2015 $75 Budget Menu Plan Week 11: Happy St Patricks Day! This is a great week to stock up on the following items…
Corned beef, frozen foods, cabbage (which incidentally lasts quite a while in the fridge!)
This week we purchased the following: Grapefruit, Apples, Grapes, Strawberries, Carrots, Cabbage, Corned Beef (on sale, bought several to stock the freezer), cantaloupe, hard cheese- we also picked up a few frozen food deals at Walmart (you’ve got to remember, they often have deals on Frozen foods- we were able to grab 15 bags of frozen veggies for .50 per bag, graham flour, cool whip, beets, lettuce, green peppers, cucumbers
Total spent this week on groceries: $72.90 (Remember, the goal is to spend an average of $300 or less per MONTH!)
From our Backyard: Fresh Eggs (up to about 10 a day)
From our Windowsill/ Garden: a few fresh herbs in the windowsill– cilantro, basil, parsley and rosemary
Breakfast Options for this week:
- Fresh Fruit (Grapefruit, Oranges, Grapes, Strawberries, Cantaloupe)
- Toaster Strudels
- Irish Scones
- Grape Salad
- Eggs-poached, over-easy, hard boiled, scrambled with leftover sauteed veggies & a sprinkle of cheese, etc
- Strawberry Melon Salad
Lunch Options for this week:
- 18 way Egg saladsandwiches or wraps
- Leftover Enchiladas
- Apple Beet Salad
- Leftover Cabbage Rolls
- Strawberry Melon Salad
- Tuna Salad Sandwiches or Wraps
For the most part when it comes to meals we try to make sure that we have a protein, veggies and a starch. I don’t follow the gooberments plate/food pyramid or whatever they’d like to call it this week. I follow the old school rule, which is. . . The plate should have Real food on it, for real people who work hard for a living and need energy to keep working (apparently to pay everything they earn in taxes!!)
Oy, can you tell I’ve been doing taxes this week?!
Monday March 16th:
- Dinner:Caribbean Dump Chicken (Crockpot), Jasmine Steamed Rice, Steamed Broccoli
TuesdayMarch 17th: Happy St Patricks Day!
Wednesday March 18th:
- Dinner:Red Flannel Hash, Eggs, Biscuits
Thursday March 19th:
- Dinner: Cabbage Rolls(using planned leftovers from boiled dinner)
Friday March 20th:
- Dinner: Enchiladas, Spanish rice, salad
Saturday March 21st:
- Midday: Pot Luck Get together with friends– We’re making Irish Egg Rolls with creamy Horseradish Dip, Salad
Sunday March 22nd
- Dinner: Sausage Stuffed Green Peppers(It’s actually just the 2 of us, the kids have plans with friends, etc). Bummer for them, because these stuffed peppers are Da’ Bomb!
Various Snacks & Desserts:
- Fresh Fruit Choices Available– Oranges, Grapes, Strawberries
- Homemade BBQ Potato Chips
- Hard Boiled Eggs (Perfect munchie item midday, packs a great protein punch)
- Irish Eclair 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
FYI:If you’re wondering why all the ingredients listed in the recipes aren’t necessarily showing in the “purchased groceries” list, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions!
- 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
March is a wonderful month for stocking up on Corned beef, frozen veggies & fruits/berries, and more. Check out our March Sales Guide for more details
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