As the festive frenzy winds down and you settle into planning the quieter days between Christmas and New Year, it’s the perfect time to give your kitchen — and your wallet — a little break. After indulgent treats and festive feasts, what we really often crave is something simple, comforting, and budget-friendly. That’s where Crafty Cook comes in. With just a few of our mixes, you can plan an entire week’s worth of warm, wholesome meals — quickly, easily, and affordably — so you can spend less time cooking and more time relaxing.
🕒 Create A Simple Week’s Meal Plan from Crafty Cook
Here’s a sample weekly meal plan, built around convenience, flavour and variety:
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Monday: Leek & Potato Soup — start the week gently with a light, creamy soup that’s satisfying without being heavy. Perfect with a slice of crusty bread or a side salad.
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Tuesday: Coconut Curried Lentil Soup — a warming bowl with gentle spice and hearty pulses to keep you going. Great as a standalone lunch or levelled-up with extra veggies or a swirl of cream for extra pzazz.
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Wednesday: Tomato & Red Pepper Risotto — midweek calls for something a little different. This Mediterranean-inspired risotto brings sunshine to winter evenings and fills the kitchen with tempting aromas.
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Thursday: Deep South Beef Stew — hearty, comforting and perfect for a chilly evening. A great way to fill the home with warmth, especially if you team it with some crusty bread.
- Friday: Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup – finish the working week with a warming spicy dish. Perfect to share with friends
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Saturday: Thai Coconut Soup – amazing flavours, with the creamy coconut milk and and a peanut-free satay seasoning giving a warming tasty weekend treat.
- Sunday: Brownies — because after a week of routine dinners, a treat is well deserved. Pull the pudding mix out, bake, and enjoy something sweet to round off the workweek.
✅ Why This Plan Works
With Crafty Cook, every tube is pre-measured, shelf-stable and easy to store, meaning you don’t need to rush to use them before they go off. That makes this plan ideal for anyone wanting to avoid food waste — or just wanting to simplify life after the holiday rush.
Each meal is quick to prepare, but still homey and satisfying. Add a little salad, some leftover veg, cheese, or a slice of bread — and suddenly a simple soup or risotto becomes a filling, balanced meal.
And because our mixes are portioned and ready to go, you’re saving money compared with buying fresh ingredients for single meals. No extra shopping, no wasted produce, no complicated prep — just wholesome, honest food when you need it.
💡 Stretch Your Savings Even Further: Try Our Bundle Deals
If you’re planning meals in advance — or feeding more than one person — our Bundle Deals make cooking even more cost-effective. By buying several mixes together, you benefit from lower cost per meal, less packaging waste, and the convenience of having the week’s meals (or more!) ready in advance.
👉 Check out our Bundle Deals page for more savings and great value meal packs.
Bundle Deals are especially handy if you like to batch-cook, feed a family, or want to build a stocked pantry for unexpected busy days.
🧑🍳 Tips to Make It Even Better
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Double up: Cook once and eat twice — many of these mixes yield enough for leftovers, which can be refrigerated or frozen for another meal.
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Add extras: Whether it’s fresh or roasted vegetables, a dash of cream, herbs or cheese — small add-ins can elevate the meal and stretch it further.
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Mix & match: Swap days around depending on what you’re craving. Prefer a risotto on Monday and soup midweek? Go for it. The flexibility is one of the biggest joys of Crafty Cook.
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Batch-bake puddings: Make two or three of the pudding mixes at once — great for snacks, desserts or even gifts.
