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Menu Plan #315

 

Menu Plan #315


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 these dishes may be higher due to inflation and/or location.     


 May 2025  USDA Thrifty Food Plan

According to this plan, our family has 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 our family has specific dietary needs, we limit our consumption of highly processed food.  


Grocery Shopping Tip:    

  • Each week, check the discounted areas of my store for specific items that your family uses.    For example,  our family uses Keto bread for sandwiches or avocado toast, so I shop for this bread each week.    If our preferred bread is marked down, I’ll pick up multiple loaves and keep them in the refrigerator.  I also check the guacamole, hummus, dairy, meat, and bakery sections for reduced pricing.     This typically cuts the price in half.        


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

  • Precut fruit and vegetables


Breakfast Options: 

Yogurt

Banana Bread


Lunch Options:

Leftovers

Salads


Monday


Steak

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Roasted Potatoes

Corn on the Cob

Salad

Asparagus


Tuesday

Tacos

Salad

Chips with Salsa


Wednesday

Pizza

Salad


Thursday


Baked Shrimp

Rice

Broccoli


Friday

Sandwiches

Or 

Leftovers 


Saturday

Pork Chops

Cilantro Lime Rice

Cole Slaw


Sunday


Steak

Asparagus 



M- Steak Salad

T- Chicken Parmesan 

W- Greek Chicken

TH- Moo Goo Gia Pan

Fri- Leftovers and Nibbles

Sat- Pork Chops

Sun- Salmon


* Indicate that this recipe is new to our family.    


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


Menu Plan #314


What is your meal plan for this week?


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