans of smoky spice should have a small jar or tube of harissa in their fridge! Plus, harissa can last for as long as four months, if you avoid contamination. ### Sumac Fruity and tart, sumac is a great last-minute addition to inject complexity into fresh dishes. Add to cooked rice, fried eggs, salads, and marinades. ### Tahini Tahini (sesame seed paste) can last a year in the fridge. It's lightly toasted, nutty flavour can really level up your dressings, sauces, or have drizzled over veg. ## Latin American ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/10/Latin-American-Essentials-min.jpg) ### Chilli pepper flakes/grounded (pick a flavour!) Latin America has a wealth of chillies! And you can use different ones for different flavours. Try Peru's tropical ají amarillo or deep, smoky ají panca. Or to cook Mexican-style, go for smoky dried ancho or spicy, sweet chipotle powders. Special shout out to tinned chipotles adobados - just one chipotle adds a TON of flavour! ### Achiote Latin America's answer to saffron - achiote is naturally and vibrantly bright red! The paste lives for a long time in the fridge and is great for colour and earthiness. 💡 Fun fact: mimolette cheese that we know and love in Belgium actually uses achiote for that famous orange colour. ### Cumin A pantry staple, ground cumin offers a savoury, earthy, and nutty flavour that pairs excellently with Latin-style sauces and grills. ### Paprika Paprika complements cumin well, covering all sorts of flavour profiles like savoury, sweet, smoky, spicy, and earthy. It also gives off a tantalising red colour. ### Lime This one is best fresh! Nothing replaces the sharp, zesty, and slightly sweet juice of a lime in Latin American cooking. If you want limes to keep, you can always throw them in a sealable bag in the freezer and restock your fridge as you go. --- There's plenty more - but with these spices in your pantry, you can cook dishes that are exciting and different. And that's true even if you are using bulk-bought items over and over again. It also empowers you to make choices with your cooking, to learn which spices and flavour profiles to use and when. Better spices make a better cook! ### Weekly meal plan │ €23.60 │ 17-21 November 2025 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-17-21-november-2025/ Last updated: 2025-11-14T16:30:35.000Z Hey, Big Spoons! We're looking forward to cook this week's meals. Join us below with the plan, recipe, and shopping checklist to save money and make cooking fun. This Monday-Friday meal plan comes to around €23.60 per person for all lunches and dinners (€1.18 a portion). As always, we're keeping it varied, and it features some reliable dishes that we've been making over and over these past few months. Thanks again and enjoy another great week of cooking! ![Spoonfeed](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/03/Spoonfeed-couple-circle-min.png) **Ben & Sam** _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Aubergine & courgette cheese cannelloni URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/aubergine-courgette-cheese-cannelloni/ Last updated: 2025-11-10T16:52:08.000Z ### €3.19│ €0.80 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 30-45mins │ Italy Aubergines and courgettes roasted beautifully and stuffed with soft cheese, spinach, and red onion. Light and super satisfying, aubergine & courgette cannelloni are simple to cook - making it a great addition to a meal plan. - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Aubergine & courgette cheese cannelloni are delicious with a lovely, crusty bread. Because the rolls are very soft in texture, it helps to pair it with something crunchy. Bread is also great, because you'll want to mop up all the tasty tomato sauce! Another great side is a fresh, peppery salad with rocket and cherry tomatoes. 🏆 ****Fancy:** ****Serve with ciabatta and olive oil** Bake ciabatta until warm and crusty. Cut in thumbnail thick diagonal slices. In a small bowl, add olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs like rosemary or parsley to taste. Dip bread in olive oil. ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Aubergine & courgette cheese cannelloni are a good way to use up soft cheese. While red onion lasts a while and spinach can be frozen, if you're like us it's easy to open a ricotta or mascarpone and then not use it for a few days. As well, it uses up a half-open can of crushed tomato (or can leave one half-open for another dish). It's also a good mid-week meal when you want something less demanding. While rolling requires attention, there's no pre-cooking involved (less clean-up, always great) and the cooking is hands-off in the oven. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Aubergine & courgette cheese cannelloni are delicious the next day too! Simply heat in the oven or microwave. Because aubergine/courgette is pretty rubbery to begin with, the microwave doesn't affect the texture like it does pasta or a tortilla. ## Utensils - Mixing bowl - Baking pan - Cling film - Peeler ## Ingredients - 2 aubergine/courgette (use one of each or pick two of only one) - 1/2 medium red onion - 150g ricotta/boursin/mascarpone - 125g spinach (frozen) - 100g crushed tomato can - 50g cheese to grate - Olive oil ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/10/Aubergine-Rolls-plate_shadow-1.png) ## Method 1. Dice red onion thinly. Defrost frozen spinach in the microwave, we do this in a bowl with a splash of water. 2. Add to a mixing bowl with your chosen soft cheese (in the picture we used garlic and herb boursin!) and mix with a spoon until evenly distributed. 3. Peel your aubergine/courgette in long, thin strips. 4. Set cling film down on the counter as your rolling station. Place several strips of vegetable down on the cling film, overlapping them. Fill the closer 2/3 of the strip's length, leaving a bit of space on close edge to roll up. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/10/Aubergine-Rolls_Rolling-540.jpg) 1. Prepare a baking pan by drizzling a splash of olive oil and adding crushed tomato, with salt and pepper, then spread to cover the bottom. 2. Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees if necessary. Roll strips by using the cling film to up-turn the close edges, then get your fingers on them to keep it all together. Roll carefully, then transfer to the baking pan. Repeat until complete. Any leftover filling can be spooned into the edges of the baking pan, lightly pushing into the strips. Top with grated cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden. 3. This is a great time to prepare sides like salad or bread and olive oil. 4. When it's golden on top and cooked through, slice and serve. 5. Enjoy! ### Weekly meal plan │ €26 │ 10-14 November 2025 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-10-14-november-2025/ Last updated: 2026-01-26T23:01:01.000Z Welcome to Week 4 of Spoonfeed! While Big Spoons have received four meal plans, this is the second taster for Little Spoons who get one plan a month. Most of all, we're so excited that this community of home cooks keeps growing! This Monday-Friday, enjoy all your lunches and dinners at a cost of around €26 per person. That's €1.30 a portion. The week's meal plan offers a good mix of bases, including pasta, potato, tacos, and rice, as a base for all kinds of meals. There are some offers that inspired these meals. Promotions don't just make your shop more affordable, they encourage you to take advantage of seasonal variety. Thanks again and enjoy another great week of cooking! ![Spoonfeed](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/03/Spoonfeed-couple-circle-min.png) **Ben & Sam** _This post is for subscribers only._ ### Weekly meal plan │ €23 │ 3-7 November 2025 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/weekly-meal-plan-3-7-november-2025/ Last updated: 2025-11-02T15:28:29.000Z Welcome to Week 3! It's exciting to be able to say that there's more of you receiving these emails every week. We're building a community of home cooks in Belgium to show that you can eat well and affordably here. The offers aren't amazingly varied this week, but the meal plan still provides. We've worked out a Monday-Friday of around €23 per person for both lunches and dinners. That's €1.15 a portion - and it's possible because of a clever mix of dishes. Take the shopping list with you, tick off what you already own, and fill in the rest! Everything you need, from the list to recipes, you can find below. Thanks again and enjoy another great week of cooking! ![Spoonfeed](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/03/Spoonfeed-couple-circle-min.png) **Ben & Sam** _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Halloumi wraps URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/halloumi-wraps/ Last updated: 2025-10-30T17:07:49.000Z ### €6.37 │ €1.59 per portion │ Serves 4 │ Under 30mins │ Cyprus Halloumi wraps with vibrant salad and spicy, savoury sauces - this quick to make dish has it all! Wraps are a great and healthy mid-week meal. Explore our flexible base recipe, tips for buying halloumi, and ideas to level up your halloumi wraps! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Halloumi wraps go perfect on their own. Serve with a mix of sauces, from spicy to smoky and savoury. Andalouse, samurai, pita, hot sauce, yoghurt and mint - all good choices! It's best to serve wraps with the fillings and sauces on the table, that way you can keep adding a little extra as you go. ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Halloumi wraps are great in a meal plan because they are so fast to make. Combine halloumi's long shelf life with a salad of pretty common vegetables, and you have yourself a great back-up dish for the middle of the week. Since it uses mostly light, healthy ingredients, halloumi wraps are good on warmer days or to place in between heavier meals. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Halloumi wraps are perfect the next day. Don't pre-make them, instead package your wrap, salad and sauces, and halloumi separately. Warm wraps on the hob or in the microwave, reheat the halloumi in the microwave, and simply add salad and sauces, then roll and enjoy. ## Utensils - Frying pan (non-stick) - Spatula - Salad bowl ## Ingredients - 4 large wraps - 200g halloumi - 50g salad leaves - 1 salad tomato - 1 carrot - 1/4 cucumber - 1/4 red onion - 50g sweetcorn - 50g pomegranate seeds (frozen) - 50g houmous - 1 tbsp chosen sauce - 1 tsp lemon juice - Fresh herbs - Olive oil 🪙 ****Frugal:** ****Get halloumi on offer!** Halloumi is often more expensive in Belgium than our neighbours. For example, ****per kilo** halloumi can cost at best: Netherlands: €11.07 Germany: €11.56 Belgium: €12.84 France: €13.29 On most halloumi products, supermarkets like Colruyt and Delhaize often do promotions, like 33% off. That makes it closer to a normal price. Plus, because halloumi has a very long shelf life of close to a year, it's totally possible to wait for an offer and buy several. For the best all-round price in Belgium, [go to Delhaize](https://www.delhaize.be/fr/shop/Cremerie-fromage-et-alternatives-vegetales/Fromages/Fondue-raclette-et-tartiflette/Autres/Fromage-a-griller/p/F2025052600158080000?ref=spoonfeed.be). ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/09/Wraps_Halloumi-Cut-out-shadow-min.png) ## Method 1. Cut your halloumi about 1cm thick, ideally into 12 slices (three for each wrap). 2. Prepare salad by dicing all vegetables very thinly. Defrost pomegranate seeds in microwave. 3. Rinse salad leaves, chopping thinly if using big leaves like an iceberg lettuce, otherwise leave whole. 4. Fry halloumi until nicely browned on both sides, then set aside. Wipe the pan clean with some kitchen towel, and heat your wraps on the hob until just browned - not too long, or they get brittle and hard. 5. Spread houmous on bottom, then along a line 1/3 way in the wrap add salad, halloumi, leaves on the side, and sauce and herbs on top. 6. Fold the edges of the wrap and roll in the front edge to tuck the ingredients in, rolling until nicely rolled. 7. Serve! ### Red lentil dal URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/red-lentil-dal/ Last updated: 2025-10-30T12:03:13.000Z ### €3.43 │ €0.86 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 30-45mins │ India Reliable, filling, and colourful, red lentil dal is a delicious and comforting curry. Spiced, vibrant, with chunks of carrot, this red lentil dal is affordable and perfect to make in big batches, freezing extras for emergency meals. A meal plan essential! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Red lentil dal is filling and rich in savoury flavours. Alongside carb-based sides like rice, [saag aloo](https://www.spoonfeed.be/saag-aloo/), or flatbreads, serve dal with small, fresh sides. Think mint yoghurt, or a little salad of pickles and/or cucumbers. ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Red lentil dal is a great bulk meal. Packed with flavour and designed for large quantities, it's a guaranteed lunch and dinner combo, and often comes with much extra. Perfect to freeze as an emergency meal! When we meal plan, we usually make a dal when we want to rely on fewer fresh ingredients or are running low on freezer meals. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Red lentil dal is great the next day warmed back up. It microwaves just fine. Be aware of zapping the dal of too much moisture, and of course, not to reheat rice more than once. Dal and rice can be kept together in the same tupperware too, because dal is thick enough that the rice won't absorb it. ## Utensils - Sauté pot + lid/aluminium foil - Saucepan + lid - Ladle/serving spoon ## Ingredients - 250g red lentils - 250g rice - 400ml can crushed tomato - 200ml coconut milk - 1 carrot - 1 large onion - 4 garlic cloves - 1 tbsp ginger - 2 tbsp butter/ghee - 1 tbsp peanut butter - 1 tbsp turmeric - 1 tbsp cumin seeds - 1 tbsp garam masala - 1 tbsp chilli powder - 1 vegetable stock cube - 1/2 tbsp honey - 4 cloves - 2 cardamom seeds - 2 bay leaves - Fresh coriander (optional) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/10/Dal-shadow-1.png) ## Method 1. Dice onions, garlic, and ginger. Cut carrots into demi-rondelles, not too thin but not too chunky. Cut coriander stalks thinly, roughly cut the leaves. 2. Rinse red lentils under cold running water then set aside, then rinse rice under cold water until it runs clear and put in a saucepan. Set aside. 3. In a sauté pot, heat butter/ghee on medium heat. Once melted, add cumin seeds and fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add onions with a salt and pepper for 3-5 minutes, until it begins to take colour, then add garlic and ginger, frying until fragrant for about 1 minute. Add carrot, mixing well for 1 more minute. 4. Add red lentils and keep the ingredients moving for 1 minute. Then add crushed tomato, mix well, then put in turmeric, chilli powder, coriander stalks, garam masala, and a bay leaf. Cover with 600-800ml stock (well enough to cover), and top with the lid or aluminium foil. Simmer for 25-30 minutes. 5. In a saucepan for rice, add cardamom, cloves, and a bay leaf, then boiling water to the ratio instructed on your packet. They say you can eyeball this by poking your outstretched index finger just into the rice, then covering to around your first knuckle. Bring to the boil, once boiling, simmer for 12 minutes. Don't take the lid off. After 12 minutes, leave to steam for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, then put the lid back on and steam for another 5 minutes. 6. Look at the lentils to ensure there it is not too dry and burning, mixing occasionally. Once the lentils have totally broken down, add peanut butter, honey, and coconut milk. Cook for another 3-5 minutes on low heat until everything is well cooked. 7. Serve together, garnishing with coriander leaves. 