Weekly Western Meal Plan for Helpers
This meal plan features classic Western dishes that many families love. If your helper is more familiar with Asian cooking, this plan introduces fundamental Western techniques — roasting, baking, grilling, and making sauces — through straightforward recipes.
Weekly Meal Plan
| Day | Lunch | Dinner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Caesar Salad with Chicken | Spaghetti Bolognese | |
| Tuesday | Chicken Wraps | Chicken Schnitzel with Mashed Potatoes | |
| Wednesday | Cream of Mushroom Soup | Pasta Carbonara | |
| Thursday | Tuna Pasta Bake (leftover) | Roast Chicken with Vegetables | |
| Friday | Chicken Salad | Fish and Chips | |
| Saturday | French Toast | Lasagna | |
| Sunday | Quiche with Salad | Beef Stew with Bread |
Grocery List
Meat & Fish
- Chicken breasts (6)
- Whole chicken (1)
- Minced beef (800g)
- Beef stewing cuts (500g)
- White fish fillets (4)
- Tuna cans (2)
- Bacon (200g)
Vegetables
- Potatoes (8)
- Onions (5)
- Carrots (6)
- Mushrooms (300g)
- Romaine lettuce (2)
- Tomatoes (4)
- Mixed salad
- Garlic (2 heads)
- Broccoli (1)
- Zucchini (2)
Pantry
- Spaghetti (500g)
- Pasta (500g)
- Lasagna sheets
- Canned tomatoes (4 cans)
- Tomato paste
- Flour
- Breadcrumbs
- Olive oil
- Dried herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary)
- Bread
- Croutons
Dairy & Eggs
- Eggs (18)
- Butter (500g)
- Parmesan
- Cream (500ml)
- Cheese (block)
- Milk (2L)
Cooking Tips for Helpers
- Western cooking relies heavily on butter, garlic, and herbs — stock up on these.
- Roasting is simple: season, put in oven, wait. Teach your helper oven temperatures.
- Pasta should be cooked al dente — firm to the bite, not mushy.
- Mashed potatoes need butter and milk to be creamy — do not skip these.
- Sauces are the foundation of Western cooking — master tomato sauce and white sauce first.
This plan covers the essentials of Western home cooking. Once your helper masters these dishes, they can handle most Western recipes with confidence.