Focus: Brand new recipes with global flavors - Tuscan rustic comfort, Japanese umami, Russian creaminess, and Danish simplicity.

This plan introduces four fresh recipes to your collection! It satisfies your bean craving with a Tuscan white bean and bacon stew, features umami-rich miso-glazed fish, creamy mushroom stroganoff, and a simple Danish sheet pan dinner. All recipes use what’s in your fridge and freezer while bringing exciting new flavors to the table.

Meal Plan Summary

• Uses from freezer: Bacon strips, Alaska pollock, medisterpølse, frozen ginger
• Uses from fridge: Kale, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, carrots, potatoes, Greek yoghurt
• Fresh items to buy: Egg noodles, cannellini beans (canned), fresh parsley, passata, paprika

Ingredients used across multiple meals: Garlic (all 4 meals), olive oil (4 meals), butter (3 meals), onions (3 meals)

Meals

Wednesday, January 22

• Dinner: Tuscan White Bean and Bacon Stew
  • NEW RECIPE! Rustic Italian stew with creamy white beans, crispy bacon, kale, and tomatoes
  • Satisfies your bean craving perfectly
  • Serve with crusty bread for dipping
  • Prep for tomorrow: Move pollock from freezer to fridge to thaw

Thursday, January 23

• Dinner: Miso-Glazed Pollock with Garlicky Greens + Jasmine Rice
  • NEW RECIPE! Japanese-inspired pollock with sweet-savory miso glaze
  • Served over garlicky sautéed kale for a healthy, umami-packed meal
  • Light and flavorful contrast to yesterday’s hearty stew
  • Prep for tomorrow: None needed

Friday, January 24

• Dinner: Mushroom Stroganoff
  • NEW RECIPE! Rich, creamy mushroom stroganoff with paprika and fresh herbs
  • Uses up your fridge mushrooms in this Russian-inspired classic
  • Served over egg noodles for ultimate comfort food
  • Prep for tomorrow: None needed

Saturday, January 25

• Dinner: Medisterpølse Sheet Pan Dinner
  • NEW RECIPE! Easy one-pan Danish dinner with sausages, potatoes, and Brussels sprouts
  • Everything roasts together for minimal cleanup
  • Serve with Dijon mustard, ketchup, and pickled cornichons
  • Perfect relaxed weekend meal

Ingredients

Complete list of everything needed for all 4 meals.

Proteins

• Bacon strips (freezer) - 150g
• Alaska pollock (freezer) - 2 fillets
• Medisterpølse (freezer) - 4 sausages

Produce

• Kale (fridge) - 250g total (100g for stew, 150g for pollock)
• Mushrooms (fridge) - 400g
• Brussels sprouts (fridge) - 300g
• Carrots (fridge) - 2 medium
• Potatoes (fridge) - 800g total (400g for stroganoff side if needed, 400g for sheet pan)
• Onions (pantry) - 3 medium
• Garlic (pantry) - 14 cloves total
• Fresh parsley - 1 large bunch
• Limes (fridge) - 1 (optional garnish for pollock)
• Fresh ginger or frozen ginger - 1 tsp grated

Frozen (from freezer)

• Bacon strips - 150g
• Alaska pollock - 2 fillets
• Medisterpølse - 4 sausages
• Frozen ginger - as needed

Dairy

• Greek yoghurt (fridge) - 150ml (for stroganoff)
• Butter (fridge) - 80g total
• Parmesan cheese (optional) - for stew garnish

Pantry Staples

• Jasmine rice - 200g
• Egg noodles or fettuccine - 200g
• Cannellini beans, canned - 1 can (400g)
• Passata or crushed tomatoes - 200ml
• Vegetable or chicken broth - 550ml total (400ml for stew, 150ml for stroganoff)
• Tomato paste - 2 tbsp
• Olive oil
• Neutral oil (for fish)
• Soy sauce
• Miso paste (white or red) - 2 tbsp
• Sesame oil - 1 tsp
• Mirin or rice vinegar - 1 tbsp
• Honey - 1 tbsp
• Dijon mustard (fridge)
• Flour - 1 tbsp
• Paprika (sweet or smoked) - 2 tsp
• Dried rosemary or Italian herbs
• Caraway seeds (optional for sheet pan)
• Chili flakes
• Salt and pepper
• Sesame seeds (garnish for pollock)

Condiments for Serving

• Ketchup (fridge)
• Dijon mustard (fridge)
• Cornichons (fridge)
• Pickled onions (optional)

Optional Add-ons

• Green onions (garnish for pollock)
• Fresh thyme (for sheet pan)
• Crusty bread (for stew)
• Rye bread (for Danish dinner)