8. Enjoy! ### Weekly meal plan │ €22 │ 27-31 October 2025 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/meal-plan-27-31-october-2025/ Last updated: 2025-11-02T15:29:39.000Z Welcome to Week 2! It was amazing to hear feedback on the first meal plan from this growing community of over 50 home cooks in Belgium (and a few other countries too, welcome!). This week, we've varied things up with some new dishes to the website. We'll keep adding recipes as we go. Our aim is to make the recipes simple and flexible, so that you can adjust them to your preferences if you need. And as you continue to follow our highlighted offers, you'll have ingredients ready to use in following week's plans. Take the shopping list with you and check off as you go. We aim for zero-waste, so we won't put something down to purchase that you can't use again. Have a great week and enjoy cooking! ![Spoonfeed](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/03/Spoonfeed-couple-circle-min.png) **Ben & Sam** _This post is for paying subscribers only._ ### Stuffed peppers URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/stuffed-peppers/ Last updated: 2025-10-24T11:47:53.000Z ### €2.20 │ €0.55 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 45-60mins Stuffed peppers - a delicious classic. So simple to make, it's all about time in the oven. And the dish is so flexible - fill with lentils or mince, rice or tuna, stuffed peppers can fit into your meal plan whatever the week. Explore our flexible base recipe and ideas for delicious stuffed pepper fillings! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Base Ingredients](#base-ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Stuffed peppers go great with a fresh salad or roast vegetables like potatoes. ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Stuffed peppers are super flexible and fit perfectly in a no waste meal plan. Fill them with whatever ingredients are about to expire or that you bought on offer. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Stuffed peppers heat up great the next day! Simple pop in the microwave or oven. In the microwave, be careful to heat the middle well, as the pepper will heat before the centre of the filling does. ## Utensils - Baking tray - Sauté pot + lid - Serving spoon ## Base Ingredients - 4 bell peppers - Cheese to grate (optional) ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Add your favourite fillings 🍅** ****\- Brown lentils, kidney beans, red onion, rice, and crushed tomato:** Cook all on hob, stuff with a bed of leftover rice **+€3.65* ****\- Mince, onion, risotto rice, and crushed tomato:** Sauté mince, add onion, crushed tomato, mix in rice and stuff **+€4.87 vegan mince +€9.45 beef mince* ****\-** ****Canned tuna in bechamel, peppers cooked in tomato sauce:** Fry onion and canned tuna, mix with bechamel, stuff peppers and bake in paprika-rich tomato sauce **+€4.95* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/10/Stuffed-Peppers-No-Arm-shadow.png) ## Method 1. Heat oven to 190 degrees. 2. Halve de-seeded peppers, and roast in a baking tray skin-side up for 15-20 mins. Sprinkle salt on them before roasting to bring out the moisture. 3. During this time, prepare your filling on the hob. The filling should not be too liquidy. Any interior sauce that you make should be quite thick and dense. 4. Once the peppers have softened and are beginning to brown, turn them around and stuff as much of the filling as you can inside. If you are cooking them dry, simply bake again for 10-15 minutes more. If you are cooking them in sauce, add the sauce to the tray enough for it to cover halfway up the pepper. 5. If you are adding grated cheese, add on top and bake for another 5 minutes. Optionally, put the grill on for 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese nicely. Serve. 6. Enjoy! ### Pasta caponata with aubergine and courgette URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/pasta-caponata-aubergine-courgette/ Last updated: 2025-10-23T13:15:38.000Z ### €4.66 │ €1.16 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 30-45mins │ Italy Diced aubergines and courgette, with sweet red onion and salty capers in a tomato sauce. Now this is a delicious pasta dish that you can return to over and over. Simple to make and based on affordable veggies, it's a great pasta for a meal plan. - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Pasta caponata with aubergine and courgette is delicious with a bowl of quality olives or a fresh salad, think peppery rocket and cherry tomatoes. ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Pasta caponata with aubergine and courgette is perfect to use up these great veggies. The season for aubergine and courgette is July through October, making it a good summer/autumn meal. Which makes sense - it's light, yet warming and delicious! ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Pasta caponata with aubergine and courgette can be reheated the next day too. While pasta itself is always best fresh, if it's cooked al dente, and not a super thin pasta, it reheats just fine in the microwave. Either way, it will still taste great - just be sure to know that if you microwave the sauce, it may dry out slightly, so spritz a splash of water on top before reheating. ## Utensils - Saucepan - Sauté pot + lid - Serving spoon ## Ingredients - 500g pasta (things like spaghetti or rigatoni work best) - 400g crushed tomato can - 1 aubergine (1/2 if large) - 1 courgette (1/2 if large) - 1 red onion - 20g capers - 2 garlic cloves - 1 tbsp tomato paste - 50g cheese to grate - 1 tsp sugar - Basil (fresh/dried) - Olive oil ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/10/Caponata_No-Arm-Shadow.png) ## Method 1. Dice courgette and aubergine into small cubes. Dice garlic and red onion. 2. Sauté onion in olive oil until it begins to take colour in 3-5 minutes. Add garlic for 1 minute, keep moving the ingredients. Add tomato paste, mix well, then add aurbergine, and sauté for another 5 minutes. Stir regularly. 3. In this time, prepare a pot of salted boiling water for pasta, cooking until al dente. 4. After 5 minutes, add courgette, sautéeing for 3 minutes. Add crushed tomato can, dried basil, capers, and the dash of sugar, then pop the lid on and cook for 5 minutes. 5. Lastly, if using fresh basil, stir in some roughly torn leaves, a dash of olive oil, and serve on top of pasta. 6. Enjoy! ### Weekly meal plan │ €22.72 │ 20-24 October 2025 URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/meal-plan-251020/ Last updated: 2026-01-26T23:01:12.000Z _This post is for subscribers only._ ### 6 items you need to meal plan like a pro URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/6-items-meal-plan-like-pro/ Last updated: 2025-11-20T16:24:45.000Z Some household essentials help you make the most out of meal planning. From saving time to reducing the amount of dirty dishes, these items ultimately help you make better meals. And what's more, you probably have most of them already! Here are just 6 items that you need to meal plan like a pro. ## #1 Freezer Most of us already own a freezer. But let's emphasise just how much a freezer changes your kitchen game. ### Lets you buy in bulk and on offer We always have several packs of veggie meatballs, schnitzels, and more ready to be used that we bought at a discount. This predictability makes planning easier too. ### Reduces food waste Almost **half of all food waste is fruit and veg.** Frozen vegetables have a long shelf life, which cuts waste - of food and money - and gives you options for longer. ### Emergency meals at the ready And finally, a freezer of course lets you freeze extra meals or ingredients. Perfect for an emergency, if you don't feel like cooking, or don't want to spend on lunch. ## #2 Shelving space To make your money go further, especially in Belgium, it's all about bulk buying items on offer. And you need somewhere to store those items. You don't need a huge pantry - we don't - but just enough free space to store those extra packets of pasta bought on offer, or whatever it may be. ![Shelving unit with bulk bought items, including packs of pasta, rice, wraps, pizza bases, noodles, couscous, and more.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/09/Shelving-min.jpg) ## #3 Food containers If you're going to take meals to work or freeze them, you need containers to keep those meals in. It's a good idea to have a mix of sizes, large ones if you want to freeze bulky dishes like lasagna for example, medium ones to take for lunch, small ones for side salads and sauces. You don't need to go fancy with it. We have a few nicer ones that we take for lunches - ones you know won't break or spill. The rest are repurposed containers from things we've purchased (like a classic Delhaize ice cream tub). ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/10/Four-Meals-1920-min.jpg) ## #4 A mix of spices Spices and herbs can level up your cooking with no extra effort and open up a new world of dishes. Spices and dried herbs keep forever and don't take much space. From turmeric to cloves and ají panca, spices let you add variety to similar dishes. Rice with kidney beans and cumin? Try something Mexican. Rice with kidney beans and turmeric, chilli, and garam masala? How about an Indian curry! [5 cuisines, 5 basic ingredients: how to vary your cookingMake dinner different every night with 5 basic ingredients from 5 cuisines. Non-perishable, easy to find, and full of flavour!![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/icon/Spoonfeed_Logo_Chimichurri_whatsapp-5.png)SpoonfeedBenjamin Daniels![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/thumbnail/Cuisine-Essentials-min.jpg)](https://www.spoonfeed.be/5-cuisines-basic-ingredients/) ## #5 Microwave Microwaves aren't essential, but they will help you keep to your meal plan and make better meals. Here's three main reasons why: - Reheats dishes quick and easy - Speeds up defrosting - Reduces clean-up ## #6 Pantry app/sticker labels It's good to keep track of what you make. An unlabelled frozen meal is a big question mark - what is it and is it still good? Don't throw away your hard work. Instead, keep track of what's in your kitchen either with sticker labels or an app. We use [Pantrist](https://www.pantrist.com/en/app?ref=spoonfeed.be), an independent app from Germany, to log perishable items and frozen emergency meals. You can even mark expiry dates so that you get a notification before an ingredient goes off - and nothing goes to waste. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/09/Pantrist-min-1.jpg) Screenshot from Pantrist ### Chana masala with paratha URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/chana-masala-paratha/ Last updated: 2025-12-02T17:48:29.000Z ### €3.84 │ €0.96 per portion │ Serves 4 │ Under 30mins │ India Easy to make and rich in flavour, this chickpea curry in sharp, spiced tomato packs a punch when served with a flaky flatbread. Because it's fast to make, chana masala is a great weekday dish for a meal plan! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Indian roti flatbreads, naan, or paratha pair fantastically with this saucy curry. Check out your local Indian store to see what they have. Try to steer clear of any inauthentic products like Sharwood's naan - half the quality, double the price! Sometimes the big supermarkets offer authentic Indian breads - [this is the one we get](https://www.ah.be/producten/product/wi234558/roti-paratha-plain?ref=spoonfeed.be), listed at Albert Heijn for €2.99 for 5\. Though, we actually find it in our local Turkish supermarket. A mint yoghurt "raita" can also go well on top, as well as some fresh vegetables like cucumbers and pickles. ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Chana masala is a great weekday dish because of how easy and fast it is to make. It's also quite vibrant and vegetarian, so it's good to wedge in between heavier/more meat-dependent dishes. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Chana masala keeps perfectly for tomorrow's lunch, and is easily warmed in the microwave. For paratha flatbread, it's best kept separate from the curry to avoid it getting wet. Cook the paratha ahead of time and microwave it as well the next day. ## Utensils - Sauté pot/wok - Frying pan (non-stick) - Deep cooking spoon - Spatula ## Ingredients - 650g chickpeas - 4 paratha/roti/chapati/naan - 400g can crushed tomato - 1 large red onion - 4 garlic cloves - 5cm piece of ginger - 1 stock cube for 25cl broth - 1 tbsp vegetable oil - 1 tsp ground coriander - 1 tsp ground cumin - 2 tsp chilli powder (Kashmiri is best) - 1 tsp turmeric - 1 tsp garam masala - Fresh herbs (like coriander/parsley), to serve 🏆 ****Fancy:** ****Blend spices for authenticity** **+€0.00 +5min* Instead of cooking the onions, garlic, ginger, (and chillies if you want to use them), simply blend it all together, gently fry and stir for 5 minutes, then continue as below by adding your chickpeas. This is known as 'tempering' the spices and it's common in Indian cuisine. It brings out the flavour in the ingredients even more! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/09/Chana_Masala_Cut-Out_Shadow-min.png) ## Method 1. Dice thinly the onion, garlic, and ginger. 2. Drain chickpeas and boil the kettle for the broth. 3. On high heat, fry onion in the oil until translucent for about 3-5 minutes, then add the chickpeas. After a few minutes, add garlic and ginger. Once aromatic, add 1/3 of the crushed tomato and mix well. 4. Add your spices, combine, then follow up with the rest of the tomato and the broth. Mix well and cook for 10 minutes. 5. In this time, prepare your chosen Indian bread. Usually, you can simply heat them very quickly on a non-stick pan without oil. See the instructions on your packaging. 6. Serve with herbs, and plate the bread beside it. 7. Enjoy! ### Schnitzel with creamy mushroom sauce URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/schnitzel-with-creamy-mushroom-sauce/ Last updated: 2026-07-24T14:22:00.000Z ### €6.35 │ €1.59 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 30-45mins │ Germany Homely German cooking - a creamy, intensely savoury mushroom sauce with crunchy schnitzel. This dish goes great with so many sides, from rice to potato and pasta, as well as salads and greens, that it makes for a perfect meal plan dish! Explore a recipe for the mushroom sauce and schnitzels, ready for you to combine with your own chosen sides. - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Take your pick! For carb, you can't go wrong with rice, fries, mash potato, potato salad, macaroni, or spätzle. And for greens, some great ideas include green beans, peas, steamed broccoli, a fresh salad alongside pickles, braised cabbage, coleslaw, or cucumber salad. ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. A schnitzel dish is great for its flexibility. It can go with so many carbs and salads, and schnitzels freeze well so you can always buy on offer and have some on hand. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making extra from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Schnitzel with creamy mushroom sauce is perfect for leftovers! It is delicious warmed back up the next day. ## Utensils - Saucepan medium - Baking tray - Whisk ## Ingredients - 4 schnitzels (we use Plan't from Colruyt) - 250g mushroom - 25cl cream - 2 cloves garlic - 1 tbsp flour - 1 tbsp butter - Olive oil - Dill ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Prefer meat instead? 🥩** *+€1.70* Go for a pork or veal schnitzel to be extra traditional. 🏆 ****Fancy:** ****Add mushroom stock/powder** **+€0.25* Heighten the flavour of your mushroom sauce with 1/2 mushroom stock cube or 1/2 tbsp mushroom powder to your roux paste. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/08/Schnitzel_Mushroom-Sauce_Cut-out-shadow--min.png) ## Method 1. Dice onion and slice mushroom about 1cm thick. Mince/grate garlic. 2. Prepare your side carb, so that it cooks as you prepare the mushrooms. You can also prepare your side vegetables now, if necessary, ready to be heated again before serving. 3. Bake the schnitzels for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip them halfway in. 4. Add a splash of olive oil, as well as onion and salt, to your saucepan. Sauté the onion for 3-5 minutes until translucent, then add garlic, cooking until fragrant. Set aside on a plate. 5. In the same saucepan, add your sliced mushrooms. If you washed your mushrooms, don't add extra oil. If you patted them down or otherwise, add another splash. Sauté the mushrooms for 5 minutes, stirring continuously, until they start to soften. Add salt and pepper. Typically, you want to wait for them to leak water, and then for it to evaporate. Set aside with the onion. 