This week's Menu was planned by Saturday, but not posted until today because I'm having computer issues. My focus for this week's menu was to plan a frugal menu which is ironic, since it looks like I need to start saving for a new computer.
I took inventory of what I had on had and planned my meals around that, instead of what was in the weekly sale ads. I also tried to incorporate ingredient that could be used in more than one recipe. If I were truly dedicated to a frugal menu I would bake bread, but it finally turned into summer and I can't bring myself to turn on the oven when it's over 90 degrees outside.
Breakfast this week will be the standards: cereal, oatmeal, fruit plus homemade yogurt and banana bread since I had bananas that didn't get used in a timely manner. Packed lunches for myself and John will consist of leftovers. On the days I'm working the kids can make sandwiches, soup, or mac n cheese.
Monday:
L: Picnic at the park with the kids egg salad sandwiches, chips and strawberry lemonade (from concentrate I canned during Christmas break)
D: Roast Pork Sandwiches, Tossed Salad
Tuesday:
D: Southwestern Cobb Salad (similar to regular Cobb salad, but with kidney beans, salsa and queso fresco)
Wednesday:
Country Style Ribs, Cole Slaw, Sweet Potatoes
Thursday:
Fettucine with Shrimp and Bacon, Tossed Salad
Friday:
L: Tuna Salad Sandwiches
D: Fish Tacos, Red Rice
Saturday:
L: Quesadillas
D: French Dip Sandwiches, Homemade French Fries
The ingredients I needed to purchase for this week's menu came to just under $40. I probably could have cut this a little bit more but for the sake of variety I chose to add sweet potatoes, and I large variety of fruit for breakfast and snacks.
Sorry I didn't post lots of links. Technology is not currently my friend!
Check out the Organizing junkie for more great menu ideas.
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