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Menu Plan #311

 

Menu Plan #311


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.     


April 2025  USDA Thrifty Food Plan

According to this plan, our family would have a budget of $189.90 per week. Since May has 4 weeks, our monthly budget is $759.60.   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.   This month will be a little trickier because Easter is during this month.   


Grocery Shopping Tip:    

  • Always check the discount racks!   This week I purchased 5 packages of bagels for 75% off, discounted beef cubes, chicken breasts, and coffee ($2.00/lb.)  


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

  • Clean out the refrigerator

  • Meal Planning 

  • Restocked my pantry

  • Cut vegetables

  • Washed fruit 

  • Pre-packed lunches


Breakfast Options: 


Bagels

Oatmeal


Lunch Options:

Sandwiches

Pasta with vegetables


Monday


Shrimp Po'Boys

Salad

Vegetables with Dip


Tuesday


Sheet Pan Fajitas

Salad

Chips with Salsa


Wednesday

Pasta with Meaballs

Gravy

Salad

Bread


Thursday

Pizza

Salad


Friday


Grilled Pork Chops

Buttered Noodles

California Blend


Saturday

Ham

Buttered Noodles

California Blend


Sunday

Salmon

Spinach

Rice

Salad



M- Tacos

T- Pasta

W- Shrimp and Rice Casserole

TH- Mongolian Beef

Fri- Pizza

Sat- Burgers

Sun- Grilled Dinner 


* 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 #310


What is your meal plan for this week?


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