6. If necessary, wipe the saucepan clean ready to make a roux. Add butter, then when melted, add flour and whisk into a fine paste. Keep moving for 1 minute, then start gradually adding cream. Add some salt and pepper. Once the cream begins to thicken, you can add back in your mushroom and onion, sprinkle in a good amount of fresh or dried dill, and keep moving until thick. 7. Serve sauce on top of schnitzel with sides and another sprinkle of dill on top. 8. Enjoy! ### Lomo saltado: Peruvian stir fry URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/lomo-saltado/ Last updated: 2025-12-02T17:49:18.000Z ### €4.54 │ €1.13 per portion │ Serves 4 │ Under 30mins │ Peru A deliciously salty, sweet, and slightly spicy stir fry of red onion, tomato, and beef, traditionally served with rice and fries. This is a Peruvian classic for a reason - plus it's easy and fast to cook, making it a great weeknight dish for a meal plan. This dish can also be made easily plant-based - as we usually do - with a vegetarian product that you can find in major stores across Belgium. More on that below! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Peruvian meals like lomo saltado are typically quite hearty - meaning that it's great on its own in generous portions! Especially if you are doing both traditional sides: ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Sides for lomo saltado** **🍚*🍟 In Peru, you serve lomo saltado with both rice and fries. Though at home, you don't always need both. To make them, here's what you do: ****\- Peruvian-style rice** **+€0.64* 250g short-grain rice, 1 clove garlic, olive oil. Rinse rice until clear. Fry diced garlic in olive oil in a saucepan until fragrant, then add rice, stirring for 1 minute. Add boiling water to cover, put on the lid, and simmer for 12 minutes or as in packet instructions. Take it off the heat and let steam for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, cover, steam again for another 5 minutes. Flatten rice in a bowl and upturn it for best presentation. ****\- Fries** **+€0.90/your local fries price :)* Easy, especially if you're in Belgium like us! Make them from frozen in the oven/air-fryer or just order from your local fries place. ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Lomo saltado is perfect for using up leftover rice or fries from an earlier dish! Or, inversely, great for making fresh rice and fries to use leftover in another dish afterwards. Plus, if you already have rice and fries on hand, the lomo saltado itself is actually super quick to make! Don't make your own meal plan? Spoonfeed's meal plans are created for home cooks in Belgium! ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making extra from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Lomo saltado heats up great the next day in the microwave, and it stays as visually stunning and tasty as the day before. When making a portion in a tupperware, try to keep the fries (and rice, if preferred, though less crucial) separate from the juice. If you use leftover rice in the lomo saltado, you should eat it all the first time as you shouldn't reheat rice twice. ## Utensils - Wok - Wooden spatula - Serving spoon - Saucepan (for rice, if necessary) - Baking/air-fryer tray (for fries, if necessary) ## Ingredients - 350g Vivera kebab (vegetarian product, meat alternative below) - 1 medium-large red onion - 1 spring onion - 1 large salad tomato/2 medium tomatoes - 1 garlic clove - 4 tbsp white wine/sherry vinegar - 2 tbsp soy sauce - 2 tsp ají amarillo paste/powder - 1/2 stock cube (veggie/beef) - 1 tsp cumin - Fresh coriander ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Prefer meat instead?** 🥩 *+€4.00* We generally go plant-based for affordability and time. Though instead, you can use 500g diced beef. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/08/Lomo-Saltado_aji_amarillo-1-1.jpg) ## Ají amarillo An incredible, fruity chili with a kick from Peru, this pepper is key to the flavour of Peruvian cuisine - a part of the holy trinity with red onion and coriander - and essential to an authentic lomo saltado! Find the paste or powder from a Latin American store. Note: the powder will last longer in your pantry. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/08/Lomo-Saltado_Cut-out-shadow-min.png) ## Method 1. If you are doing rice and/or fries, start off preparing this and let them cook as you prepare the stir fry itself. The stir fry should be cooked quickly and served as soon as possible, so it's best to have the rice/fries ready. 2. Cut red onion and tomato into wide, thumbnail-thick slices. Dice garlic and spring onion, separating the white and green parts. 3. Mix the soy sauce and vinegar in a small bowl. 4. In a wok on medium-high heat, add some olive oil and sear the meat for a 3-5 minutes until browned, then set aside. 5. Make sure the wok is still nicely coated in olive oil, turn the heat up high, and add the red onion. Keep moving and cook it for 1 minute, then add the tomato, half the soy sauce/vinegar mix, and around 75ml of hot broth from stock cube. Cook for 2-3 minutes, as you keep stirring. 6. Before your onions soften too much, add garlic and whites of the spring onion, and stir for 30 seconds. Now add back in the meat, the rest of the liquid mix, and the ají amarillo. Mix well and keep cooking for 1 minute. 7. Add half the greens of the spring onion and half the reserved coriander, mix for another 30 seconds and serve alongside your chosen sides. 8. Top with the remaining spring onion greens and coriander. 9. Enjoy! ### Spaghetti with creamy smoked salmon URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/spaghetti-creamy-salmon/ Last updated: 2026-06-10T20:06:29.000Z ### €4.70 │ €1.18 per portion │ Serves 4 │ Under 30mins │ Italy Light and delicious, this pasta with smoked salmon flakes in a creamy sauce is a great addition to a meal plan. It's fast to make and full of flavour! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Spaghetti with creamy smoked salmon goes great with classic Italian sides like a peppery rocket salad, caprese salad, garlic bread, roasted greens, or homemade bruschetta. Not to mention a crisp white wine! ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Spaghetti with creamy smoked salmon is perfect to use up any leftover salmon, either smoked salmon from a sandwich or maybe roasted salmon from a previous dinner. It's also a good mid-week meal for how fast it comes together, and you only need two pans to make it. Don't make your own meal plan? Spoonfeed's meal plans are created for home cooks in Belgium! ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Spaghetti with creamy smoked salmon warms up great the next day in the microwave. You can take it as a full portion in a tupperware. Just be sure not to leave it in the microwave too long, as this dries out the sauce. ## Utensils - Large saucepan with lid - Small saucepan - Whisk ## Ingredients - 500g thin spaghetti/linguine/capellini - 150g smoked salmon - 250ml cream 7% - 2 cloves garlic - 1 tbsp flour - 1 tbsp butter - 1 tsp nutmeg - Parsley/chive 🏆 ****Fancy:** ****Go for a thin pasta like linguine, capellini, or spaghetti n.5** Pasta rule of thumb: Fish/light cream sauce? Thin pasta. Meat/tomato sauce? Thick pasta! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/08/Spaghetti-White-Salmon_Cut-Out_Shadow-min-3.png) ## Method 1. Prepare a large saucepan of water and bring to a boil. 2. Meanwhile, dice garlic and cut smoked salmon into flakes. 3. Once the water is boiling, salt well, then add your pasta and cook until al dente. Follow packet instructions. 4. While the pasta is cooking, in a small saucepan add butter and garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Once the butter is melted and garlic fragrant, add flour and whisk well for 1 minute to ensure that the flour is cooked. The consistency of your roux at this point should be uniform and malleable, not too liquid nor solid. 5. Slowly whisk in your cream. Continue to mix as you add nutmeg and black pepper. Whisk slowly for 2 minutes, then add your salmon flakes. 6. Once the pasta is cooked, drain away the water - reserving 80-120ml of the water and add it to the sauce. 7. Once your sauce is a good consistency - thick enough to coat the pasta, not too thick to form clumps - pour a good amount over the spaghetti in a bowl and serve with parsley/chive on top. 8. Enjoy! ### Enchiladas URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/enchiladas/ Last updated: 2025-10-12T15:26:12.000Z ### €4.50 │ €1.12 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 30-45mins │ Mexico An easy, classic weeknight meal. Vibrantly spiced fillings in a baked wrap topped with tomato and cheese, enchiladas are delicious and flexible to fit in a meal plan. Explore our flexible base recipe and some ideas for different protein fillings! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Base Ingredients](#base-ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Enchiladas are pretty filling and saucy, so sides should ideally be fresh. Go for things like avocado, sour cream, slaws, pineapple/mango salsas, quinoa salad, sweetcorn salad, or grilled corn. Though if you're also in Belgium, you may know that corn on the cob is super expensive. Please write in if you know why! ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. If you are making your own meal plan, enchiladas are a great mid-week meal for how easy and fast they are to make - even though roasting and charring cheese gives the impression of a longer cook time. In short, enchiladas are hearty, filling, and great for using non-perishable and affordable cans of beans. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making dinner also your leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! For enchiladas, ideally heat the next day in an oven or grill it on a pan. Otherwise, the microwave works too, though it won't have that same crunch. It's still delicious though! ## Utensils - Sauté pan and lid - Baking dish - Spatula ## Base Ingredients - 4 large wraps - 1 red pepper - 1 red onion - 500g tomato passata - 2 cloves garlic - Cheese to grate - 1 tbsp + 1 tsp smoked paprika - 2 tsp + 1 tsp ground cumin - 1/2 tsp sugar - Fresh/dried parsley - Olive oil ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Add your favourite protein 🍚** Make 100g for each portion. So for 4 servings, use 400g. ****\- Kidney beans** **+€0.60* ****\- Black beans** **+€1.84* ****\- Sweet potato & black beans** **+€2.40* **\-* ****Veggie mince (we use Plan't from Colruyt)** **+€2.94* ****\- Pork mince +** *€4.15* ****\- Chicken pulled +** *€4.79* ****\- Beef mince +** *€6.40* 🏆 ****Fancy:** ****Add some authentic Mexican spices** **+€0.35 +0min* Typically, to make a salsa roja you'd take the time to blend a sauce with some dried chillies. For a fast version that fits in your meal plan, try adding to the sauce ground/flaked ancho and guajillo pepper. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/08/Enchilada-Bean-Pan_Cut-out-shadow-min.png) ## Method 1. Dice garlic and onion and cut pepper into cubes. 2. Prepare a sauté pan with olive oil in medium-high heat. 3. If you're cooking with meat, brown it first for a 3-5 minutes then set aside. 4. If you're cooking with beans, fry the onion, sprinkling salt and pepper, for about 2-3 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and pepper. Keep mixing. 5. After 2 minutes cooking, add half of the tomato passata. Now add back in your meat/introduce your beans. Spice with 1 tbsp paprika, 2 tsp cumin, and any chili powder if desired. Mix until uniform, then cover with lid on low heat for at least 5-10 minutes. 6. In the meantime, preheat your oven to 180°, get a baking dish ready to fit your wraps, and grate a good handful of cheese. 7. On your cutting board, lay out a wrap. Place filling in the centre, leaving a few centimetres on one side so that you can roll the wrap shut. Transfer the rolled wrap to your baking dish. Repeat with the remaining wraps. 8. Take the remaining passata and spice it with 1 tsp of paprika, 1 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp sugar. Pour the passata on top and on the side of the wraps, ensuring the bottom of the pan isn't dry. 9. Cover with melted cheese and bake in the oven for 5-8 minutes until the cheese has well melted. If able, cook for 2 minutes on a top grill to get a good colour on the cheese. 10. Serve with fresh accompaniments on top or on the side. 11. Enjoy! ### Saag aloo URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/saag-aloo/ Last updated: 2025-12-02T17:48:35.000Z ### €4.39 │ €1.10 per portion │ Serves 4 │ Under 30mins │ India Quick and flavourful, this potato and spinach curry is an Indian classic. Because it's so easy to make and can accompany many other curries, saag aloo is great for a meal plan! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Lentil dal, chickpea chana masala, and many other Indian dishes pair fantastically with this dry curry. Though your basic accompaniment - perfect if you're only making Saag Aloo - is an Indian roti flatbread/naan/paratha. Check out your local Indian store to see what they have. Try to steer clear of any inauthentic products like Sharwood's naan - worse quality, more expensive! Sometimes the big supermarkets offer more authentic South Asian breads - [this is the one we get](https://www.ah.be/producten/product/wi234558/roti-paratha-plain?ref=spoonfeed.be), listed at the time of writing at Albert Heijn for €2.99 for 5\. You may have seen this one around, it's actually a Singaporean brand and we find it in our local Turkish supermarket. A mint yoghurt raita also goes well on the side! ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. If you are making your own meal plan, Saag Aloo is a great mid-week meal for how easy and fast it is. It also uses up potatoes and cooks them quickly, when usually potato can take a very long time. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making the extras from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending out and extra time cooking! Saag Aloo is great for leftovers and warms up well the next day, either in the microwave or in a sauté pot. Flatbreads can be cooked ahead of time and warmed too. ## Utensils - Sauté pot - Saucepan and lid - Spatula ## Ingredients - 3 large potatoes - 300g spinach - 1 onion - 4 paratha/roti/chapati/naan - 3 garlic cloves - 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger - 2 tsp turmeric - 2 tsp garam masala - 1 tsp mustard seeds - 1 tsp cumin seeds - 1 tsp chilli powder (optional, to taste, Kashmiri is best) - Fresh herbs (like coriander) to serve - Vegetable oil ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/08/Saag-Aloo_Cut-Out-Shadow-min.png) ## Method 1. Peel and cut potato into medium-large cubes, adding to a saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. 2. Meanwhile, dice thinly the onion, garlic, and ginger. 3. Once the potatoes are boiling, put on simmer for 3-6 minutes, depending on the thickness you have cut it. They should be firm, though not completely uncooked. Drain and lay flat on a pan or plate to let the steam evaporate, which takes a few minutes. 4. This is a good time to wash fresh spinach if necessary or ensure that your frozen spinach is defrosted, which you can do in a bowl in the microwave or in the covered sauce pan on low heat. 5. Now, add good oil to a sauté pot, add your mustard and cumin seeds, then put the heat to medium-high. Once the seeds start to pop, sizzle, and get fragrant, add onion. Sprinkle salt and black pepper. 6. Keep the ingredients moving for 2 minutes, until the onion starts to get translucent. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute. 7. Once aromatic, add your potatoes, topping with the turmeric, chili, and garam masala. Stir the ingredients for 3-5 minutes, then add your spinach (dry - to avoid adding liquid to the pan). Cook for another 3-5 minutes. 8. In this time, prepare your chosen Indian bread. Usually, you can simply heat them very quickly on a non-stick pan without oil. See the instructions on your packaging. 9. Finish by serving with herbs and plate the bread beside it. 10. Enjoy! ### Vegetable tart URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/vegetable-tart/ Last updated: 2025-12-02T17:46:29.000Z ### €2.26 │ €0.57 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 30-45mins Vegetable tarts are easy to make, look impressive, and taste great! Presented open with colourful veg on top, they're a perfect way to use up and combine ingredients at the end of a meal plan. Explore our flexible base recipe and some ideas for different ingredient combinations! