Menu Planning: #240

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1- Click on the picture and get a link to a post sharing the recipe.

2- Although all prices were correct at the time of the blog postings, the current cost of preparation of these dishes may be higher due to inflation and/or location.

February USDA Thrifty Food Plan

According to this plan our family would have a budget of $185.90 per week. Given our health concerns, we struggle to maintain this budget, but I am going to try to make this happen.

Cost Saving Tip of the Week: Check your pantry, refrigerator and freezer for what food needs to be used up before it expires.

Control your Kitchen Waste: Americans throw away hundreds of dollars per year in kitchen waste. With groceries prices climbing each week, it is imperative that we control this area of our lives.

Each week I try to eliminate waste by having a leftover night. This is where we pull out all of our leftovers and eat buffet style for one night. If we do not have enough food for dinner, then I will either make a large salad or a plate of scrambled eggs to add to the buffet.

Here is what we did this week to make our week easier:

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Pre-Cut Vegetables
Pre-cook Rice
Pre-pack lunches

Breakfast Options:

Oatmeal

Cereal

Monday

Pork Chops

Rice

Cauliflower and Broccoli

Tuesday

Mississippi Pot Roast

Rice

Salad

Wednesday

Beef and Chicken Tacos

Salad

Thursday

Buffalo Chicken

Salad

Friday

Butterfly Shrimp

Salad

Brussel Sprouts

Saturday

Dinner w/ Friends

Sunday

Kielbasa

Peppers and Onions

Salad

M- Stuffed Peppers

T- Tacos

W- Fried Rice

Th- Jambalaya

Fri- Pasta

Sat- Hamburgers

Sun- Grilled Chicken

* Indicate that the recipe is a new one for our family.

If you are interested in last week’s Menu Plan, the link is below.

What is your meal plan for this week?

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Menu Planning: #245

NOTE- 1- Click on the picture and get a link to a post sharing the recipe. 2- Although all prices were correct at the time of the blog postings, the current cost of preparation of these dishes may be higher due to inflation and/or location. March USDA Thrifty Food Plan ccording to this plan our family would have a budget of $186.20 per week. Given our health concerns, we struggle to maintain this budget, but I am going to try to make this happen. Cost Saving Tip of the Week: Check your sale flyers for loss leaders. Each week grocery stores advertise specific products at a great price to get you in the store. Recently, I have noticed a very specific time frame for getting these deals. Good luck and happy hunting. Here is what we did this week to make our week easier: Refrigerator Clean Out Pre-cut all vegetables for the week Pulled older items to the front for easier consumption C...

Menu Planning: #250

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Menu Plan #307

Menu Plan #307 NOTE- 1- Click on the picture and get a link to a post sharing the recipe. 2- Although all prices were correct at the time of the blog postings, the current cost of preparation of these dishes may be higher due to inflation and location. February 2025 USDA Thrifty Food Plan According to this plan, our family would have a budget of $189.30 per week. Since March has 4 weeks, our monthly budget is $757.20. We elevate our dining experiences by including fresh fruits, vegetables, and higher-quality meats. Since we have health concerns and are active individuals, we limit our processed food choices. Grocery Shopping Tip: Utilize your grocery store’s loyalty program. This month, my 2 primary grocery stores have provided me with store coupons for bread, Silk milk, jelly candy, frozen vegetables, and Bali coconut water. Here is what we did this week to make our week easier: ...

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