Le Petit Meal Plan #15

Fresh, fuss-free June recipes for sunny days + free shopping list.

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This month, I’ve found myself reaching for meals that feel light yet satisfying — meals that don’t weigh you down but still feel like a treat. Maybe it’s the longer evenings or the first proper barbecue of the season, but there’s something about June that makes me want to eat alfresco, with a chilled glass in hand and something vibrant on the plate.

So this meal plan is full of that spirit: crisp, colourful, full of crunch and zing. Think chilled courgette soup swirled with yoghurt and topped with smoky grilled prawns —sunshine in a bowl. Or tahini-dressed slaw piled into crusty baguettes with spiced lamb meatballs — messy in the best way. There's also something sweet and lemony to round things off when only pudding will do.

Each recipe is simple, yes but more importantly, they're the sort of meals that give you energy and joy. Just the thing as we head into high summer.

Which recipe would you try first? Let me know in the comments!

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This month’s petit pleasures:

Paint: A splash of red for some quick glam.

Watch: The virgo in me loves the details in this movie.

30 seconds: Never thought banging some pots to a beat would be so nerve racking!

MEAL #1 - Subway given some French flair {nf}

Recipe: Merguez Meatball Baguettes

MEAL #2 - Heads up: you’ll wanna double up the portions as these are utterly moreish {nf}

Guest Recipe: Da-Hae West's Korean Smashed Tacos

MEAL #3 - The foundation of all good sandwiches {pb, nf}

Recipe: Baby Baguettes (No Knead, 3 Ingredients)

MEAL #4 -Skip the soggy salads — make this instead {pb, nf, gf}

Recipe: Tahini Tricolore Slaw

MEAL #5 - A little something refreshing {gf, nf}

Recipe: Chilled Courgette and Yoghurt Soup with Barbecued Prawns

Something for your sweet tooth…{v, nf}

Guest Recipe: Letitia Clark's Lemon Tiramisu

Abbreviations:

v- vegetarian, pb - plant based, gf - gluten free, nf - nut free, df - dairy free.

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