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Base Ingredients](#base-ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? A vegetable tart is the star of the show, but to make the dish shine, consider pairing your tart with couscous, a fresh and peppery side salad with a vinaigrette dressing, or some grilled greens. Really, the choice is yours! ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. If you are making your own meal plan, a vegetable tart is a great meal to put at the end of the week. That's because it is mostly hands-off and is delicious with whatever vegetables that you still have. In this recipe, we'll suggest some ingredient combinations! ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. Send me a meal plan Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making the extras from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending out and extra time cooking! Vegetable tarts are great for leftovers, either cold or warmed back up the next day, depending on your preference and the ingredients you use. ## Utensils - Baking dish - Wok/sauté pan - Spatula ## Base Ingredients - 230g pastry (shortcrust or puff, depends what you like) ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Try these combinations 🥦** Here are some ingredient ideas for a great vegetable tart: ****\- Courgette and goat's cheese** **+€1.21* ****\- Aubergine, tomato, and ricotta** **+€1.43* ****\-** ****Leek, cream, and bacon lardons** **+€1.95* ****\- Onions and black olives** **+€2.44* ****\- Courgette, cherry tomato, red onion, and mozzarella** **+€2.87* ****\- Tuna and cherry tomato** **+€3.50* 🏆 ****Fancy:** ****Add a flavourful base!** Level up your vegetable tart with a flavourful base. ****\- Mustard** **+€0.21* ****\- Green pesto** **+€0.40* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/08/Tart-Vegetable_Tomato-Courgette_Cut-Out-Shadow-min.png) ## Method 1. Lay out your pastry on a buttered baking dish and blind bake for 8 minutes or until slightly golden. 2. While the pastry blind bakes, prepare your chosen vegetables. 🤔 ****Which vegetables do you need to prepare before baking?** Sauté vegetables that are full of water like courgettes, aubergines, onions, and mushrooms. Simply sweat them in the pan with some salt to bring out the water. This is to avoid moistening the pastry base. You could also play it safe and use an egg yolk to seal the pastry. 1. Place vegetables on the half-cooked pastry in a pleasing pattern. Have some fun with it! Use drier ingredients as the base and wetter ones on top, finishing with cheese if you wish and some fresh or dried herbs. 2. Cook for 6-10 minutes, until the pastry is well golden brown and the ingredients cooked. 3. This is a great time to prepare any quick sides like a salad. 4. To get a nice char on the vegetables, finish it on the grill for 2-3 minutes. 5. Enjoy! ### Couscous salad URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/couscous-salad/ Last updated: 2025-12-02T17:46:27.000Z ### €2.68 │ €0.67 per portion │ Serves 4 │ Under 30mins Refreshing, healthy, and filling - couscous salad is a great addition to a meal plan because you can throw in so many good ingredients! It's also fast and easy, making it an ideal summer weeknight meal. Explore our flexible base recipe and some ideas for different ingredient combinations, plus the perfect punchy salad dressing that's delicious and simple to make on a weeknight! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [What grain to use?](#what-grain-to-use) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Base Ingredients](#base-ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? You could serve couscous salad with warm fluffy bread and houmous, a pepper paste, tapenade, or simply olive oil. Having said that, with the right mix of ingredients, a couscous salad is a meal all by itself. You don't need sides when it already has everything all mixed in together! ## What grain to use? Some people think of couscous salad as boring and routine. But there's plenty of variety, not just with the right mix of ingredients, but also different grains. What's more, many of the grains are usually around the same price. Try a Mediterranean supermarket for the best deal! Check out these different grains and use what feels right on the day: - **Couscous** \- the classic, small-grain couscous. Cooks in minutes with boiling water, no cooking needed. - **Bulgur** \- comes in both small and large sizes. Large bulgur is sort of halfway between rice and couscous and is a great source of protein, cooks like rice. - **Pearl couscous** \- this is in fact pasta, and it cooks like pasta too, but it's fantastic as a sub for ordinary couscous. It both looks impressive and tastes delicious! - **Quinoa** \- plenty healthy and nutty, though is typically much more expensive. Maybe you know a place to get it, but quinoa at Colruyt is at best €6.86/kg compared to bulgur which can be €2.28/kg. - **Freekeh** \- smoky, chewy, and delicious. Harder to find and a more expensive treat. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making the extras from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending out and extra time cooking! Couscous salad is perfect for leftovers! Simply eat from chilled the next day. ## Utensils - Heat-proof bowl and lid (if using small-grain couscous) - Large mixing bowl - Big serving spoon - Sauté pan (optional, if cooking an ingredient) - Saucepan and lid (optional, if using bulgur, pearl couscous, quinoa, or freekeh) ## Base Ingredients - 250g couscous/chosen grain - 100g salad leaves - 1 red pepper - 1 carrot - 1 salad tomato - 1/2 cucumber - 1/2 red onion - 2 tbsp olive oil - Paprika - Parsley ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Put together the best combination! 🥦** A great couscous salad has a vibrant balance - that means savoury, salty, sweet; soft, crunchy, and chewy. Here are some ingredient ideas for a couscous salad: ****\- Goat's cheese and cranberries** **+€1.07* ****\- Feta and cranberries** **+€1.19* ****\- Spinach leaves and sliced apple** **+€1.42 +2min* ****\- Toasted almonds and dried apricots** **+€1.69 +2min* ****\- Sun-dried tomatoes and sunflower seeds** **+€1.87 +2min* ****\- Toasted chickpeas, nuts, and pomegranate seeds** **+€2.99 +5min* ****\- Sautéed aubergine cubes, black olives, and pomegranate seeds** **+€3.89 +8min* ****\- Grilled chicken and avocado** **+€8.00 +15min* 🏆 ****Fancy:** ****Make your own Mediterranean dressing** **+€0.40 +2min* Want to level up your couscous salad? Rather than just drizzling olive oil on top, make this punchy dressing: simply mix 60ml pomegranate molasses (you can find this affordably at a Mediterranean market), 60ml date/Liège syrup, 60ml lemon juice, 60ml olive oil. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/08/Couscous-Pearl-Salad_Cut-out-shadow-min.png) ## Method 🥗 Want to make couscous salad just like in the picture? That's pearl couscous with toasted chickpeas, chopped nuts, and pomegranate seeds topped with a spoonful of houmous and ayvar (red pepper paste, commonly found in Mediterranean markets). ### **Grain:** - **Couscous:** Add couscous to a heat-proof bowl with some olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cover with boiling water and a lid and let steam in the bowl for about 5 minutes. After this, fluff with a fork and add it your mixing bowl or another plate so that it cools faster. - **Bulgur:** Add bulgur to a saucepan with spices as above, then pour over boiling water. Once at a boil, simmer with the lid on for 12 minutes. After this, fluff with a fork and add it your mixing bowl or another plate so that it cools faster. - **Pearl couscous:** Add boiling water to a saucepan, salt it, and wait until well bubbling. Carefully add in your pearl couscous. Once at a boil, simmer with the lid on for around 10 minutes. After this, drain the water and add it your mixing bowl or another plate so that it cools faster. - **Quinoa/Freekeh:** Rinse the grain, then add to a saucepan and pour over boiling water. Once at a boil, simmer with the lid on for 12 minutes. After this, fluff with a fork and add it your mixing bowl or another plate so that it cools faster. ### Salad: 1. First start cooking your grain. In the meantime, you can prepare the vegetables. 2. Finely dice red onion, pepper, carrot, cucumber, and salad tomato. Roughly chop fresh parsley. 3. Rinse salad leaves and add to a large mixing bowl with the chopped veg. 4. Prepare any alternative ingredients now, for example by cubing some cheese, defrosting frozen pomegranate seeds, or toasting chickpeas in paprika, and add to the bowl. 5. Once cooled, add in your chosen grains. Mix all together with some olive oil, salt, and pepper - or alternatively add in your chosen salad dressing. 6. Enjoy! ### Belgian meatballs: Boulets à la Liégeoise URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/belgian-meatballs-boulets-liegeoise/ Last updated: 2026-08-05T12:03:49.000Z ### €5.51 │ €1.38 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 30-45 mins │ Belgium A Belgian classic! Meatballs in a rich, sweet sauce, Boulets à la Liégeoise are delicious with fries and perfect to meal plan on a Friday Fry-day. - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [What beer to use?](#what-beer-to-use) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? **Fries, of course!** Whether baked/air-fried from frozen or ordered from your local friterie/fritkot, fries are the essential side for Boulets à la Liégeoise. As well, don't forget sauces to go with the fries. Our favourites are samourai and andalouse. For greens, we often accompany the meatballs with peas or green beans. ## What beer to use? This being a Belgian recipe, we have to discuss beer! What makes this recipe uniquely from Belgium is the use of beer to make the stew (as well as the Liège syrup, of course). What is for certain is that you have to use a rich, dark brown beer. We typically cook Boulets à la Liégeoise with Leffe Brune. If you are in Belgium, you can also use Rochefort 10 or St Bernardus 12, for example. If you are abroad, and want to make this dish for friends and family in other countries, you can use a local brown beer. Though you must take Liège syrup with you, as you can't get that anywhere else! ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making extra from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! You can reheat Boulets à la Liégeoise, though they are best fresh. Reheating can be a hassle. If it is just for a lunch, you might not have access to a pan and hob. And in any case, you don't really want to dirty a pan just to warm this up. Meanwhile, a microwave slightly affects the texture because of the sugar content and that microwaves naturally dehydrate sauces. Fries don't microwave well either. That being said, it can be done (and we've done it). It's just not optimal! ## Utensils - 1 sauté pot and lid - 1 wooden spatula - 1 deep cooking spoon ## Ingredients - \~25 meatballs (we use Colruyt's Plan't veggie meatballs) - 1 large white onion - 20g butter - 2 tbsp neutral oil - 3 tbsp raisins - 2 cloves garlic - 2-3 tbsp Liège syrup - 30cl dark beer (I use Leffe Brown) - 1 stock cube for 20cl broth - 1 bay leaf - 1 tbsp dried thyme - 1 tbsp brown sugar - Cornflour ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Prefer meat instead? 🥩** **+€4.52 +15min* Make the meatballs yourself. Traditionally this is 50/50 beef and pork, but do it how you prefer. Add to 500g of minced meat a diced shallot, fresh parsley, and breadcrumbs. Bind with 2 eggs and form balls. Coat in flour, then fry in butter until medium-cooked inside. Set aside. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/07/Meatballs_Belgian-Liege_Cut-Out-shadow-min.png) ## Method 1. If you're using raisins, soak them in warm water for about 20 minutes. 2. And if you're making frozen fries, you can already start these as they can take around 30 minutes in an oven. If you're using an airfryer or ordering in, you can skip this as you need. 3. Finely dice onion and garlic. 4. In a dash of olive oil, fry the veggie meatballs in a sauté pan until browned, then set aside. 5. In the same pan, melt butter, then on medium-high heat add the onion, salt it, and sauté until translucent. Take this time to prepare the broth from a stock cube. 6. Then add the garlic and raisins, keep moving for another 2 minutes. 7. Add Liège syrup and combine well. 8. Slowly, add the beer. It will froth up, so add it slowly and mix as you do. Then add the hot broth and your herbs and seasonings. Cover with a lid for at least 15 minutes. The longer, the better, but it comes out delicious in any case. Now's the time to think about/check on those fries! 9. Lift the lid and remove the bay leaf. Check the taste, add brown sugar for sweetness, with a dash of salt to balance it, if necessary. 10. Prepare a cornflour slurry with 1 tbsp cornflour and 1 tbsp water. Mix well, then add to the sauce. Combine and repeat if necessary to get to the desired thickness. The sauce should be syrupy, not watery, and be thick enough to dip your fries in. 11. Enjoy! ### Galettes bretonnes URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/galettes-bretonnes/ Last updated: 2025-10-14T15:34:31.000Z ### €0.93 │ €0.23 per portion │ Serves 4 │ Under 30mins │ France Buckwheat pancakes from Brittany, galettes bretonnes, are filling, flexible, and super easy to make. Because you can fill galettes bretonnes with so many things, it is the perfect weeknight dish for any meal plan. - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [Where to buy buckwheat flour in Belgium?](#where-to-buy-buckwheat-flour-in-belgium) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Galettes bretonnes are deceptively filling. A simple, fresh, and peppery side salad would work wonders. What's more, you can easily make more than necessary and add sweet spreads to the leftover galettes as dessert! ## Where to buy buckwheat flour in Belgium? Buckwheat flour can be expensive in Belgium, depending on where you look. Right now, the best price for buckwheat flour (farine de sarrasin/boekweitmeel) can be found at Intermarché. For €2.99, you get a nice 1kg bag from Brittany. That's about half the price of the other retailers! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/10/Galettes-Bretonnes_Buckwheat-Flour-Intermarch---540.jpg) Not near an Intermarché, or in Flanders, where there aren't any at all? There are other, albeit more expensive, options in Belgium. You could try local delicatessen stores or get lucky at other discounters like ALDI or LIDL, though here is what I could find for sure online: 1. [*Colruyt*](https://www.colruyt.be/fr/produits/18143?ref=spoonfeed.be) *\- €6.38/kg* 2. [*Delhaize*](https://www.delhaize.be/fr/shop/Epicerie-sucree/Preparations-desserts/Farines/Farine-Sarrasin-Bio/p/S2021041400536210000?ref=spoonfeed.be) *\- €6.45/kg* 3. [*Albert Heijn option 1*](https://www.ah.be/producten/product/wi587619/ah-glutenvrij-boekweit-meel?ref=spoonfeed.be) *\- €7.48/kg* 4. [*Albert Heijn option 2*](https://www.ah.be/producten/product/wi227850/smaakt-volkoren-boekweitmeel?ref=spoonfeed.be) *\- €11.98/kg* ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making extra from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! For galettes bretonnes, if you are transporting them for lunch, keep the filling and galette separate. Warm the galette (a microwave is fine) and fillings separately, to avoid the galette getting wet. ## Utensils - Frying/crêpe pan (non-stick) - Mixing bowl - Whisk - Ladle - Spatula ## Ingredients - 330g buckwheat flour - 75cl water - 1 tbsp salt - Butter ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Choose your fillings! 