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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: 

  • Meal Planning 

  • Wash and cut fruit and vegetables

  • Take meat out of the freezer

  • Make Oatmeal Bake, Energy Balls, Italian Bread


Breakfast Options: 

Cereal

Oatmeal Bake


Lunch Options:

Sandwiches

Pasta Salad

Fruit 

Bread


Monday

Brautswurst

Mac and Cheese

Cole Slaw


Tuesday


Pasta

Homemade Gravy

Salad

Bread



Wednesday

Pizza

Salad


Thursday


Boneless Chicken Wings

Cole Slaw

Roasted Asparagus


Friday

Shrimp Tacos

Salad

Chips w/ Salsa


Saturday


Burgers

Roasted Potatoes

Broccoli


Sunday

Pork Chops

Roasted Potatoes

Cooked Apples

Salad


M- Grilled Chicken 

T- Tacos 

W- Jambalaya

TH- Pizza

Fri- Shrimp Pasta

Sat- Greek Chicken

Sun- Grilled Steaks


* 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 #307


What is your meal plan for this week?


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