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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.     


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:    

  • Clean out your refrigerator before shopping and list all of the perishable foods. At the beginning of the week, use these fruits and vegetables in your meal plan, and only buy what your meal plan needs for the rest of the week.  


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

  • Meal Planning 

  • Wash and cut fruit and vegetables

  • Take meat out of the freezer

  • Make Oatmeal Bake, Energy Balls, Italian Bread

  • Make Turkey Soup


Breakfast Options: 

Cereal

Oatmeal Bake


Lunch Options:

Turkey Soup

Bread


Monday

Pizza

Salad


Tuesday


Tacos

Salad

Chips w/ Salsa


Wednesday

Leftovers


Thursday

Jambalaya

Green Beans

Salad


Friday


Grilled Chicken

Roasted Potatoes


Saturday

Sandwiches

Cheeze Its

Salad


Sunday

Greek Chicken

Salad

Pita Bread

Hummus


M- Bratwurst 

T- Tacos 

W- Pasta

TH- Chick Moo Goo Gia Pan

Fri- Shrimp Tacos

Sat- Burgers

Sun- Pork Chops


* 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 #306


What is your meal plan for this week?


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