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I got some great managers specials deals on organic potatoes, milk (whole & skim), baby spinach, and eggs, so I did some cooking Saturday to put it all to good use (more on that later!).
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Meal Plan for the week of March 16th
Sunday:
(Lunch) Hashbrown Quiche (made Saturday, and froze one!)
(Dinner) Tomato Basil Soup (lots of whole milk to use up!), homemade bread
Monday: Taco Salad (spring mix, taco shells, black beans, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, sour cream, green onions)
Tuesday: Farmhouse Chicken, spinach salad with strawberries, cranraisins, pecans, homemade bread
Wednesday: Spinach, Rice and Cheese Casserole, salad, fruit (made on Saturday, froze one)
Thursday: Shrimp & Grits (recipe this week), homemade bread, green salad
Friday: Homemade Pizza (homemade sauce and breadmaker pizza dough)
Saturday: Venison Burgers, homemade steak fries,
Lunches:
Turkey Sandwiches, fruit, chips
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, sliced apples
PB&J, bananas
Leftovers -quiche, spinach casserole, tacos (leftover beef mixture)
Breakfast:
homemade french toast (freezer), strawberries
blueberry smoothie, whole wheat toast
cereal, sliced apples
breakfast burrito (egg, cheese, & salsa)
egg sandwich w/ cheese, fruit
oatmeal, whole wheat toast, sliced apples
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What meals are you planning this week? Any tips on how to easily meal plan? Whether or not you posted your meal plan for the week, please take a moment to leave your ideas in a comment. Let’s help each other out in sticking to our budgets!
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Homemade pizza on Friday night’s is one of my favorites!!! Enjoy!
Erin
it all sounds great!!never heard of shrimp and grits together tho 🙂
Here’s my plan:
Monday- Tilapia, salad
Tuesday- Lemon Chicken Pasta
Wed- Mini Meatloaves
Thurs- Leftovers or Ravioli
Fri- Calzones
Sat- dinner out
I am also making MSM’s waffles and the Breakfast Tartlets again this week, and my hubby’s favorite dessert, Eclair Cake. And I have my nephew staying with us starting on Thursday so we’ll see how that goes!!
Plan:
Monday- Black Bean Couscous Salad
Tuesday- Lentil Sloppy Joes and homemade potato wedges w/corn
Wed-Tomato-Potato Soup, salad and bread
Thurs-Leftovers
Friday-Pizza, carrots and brocilli with dressing
Sat-Banana Pancakes w/ strawberry, grape, banana fruit salad
Sun-Spagetti w/ fresh bread and salad
I grew up eating Grits but these days I only have it while dining out. Your Shrimp and Grits sounds like a winner to me.
It’s a beautiful spring day in Vegas. I hope that it’s a great one in your neck of the woods.
Have a pleasant week.
Looks like a really yummy week for you!