Here's a quick sneak peek of what's on our table (and in our lunch boxes) this week. Our family of 3 eat dinner together every night. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are for 6 of us (2 adults and 4 children) since I run a day care. We've just started making double dishes at dinner and using them for lunches the next day since I'm not a fan of spending an hour cooking a dish during the day when I could be spending time with the kids. Last week, it went great so I'm hoping to continue that momentum this week. We spend about $150/week on groceries now, but much of that is tax deductible thanks to the daycare. We eat almost every meal at home and eating out is a rare treat (and when it happens, it's usually Chipotle, my secret love).
Because I often have extras in the pantry from prior weeks, the bill can be anywhere from $70- $150.
*Menu Plan and Shopping List created with MealBoard (in 10 minutes!), which is going to be your new best friend. Click here for my full review and more information on it.
Here's our Menu Plan for the Week:
| JAN 20 - MONDAY | |
| breakfast | Corn Pancakes With Blueberry Sauce |
| lunch | Lunch at Ikea:) |
| dinner | Chicken Picatta, Pasta, Asparagus |
| JAN 21 - TUESDAY | |
| breakfast | Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices |
| lunch | Chicken Picatta, Pasta, Asparagus (Leftovers) |
| snacks | Carrots and ranch dip |
| dinner | Home Made Sloppy Joes, steamed carrots and sliced pears |
| JAN 22 - WEDNESDAY | |
| breakfast | Whole Wheat Toast And Strawberry Jam |
| lunch | Sloppy Joes (Leftovers) |
| snacks | Cheese Stick And Apples |
| dinner | Tater Tot Casserole And Steamed Green Beans |
| JAN 23 - THURSDAY | |
| breakfast | Cereal and Banana |
| lunch | Tater Tot Casserole And Steamed Green Beans (Leftovers) |
| snacks | Crackers And Cheese |
| dinner | Taco Salad |
| JAN 24 - FRIDAY | |
| breakfast | Krusteaz Light and Fluffy Pancakes, banana |
| lunch | Soft Tacos Fajitas And Corn |
| snacks | Pita Chips And Hummus |
| dinner | Broiled Steak, Mashed Potatoes, and peas. |
| JAN 25 - SATURDAY | |
| breakfast | Sausage Gravy and biscuits |
| lunch | Ham And Cheese Sandwiches With Apple Slices, Peas And Carrots |
| dinner | $5 Dinner Mom's Macaroni And Cheese, Butternut Squash and Green Beans |
| JAN 26 - SUNDAY | |
| breakfast | Scrambled Eggs And Sausage |
| lunch | Chicken, Peppers, salsa and rice. |
| dinner | Chicken Fettucine Alfredo, Mashed Sweet Potatoes. |
Here's a Quick Look at Our Shopping List:
| Produce | |
| banana 2 per person for multiple recipes | |
| green bell pepper 1/2 cup for Soft Tacos Fajitas And Corn | |
| iceberg lettuce 1 head for Taco Salad | |
| lemons 12 for Chicken Picatta, Pasta, Asparagus | |
| matchstick carrots 1 bag for Carrots and ranch | |
| medium onions 1 cup for multiple recipes | |
| onion 1 for Sloppy Joes | |
| parsley, fresh 2 bunch for Chicken Picatta, Pasta, Asparagus | |
| sweet potatoes 5 for Fettucine Alfredo, Mashed Sweet Potatoes. | |
| Bread and Bakery | |
| bagels 3 for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices | |
| wheat bread 16 slices for Ham And Cheese Sandwiches With Apple Slices, Peas And Carrots | |
| Meat | |
| 1lb sausage for Sausage Gravy | |
| Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 4 for Fettucine Alfredo, Mashed Sweet Potatoes. | |
| breakfast sausage 6 for Scrambled Eggs And Sausage | |
| ground beef 4 pound lean for multiple recipes | |
| ground beef 2 for Sloppy Joes | |
| ham 12 slices for Ham And Cheese Sandwiches With Apple Slices, Peas And Carrots | |
| scallopini chicken 16 for Chicken Picatta, Pasta, Asparagus | |
| steak 2 steaks for Broiled Steak | |
| Baking Goods | |
| biscuit mix for Sausage Gravy | |
| dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon for Fettucine Alfredo, Mashed Sweet Potatoes. | |
| Flour 4 cups for Chicken Picatta, Pasta, Asparagus | |
| jiffy cornbread muffin mix 1 box for Corn Pancakes With Blueberry Sauce | |
| krusteaz Pancake Mix 2 cups for Krusteaz Light and Fluffy Pancakes | |
| Dairy | |
| butter 4 stick for multiple recipes | |
| cheese sticks 5 for Cheese Stick And Apples | |
| cream cheese 3 tablespoons for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices | |
| eggs 8 for multiple recipes | |
| flour tortilla 5 for Soft Tacos Fajitas And Corn | |
| hummus 1 cup for Pita Chips And Hummus | |
| low fat shredded cheese 4 cups for Tater Tot Casserole And Steamed Carrots | |
| milk 3 cups for Macaroni And Cheese, Squash Ad Green Beans | |
| pamesean cheese 1 cup for Fettucine Alfredo, Mashed Sweet Potatoes. | |
| sliced american cheese 16 slices for Ham And Cheese Sandwiches With Apple Slices, Peas And Carrots | |
| sour cream 12 tablespoons for multiple recipes | |
| wegmans pizza crust, sauce cheese or take and bake | |
| Canned/Jar Goods | |
| can of corn for Soft Tacos Fajitas And Corn | |
| chicken stock 4 cans for Chicken Picatta, Pasta, Asparagus | |
| corn 1 can for Taco Salad | |
| diced tomatoes and chilies 1 can for Taco Salad | |
| green beans 1 can for Macaroni And Cheese, Squash Ad Green Beans | |
| pineapple slices 1 can for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices | |
| Oils & Dressings | |
| evoo 16 tablespoons for Chicken Picatta, Pasta, Asparagus | |
| Pasta/Rice/Beans | |
| angel hair pasta 1 package for Chicken Picatta, Pasta, Asparagus | |
| elbow macaroni 1 box for Macaroni And Cheese, Squash Ad Green Beans | |
| fettucine 1 box for Fettucine Alfredo, Mashed Sweet Potatoes. | |
| Sauces & Spices | |
| sloppy joe sauce for Sloppy Joes | |
| Frozen Foods | |
| frozen peas 1 bag for Fettucine Alfredo, Mashed Sweet Potatoes. | |
| tater tots 80 ( or 4 servings) for Tater Tot Casserole And Steamed Carrots | |
| International | |
| brined capers 2 jar for Chicken Picatta, Pasta, Asparagus | |
| Organic | |
| pita chips 0.5 bag for Pita Chips And Hummus | |
| Uncategorized | |
| Trash Bags (1 in stock) | |
| whole wheat bread 5 slices for Whole Wheat Toast And Strawberry Jam | |
| In Cart | |
| all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons for Macaroni And Cheese, Squash Ad Green Beans | |
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