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Menu Plan: #330

 

Menu Plan #330

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.     


Published September 2025:  USDA Thrifty Food Plan

According to this plan, our family’s weekly budget is $190.80.  Since January has 4 weeks, our monthly budget is $763.20.   However, we have specific dietary needs, so I have increased our budget to $200.00 per week or $800.00 for a month.    


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:    

  • Always check the reduced products at the grocery store.   This past week I found 11 oz of Starbucks Speciality Coffee for $2.47.  Needless to say, I purchased several bags. 


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

  • Clean out the Refrigerator

  • Rotate your perishables

  • Bake cookies 

  • Wash and Process Fruit and Vegetables

  • Defrost Proteins 

  • Cook and Process Turkey for Sandwiches

  • Make Chili


Breakfast Options: 

Yogurt Parfait

Cereal

Avocado Toast


Lunch Options:

Salad

Sandwiches

Fruit


Monday

Bruatwurst

Roasted Potatoes

Peppers and Onions


Tuesday

Chicken Faijitas 

Salad


Wednesday

Cheese Steaks

Cole Slaw


Thursday

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Salad

Bread


Friday

Pizza

Salad


Saturday

Left Overs


Sunday

Chili

Corn Bread


M-  Pork Chops

T-  Chicken Stir Fry

W- Crack Chicken

TH- Tacos

Fri-  Sausage and Peppers

Sat- Chicken and Rice

Sun- Wedding Soup


* Indicate that this recipe is new to our family.    

Flexible Meals indicate using up what is in our refrigerator and/or pantry. 


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


Menu Plan #329


What is your meal plan for this week?


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