It has been a long time since I've posted my weekly menu plan. It's not that I haven't had one, but I've been menu planning with what I already have in the pantry and freezer for so long - I don't always write it down.
I know lots of people are either getting back on track with couponing, or thinking about getting serious about saving money with coupons this time of year. Menu planning is one the most important things you can do to save money. I always plan with what I already have in the house. That leaves me to spend my grocery budget on the best deals for the week.
Monday: Chili
- We will be watching Bowl games today. I'll make some Chili in the Crockpot and everyone can eat when they want.
- The recipe calls for chicken, but I always use leftover turkey in this recipe. The recipe make a huge dish. I could cut the recipe in half, but I like to have it for leftovers
Wednesday: Leftovers
- Wednesday nights are usually busy for my family. Leftovers make a great choice when I'm not quite sure when everyone will be home to eat.
Thursday: Spicy Garlic Chicken, steamed rice, frozen veggie
- My family really likes Wanchia Ferry Dinner Kits. It is an easy way to make Chinese with out having to go out and buy lots of spices.
Friday: Ham & cheese omelets, orange juice
- I've have a little bit of ham leftover from the holidays. If I don't use the rest in omelets, I'll chop up what's left and freeze for omelets in the future.
Saturday: Pork tenderloin, long grain & wild rice, frozen veggies, homemade applesauce
- I buy several pork tenderloins and freeze them when Johnny's Market puts them on sale. I used to pay $1.99 per pound, but the price recently has been closer to $2.50. Not as good of price as they used to be, but still a great price for pork tenderloin.
Sunday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn,
- I always make meatloaf on a Sunday. Maybe that's because I don't like to squish raw meat, and my husband is always home on Sunday afternoons to do that for me.
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Thank you for posting this again. It always inspires me to cook something new or give my meal plan a twist!
ReplyDelete@Amanda Harris
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda - I think life got really busy this past spring, and I got out of the habit of posting this every week.
I'm glad you enjoy it. I know what you mean about being inspired to cook something new. I get in a real rut too.
We're having pizza during the Rose Bowl tonight. We're also having Quesadillas, Monterrey Chicken, Shepherd's Pie, White Chicken Enchiladas and Cheeseburger Pie.
ReplyDeleteI love menu planning, too - it makes our household run so smoothly!
Thanks for posting. Can you post the recipe for the chicken or turkey tetrazzini or email me directly? mlu3260@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhen I make a meatloaf, I just put everything in my KitchenAid bowl and mix it with the paddle attachment. That way no one has to squish the raw meat.
ReplyDelete@Anonymous
ReplyDeleteThat's a good idea, but I don't like to clean up the mixer either. That's almost as bad as squishing meat. And hubby doesn't clean up very well.