🍴** Galettes bretonnes are super flexible and you can fill them with just about anything you would a savoury pancake. Here are just some ideas of what you could do: ****\- Fried egg** **+€0.33 per portion* ****\- Spinach & goat's cheese** **+€1.42* ****\- Spinach & feta** **+€1.54* ****\- Spinach & mushroom** **+€1.78* ****\- Potato, lardons, and cheese** **+€2.36* ****\- Blue cheese, honey, & walnut** **+€2.59* ****\- Ham & cheese** **+€2.70* ****\- Smoked salmon & cream cheese** **+€3.31* ***\-** ****Sausage &** [****caramelised onion**](https://www.spoonfeed.be/how-make-caramelised-onions-extra-fast-with-one-belgian-ingredient/) **+€5.70* ## Method 1. Galettes bretonnes, like pancakes, require constant attention to ensure that they don't burn. So if you're cooking solo, start by preparing your chosen fillings. Then once they are cooked, set aside and make your galette batter. If you're cooking as a duo, it makes sense to have one person do fillings and one do the galettes. 2. Add flour and salt to a mixing bowl, then slowly whisk in the water until a smooth consistency. It should not offer much resistance to the whisk, but you don't want it as thin as water. If your mixture is too thin, the galettes will crack and break apart. If that happens, simply add more flour. 3. Now put the pan on medium heat and add a small amount of butter - enough that when melted it thinly covers the surface. 4. Ladle over the galette batter as you turn the pan to achieve full, uniform coverage. With your spatula, turn in the edges of the galette slightly to avoid thin, crispy edges that burn faster. 5. Cook for around 2 minutes or until golden brown, taking care not to burn, then flip and cook for 1 minute. Repeat with the rest of the galette batter. 6. Plate up your galettes and put your fillings in the centre. Fold or roll to serve. 7. Enjoy! ### Tacos al pastor URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/tacos-al-pastor/ Last updated: 2025-12-02T17:48:52.000Z ### €7.67 │ €1.92 per portion │ Serves 4 │ Under 30mins │ Mexico Tacos al pastor are a weeknight hit. Filled with punchy pineapple and great with vegetarian pulled meat, these tacos al pastor are both fast to make and made to impress! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? We love pairing tacos al pastor with a fresh salsa, for instance like a pico de gallo. We like to add this on the pulled meat, topped off with some hot sauce and maybe a milder sauce, like yoghurt mixed with garlic, lime juice, and fresh mint. Of course, tacos go with many things - nachos, guacamole, slaw, salsas, salads and more. The sky is the limit! ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making extra from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! For tacos, keep the filling and tortilla separate. If you're at the office/have no hob access for the leftovers, tortillas can always be warmed in the microwave. ## Utensils - Sauté pot - Frying pan (non-stick) - Deep cooking spoon - Spatula - Clean cooking towel ## Ingredients - 12 taco corn tortillas - 350g Vivera kebab (or your chosen alternative) - 150g canned pineapple - \~150ml pineapple syrup/juice - 2 garlic cloves - 1/2 stock cube for 50ml broth - 1 tsp cumin - 1 tsp oregano - 1 tsp chilli powder/flakes - 1/2 tsp cinnamon - Olive oil - Lime - Cheese to grate - Fresh herbs to top - Hot sauce (optional) ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Prefer meat instead? 🥩** **+€1.52 +1h30min* We make tacos al pastor vegetarian with Vivera kebab products - it's delicious and saves loads of time. Having said that, the traditional pick is roasted pork, marinated and then thinly sliced. 🏆 ****Fancy:** ****Add 2 tsp achiote powder/paste for a bright colour** **+€0.25 +0min* What's achiote? It's the Americas' answer to saffron - naturally and vibrantly bright red! Fun fact: mimolette cheese that we know and love in Belgium actually uses it for that famous orange colour. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/07/Tacos-al-pastor_GIF-making-min-1.gif) ## Method 1. In a sauté pan on medium-high heat, sear veggie kebab or your chosen pulled meat in olive oil for about 3-5 minutes until browning. 2. Add garlic and keep moving for 1 minute. 3. Add the pineapple and stir for 1 minute. 4. Deglaze the pan with pineapple syrup. After another minute of stirring, mix in the spices and then add the broth. Simmer with the lid on for at least 10 minutes, mixing every once in a while to ensure it does not burn. 5. This is a great time to work on any salsas and sauces you want to top the taco with. 6. Time to warm the tortillas! You can warm them on the frying pan briefly for about 1 minute on each side, though we also recommend steaming them in the microwave to save time and avoid the tortillas sticking to the pan. 7. Prepare a clean cooking towel, splaying it open on the table. Place your tortillas - whether frozen or at room temperature - in the corners of the towel. Fold in the towel, making sure none of the tortillas are touching. You can add some more in the spaces in the middle. Essentially, you'll end up with a layered towel, a tortilla in each little 'pouch'. 8. Microwave the tortillas for 1 minute 30 seconds. Be careful handling the towel as the steam will escape very hot. 9. The tortillas be warm, soft, and pliable, keeping their shape under stress. 10. Warm your tortillas on a frying pan with a dash of oil for about 1 minute, until browned on each side. 11. Plate buffet-style, building as you go. (We usually do three tacos a portion - three for dinner, three for the next day's lunch. Hence the 12 tortillas.) 12. Consider hot sauce and extra fresh herbs on top to elevate the flavour. 13. Enjoy! ### Macaroni cheese Swiss-style URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/macaroni-cheese-swiss-style/ Last updated: 2025-12-02T17:46:17.000Z ### €3.36 │ €0.84 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 30-45mins │ Switzerland Swiss Macaroni cheese is a warming and filling pasta dish that goes down a treat. Topped with caramelised onions ([made extra fast the Belgian cheat way!](https://www.spoonfeed.be/how-make-caramelised-onions-extra-fast-with-one-belgian-ingredient/)) and applesauce, it's a crowdpleasing classic that's easy to make and eat in bulk. - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Macaroni cheese Swiss-style is great on its own, though if you want to buff up the meal, things that go great on the side include a fresh rocket salad and garlic bread. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making extra from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Macaroni cheese Swiss-style is a simple leftover meal, great warmed back up the next day. ## Utensils - 2 saucepans (1 large, 1 small) - Frying pan (with lid) - Wooden spatula - Whisk - Serving spoon ## Ingredients - 500g macaroni - 1 large white onion (or 2 medium-sized) - 250ml cream 7% - 2 tbsp applesauce/apple compote - 1 tbsp Liège syrup - 1 tbsp flour - 2 tbsp butter - Cheese to grate - Nutmeg/cinnamon - Parsley ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/07/Pasta_Macaroni-Swiss_Cut-out-shadow-no-arm-min-1.png) ## Method 1. Slice onion thinly. Add to a frying pan with 1 tbsp of butter, sprinkle dashes of salt and pepper, and cook the onion for about 3-5 minutes or until translucent. At this point, add around 1 tbsp of water, enough to just cover the surface of the pan, and cover with a lid. 2. Keep an eye on the onion - when the water is all evaporated, add another tbsp. Do this about three times, until the onion has steamed and has well softened. 3. While the onion is cooking, boil the kettle to prepare your pasta. 4. Add boiling water to the saucepan, salt it, and cover with the lid. Once bubbling, add the macaroni and submerge in the water, cooking as per your packet instructions, usually around 10 minutes. 5. While the pasta is cooking, make cheese sauce from a roux. On low heat, add 1 tbsp of butter to a small saucepan and when melted add the flour. Whisk well into a paste, cooking for 1 minute to ensure the flour is cooked. Then gradually whisk in the cream, whisking regularly for about 6-8 minutes when it should start to heat up and thicken. Season and spice with a dash of nutmeg or cinnamon. 6. Grate cheese and add a handful to the white sauce, saving some to top the pasta with. 7. When the onions are soft, add in Liège syrup and mix well. Cook for another 3 or so minutes, until it is uniform and the onions well caramelised. Once the sauce is thick - and before it bubbles - keep it off warm but off the heat. 8. Drain the pasta - adding a dash of the pasta water to the cheese sauce if it is too thick - and serve in bowls. Add applesauce, some caramelised onion, the sauce, and then mix well. Top with a small amount of the applesauce and onion to ensure they are visible, then add cheese and a smattering of parsley leaves. 9. Enjoy! ### Chaufa URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/chaufa/ Last updated: 2025-08-15T21:59:52.000Z ### €4.23 │ €1.06 per portion │ Serves 4 │ Under 30mins │ Peru A fast Peruvian-Chinese fusion, this fried rice is stir fried quickly with plenty of scrambled egg, spring onion, red pepper, soy sauce - and whatever else you choose! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Peruvian meals like chaufa are typically quite hearty - meaning that it's great on its own in generous portions. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making extra from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Chaufa is perfect for using up leftover rice from an earlier dish! Usually when we do chaufa, we add it to a Friday on a meal plan because we don't need lunch the next day. Since you can't reheat rice twice, and it's not ideal to eat cold, (though you can), chaufa is best eaten - and finished! - fresh and piping hot. ## Utensils - Wok - Wooden spatula - Serving spoon ## Ingredients - 300g rice (leftover is best) - 3 eggs - 2 spring onions - 1 red pepper - 3 garlic cloves - Thumb of fresh ginger - 60ml soy sauce - Paprika ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Add your favourite protein 🍚** Buff up your chaufa with protein. Here's some of what you could cook in step 3, setting aside until step 5: ****\- Frankfurters:** This is traditional! Slice up frankfurter sausages, frying them until charred **+€1.49* ****\- Chicken:** Fry diced chicken **+€4.25* ****\-** ****Beef:** Fry diced beef **+€6.15* ****\- Prawn:** Cook until pink **+€7.30* 🏆 ****Fancy:** ****Chaufa a lo pobre** **+€0.70 per portion +5min* Extra hungry? This variation is maybe not fancy in name, but it sure looks great! Chaufa a lo pobre, or poor man's chaufa, involves adding a side of fried, halved plantain and a fried egg on top of your rice. ## Method 1. Dice pepper and spring onion, separating the white from the green. Dice garlic and ginger finely, almost to a paste. Set aside. 2. Fry and scramble eggs like omelette in a large wok with good oil. Set aside when cooked. 3. Now is also a good time to cook your chosen protein and set that aside. 4. On a medium-high heat, you can now fry the pepper, garlic, ginger, and the whites of the spring onion all together until fragrant. Keep the pan moving. 5. Add spices. Once frying well, add back in your reserved ingredients and then throw in your leftover rice. Cook for about 1 minute. 6. Pour in good soy sauce until brown (a great time to have both light and dark soy sauce on hand, you can use 2/3 light and 1/3 dark just for the colour). 7. Toss all the ingredients until piping hot. 8. Stir in half of the greens of spring onion and serve with the other half on top. 9. Enjoy! ### Stir fry URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/stir-fry/ Last updated: 2026-08-13T20:58:05.000Z ### €3.78 │ €0.94 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 30-45mins │ China It's hard to beat a stir fry; they are filling, delicious, quick to make, and a great way to use a variety of healthy vegetables. What's more, stir fry - rice or noodles - is simple to do, easy to customise to a meal plan, and always great to eat the next day. Explore our flexible base recipe and some ideas for different fillings and proteins, plus the perfect sauce that's delicious and simple to make on a weeknight! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Base Ingredients](#base-ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? A stir fry is fine and filling on its own, though good sides are gyoza, spring rolls, or dishes like wonton soup. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making the extras from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending out and extra time cooking! Stir fries are perfect for leftovers! It is delicious warmed back up the next day. ## Utensils - Saucepan - Colander - Wok - Pincers - Small mixing bowl ## Base Ingredients **Stir fry base** - 250g noodles/rice - 1 onion (red, white, or spring, using the green as garnish) - 1 carrot - 1 red pepper - 2 garlic cloves - 1 tbsp ginger - Sesame seeds - Vegetable oil - Sesame oil **Sauce** - 3 tbsp light soy sauce - 1 tbsp dark soy sauce - 2 tbsp hoisin sauce - 5 tbsp orange juice - 2 tbsp sesame oil - 1 tbsp honey/maple syrup ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Make a peanut butter sauce instead** **\-€0.25* Make your stir fry more Thai than Chinese. Add: \- 4 tbsp peanut butter \- 1 tbsp light soy sauce \- 1/2 tbsp rice wine vinegar \- 1 tsp honey \- 1 tsp minced/ground ginger \- 1 tsp cornstarch (for thickness) \- 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for spice) Add hot water slowly until you get the right consistency - it should not be too thick or too thin. It must cling to the noodles without clumping. ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Add your favourite protein 🍜** What protein should you put in your stir fry? Let the offers at the supermarket be your guide - that's what we do in our meal plans. Or simply follow your appetite! Here's just some of what you could do: ****\- Aubergine:** Soak 500g thumb-shaped chunks of aubergine in water for 15mins. Pat dry, dust in 1 tbsp cornstarch, then batch fry until half-cooked. Add sauce (plus 1 tbsp cornstarch, substitute orange juice for 1 tsp tomato purée) and re-fry in 1 tsp ground ginger. Set aside, then add back in with noodles/rice **+€1.00 +5mins* ****\- Tofu:** Add 250g tofu cubes - [learn our tips how to best make it yourself here](https://www.spoonfeed.be/how-cook-tofu-best-way-prepare/) **+€1.19 +20mins* ****\- Veggie products:** We have a good experience with the Vivera gyros, which gives the feeling of thinly sliced meats. Fry in little oil, set aside, add back in with the sauce **+€3 +3min* ****\-** ****Beef:** Thinly sliced beef, marinade it in extra sauce, cook it, set aside, add with the veg **+€6 +10min* ****\- Prawn:** Cook until pink, set aside, add with the veg **+€7.30 +5min* 🏆 ****Fancy:** ****Noodles! Which to use?** From basic egg noodles to round udon and thick rice noodle, there's plenty to choose from. Stir fries are flexible and you can use any kind - just be sure to follow the instructions on the packet as some need to cook for longer. Don't be afraid to push the boat out - stir fries are affordable, so it's a great time to spend a little extra on noodles. After all, they're the main ingredient! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2026/03/Stir-Fry-2_Shadow.png) ## Method 1. Cut onion into big chunks, dice garlic and ginger, and slice carrot and pepper into long julienne strips. 2. Prepare the sauce which you'll add at the end, simply by mixing all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside. 3. Boil the kettle, fill a saucepan halfway with the hot water, then add your chosen noodles to the boiling water. The cook time here depends on the thickness of the noodle, usually a few minutes. When cooked, drain and set aside. 4. As the noodles boil, that's a great time to prepare your choice of protein if you have not already done so. 5. In a wok on high heat with a neutral oil, add onion, sprinkling salt and pepper on top. Keep stirring (hence the name stir fry, of course) until slightly softened. Add garlic and ginger and stir for 1 more minute. Add carrot and stir for 2 minutes, then add pepper and stir for another 2 minutes. 6. Add in the noodles and then the sauce on top, and quickly combine everything together, including your reserved choice of protein. Add a splash of sesame oil, the dark soy sauce, and keep moving for 1 more minute. 7. Serve with sesame seeds on top, and if you like, chopped peanuts or the green of a spring onion. ### Gimbap URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/gimbap/ Last updated: 2025-08-15T21:59:08.000Z ### €4.55 │ €1.14 per portion │ Serves 4 │30-45mins │ South Korea Elegant, filling, and delicious! Gimbap are a South Korean staple, packed with plenty of good veg and flavour-rich protein, with choices from tofu to surimi and more. Making gimbap is a great social activity and it's fun to eat rolls as you make them. Your first rolls might be difficult, but it's super satisfying that every roll is better than the last! