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Menu Plan #314

 

Menu Plan #314


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.     


 May 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:    

  • I take inventory of my freezers, refrigerator, and pantry at the beginning of each month, so I know what I need to plan on using up during the month.     Then I start to include meals that use these items in my monthly meal plan.    


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

  • Inventory the freezer, refrigerator, and pantry. 

  • Clean out the refrigerator

  • Meal Planning focused on using what I have.

  • Pull proteins from the freezer

  • Pre-cut fruit and vegetables

  • Homemade: yogurt, energy balls, cookies, and focaccia 

  • Prepare for packing lunch each day or eating at home

  • Pick and preserve the harvest from the garden (kale, thyme, oregano, parsley, radishes, onions)


Breakfast Options: 

Cereal

Yogurt


Lunch Options:

Leftovers

Salads


Monday


Steak

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Roasted Potatoes

Corn on the Cob

Salad

Asparagus


Tuesday


Salisbury Steak

Mashed Potatoes

Broccoli

Salad


Wednesday

Pasta with Meatballs

Gravy

Salad

Bread


Thursday


Baked Shrimp

Smashed Potatoes

California Blend

Salad


Friday


* Marry Me Chicken

Buttered Noodles

Broccoli

Salad


Saturday

Pork Chops

Cilantro Lime Rice

Cole Slaw


Sunday

Moo Goo Gai Pan

Rice

Broccoli



M- Sausage Skillet

T- Burrito Bowls

W- Pizza

TH- Quesadillas 

Fri- Shrimp Wraps

Sat- Pulled Pork Sliders

Sun- Salmon


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


If you are interested in last week’s Plan,  the link is below. 


Menu Plan #313


What is your meal plan for this week?


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