If you’re like me — a busy mom trying to feed the family with meals that are masarap, madali, and hindi magastos — then this series is for you!
Welcome to Week 1 of my 1-Week Meal Plan Philippines, where I’ll share what we’re actually eating this week at home.
My goal is simple:
✅ Save time thinking of what to cook
✅ Keep meals balanced and healthy
✅ Stay within the weekly budget
✅ Still enjoy comfort food favorites (because hello, we all need that!)
This week’s plan is a mix of Filipino classics and a few international favorites. Think adobo next to baked chicken, sinigang beside pasta — para hindi boring!
🗓️ Weekly Meal Plan (Week 1)
🍳 Monday
Breakfast: Garlic rice, fried egg, and longganisa
Lunch: Chicken Adobo with Kangkong on the side
Dinner: Creamy Tuna Pasta (quick and easy for busy nights!)
🍛 Tuesday
Breakfast: Oatmeal with banana and honey
Lunch: Sinigang na Baboy with lots of vegetables
Dinner: Tofu and Broccoli Stir-Fry with steamed rice
🥗 Wednesday
Breakfast: Peanut butter sandwich + coffee (of course ☕)
Lunch: Rice Cooker Chicken with Mushroom and Chinese Sausage
Dinner: Ginisang Monggo with Tinapa and a side of fried talong
🍝 Thursday
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with tomatoes and garlic rice
Lunch: Baked Chicken with Roasted Veggies
Dinner: Pancit Canton with Lumpiang Togue
🍲 Friday
Breakfast: Champorado with tuyo
Lunch: Beef Giniling with Carrots and Potatoes
Dinner: Chicken Tinola — comforting, healthy, and perfect after a long week
🍔 Saturday
Breakfast: Taho or fruit smoothie bowl
Lunch: Bicol Express with steamed rice
Dinner: Mac and Cheese with a side salad (for something different!)
🍮 Sunday
Breakfast: French Toast with butter and syrup
Lunch: Pork BBQ and Atchara
Dinner: Paksiw na Bangus — no better way to end the week!
Grocery List Summary
Here’s a quick grocery list for this week’s menu (adjust depending on your family size):
Proteins: chicken, pork, tinapa, tofu, eggs, Chinese sausage, ground beef
Veggies: kangkong, sitaw, talong, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, garlic, onion, broccoli
Pantry Essentials: soy sauce, vinegar, oyster sauce, pasta, rice, sugar, salt, pepper
Extras: milk, butter, bread, peanut butter, bananas, fruits for snacks
💡 Budget Tip: Buy meats in bulk and pre-portion them in freezer bags — it saves both time and money!
This week’s plan reminded me how much comfort food means to our family.
There’s something about sitting down with a warm bowl of tinola after a busy day that just feels like home.
And yes — I always sneak in one pasta dish for Twinkle (it’s her comfort food too!).
Leftover Tip of the Week
Leftover adobo? Shred the meat and turn it into Adobo Fried Rice for breakfast the next day — instant winner!
Bonus Dessert Idea
No-Bake Mango Float — a simple, creamy dessert that takes only 10 minutes to make. Perfect panghimagas for the weekend.
Meal planning doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few pantry staples and a bit of creativity, you can serve delicious meals all week long without breaking the bank — or losing your mind in the kitchen.
Can’t wait to share Week 2 with you soon — more easy ulam ideas, international twists, and new recipes to love. 💛
