2015 $75 Budget Menu Plan Week 5

2015 $75 Budget Menu Plan Week 5: Fresh fruit and veggies galore this week as we find some great deals locally, without coupons- of course!

This week we purchased the following: Grapefruit, cabbage, fresh limes, granny smith apples, avocados, greek yogurt, artisan lettuce, zucchini, cauliflower, red – orange & red bell peppers, green peppers, bananas, kiwi, cucumbers, fresh mushrooms, grape tomatoes, raspberries, mango and blackberries.

Total spent this week on groceries: $36.17

From our Backyard: Fresh Eggs (down to about 12-15 a day)

From our Windowsill/ Garden: a few fresh herbs, cilantro, basil, parsley and rosemary

Breakfast Options for this week:

• Guilt Free Mango Muffins
• Fresh Fruit (Bananas, Grapefruit, Apples)
• Broiled Grapefruit
• Raspberry Muffins
• Eggs-poached, over-easy, hard boiled, scrambled with leftover sauteed veggies & a sprinkle of cheese, etc
• English Muffin Toast

Lunch Options for this week:

• Leftovers (Italian shred, pork roast sandwiches, etc)
• Avocado Slices on Salad
• Deviled Eggs
• Quinoa Salad
• 18 way Egg saladsandwiches or wraps

Monday February 2nd :

• Dinner: Italian Shred(over Jasmine Rice or rosemary pepper pasta)

TuesdayFebruary 3rd:

• Dinner: Winter Lentil Soup,Cornbread Muffins

WednesdayFebruary 4th:

• Dinner: Louisiana Style Cajun Pork Roast,Honey Glazed Carrots, Roasted Potato Wedges, Salad

ThursdayFebruary 5th:

• Dinner: Chicken Marsala, herbed rice, salad

FridayFebruary 6th:

• Dinner: Cajun Pork Pot Pie (using leftover pork roast)

SaturdayFebruary 7th:

• Dinner: Brazillian Beans and Rice with over easy egg

Sunday February 8th:

• Dinner: Cauliflower Snob& Salad

Various Snacks & Desserts:

• Fresh Fruit Choices Available– Apples, Bananas, Grapefruit, Oranges
• Broiled Grapefruit
• Guilt Free Peanut Butter Fudge Swirl Brownies
• Hard Boiled Eggs (Perfect munchie item midday, packs a great protein punch)

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