Home Cooked Meals Under $20 | This Week's Menu of Cheap, Easy Meals for Less Than $100/Week

We're aiming to have a restorative and relaxing week after all the traveling and last minute preparations for Jon's new business venture. There's nothing quite like gathering everyone around the table for a home cooked meal. Watching my two year old throw peas on the wall while my husband and I play rock-paper-scissors to see who has to do the dishes. It's a beautiful thing.

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.

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We're heading to an investor dinner on Saturday night (for Potomac Ale Works, Prince William County's first brewery!), so we're good for that night. I snagged a 10 pound bag of potatoes at the Price Rite (similar to Aldi Grocery) for $3.00 last week, so there's a lot of potato dishes!

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!)

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AUG 16 – SATURDAY
breakfast	Hungry Man's Hash Browns W/ Scrambled Egg
lunch	$5 Dinner Mom Mac N Cheese
dinner	Dine Out
AUG 17 – SUNDAY
breakfast	Breakfast Burritos
lunch	Leftovers From Last Night
dinner	Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe
AUG 18 – MONDAY
breakfast	Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
lunch	Leftovers From Last Night
dinner	Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie
AUG 19 – TUESDAY
breakfast	Cereals
lunch	Leftovers From Last Night
dinner	Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
AUG 20 – WEDNESDAY
breakfast	Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
lunch	Leftovers From Last Night
dinner	Tortellini With Peas And Cheese
AUG 21 – THURSDAY
breakfast	Cereals
lunch	Leftovers From Last Night
dinner	Ham and Pineapple Dinner
AUG 22 – FRIDAY
breakfast	Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
lunch	Leftovers From Last Night
dinner	Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup
dinner	Scalloped Potatoes ‘n' Ham Casserole Recipe
dinner	Best Brownies

Our Shopping List (not including staples, duplicates and unnecessary items)

Produce
	banana, 2 per person for Cereals
	cream of celery soup, 2 (10.75 ounce) cans for Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup
	dry onion soup mix, 1 (1 ounce) envelope for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
	fresh tomato, 1/2 cup for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe
	green onions, 2 for Ham and Pineapple Dinner
	green pepper, 1 for Hungry Man's Hash Browns W/ Scrambled Egg
	onion, 6 for Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie

Bread and Bakery
	bagels soft, 9 for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
	brat buns, 6 for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe

Meat
	banquet sausage, for Breakfast Burritos
	condensed cream of chicken soup, 2 (10.75 ounce) cans for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
	lean ground beef, 3 lbs for Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie

Deli
	fully cooked ham large, 2 cups (plus leftovers!) for Scalloped Potatoes ‘n' Ham Casserole Recipe
	Italian sausage links, 6 for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe

Baking Goods
	Original Bisquick™ mix, 1/2 cup for Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie

Dairy
	(4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, 3 cup for multiple recipes
	butter, 2 stick for multiple recipes
	chedar cheese, for Breakfast Burritos
	cream cheese, 9 tablespoons for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
	milk, 1 1/4 cup for multiple recipes
	powdered nondairy creamer, 3/4 cup for Scalloped Potatoes ‘n' Ham Casserole Recipe
	provolone cheese, 6 slices for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe
	torilla wrap, 5 for Breakfast Burritos

Breakfast Foods
	cereals, 2 serving for Cereals

Canned/Jar Goods
	condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 (10.75 ounce) can for Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup
	pineapple chunks, 1 cup for Ham and Pineapple Dinner

Sauces & Spices
	green pepper, 2 cups for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe

Frozen Foods
	frozen peas, for Tortellini With Peas And Cheese

Uncategorized
	dry au jus mix dry au jus mix, 1 (1 ounce) packet for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
	tortellini, 1 bag for Tortellini With Peas And Cheese

Full Shopping List (Unedited, including staples, duplicates and unnecessary items)

