I don't know about you but when I go grocery shopping without a list, I spend way too much to come away with no real food. I could just stop by the store every couple days after work and pick up something to make for dinner, but I spend too much money that way too. Making a list is the only way for me, and to have a list I need meals in mind.
I make myself sit down on Thursday or Friday and think up some meals for the coming week. I try and think of five or so meals each week. I rarely cook on Saturdays, we usually go out or pick something up, so that leaves me with one freebie day for when I'm not in a cooking mood. When I'm thinking up the meals, I also try and think of a few that will be good for leftovers since my husband takes his lunch to work a few days a week.
Here's my planned menu for June 23rd - June 29th
1. Grilled marinated pork chops with mashed potatoes, lima beans and a salad
2. Chili dogs with homemade fries or potato wedges
3. Alfredo with corn on the cob, garlic bread and a salad
4. Baked chickens with brown rice, green beans and a salad
5. Cheesy broccoli potato soup with bread
I know, potato soup in the middle of June? But I couldn't think of anything else and it's easy. Maybe it'll be rainy one night this week and I can make it then.
I try to limit myself to a pretty tight food budget so I try my best to use the ingredients I have to buy for one meal in other meals if I can. Now I know potatoes aren't the best example here because they're cheap and I usually always have a bag handy, but you'll notice I'm using potatoes in three of my five meals. They're on sale with a 10lb bag only being $2.50, I'll have plenty to go into next week as well.
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