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Gimbap are great on its own - all that sticky rice and densely packed ingredients are deceptively filling. However, make sure to serve gimbap with good sauces and something fresh and punchy, like kimchi, pickled ginger/radish, or seaweed salad. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making extra from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Gimbap are perfect for leftovers! It is great eaten cold the next day, just make sure to take some of your preferred sauce too. As well, gimbap are visually impressive and you might get questions from colleagues asking where you got them from... ## Utensils - Saucepan - Frying pan - Mixing bowl - Rice rolling mat - And of course, chopsticks for the best experience! ## Ingredients - 5 sheets seaweed paper - 250g sticky/sushi rice - 3 eggs - 1 carrot - 1/2 cucumber - 1/2 red or yellow pepper - 100g spinach - 1 tsp white sugar - 2 tsp ground garlic - Vegetable oil - Sesame oil - Rice wine vinegar - Sriracha sauce - Soy sauce - Hoisin sauce ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Add your favourite protein 🍚** Gimbap are pretty flexible - you can add what you have on hand! When it comes to protein, here's some of what you could do: ****\- Tofu:** Add tofu strips - [learn our tips how to best make it yourself here](https://www.spoonfeed.be/how-cook-tofu-best-way-prepare/) **+€1.19 +20min* ****\-** ****Surimi:** Simply add in the roll **+€1.59* ****\- Tuna:** Canned tuna is traditional addition **+€2.50* ****\- Vivera Kebab:** A pretty versatile veggie product, can be stir fried in soy sauce to imitate thinly cut beef or pork **+€3.00 +5min* ****\-** ****Smoked salmon:** Easy to add **+€4.50* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/07/Gimbap-Surimi-Mix_Assembly-min-2.jpg) ## Method 1. Add rice to a saucepan. To be sure, follow instructions on the packet to know how much water to use. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil, then simmer for 12 minutes. Turn off and steam for 5 minutes. 2. Use this time to prepare your chosen protein and slice your vegetables into long, 1cm thin julienne strips and defrost spinach, if using frozen. You can use a microwave for this if you have one, using a bowl with some water, and then drain it. 3. When the rice has steamed for 5 minutes, remove the lid and fluff instantly. Combine well with 1 tbsp sesame oil and 1 tsp sugar. The rice needs to cool before use - so set it aside in a separate, room temperature bowl for it to cool faster. Making a well in the middle of the rice (leaving a bagel shape) helps the heat escape better. 4. In a frying pan on high heat, sautée carrot strips in vegetable oil for about 3 minutes. Add 1 tsp garlic powder and a splash of sesame oil. After 1 minute, set aside. Next, add spinach and toast it lightly on medium heat, adding 1 tsp garlic powder. After 1 minute, splash sesame oil and cook for 1 minute. Set aside. 5. Beat eggs in a mixing bowl. Add salt and pepper, then on low heat in a splash of oil add to a frying pan to make an omelette. Cook the omelette through well, and take it off the heat, cutting it into long strips, then set aside. 6. With your vegetables and chosen protein prepared, set up your gimbap station. Place seaweed paper in a rolling mat - shiny side down - and your ingredients around, ready to use. 7. Make a little bowl of rice wine vinegar, get ready a long, sharp knife, and a sheet of kitchen roll. 8. Evenly spread about 1/5 of the rice on the seaweed paper, leaving about 5cm uncovered on the far side of the paper. 9. Place your tofu or whatever you are uisng, carrot, cucumber, pepper, two or three egg strips, and spinach in the centre of the rice. 10. Use both hands to roll the mat, bringing the seaweed paper and rice over the fillings. The close edge of the seaweed paper should touch the vacant far edge of the paper, leaving the fillings nicely in the centre. 11. Using both hands, press the roll tightly as you continue rolling. Make sure that the mat doesn't get rolled up inside the gimbap. Push out the mat as you roll, so it doesn’t get wrapped in the gimbap. Set the finished roll aside with the seam down to seal it. If the seal is loose, run a teaspoon dipped in rice wine vinegar along the seam. 12. With your knife, make confident 2cm slices through the role, cutting in one clean motion. A clean motion is key to avoiding the paper tearing and the ingredients spilling. 13. Repeat by rolling another gimbap roll. Ensure that the knife is clean before cutting - rice can get starchy. To clean the knife, you can dip kitchen roll into rice wine vinegar and wipe the blade carefully. 14. Serve with your preferred sides and dipping sauces - we typically use soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sriracha sauce. 15. Enjoy! ![Tofu Gimbap platter](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/Gimbap-Tofu_BGBW-min.jpg) ### Summer rolls URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/summer-rolls/ Last updated: 2025-12-02T17:47:21.000Z ### €3.33 │ €0.83 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 30-45mins │ Vietnam Deliciously addictive and fun to make. Colourful veggies wrapped in rice paper, summer rolls are fresh, filling, and full of goodness - while easy to customise with your favourite ingredients. Explore our flexible base recipe and some ideas for different fillings and proteins, plus a delicious homemade peanut sauce that's simple to make on a weeknight! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Base Ingredients](#base-ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Summer rolls are super satisfying as they are, though you can't go wrong with sides like edamame beans or pickled vegetables. And of course, some great sauces! We recommend soy sauce, hoisin, sweet chili, and for sure a homemade peanut sauce. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making the extras from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending out and extra time cooking! Summer rolls are best fresh, though they keep fine to eat cold the next day. Just make sure to put cling film or greaseproof paper in between each one to avoid them sticking. ## Utensils - Saucepan - Tongs - Plate with tall rim (enough to hold water) ## Base Ingredients - \~3 round 22cm rice paper sheets per portion (could be more, don't limit yourself) - 150g thin rice vermicelli noodle - 1 carrot - 1/2 cucumber - 1/2 red or yellow pepper - Fresh mint leaves - Soy sauce - Sriracha sauce - Hoisin sauce ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Optional ingredients 🥦** Buff up your summer rolls with an extra veg and fruit. Here's some of what you could do: ****Veggies:** Cut the heart of a cauliflower into long strips, shred red cabbage, slice avocado, roughly chop lettuce, or julienne spring onion or daikon radish - there's plenty of options. ****Fruit:** Mango, pineapple, apple, and fresh peach add a punchy sweetness to the mix. Make sure to pair it with the right protein. ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Add your favourite protein 🍚** What protein should you put in your summer roll? Let the offers at the supermarket be your guide - that's what we do in our meal plans. Or simply follow your appetite! Here's just some of what you could do: ****\- Tofu:** Add tofu strips - [learn our tips how to best make it yourself here](https://www.spoonfeed.be/how-cook-tofu-best-way-prepare/) **+€1.19 +25mins* ****\- Surimi:** Peel/cut into strips and add **+€1.59* ****\-** ****Smoked salmon:** Easy to add inside **+€4.50* ****\- Prawn:** Cook until pink and halve **+€7.30 +10min* 🏆 ****Fancy:** ****Make a great homemade peanut sauce 🍯** **+€0.65 +2min* Alongside hoisin, and soy sauce, level up your summer rolls with your own peanut sauce. Here's what we always make: Mix 4 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for spice), 1 tsp minced ginger, and hot water to desired thickness and balance. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/07/Summer-Roll_Tofu_Plated-Halved_Cut-out_Shadow-banner-min.png) ## Method 1. Make sure you have a clear table to use as an assembly space later. 2. Start with your chosen protein, which will likely take the most time. 3. Slice your carrot, pepper, and cucumber into long, 1cm thin julienne strips and set aside in your assembly space. Prepare any other vegetables that you have in mind. 4. Rinse mint leaves and set aside. 5. Add water to a saucepan and when boiling, add your thin rice noodle and cook according to packet instructions. The thinner it is, the quicker it cooks! Usually you don't need more than 3 minutes. Drain water when it has softened and set the noodles aside in a plate, trying to separate the strands so they do not clump together. 6. In a deep enough plate, add boiling water. Now it's time to take turns making the summer rolls! Submerge a sheet of rice paper in the water for 3-5 seconds, just long enough for it to soften the paper, but not to make it too floppy. 7. On a plate or board, lay down your wet rice paper. Place your ingredients at the bottom of the paper, leaving 3cm on each edge to make it possible to roll. Start with noodle, then vegetables, your protein, and finally top with the fresh mint. Don't overstuff the paper or it might tear. 8. Fold the left and right sides of the paper halfway over the ingredients. Roll up tightly from the bottom; gradually until fully rolled. 9. Serve with your chosen sauces - we recommend a choice of soy sauce, hoisin, and homemade peanut sauce! 10. Eat and repeat until full! Enjoy! ### How to make caramelised onions extra fast (with one Belgian ingredient) URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/how-make-caramelised-onions-extra-fast-with-one-belgian-ingredient/ Last updated: 2025-07-21T21:23:52.000Z It does not have to take an hour to make caramelised onions. In fact, with the right technique and Liège syrup - a great Belgian staple - you can do it in 15 minutes. ### What dishes use caramelised onions? Caramelised onions are so delicious. They're great in a burger, grilled cheese sandwich, risotto, or pasta; on a tart, quiche, or galettes bretonnes; or simply as a warming soup. They're so versatile and easy to make in bulk! ### Why Liège syrup Liège syrup levels up caramelised onions. A jelly-like mix of concentrated apple and pear sugar, Liège syrup gives a rich, delicately fruity, and deeply caramelised flavour to whatever you add it to. More importantly, it's a shortcut to caramelisation. And you only need 1 tbsp to make a difference. When it lives forever on the shelf and you can go to just about any supermarket in Belgium to get a 500g pot for under €3, (that makes around 6 cents for 1 tbsp, if you're curious), it's an easy trick to take advantage of. And here's how to use Liège syrup to make great caramelised onions in 15mins: ### Utensils: - Sauté pan + lid - Spatula ### Method: 1. If it's worth doing, it's worth making a big amount. Trust me, it's worth it. We usually do at least two large white onions. 2. Slice white onion thinly. 3. Fry on medium-high heat in oil, add salt and pepper, and mix for 3-5 minutes until transparent and softening. If they begin to brown, that's good, but try not to let them sear to the point of burning. 4. Add a dash of lukewarm water to the pan, enough to just cover the surface. Put on the lid and lower the heat to medium-low. Cook until the water has evaporated, which usually takes around 4-5 minutes. 5. During this hands-off time, it's a great moment to make the rest of your dish if you're using caramelised onions as a part of a meal. 6. Once the water has all evaporated and the onions beginning to really brown, mix the onion all around, which should be browner and softer now, and repeat, adding water and putting the lid for another 4-5 minutes. 7. Now the water has evaporated and the onions are soft, add in 1 tbsp of Liège syrup for every two onions and mix well. It will start to caramelise fast. You can also a dash of nutmeg and/or cinnamon for a warming kick. 8. Use as you wish and enjoy! ****Get more kitchen tips for home cooks in Belgium!** [Sign up ](#/portal/signup) ### Rice bowl URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/rice-bowl/ Last updated: 2026-08-13T21:26:11.000Z ### €4.95 │ €1.24 per portion │ Serves 4 │ Under 30mins Healthy, refreshing, and colourful - this vibrant mix of veggies on top of short-grain rice is flexible, fast, and easy to make and offers plenty of delicious and impressive variety. - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Base Ingredients](#base-ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Donburi is great on its own, though gyoza, miso soup, and classics like wasabi and pickled ginger pair perfectly. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making extra from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Donburi is perfect for leftovers! It is great eaten cold the next day. ## Utensils - Saucepan - Frying pan - Baking tray - Wooden spatula - Serving spoon ## Base Ingredients - 250g short-grain rice - 1 tbsp vegetable oil - 4 eggs - 1 carrot - 1/2 cucumber - 1/2 red or yellow pepper - 1 spring onion - 1 tbsp sesame seeds - Soy sauce - Sriracha sauce - Hoisin sauce ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Add your favourite protein 🍚** Buff up your veggie rice bowl with an extra protein. Here's some of what you could do: ****\- Tofu:** Add cubed tofu - [learn our tips how to best make it yourself here](https://www.spoonfeed.be/how-cook-tofu-best-way-prepare/) **+€1.19* ****\- Surimi:** Simply add the seafood sticks **+€1.59* ****\- Katsu:** We bake Plan't veggie schnitzels from Colruyt **+€3.82* ***\-** ****Korean** ****Cauliflower:** Tear cauliflower into florets, and add to a thin batter of 100g flour, 150ml water, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 30g breadcrumbs, coating the cauliflower. Either air-fry until just crispy, or drizzle with oil and bake for 20 minutes. Toss the florets in a sauce of 60g gochujang, 1 tsp minced ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp cassonade sugar, 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and bake again for 15 minutes or until crispy ***+** *€3.79* ****\- Chicken:** Fry diced chicken on a skewer and serve with a sauce like peanut satay or gochujang **+€4.25* ****\- Smoked salmon:** Easy to add on top **+€4.50* ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Pick and choose your veggies 🥦** ****\- 125g spinach:** A bed of spinach leaves **+€0.24* ****\- 100g edamame beans:** Easy from frozen **+€0.75* ****\- 75g mango:** Fresh or frozen and defrosted, cubed **+€0.60* ****\- 1 avocado:** Fresh and cubed, goes great with mango! **+€1* ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Make it Latin American style** Skip the recipe's carrot, cucumber, spring onion, and Asian sauces. For the rice, mince 2 cloves of garlic and fry in 2 tbsp olive oil. When just starting to brown, add rice and mix fast. Then cover with water and cook rice as normal. Slice lengthways and pan-fry a plantain/banana. Make salsa criolla: cut red onion and red pepper into very thin strips. Add fresh coriander, 1 tsp chili flakes (optional, we use ground ají amarillo), 1 tsp olive oil, and set aside. Serve, top with fried eggs and hot sauce! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/07/Lazy-Donburi-Tofu_Cut-out-arm-shadow-min-1.png) ## Method 1. Boil the kettle, enough for the broth and the rice. Rinse rice in a sieve until the water runs clear, then put in saucepan. Cover with boiling water, about 2cm higher than the rice. 2. Put the lid on the rice and bring to a boil. Once boiling, keep on low heat for 12 minutes. Don't remove the lid. After that time, turn off the heat. Leave the lid on to steam for at least 5 minutes. 3. While your rice is cooking, slice your carrot, pepper, spring onion, and cucumber into long, 1cm thin julienne strips. Keep the green of the spring onion separate, and chop that into thin slices to add on top as a garnish. If using frozen spinach, now is a good time to defrost it, for example in a microwave in a bowl with some water. You can defrost your frozen edamame beans in the same way. 4. In a frying pan on high heat, sautée carrot strips in vegetable oil for about 3 minutes. Add 1 tsp garlic powder and a splash of sesame oil. After 1 minute, set aside. 