Produce
	banana, 2 per person for Cereals
	chunks of peeled potatoes, 10 cups for Hungry Man's Hash Browns W/ Scrambled Egg
	cream of celery soup, 2 (10.75 ounce) cans for Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup
	dried minced onion, 2 tablespoons for Scalloped Potatoes ‘n' Ham Casserole Recipe
	dry onion soup mix, 1 (1 ounce) envelope for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
	fresh tomato, 1/2 cup for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe
	frozen chopped broccoli, 2 (10 ounce) packages for Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup
	garlic, 2 teaspoons for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe
	green onions, 2 for Ham and Pineapple Dinner
	green pepper, 1 for Hungry Man's Hash Browns W/ Scrambled Egg
	large potatoes, 6 for Scalloped Potatoes ‘n' Ham Casserole Recipe
	onion, 1 for Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie
	onion, 1 cup for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe
	onions yellow or white, 3 for Hungry Man's Hash Browns W/ Scrambled Egg
	small onion, 1 for Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup

Bread and Bakery
	bagels soft, 9 for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
	brat buns, 6 for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe
	Italian seasoned bread crumbs, 1/2 cup for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Meat
	banquet sausage, for Breakfast Burritos
	condensed cream of chicken soup, 2 (10.75 ounce) cans for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
	lean ground beef, 1 lb for Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie
	lean ground beef, 2 pounds for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Deli
	and cubed ham, 2 1/2 cups for Ham and Pineapple Dinner
	bacon, 8 slices for Hungry Man's Hash Browns W/ Scrambled Egg
	fully cooked ham, 2 cups for Scalloped Potatoes ‘n' Ham Casserole Recipe
	Italian sausage links, 6 for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe

Baking Goods
	all-purpose flour, for $5 Dinner Mom Mac N Cheese
	all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup for multiple recipes
	all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons for Scalloped Potatoes ‘n' Ham Casserole Recipe
	baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon for Best Brownies
	brown sugar, 2 tablespoons for Ham and Pineapple Dinner
	confectioners' sugar, 1 cup for Best Brownies
	cornstarch, 2 tablespoons for Ham and Pineapple Dinner
	Original Bisquick™ mix, 1/2 cup for Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie
	unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/3 cup for Best Brownies
	unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons for Best Brownies
	white sugar, 1 cup for Best Brownies

Dairy
	(4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, 3 cup for multiple recipes
	American cheese, 1 cup for Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup
	butter, 1/2 cup for Best Brownies
	butter, 2 stick for multiple recipes
	butter, 8 tablespoons for multiple recipes
	chedar cheese, for Breakfast Burritos
	cream cheese, 9 tablespoons for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
	eggs, 12 for multiple recipes
	milk, 2 (10.75 ounce) cans for Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup
	milk, 1 1/4 cup for multiple recipes
	powdered nondairy creamer, 3/4 cup for Scalloped Potatoes ‘n' Ham Casserole Recipe
	provolone cheese, 6 slices for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe
	torilla wrap, 5 for Breakfast Burritos
	whole milk, 1 cup for $5 Dinner Mom Mac N Cheese

Peanut Butter Jelly Aisle
	honey, 1 tablespoon for Best Brownies

Breakfast Foods
	cereals, 2 serving for Cereals

Canned/Jar Goods
	condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 (10.75 ounce) can for Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup
	pineapple chunks, 1 cup for Ham and Pineapple Dinner
	pineapple juice, 1 1/3 cups for Ham and Pineapple Dinner
	pineapple slices, 3 can for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices

Oils & Dressings
	cider vinegar, 4 teaspoons for Ham and Pineapple Dinner
	prepared mustard, 2 teaspoons for Ham and Pineapple Dinner

Pasta/Rice/Beans
	elbow macaroni, 1 box for $5 Dinner Mom Mac N Cheese

Sauces & Spices
	julienned green peppers, 2 cups for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe
	paprika, 3/4 teaspoon for Scalloped Potatoes ‘n' Ham Casserole Recipe
	pepper, 1/2 teaspoon for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe

Snacks
	salsa, 1 jar for Breakfast Burritos

Beverages
	dark beer or nonalcoholic beer, 1 bottle for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe

Frozen Foods
	frozen peas, for Tortellini With Peas And Cheese

Uncategorized
	dry au jus mix dry au jus mix, 1 (1 ounce) packet for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
	parmesean cheese, for Tortellini With Peas And Cheese
	tortellini, 1 bag for Tortellini With Peas And Cheese

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