Friday, August 15, 2014

Cheap Dinner Ideas That You'll Want To Make Right Now. Recipes Included.

Our Weekly Menu Plan

Week Ending 8/15/14

We're super excited to be headed to Virginia Beach for the weekend! We have $100 budgeted out of vacation funds for the food for that trip for the 3 of us. We'll be meeting family out to eat so eating in the hotel would defy the purpose of the trip. We used the grocery budget savings of that trip to have some more expensive meals this week (Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches are about $25! But I've been craving them and wanted to take advantage of a short grocery budget week). 

Fair warning... I'm just entering into my second trimester of pregnancy and am having a tough time eating. Bagels and cream cheese seem to be the only thing I can keep down in the am so they're here to stay for a few weeks. I also have aversions to chicken, oatmeal, black beans, and meatballs which makes life a little difficult some days. Let's just say we'll have some interesting meals for the next few weeks.

Click on the meal name for a recipe. We use MealBoard which stores all your recipes, generates your shopping list, organizes by aisle in the grocery store and gives you a total price for your list. I round my prices up, so it's usually a little lower. You can find out more about MealBoard here.

If you love these ideas, feel free to put your email address in the box to the right and I'll email you our menu plan every friday morning. 


We have a freezer and pantry stocked with veggies, and we always get extra lettuce since we both love salad. We also have a club pack of vanilla yogurt from Wegmans that we can add to breakfasts or snacks. (I adore pineapple in yogurt!)

Want to know how I plan these menus every week? Click here to read my step by step fail proof Menu Planning Post.

P.S. Beef Stew, shown above, was amazing!

Meal plan for next week
AUG 09 - SATURDAY
Vacation- Dine Out
AUG 10 - SUNDAY
Vacation- Dine Out
AUG 11 - MONDAY
breakfastBagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
lunchBroccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll
dinnerBaked Italian Sub Sandwiches
AUG 12 - TUESDAY
breakfastMuffins and Bananas
lunchLeftovers From Last Night
dinnerSlow Cooker Beef Stew I
dinnerCherry Bars Recipe
AUG 13 - WEDNESDAY
breakfastBagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
lunchLeftovers From Last Night
dinnerCampbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
AUG 14 - THURSDAY
breakfastYogurt, Raisins, Toast, Tea
lunchLeftovers From Last Night
dinnerEasy Calzones
AUG 15 - FRIDAY
lunchBagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
lunchLeftovers From Last Night
dinnerEasy Baking Powder Drop Biscuits
dinnerSausage Gravy
dinnerBest Scrambled Eggs Ever!



SHOPPING LIST: 

(Omitting all of the duplicates and pantry staples, a full shopping list will be posted below this one). 
Estimated Total: $100.00
*Likely will be less since I estimate up.
Update: I ended up spending $97.64 but I included childrens vitamins and mascara, which obviously weren't on the list.

Produce
carrots baby, 1 can for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll
celery, 1 stalk for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I
large tomato, 1 for Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches
onion, 5 for multiple recipes
potatoes, 3 for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I
Bread and Bakery
bagels soft, 9 for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
frozen unrisen dinner rolls (rhodes)., 16 whole frozen, un-risen dinner rolls (I use Rhodes, can for Easy Calzones
hoagie rolls, 6 for Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches
wheat bread, 6 slices for Yogurt, Raisins, Toast, Tea
Meat
beef stew meat, 2 pounds for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I
deli roast beef, 1/2 lb for Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches
ground beef, 1 pound for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
maple flavored sausage roll, 1 package for Bill's Sausage Gravy
Deli
deli ham, 1/2 lb for Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches
pepperoni, 1 pound for Easy Calzones
Baking Goods
each) cherry pie filling, 2 cans (21 ounces for Cherry Bars Recipe
Dairy
butter, 1 cup for Cherry Bars Recipe
Cheddar cheese, for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
cream cheese, 1 package for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll
deli turkey, 1/2 lb for Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches
eggs, 9 for multiple recipes
flour tortillas, 12 for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
milk- whole, cup for Muffins and Bananas
provolone cheese, 1/2 lb for Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches
whole milk ricotta, 15 ounces for Easy Calzones
Canned/Jar Goods
Campbell's® Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup, 1 can for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
Oils & Dressings
Italian dressing, 1/2 cup for Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches
Frozen Foods
broccoli, 2 bunches for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll
International
prepared enchilada sauce, 1 1/2 cups for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
refried beans, 1 can for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
Uncategorized
almond extract, 3/4 teaspoon for Cherry Bars Recipe
mozzarella, 1 1/2 cups for Easy Calzones





