Weekly Home-Cooked Meal Plan: The Last Week of October
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The short rain shower yesterday afternoon brought a sudden chill to the air.
The wind felt almost wintry, leaving my nose red and my fingertips freezing.
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When I opened the window this morning,
a cold breeze swept in, carrying a distinct hint of winter.
Even airing out the house felt like a challenge!
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It seemed as though the long,
stubborn summer heat had finally passed,
but before we had a chance to fully enjoy autumn,
we were already getting a taste of early winter.
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Worried that my little one might catch a cold,
I bundled them up in a lightweight padded jacket and a scarf before heading out for kindergarten.
I pulled on a cozy fleece-lined jacket myself, too.
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I used to think I was pretty good at handling the cold.
But as the years go by,
I find myself reaching for warmer layers just to brave the chilly wind!
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Last night,
I warmed up with a cup of hot Korean fish cake broth.
And today, I’m already craving another comforting bowl of something warm for dinner.
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As winter approaches, soups, stews, and hearty Korean jjigae
are finding their way into my meal plans more often.
I have a feeling these cozy dishes will be regulars on our weekly menus from now on. 🙂
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▶︎ Seasonal Ingredients
- Mackerel
- Corn
- Kabocha squash
- Mandarin oranges
- Apples
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Weekly Meal Plan: The Last Week of October
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| Table | Morning | Dinner | ||
| Main | Side 1 | Side 2 | ||
| 10/26 (Mon) | Mandarin & Ricotta Crostini | Spicy Braised Mackerel | Braised King Oyster Mushrooms w. Peanuts | Korean Corn Egg Roll |
| 10/27 (Tue) | Korean Beef & Chive Rice Pot | Sausage & White Bean Stew | Garlic Butter Sourdough | Creamy Mashed Potatoes |
| 10/28 (Wed) | Kabocha Squash Salad with Nuts & Cream Cheese | Korean Beef & Napa Cabbage Steamed Pot | Korean Fresh Green Onion Kimchi | Braised Black Beans |
| 10/29 (Thu) | Soybean Paste-Braised Dried Radish Greens Bibimbap | French-Style Steamed Mussels | Roasted Potato Wedges | Apple Crumble |
| 10/30 (Fri) | Corn & Cream Cheese Sandwich | Creamy Mushroom & Bacon Risotto | Marinated Cherry Tomatoes | Kabocha Squash & Green Salad |
| 10/31 (Sat) | Soybean Paste-Braised Dried Radish Greens Bibimbap | French-Style Steamed Mussels | Roasted Potato Wedges | Pickled Sliced Onions |
| 11/1 (Sun) | Corn & Carrot Rice Pot | Classic Sunday Roast Chicken | Yorkshire Pudding & Gravy | Herb-Roasted Zucchini & Carrots |
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Detailed Meal Plan & Ingredients
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10/26 (Mon)
| Meal | Menu | Ingredients | |
| Breakfast | Mandarin & Ricotta Crostini | Mandarin Oranges, Ricotta, Baguette | |
| Dinner | A Meal | Spicy Braised Mackerel | Mackerel, Korean Radish, Green Onions, Onion |
| Side Dish 1 | Braised King Oyster Mushrooms w. Peanuts | King Oyster Mushrooms, Peanuts | |
| Side Dish 2 | Korean Corn Egg Roll | Corn, Eggs | |
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10/27 (Tue)
| Meal | Menu | Ingredients | |
| Breakfast | Korean Beef & Chive Rice Pot | Ground Beef, Garlic Chives | |
| Dinner | A Meal | Sausage & White Bean Stew | Sausage, Kidney Beans, Onion, Tomatoes, Carrots |
| Side Dish 1 | Garlic Butter Sourdough | Butter, Minced Garlic, Sourdough Bread | |
| Side Dish 2 | Creamy Mashed Potatoes | Potatoes, Heavy Cream | |
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10/28 (Wed)
| Meal | Menu | Ingredients | |
| Breakfast | Kabocha Squash Salad with Nuts & Cream Cheese | Kabocha Squash, Nuts, Cream Cheese | |
| Dinner | A Meal | Korean Beef & Napa Cabbage Steamed Pot | Thinly Sliced Beef for Hot Pot, Napa Cabbage, Red Chili Pepper |
| Side Dish 1 | Korean Fresh Green Onion Kimchi | Green Onions | |
| Side Dish 2 | Braised Black Beans | Black Beans | |
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10/29 (Thu)
| Meal | Menu | Ingredients | |
| Breakfast | Soybean Paste-Braised Dried Radish Greens Bibimbap | Dried Radish Greens, Korean Soybean Paste (Doenjang) | |
| Dinner | A Meal | French-Style Steamed Mussels | Mussels, Butter, White Wine |
| Side Dish 1 | Roasted Potato Wedges | Potatoes | |
| Side Dish 2 | Apple Crumble | Apples, Butter, Cake Flour, Almond Flour, and Other Ingredients | |
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10/30 (Fri)
| Meal | Menu | Ingredients | |
| Breakfast | Corn & Cream Cheese Sandwich | Corn, Cream Cheese, Sourdough Bread | |
| Dinner | A Meal | Creamy Mushroom & Bacon Risotto | Button Mushrooms, Bacon, Heavy Cream, Onion |
| Side Dish 1 | Marinated Cherry Tomatoes | Cherry Tomatoes | |
| Side Dish 2 | Kabocha Squash & Green Salad | Kabocha Squash, Salad Greens | |
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10/31 (Sat)
| Meal | Menu | Ingredients | |
| Breakfast | Dried Mandarin Yogurt Bowl | Dried Mandarin Orange Chips, Yogurt, Granola | |
| Dinner | A Meal | Braised Pork with Aged Kimchi | Pork for Boiling, Aged Kimchi |
| Side Dish 1 | Enoki Mushroom & Egg Pancakes | Enoki Mushrooms, Eggs | |
| Side Dish 2 | Pickled Sliced Onions | Onion | |
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11/1 (Sun)
| Meal | Menu | Ingredients | |
| Breakfast | Corn & Carrot Rice Pot | Corn, Carrots | |
| Dinner | A Meal | Classic Sunday Roast Chicken | Whole Chicken |
| Side Dish 1 | Yorkshire Pudding & Gravy | All-Purpose Flour, Eggs, Button Mushrooms, Onion | |
| Side Dish 2 | Herb-Roasted Zucchini & Carrots | Zucchini, Carrots | |
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▶︎ [Ref.] Detailed Recipe on Naver Blog.
A choice for a Better Today than yesterday,
