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Menu Plan #299

 

Menu Plan #299


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.     


December 2024  USDA Thrifty Food Plan

According to this plan, our family would have a budget of $187.40 per week. Since January has 4 weeks, our monthly budget is $749.60.   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: 

Week 1 grocery shopping trip was a two-store trip, so I did a price comparison of all the items on my grocery list online.  In addition, I checked my IBOTTA app to see if it had any rebates to claim→ yes there were ($5.50).      My total savings for week 1 was $28.15. 


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

  • Meal Planning 

  • Washed and Pre-cut fruit and vegetables


Breakfast Options: 

Sausage/Bacon

Eggs

Hashbrowns


Lunch Options:

Sandwiches

Left Overs 


Monday

Pasta

Homemade Gravy

Meatballs

Salad

Bread


Tuesday

Appetizer Dinner

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Vegetable Platter

Cheese Platter

Chocolates


Wednesday

Smoked Pork w/ BBQ

Cole Slaw

Macaroni and Cheese


Thursday

Shrimp and 

Green Bean Stir Fry

Rice

Salad


Friday

Pizza

Salad 


Saturday


Taco Soup


Sunday

Chicken Parmesan

Pasta

Broccoli

Salad


M- Tacos

T- Pork Chops

W- Jambalaya

TH- Baked Shrimp

Fri- Pizza

Sat- Italian Sausage Zuppa 

Sun- Stir Fry


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


The link is below if you are interested in last week’s Menu Plan. 


Menu Plan #298


What is your meal plan for this week?


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