Complete Unedited Shopping List:

Produce
carrots, 4 for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I
carrots baby, 1 can for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll
celery, 1 stalk for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I
crushed tomatoes, Three 15-ounce cans for Easy Calzones
fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons for Easy Calzones
Fresh parsley leaves, for Easy Calzones
garlic, 1 clove for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I
garlic, 3 to 4 whole cloves for Easy Calzones
onion, 2 1/2 for multiple recipes
potatoes, 3 for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I
whole medium onion, 1 for Easy Calzones
whole small to medium onion, 1 for Easy Calzones
Bread and Bakery
bagels soft, 9 for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
frozen unrisen dinner rolls (rhodes)., 16 whole frozen, un-risen dinner rolls (I use Rhodes, can for Easy Calzones
pizza crust, 1 for Pepperoni or Sausage Pizza
wheat bread, 6 slices for Yogurt, Raisins, Toast, Tea
Meat
beef broth, 1 1/2 cups for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I
beef stew meat, 2 pounds for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I
ground beef, 1 pound for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
maple flavored sausage roll, 1 package for Bill's Sausage Gravy
white wine (or chicken broth), 1/2 cup for Easy Calzones
Deli
pepperoni, 1 pound for Easy Calzones
Baking Goods
all-purpose flour, 3 1/4 cup for multiple recipes
all-purpose flour, 2 1/4 cup for multiple recipes
all-purpose flour, 5 tablespoons for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll
All-purpose flour, for Easy Calzones
almond extract, 3/4 teaspoon for Cherry Bars Recipe
baking powder, 2 1/2 teaspoons for Easy Baking Powder Drop Biscuits
confectioners' sugar, 1 cup for Cherry Bars Recipe
each) cherry pie filling, 2 cans (21 ounces for Cherry Bars Recipe
Pinch sugar, for Easy Calzones
raisins, 1 cup for Yogurt, Raisins, Toast, Tea
sugar, 2 cups for Cherry Bars Recipe
white sugar, 1 tablespoon for Easy Baking Powder Drop Biscuits
Dairy
butter, 1 cup for Cherry Bars Recipe
butter, 4 tablespoon for multiple recipes
Cheddar cheese, for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
chilled butter, 1/2 cup for Easy Baking Powder Drop Biscuits
cream cheese, 1 package for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll
cream cheese, 9 tablespoons for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
eggs, 9 for multiple recipes
flour tortillas, 12 for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
margarine, 1/2 cup for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll
milk, 2 to 3 tablespoons for Cherry Bars Recipe
milk- whole, cup for Muffins and Bananas
milk- whole, 2 1/4 cup for multiple recipes
mozzarella, 1 1/2 cups for Easy Calzones
mozzarella cheese shredded, 2 cups for Pepperoni or Sausage Pizza
Parmesan, 1/2 cup for Easy Calzones
sausage or Pepperoni, 1/2 package for Pepperoni or Sausage Pizza
whole eggs plus 1 whole egg, 2 for Easy Calzones
whole milk, 4 1/4 cups for multiple recipes
whole milk ricotta, 15 ounces for Easy Calzones
Yogurt, 3 (adults and preschoolers only) for Yogurt, Raisins, Toast, Tea
Canned/Jar Goods
Campbell's® Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup, 1 can for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
chicken bouillon granules, 2 tablespoons for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll
peaches, 1 can for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll
pineapple slices, 3 can for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
strawberry jam, 5 teaspoon for Yogurt, Raisins, Toast, Tea
Oils & Dressings
canola oil, 1/4 cup for Muffins and Bananas
Pasta/Rice/Beans
regular long-grain white rice, 1 cup for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
Sauces & Spices
bay leaf, 1 for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I
Black pepper, for Easy Calzones
Fresh basil leaves, for Easy Calzones
Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon for Easy Calzones
Marinara Sauce, warmed, for serving, for Easy Calzones
paprika, 1 teaspoon for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I
pizza sauce or tomato sauce, 1 can for Pepperoni or Sausage Pizza
red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon for Easy Calzones
Salt and ground pepper, for Easy Calzones
salt and pepper to taste, for Bill's Sausage Gravy
taco seasoning mix or burrito seasoning mix, 1 package for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon for Slow Cooker Beef Stew I
Frozen Foods
broccoli, 2 bunches for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll
dinner rolls frozen, 5 rolls for Broccoli Cheese Soup Carrots Peaches Dinner Roll
International
prepared enchilada sauce, 1 1/2 cups for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
refried beans, 1 can for Campbell's Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
Baking
muffin mix, 1 for Muffins and Bananas

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