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Becka's avatar

For doubling rice - does that mean coconut rice is used for the fried rice dish? Or do I make the coconut rice as directed in beef bowls, and prepare plain rice at the same time to use for fried rice later in the week?

Molly from What To Cook's avatar

Or, if you would rather use plain rice for your fried rice, I can confirm that beef basil bowls are also delish with regular brown (or white) rice - I made them with plain brown rice last week bc I was out of coconut milk and it was still fab! Either way will be great

Becka's avatar

Thank you! I’m not sure I’m a fan of coconut rice so will try it just with beef bowls tonight and I’ll make some plain for the fried rice since I’m quite sure cooking salmon in bacon fat will be 💯

Molly from What To Cook's avatar

Yes, coconut rice for the fried rice too!

AhnFam's avatar

Yahoo! My meal plan for the week is done thanks to this. Can’t wait

Elizabeth Baggett's avatar

Caro and Molly, this SAVED me this past week - thank you! I was out of town and was able to send hubby the unedited grocery list and told him to figure out what we had and what we didn't. Total win. Y'all are the best!

Elysa DiCampli's avatar

We’ve started calling these salads of yours that get better with time “fridge salads”. With three kids and activities at all times on all the days having a fridge salad that we can eat at any point of the week has been such a game changer. They only last 2, maybe 3 days but knowing we have good food we all like at home has helped so much! And when it gets hotter than hell in Charleston, fridge salads will be the only meal Made at home.

Shannon Sutton's avatar

My husband travels a few nights a week. Any advice for adapting this when cooking for one? Thanks!

Molly from What To Cook's avatar

I would prep the salad for lunches and then cook the two dinners that sound best to you, saving their leftovers for the other nights of the week!

Betsy Brazy's avatar

Shouldn’t salmon be cooked within 3 days? I know, it’s ok to switch the order of things, but I was wondering. I have a Purim potluck so Asparagus Farroto sounds great.

Caroline Chambers's avatar

I typically buy my fish day of if I'm not using frozen!

Rachel Zidaru's avatar

I buy my fish in my big grocery order and put in freezer and just de thaw day of!!

Becka's avatar

This plan sounds perfect for our family of 2 adults and a dog that the other adult who’s not me likes to share with 😂 (just a teeny bit - I doth protest too much)