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Menu Plan #336

 

Menu Plan #336

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 $191.10.  Since April  has 4 Sundays, our monthly budget is $764.40.   I will be tracking my weekly spending to see how close we are able to get to the thrifty budget.   Currently, I budget $200 per week.    


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:    

  • Ask for a Rain Check: This weekend Meijer had a surplus of chicken and marked it down, but by the time I got there the shelves were completely cleared out. Thankfully, I just pulled up the deal on my app and requested a rain check for three family packs. Customer service issued it on the spot, and now I have until July to redeem it.


Budget Tracking: 

  • Week 1: Kroger: $58.99 + Costco $43.37 + Meijer $1.16 = $103.52

  • Week 2: Walmart: $3.50 + Meijer: $22.68 + Kroger: $52.99 = $79.17

Running Total: $182.69


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

  • Clean the Refrigerator

  • Rotate your perishables 

  • Portion and Freeze reduced meat

  • Wash and Process Fruit and Vegetables

  • Slice Turkey for sandwiches

  • Make Yogurt

  • Bake Weekly Treat


Breakfast Options: 

Yogurt

Bagels

Avocado Toast


Lunch Options:

Left Overs

Sandwiches

Tacos


Monday

Sausage

Pepper

Onions

Tator Tots


Tuesday

Chicken Tacos

Salad


Wednesday

Grilled Chicken L/O

Salad


Thursday

Leftovers


Friday

Keilbasis

Pepper and onions

Tator Tots 


Saturday

Leftovers


Sunday

 

Stuffed Shells

Salad

Bread


M- Sausage & Peppers  

T-  Fajita 

W- Shrimp Pasta

TH-Grilled Chicken 

Fri-  Pizza

Sat- Greek Chicken

Sun- Bean and Cheese Enchiladas 


* 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 #335


What is your meal plan for this week?


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