2014 $50 Budget Menu Plan Week #8: Winter has reared its ugly head far too frequently the past week and a half leaving thick ice in its wake. The only benefit to this nastiness is the sudden desire to eat more soups, stews and chili, which are not only filling, but dirt cheap as well. This weeks menu plan came to $38.64 and this is how it all comes together . . .
We picked up 10# of Ground Turkey, fresh pineapple, gala apples, onions, broccoli, strawberries, bananas, fresh mushrooms, pepperoni, lettuce, celery, carrots, lemons, tomatoes, Milk (to make Yogurt & Cheese). We still have fresh bell peppers from last week
From our Backyard: Fresh Eggs (Getting nearly 2 dozen per day again!)
Breakfast Options for this week: Fresh Fruit – Apples, Bananas, Fresh Berries, fresh pineapple
As usual We’ll throw together a fruit salad to snack on and eat for breakfast, along with the following choices:
- Donut Muffins
- Cinnamon Cherry Cheeseball & Apple Slices
- Egg McMuffins (on homemade english Muffins)
- Poached eggs on toast
- Egg White Omelets (Egg whites, diced veggies, seasonings)
- Strawberry & Pineapple Smoothies
- Tropical Delight Coconut Refrigerator Oatmeal
- Fruit/Berry Yogurt Parfaits
Monday February 17th:
- Lunch: Tropical Egg Salad Wraps
- Dinner: Chicken Broccoli Stir Fryover Jasmine Rice
Tuesday Feb 18th:
- Lunch: Leftover Chicken/Broccoli Stir Fry
- Dinner: Italian Potato Torta, salad
Wednesday Feb 19th:
- Lunch: Sun Dried Tomato Egg Salad Wraps
- Dinner: Grilled Steaks (Venison), Salad, Garlic Herb Potatoes
Thursday Feb 20th:
- Lunch: Leftover Torta
- Dinner: Pepperoni Stew
Friday Feb 21st:
- Lunch: Leftover Pepperoni Stew
- Dinner: Chipotle Turkey Burgers, Crispy Onion Rings
Saturday Feb 22nd:
- Lunch: Whitefish Veggie Casserole (pictured)
- Dinner: “Restaurant Night” – this isn’t actually eating out, instead we use the individual portion size meals that have been vacuum sealed and frozen
Sunday Feb 23rd: Daytona 500!
Lunch & Dinner:Potluck Party for the Daytona500!
Various Snacks & Desserts:
- Fresh Fruit Choices Available– Apples, Bananas, Fresh Pineapple, Fresh Berries
- Lemon Chiffon Cake
- Homemade Peanut Butter Granola Bars
- Hard Boiled Eggs
- Microwave Popcorn
- Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars
Drinks Available:* Iced Tea (Unsweetened or Sweet Tea)
* Coffee
* Hot Chocolate/Cocoa
Less Likely to be used, but still available:
* Copycat Gatorade
* CopyCat Arizona Green Tea
* Lemonade
* Iced Coffee Drinks
* Almond Milk
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- $50 Dollar Menu Frequently Asked Questions– There are certain questions that seem to pop up again and again, so rather than be redundant and repeat answers, we’ve put them all in one convenient place for you!
- Basic Questions–Why we don’t provide a shopping list, Random ingredients that aren’t in the shopping list, are groceries cheaper , etc
- More Questions– more in depth questions regarding dietary guidelines, dealing with picky eaters, junk food and more
- It Doesn’t Add up– Learn why some items in the Menu plan aren’t listed in this weeks grocery purchase list & how it all comes together
- February Sales Trends–not sure what Should be on sale right now? Here is a list of the current Sales trends throughout the month of January so you know what savings to expect and look forward to.
- The 2012 Family Guide to Groceries under $250 a Month– a guide of how and where to cut grocery expenses to get spending under control while providing an eye-opening view of the dirty manipulation tactics retailers use to keep you spending.
- $50 Weekly Menu Plan Help across the USA–Do you find yourself struggling to reduce your grocery bill each month? Check out our Menu plan help across the USA to see if your area has been featured for more 1-on-1 help, if not, feel free to add your request to have your city/state featured.
- Making Fruits & Veggies Last: At the beginning of each week we prepare the vegetables and fruits to make meal preparation easier during the week and to save money by preventing waste. You can read more about that here.
- How Spending $25 Now can save you Hundreds Later – if you gain nothing else from this site, don’t overlook this tip. It has been an EXTREME money-saver for our family
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Hi, I saw the comment about eggs for breakfast. Popovers are a great way to cook eggs for breakfast. Here’s an easy recipe I got from Allrecipes.com, makes 6 popovers –
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoonsalt
Directions
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Immediately remove from cups and serve piping hot.
I get the freezing, canning, growing and doing what you can with what you are allowed. I rent, so hens are out for me. I live in Pacific, Mo. 63069.
My problem is meat. Closest store is a Queens so until the Save-a-lot is built, I have to drive to either Washington or Eureka for meat, and those prices are not the best at Schnucks. I have a Bahrs Discount store, which is hit or miss but you can buy in bulk for bacon sometimes. I am on disability so meat and poultry is my main problem.
Thanks for any help you can offer
Hi Kim,
I’m no expert by any means but I do have a few ideas. I looked up your location and noticed that you are 20 minutes or less from quite a few towns. I looked at St. Clair and pulled up a Save a lot for that town. What I would suggest you do is find 2 or 3 other ladies that would want to ride together and shop (split the gas).
I would research which had the best deals and go there to stock up on meat specials for your freezer. Only buy the meat that is on sale and plan your menus around it.
Another idea would to be to have a couple meatless dinners a week such as lentils in place of hamburger meat for tacos or sloppy Joe’s. You could add frittata night to use up any leftover meat and veggies you may have.
You could also use extenders in the recipes you already use such as rice and veggies in your meatloaf. Soups and stews are also a great option.
Hope these ideas help you.:)
This won’t help you much but you can add it to your recipes. It’s called egg in a hole. ( thank you pioneer woman)
You will need:
Bread Slices
Eggs (of Course)
butter
cooking spray
a biscuit cutter or round cookie cutter
Heat Skillet on low heat. Butter both sides then use biscuit cutter to remove center of slice bread.
(Don’t throw away) Place the bread slice in the skillet then krack an egg and put it in the middle of the bread slice (in the hole). Place the center piece you removed also in the skillet. Wait about 1 to 2 minutes and then flip over to other side to cook. Wait about 1 to 2 minutes then place on plate with the center piece on top.
My family goes nuts for them.
I hardly get to seat down to eat mine because they are eating them as fast as I am making them.
Hope this helps you out with your eggs.
thank you for sharing your recipes #SherriPontious & ddpan09!