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Menu Plan #333

 

Menu Plan #333

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 January 2026:  USDA Thrifty Food Plan

According to this plan, our family’s weekly budget is $198.80.  Since March  has 5 Sundays, our monthly budget is $994.00.   However, we have specific dietary needs, so I have increased our budget to $200.00 per week or $1,000.00 this 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:    

  • Embrace Simple Meals:  We are embracing a more simplistic menu plan, such as grilled sausages with sauerkraut and potatoes for Saint Patrick’s Day instead of Corn Beef with sauerkraut with apples, mashers and more.   We still get to enjoy the holiday, but at a reduced cost.      As a bonus, a few weeks ago, bratwurst were on sale, so we picked up a package for this purpose.    


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

  • Clean the Refrigerator

  • Rotate your perishables

  • Wash and Process Fruit and Vegetables

  • Defrost Proteins 

  • Make Deviled Eggs

  • Bake Cookies

  • Make Oatmeal Bake 

  • Slice Deli Meat

  • Make Chili 


Breakfast Options: 

Oatmeal Bake

Yogurt

Avocado Toast


Lunch Options:

Deviled Eggs

Chili

Sandwiches

Fruit


Monday

Sausage

Vegetables

Salad

Rice


Tuesday

Tacos

Salad

Chips w/ Salsa


Wednesday

Leftovers


Thursday


*Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Pasta

Broccoli

Salad

Bread


Friday


Leftover Taco’s


Saturday

Stuffed Shells

Homemade Gravy

Salad

Broccoli

Bread


Sunday


 

Greek Chicken

Grilled Vegetables

Salad

Pita Bread

M-  Chili 

T-  Bratwurst 

W- Breakfast for Dinner

TH- Taco Bowls

Fri-  Pizza

Sat- Fried Rice

Sun- Grilled Chicken 


* 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 #332


What is your meal plan for this week?


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