5. If you are using frozen spinach, squeeze it once defrosted to make remove excess water - and toast it lightly on medium heat, adding 1 tsp garlic powder. After 1 minute, splash sesame oil and cook for 1 more minute. Set aside. 6. If you're using fresh spinach, you can toast it as above, or if you prefer simply rinse and add the leaves as they are the bottom of your rice bowls. 7. Then add your edamame beans and toast them on medium heat. Add salt and pepper. After 2 minutes, splash sesame oil and cook for 1 more minute. Set aside. 8. Add oil to your pan again if it is dry, and remove any burnt vegetable or excess bits. Use this pan to fry your eggs as you wish - traditionally sunny side up. 9. Take the lid off the rice and fluff with fork. Spoon in a good portion of rice, topping in a circle with small amounts of each topping. Add your fried egg in the middle, then top everything with sesame seeds, the green of the spring onion, drizzle over your chosen sauces, and serve. 10. Enjoy! ### How to cook tofu: the best way to prepare it URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/how-cook-tofu-best-way-prepare/ Last updated: 2026-01-26T22:36:41.000Z Never pay triple - or more - for pre-made tofu when it's so easy to do yourself with a little bit of time. Here's the trick and it takes no effort at all: **freeze your tofu first.** Ever tried making tofu and it's too wet, or it simply scrambles? The thing is, tofu is full of water and delicate to handle. In fact, that's why they say that you need to buy a press to squeeze the liquid out, otherwise you'll end up with a wet, unappetising tofu scramble. But you don't need a tofu press. Just a freezer. Freezing tofu brings all the water out of it, so that you don't have to wait an hour for the tofu to press. ## Why make your own tofu Tofu is delicious when made right. And when you make it, you can make it how you like it. It takes longer than chucking the tofu in the pan from the packet, but then convenience is the biggest tax there is. Fresh tofu can cost as little as €3.95/kg, while ready-to-use tofu is closer to €15/kg. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/06/Lazy-Donburi-Tofu-BGBW-min-2.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/06/Gimbap_BGBW.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/06/Stir-fry_Tofu_BGBW-min-2.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/06/Summer-Roll_Tofu_Plated_BGBWsq-min.jpg) ## How to cook tofu In short, here's the key steps: 1. When you buy your fresh tofu, pierce the packet and drain the liquid. Freeze it for at least 12 hours. 2. Defrost your tofu at least 6 hours before planning to cook. If you haven't prepared ahead of time, no worries, just defrost it in the microwave - but carefully, without cooking it until warm. 3. The ice should have melted from the tofu and it will be no longer too cold to handle. Now take the tofu in both hands and hold it over the sink. Spread your fingers around the tofu like a cage, and gently apply pressure from all sides. Take care not to tear it or press too hard in one area. You should find it easy to press lightly and all the liquid simply drains away. 4. Finally, time to prepare the tofu. What shape you cut your tofu depends on the dish that you are making. For things like gimbap or sushi, go for thumb-size strips. For dishes you're likely to toss the tofu around like a stir fry, cut it into cubes. And for a rice bowl, thick slices or cubes work nicely - though cubes are faster and easier to handle! 5. Add 2 parts cornflour, 1 part flour, and a dash of salt and pepper to a bowl, enough to dust all the tofu you have. Combine the flours, then cover each strip of tofu in the dust, taking care to shake off any excess which can fall off and burn in the pan. This is easier with cubes, strips are more fragile and can break apart. 6. On high heat in a neutral oil, fry your tofu strips in batches, taking care not to crowd the pan. They take around 3 minutes each side. Set fried tofu aside on a plate with a sheet of kitchen roll to absorb excess oil. 7. Once all the tofu is fried, you can toss it back into the pan with your chosen seasonings for about 1 minute on low heat. You can use a premade stock/spice powder mix (vegeta powder, for example) to simplify things and make the seasoning more uniform. Set aside. 8. And enjoy! ## Try some of our tofu recipes [Rice Bowl │ Spoonfeed RecipesDonburi-style or like bibimbap, rice bowls are healthy, satisfying, and offer vibrant variety. What’s more, they’re both easy and fast to make.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/icon/favicon-10.ico)SpoonfeedBenjamin Daniels![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/thumbnail/Lazy-Donburi-Tofu-BGBW-min.jpg)](https://www.spoonfeed.be/rice-bowl/) [Summer rolls │ Spoonfeed RecipesColourful veggies wrapped in rice paper, summer rolls are fresh, filling, and full of goodness. Add your favourites, from tofu to prawn and more!![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/icon/favicon-11.ico)SpoonfeedBenjamin Daniels![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/thumbnail/Summer-Roll_Tofu_Plated_BGBWsq-min-1.jpg)](https://www.spoonfeed.be/summer-rolls/) [Stir fry │ Spoonfeed RecipesStir fries are delicious, simple to make, and easy to customise to your meal plan. Explore our flexible base recipe and ideas for a great weekday stir fry!![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/icon/favicon-12.ico)SpoonfeedBenjamin Daniels![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/thumbnail/Stir-fry_Tofu_BGBW-min-3.jpg)](https://www.spoonfeed.be/stir-fry/) [Gimbap │ Spoonfeed RecipesElegant, filling, and delicious! Gimbap are a South Korean staple which you can pack flexibly with plenty of good vegetables and flavour.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/icon/favicon-13.ico)SpoonfeedBenjamin Daniels![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/thumbnail/Gimbap-Surimi-Mix_BGBW-min.jpg)](https://www.spoonfeed.be/gimbap/) ### Katsu curry URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/katsu-curry/ Last updated: 2025-12-02T17:47:17.000Z ### €5.43 │ €1.36 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 45-60mins │ Japan Homely Japanese fare. Fluffy rice meets 'katsu' schnitzels and a simple to make, but complex tasting, carrot-based curry. - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Of course, rice. Though katsu curry needs something fresh - consider sides like cucumber and radish. ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Katsu curry is perfect when you want to make plenty of rice to have leftover for another dish. It is also a good way to use up a carrot if you have too many, just make extra sauce and freeze for next time! ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making extra from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Katsu curry is perfect for leftovers! It is delicious warmed back up the next day. ## Utensils - Saucepan - Sauté pot - Baking tray - Hand blender - Sieve - Cooking spoon ## Ingredients - 4 schnitzels (we use Plan't from Colruyt) - 250g short/medium-grain rice - 1 tbsp vegetable oil - 1 onion - 1 large carrot - 1 tbsp grated ginger - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tbsp plain flour - 1 tbsp curry powder - 2 cloves - 1 bay leaf - 1 stock cube for 40cl broth - 1-2 tbsp soy sauce - 1-2 tbsp honey - 1 tbsp sesame seeds ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Prefer meat instead? 🥩** **+€3.24* Chicken or pork schnitzel is traditionally used for this dish. 🏆 ****Fancy:** Use premium rice **+€1.03 +0min* Some dishes like this one benefit from a quality rice. Basmati or jasmine will elevate this katsu curry. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/07/Katsu-curry-top_cut-out-shadow-min.png) ## Method 1. Dice onion and slice carrot about 1cm thick. Mince/grate ginger and garlic. 2. Bake the schnitzels for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip them halfway in. 3. Boil the kettle, enough for the broth and the rice. Rinse rice in a sieve until the water runs clear, then put in saucepan. Cover with boiling water, about 2cm higher than the rice. Add bay leaf and cloves. 4. Put the lid on the rice and bring to a boil. Once boiling, keep on low heat for 12 minutes. Don't remove the lid. After that time, turn off the heat. Leave the lid on to steam for at least 5 minutes. 5. While your rice is cooking, add oil in your sauté pot. Cook the onion for 2 minutes. Once translucent, add carrot and salt, cooking for 10 minutes until soft. Add the ginger and garlic, cooking until fragrant, then add in flour and curry powder. Fry for another 2 minutes, stirring regularly. 6. Prepare the broth with the remaining boiled water from water. Gradually add the vegetable stock to the vegetables, stirring until a smooth sauce. Cover and simmer for at least 10 minutes until thickened. Add soy sauce and honey, then use a hand blender to mix until smooth. 7. Take the lid off the rice, remove the aromatics, and fluff with fork. With the schnitzels cooked, cut them into thick slices. Plate them beside the rice, covering the schnitzel with the sauce. Top with sesame seeds and serve with fresh salad vegetables like radish or cucumber. 8. Enjoy! ### Swedish meatballs URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/swedish-meatballs/ Last updated: 2025-11-06T22:58:14.000Z ### €6.42 │ Serves 4 │ €1.60 per portion │ 30-45 mins │ Sweden Swedish meatballs are iconic. Delicious, creamy, and with warming mash potato, it's a great and filling meal alongside green veggies. Perfect in a autumn/winter meal plan! Swedish Meatballs - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Mash potato, of course! We also add peas or green beans on the side. It's also traditional to serve with a spoonful of lingonberry jam. If you can't find that, try cherry or cranberry instead. Something sharp and fruity! ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Swedish meatballs are great in a meal plan because can make a generous helping, are a relatively fast way to make potatoes, and it's just so filling and delicious. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making extra from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Swedish meatballs are perfect for leftovers! It is delicious warmed up the next day. ## Utensils - Sauté pot - Saucepan and lid - Colander - Dep cooking spoon - Masher ## Ingredients - 400g meatballs (we use 2 packs of Plan't from Colruyt) - 6 medium-sized potatoes - 1 large white onion - 50g butter - 2 tbsp vegetable oil - 2 cloves garlic - 1 tbsp Liège syrup - 1 tbsp red wine vinegar - 2 tbsp flour - 150ml cream 7% - 1 stock cube for 40cl broth - 1 bay leaf - 1 tbsp dill - 1 tsp nutmeg - 1 tsp brown sugar ⚡ ****Flexible:** Prefer meat instead? 🥩 *+€4.52 +20min* Make the meatballs yourself. This is often 50/50 beef and pork, but do it how you prefer. Add to 500g of minced meat a diced shallot, fresh parsley, and breadcrumbs or diced chunks of soaked stale bread. Bind with 2 eggs and form your balls. Coat in flour, then fry in butter until medium-cooked inside. Set aside and continue as above. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/11/Meatballs-Swedish-2-Arm.png) ## Method 1. Peel potatoes and cut into chunks, then put into a large pot with cold water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, simmer for about 14 minutes (depending on how large your potato chunks are) or until well cooked through. Undercooked potato makes for gritty mash! 2. Meanwhile in a dash of oil, fry the veggie meatballs in a sauté pan until browned, then set aside. 3. Finely dice onion and garlic. In the same sauté pan, melt 1 tbsp (about 12g) butter, then on medium-high heat add the onion, salt it, and sauté until translucent. Take this time to prepare broth from a stock cube. 4. Then add garlic and keep moving for another 2 minutes. 5. Add Liège syrup and red wine vinegar, then combine well. 6. Mix in the flour, then slowly add the stock, ensuring to mix well with the ingredients. Add herbs and spices, as well as the meatballs, then cook for about 5-8 minutes until it starts to thicken. After this add 100ml cream, and stir occasionally. 7. Around now, your potatoes should be cooked. Drain the water, then add salt and pepper to the potato. Add the remainder of the butter (about 40g) and start to mash. Then add the remaining 50ml of cream, and mash until a smooth and silky consistency. Add seasonings and spices as you wish. Cover with a lid. 8. While everything is hot, this is a good time to prepare any vegetables on the side - frozen green beans or peas, for example. You can microwave these in a bowl with water, or bring to a boil in a pan. I prefer to microwave, then pan-fry lightly in butter, and if you have any, ground garlic. 9. Top with dried dill for a punch of green. 10. Enjoy! ### Paella URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/paella/ Last updated: 2026-08-24T13:17:01.000Z ### €3.15 │ €0.79 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 30-45 mins │ Spain A vibrant Spanish classic, colourful rice spiced with paprika and saffron. Paella is easy to do and made to impress, whether it's vegetarian, with fish, chicken, or the traditional rabbit. Plus, it's great to make in bulk and have plenty leftover! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Base Ingredients](#base-ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? With filling rice and plentiful vegetables, paella is great on its own. Though if you fancy a side, you could go for a fresh salad. ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Paella is so inherently delicious, making it the perfect dish for using ingredients that you might have left over at the end of the week, especially vegetables. In fact, that's why the Spanish traditionally called it a poor man's dish! Plus, paella is great to make in bulk because it requires no extra effort to make. So if you're short of emergency meals in the freezer, or you simply want some extra portions, paella is the way to go! ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. ## ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making the extras from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending out and extra time cooking! Paella is perfect for leftovers! It is delicious warmed back up the next day. ## Utensils - Large, flat frying pan (paellera is traditional) - Grater/blender for tomato - Mixing jug - Aluminium foil ## Base Ingredients - 300g paella/risotto rice - 1 red pepper (1/2 if large) - 1 yellow pepper (1/2 if large) - 2 salad tomatoes (1 if large) - 2 tsp smoked paprika - 1 tsp sweet paprika - 3 cloves garlic - 1g saffron - 2 stock cubes for 75-100cl broth - Olive oil - Lemon wedges ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Add a star ingredient to your paella ⭐** Here's some of what you could cook. Prepare your star ingredient and set it aside until step 5: ****\- Artichoke and butter bean:** Add 240g of each, artichoke hearts can be canned or peeled fresh **+€3.48* ****\- Mussels:** Add raw, use fish stock **+€5.99* ****\- Chicken and green beans:** Fry chicken breasts **+€8.15* ****\-** ****Salmon, whitefish, and green beans:** Fry fish for 3-5 minutes **+€12.12* ****\- Prawn and mussels:** Add raw, use fish stock **+€12.75* ****\- Rabbit and green beans:** Fry rabbit thigh for 3-5 minutes **+€13.99* ## Method 1. Add saffron to a cup, and grind it with the end of a steel utensil until broken down. Now cover with about 100ml of cold water and leave it to soak for at least 15 minutes. Even better - if you have the time - add a few ice cubes instead and leave it until it melts. Hot water burns saffron, and given how pricey it is, let's make the most of it. 2. To prepare, dice garlic and pepper. Either grate or lightly blitz your tomatoes. Prepare broth in a mixing jug. The ratio of rice to stock is 1:3. 3. Now you're all set to prepare your star ingredient in your main pan and set it aside. 