Menu Plan #306

 

Menu Plan #306

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:    

• Choose your Shopping Day:  Sometimes I will delay when I shop and shop my pantry for as long as possible.   Other times, I will shop early for specific items to ensure the best price.      Being mindful of when and where you shop can save you money. 

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

• Meal Planning 

• Wash and cut fruit and vegetables

• Make an oatmeal bake

• Pack lunches for multiple days

• Take meat out of the freezer

• Make energy balls

Breakfast Options: 

Yogurt 

Avocado Toast

Oatmeal Bake

Lunch Options:

Salad

Sandwich

Monday

Pasta

Homemade Gravy

Meatballs

Salad

Bread

Tuesday

Breakfast for Dinner

Pancakes

Sausage

Eggs

Wednesday

Baked Shrimp

Roasted Potatoes

Baked Mushrooms

Salad

Thursday

Moo Goo Gai Pan

Rice

Friday

Salmon

Sweet Potato

Greens

Salad

Saturday

Shrimp Lo Mein

Rice

Sunday

Pork Chops

Broccoli/Cauliflower

Rice

Salad

M- Crack Chicken

T- Tacos

W- Left Overs

TH- Jambalaya

Fri- Salmon

Sat- Pasta w/ Meatballs

Sun- Greek Chicken

* 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 #305

What is your meal plan for this week?