4. In the same pan, sauté your garlic in plentiful olive oil on medium-high heat. After 1 minute once it is aromatic, add pepper. After another 2 minutes of moving the ingredients around, add your tomato and season with the paprikas, salt, and pepper. After a few minutes, everything should be coming together nicely in a uniform sofrito. 5. Add to the mix your star ingredient and any accompanying vegetables, then keep moving for another 2 minutes. 6. Add rice in a diagonal line across the pan, then equally distribute it. Cover with the stock and saffron water, then cover with aluminium foil, put to a simmer, and let cook for 15 minutes. 7. After 15 minutes, turn the heat up high and cook for another 3-5 minutes. This gets us nice crunchy edges on the rice called soccarat - this is the part people fight over! 8. Remove the aluminum foil and serve fresh with lemon wedges. 9. Enjoy! ### Galician tuna empanada URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/galician-tuna-empanada/ Last updated: 2025-12-02T17:46:07.000Z ## €4.92 │ €1.23 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 45-60mins │ Spain Empanadas are a crowd pleaser! Crumbly pastry filled with tuna, onion, and peppers in a garlicky tomato sauce make the empanada gallega a delicious Spanish classic. Galician Tuna Empanada - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Given that they are quite filling, empanadas are great accompanied by a simple salad, though potato salad (especially a Spanish ensaladilla) works well too. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making the extras from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending out and extra time cooking! Empanadas are great for leftovers, either cold or warmed back up the next day. ## Utensils - Baking dish - Wok/sauté pan - Spatula ## Ingredients - 400g pastry (shortcrust or puff, depends what you like) - 250g canned tuna in oil - 2 salad tomatoes/250ml crushed tomato/passata - 1 red pepper (1/2 if large) - 1 green pepper (1/2 if large) - 1 red onion - 2 garlic cloves - 1 tsp smoked paprika - Olive oil - Butter - Flour ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Vegetarian or vegan? 🥦 Exchange tuna for leek** **\-€0.90* A mix of finely chopped leek, onion, and pepper in the dish's tomato sauce makes a good substitute to the traditional seafood empanada. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/07/Empanada_Gallega-Plated-Cut-out-shadow-no-arm-min.png) ## Method 1. Cut pepper into long strips. Dice onion and garlic and sauté in olive oil with a dash of salt and pepper on medium heat. After about 3 minutes when it begins to turn a golden colour, add the tomato and peppers and keep mixing. 2. After 2 minutes, add paprika, mix well, and then the drained tuna. Keep the ingredients moving on the heat for 2 minutes, then reserve and set aside on a separate plate to cool down. To avoid extra dishes, this can be the plating you intend to eat on. Top tip: to speed up the cooling of the ingredients, make a well in the centre so the heat can escape. 3. As the filling is saucy, you need to blind bake the bottom of your pastry. If you are making your own pastry, set half aside for the lid. If you are purchasing pastry from the supermarket, this likely entails the purchase of two packets as pastry often comes in 230g packets, enough for one side of the empanada. 4. Line a baking dish with butter and flour, then place your pastry inside, ensuring it covers the bottom and all sides. Pierce all over with a fork, then bake at 180 degrees for about 10 minutes, or until the bottom has just cooked past raw. 5. While the pastry is cooking, now's a good time to work on any salad you may want to accompany the empanada with. 6. Once the pastry is blind baked, and the ingredients are cooled, add the mix to the pastry, then top with the other half of the pastry, cutting off the excess. Roll out any excess and place on top in long, round, and thin diagonal strips. 7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry on top and bottom are both golden brown. 8. Serve hot and enjoy! ### Salmorejo URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/salmorejo/ Last updated: 2026-07-03T09:36:59.000Z ## €2.47 │ €0.62 per portion │ Serves 4 │ Under 30mins │ Spain Salmorejo is a refreshing summer soup. A classic from Córdoba, tomatoes are blitzed with garlic, olive oil, leftover bread, and hit of sharpness from some sherry vinegar. Addictive and satisfying! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Salmorejo is traditionally topped with boiled eggs and Spanish ham. Though it also goes great with some crusty bread or picos (breadsticks), and of course a variety of other tapas if that's the mood. ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making the extras from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending out and extra time cooking! For salmorejo, as it is a cold soup, it keeps perfectly for the next day. ## Utensils - 1 saucepan - Blender/hand-mixer - Serving bowl - Sieve ## Ingredients - 1kg tomato - \~200g bread, often used stale - 2 garlic cloves - 2 eggs - 4 tbsp olive oil - 1 tsp sherry/red wine vinegar ## Method 1. Put eggs to hard boil in a pan. 2. If your bread is stale, soften chunks of bread in water, then drain of water and add to your blender or a bowl to use for a hand-mixer. 3. Meanwhile, cut your tomato into chunks and add to the bread. Add your garlic cloves, peeled but whole. Blitz until totally blended. 4. Pass the mix through a sieve to remove the pips of the tomato for a smoother salmorejo. 5. Now back in the blender/bowl, add olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix again, adding more olive oil if necessary to bring the emulsion to a light, creamy consistency. 6. Add chopped egg and any other toppings like fresh herbs and Spanish ham on top, then serve with your preferred sides. 7. Enjoy! ### Refried bean tacos URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/refried-bean-tacos/ Last updated: 2026-02-04T16:24:16.000Z ### €7.09│ €1.77 per portion │ Serves 4 │ Under 30mins │ Mexico Tacos are a hit every time. Filled with red kidney beans, red pepper, and avocado, refried bean tacos are fast to make - and fast to make disappear! And they're also fun when you set them in a buffet-style to build your own. Refried Bean Tacos - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? We love pairing refried bean tacos with a fresh salad like a pico de gallo. Of course, tacos go with many things - nachos, guacamole, slaw, salsas, and more. The sky is the limit! ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making extra from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! For tacos, keep the filling and tortilla separate. If you're at the office/have no hob access for the leftovers, tortillas can always be warmed in the microwave. ## Utensils - 2 frying pans (1 non-stick) - Lid for frying pan - Masher - Spatula ## Ingredients - 12 taco corn tortillas - 2x 400g kidney beans canned - 2 red peppers - 2 avocados - 1 red onion - 1 lime - Cheese for grating - 2 tsp paprika - 1 tsp cumin - 1 tsp oregano - 1 tsp chilli powder/flakes - Olive oil - Fresh herbs to top ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/07/Tacos_Refried-Bean_Served_Cut-out_Shadow-banner-min-min.png) ## Method 1. Cut red pepper into strips and fry on medium heat in a dash of olive oil. 2. Take this time to dice onion and mince garlic. While the pepper cooks, this is a good time to make any salsas/sides you want too. 3. Once the pepper has slightly softened, add a splash of water and cover with a lid on a simmer. When the water has evaporated, add salt, pepper, and 1 tsp paprika, mix well, then another dash of water and repeat until no water remains and the peppers are nicely softened. 4. While the pepper cooks, drain the kidney beans well. 5. Once the pepper is cooked, set aside. Refresh the pan with olive oil, put to medium-high heat and add the onion. After about 3 minutes, add your kidney beans. After 1 minute, add garlic and the rest of the spices. After 2 minutes, take your masher and press down on the beans. Keep it moving as you do this, taking care not to press too hard into your pan if the masher is metal. 6. While you keep the refried beans on low heat, make your avocados how you like it - we like it mashed with salt, pepper, paprika, and a good squeeze of lime on it. The avocado is done last to avoid browning. 7. Now, warm your tortillas on a separate frying pan with a dash of oil for about 1 minute, until browned on each side. 8. In each tortilla, spoon the bean mix into the centre so as to fold it in half. Fry each side again so that it stays folded. 9. Plate each person three tacos, and serve the avocado, lime. and any sides buffet-style, so that they can be added individually to the tacos. Consider hot sauce, cheese, and extra fresh herbs on top to elevate the flavour. 10. Enjoy! ### Risotto URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/risotto/ Last updated: 2025-11-23T16:08:14.000Z ### €4.30 │ €1.07 per portion │ Serves 4 │ 30-45mins │ Italy A lean Italian classic with creamy rice that complements so many delicious ingredients. Risottos are simple, tasty, and warming. It's also easy to make plenty and freeze any extra for emergency meals! Explore our flexible base recipe and some ideas for great star ingredient risottos! - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [How to use in a meal plan](#how-to-use-in-a-meal-plan) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Base Ingredients](#base-ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? Risotto is great on its own! Though if you fancy a side, you could go for cherry tomato bruschetta, garlic bread, or a fresh, leafy salad. ## How to use in a meal plan Good home economics is using ingredients smartly - and that saves money and cuts food waste. A meal plan is a great way to do this. Because risotto is so delicious, it is the perfect dish for using ingredients that you might have left over at the end of the week, especially vegetables. It's also quite a warming dish, so you can plan it on a colder/rainier day. Risotto is easy to make, though it takes quite a bit of concentration as you need to continuously stir it. Given this, you want to plan a risotto when you have a bit of spare time to devote yourself to it. For me, making risotto is a moment to decompress with music or a podcast - not to have work or anything on mind. ## Get Spoonfeed Meal Plans Weekly meal plans for home cooks in Belgium. Save time, money, and stress and become a kitchen pro. I'm interested Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ## ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making extra from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! Risotto is perfect for leftovers! It is delicious reheated the next day and responds well to the microwave. ## Utensils - Saucepan - Sauté pot/wok - Ladle - Spatula ## Base Ingredients - 250g risotto rice - 175ml dry white wine - 1 stock cube for 1.5L of broth - 1 onion - 2 garlic cloves - 1 tbsp butter - 3 tbsp olive oil - Cheese to grate/flake - 2 bay leaves - Thyme - Parsley/basil ⚡ ****Flexible:** ****Add a star ingredient to your risotto ⭐** Here's some of what you could cook, setting aside until step 7: ****\- Courgette:** 1 diced courgette, sautéed in olive oil **+€0.45* ****\- Leek:** 1 large leek sliced - sauté whites in butter, add green when rice is 1/2 cooked **+€0.60* ****\- Mushroom:** 400g sliced and sautéed in butter **+€1.23* ****\-** ****Courgette, peas, and ricotta:** Courgette as above, in step 7 also add 125g peas and 100g ricotta, serving with ricotta on top **+€1.37* ****\- Smoked sausage, carrot, and peas:** Add carrot cut in demi-rondelles to broth, setting aside sautéed sausage **+€3.95* ****\- Chicken and saffron:** Sauté in butter, spice with cumin, steep cold water with saffron and add after wine evaporates **+€5.15* ****\- Prawn:** Sauté in butter until pink **+€7.30* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/08/Risotto_Courgette-Ricotta_Cut-out-shadow-min.png) ## Method 1. Pre-cook your star ingredient, cooking it and reserving. It's best to cook this separately first so that you can control the cooking of both it and the rice. 2. Prepare the broth. Add the water, stock cube, bay leaves, and thyme. Keep at a rolling boil. 3. Dice onion and garlic very thinly. Cover the surface of a sauté pot (which you used for your star ingredient) with olive oil, turn to high heat and add the onion. After 2-3 minutes, when the onion gets translucent, add garlic and cook for 1 minute. 4. There should be plenty of olive oil left in the pan when you add rice. Stir the ingredients for 1 minute on high heat as the rice starts to absorb the flavour. 5. Once the rice becomes translucent, gradually add your wine to deglaze the pan. Move the ingredients until the wine has evaporated. 6. Bit by bit, add the broth two ladle scoops at a time, gently stirring until absorbed by the rice. Repeat until the rice is 2/3 cooked. 7. Stir in your star ingredient that you set aside, saving some for presentation. Keep adding broth until the rice is fully cooked. Risotto is ready when you can trace a line with your spatula in the pan. 8. Serve the remainder of your star ingredient, grated/flaked cheese, black pepper, and parsley/basil. 9. Enjoy! ### Tacos de elote URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/tacos-de-elote/ Last updated: 2026-04-16T19:39:53.000Z ### €6.69 │ €1.67 per portion │ Serves 4 │ Under 30mins │ Mexico Tacos are a hit every time. Filled with spiced chicken (or veggie chicken-style strips work great too), spring onion, and sweetcorn in sour cream, tacos de elote are fast to make - and fast to make disappear! And they're also fun when you set them in a buffet-style to build your own. Explore our simple recipe with our suggestions to make great weeknight tacos. Tacos de elote - [What to serve it with?](#what-to-serve-it-with) - [Leftovers](#leftovers) - [Utensils](#utensils) - [Ingredients](#ingredients) - [Method](#method) ## What to serve it with? We love pairing tacos de elote with a fresh salad or salsa verde. Of course, tacos go with many things - pico de gallo, nachos, guacamole, slaw, salsas, and more. The sky is the limit! ## Leftovers Spoonfeed meal plans save you money by using the economy of scale. Making extra from dinner into a leftover lunch avoids spending money and extra time cooking! For tacos, keep the filling and tortilla separate. If you're at the office/have no hob access for the leftovers, tortillas can always be warmed in the microwave. ## Utensils - Sauté pot - Frying pan (non-stick) - Mixing/serving bowl - Deep cooking spoon - Spatula ## Ingredients - 8 taco corn tortillas - 200g chicken/veggie chicken (we use Plan't from Colruyt) - 250g sweetcorn - 50g fresh cheese/feta - 1 spring onion - 2 tbsp mayonnaise - 2 tbsp sour cream - 1 lime - 1 garlic clove - 2 tsp ground cumin - 1 tsp cayenne pepper - 1 tsp dried oregano - Olive oil - Chilli flakes to taste - Fresh herbs (parsley/coriander) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/df/e2/dfe23f9a-c6d9-4c5b-9083-ba6a7f57d992/content/images/2025/07/Tacos_Elote_Plate_Cut-Out_Shadow-banner-min.png) ## Method 1. Drain sweetcorn and add to a sauté pot in a small amount of olive oil on medium-high heat, adding salt and black pepper. Fry for a few minutes until nicely coated and uniform. Set aside in a the mixing/serving bowl. 2. Thinly slice spring onion and add to the sweetcorn. 3. Add chicken cut into strips/veggie chicken strips to a sauté pot in a splash of olive oil on medium-high heat. Spice with cumin, chilli flakes, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Sear the strips for about 5 minutes. Keep them moving to avoid burning. Once nicely browned, set aside in a separate serving bowl. 4. While the meat is cooking, add minced garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, cubed feta, a handful of fresh herbs, and lime juice to the sweetcorn. 5. Warm your tortillas on a frying pan with a dash of oil for about 1 minute, until browned on each side. 6. Plate each person two tortillas and fill as you like, serving buffet-style. Consider hot sauce and extra fresh herbs on top to elevate the flavour. 7. Enjoy! ### Coming soon! URL: https://www.spoonfeed.be/coming-soon/ Last updated: 2025-06-21T10:17:42.000Z Weekly meal plans. Shopping lists. Recipes. Launching soon, Spoonfeed is going to change your kitchen routine. 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