We use mealboard (which is life-transforming) to handle every aspect of our meal planning. If you haven’t heard of it, click here to read my full post on it. It’s a game changer in the kitchen. We eat simple yet delicious meals, with an emphasis on cooking extra at dinner to also give us lunch the next day (there’s only so much turkey sandwiches a girl can take). We feed a crew (4 kids and 2 adults) and our grocery budget is $150/week. We usually spend between $70 and $150 and almost always buy in larger packs.
Take a peek and grab some ideas for your owns menus this week (or steal the whole thing!)
| JAN 26 – SUNDAY | |
| breakfast | Scrambled Eggs And Sausage |
| lunch | Ham And Cheese Sandwiches With Apple Slices, Peas And Carrots |
| dinner | Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas |
| JAN 27 – MONDAY | |
| breakfast | English Muffin and Jam W/banana |
| lunch | Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas |
| snacks | Carrots and ranch |
| dinner | Fettuccine Alfredo, Mashed Sweet Potatoes. |
| JAN 28 – TUESDAY | |
| breakfast | Krusteaz Light and Fluffy Pancakes, fruit salad |
| snacks | Cheese Stick And Apples |
| lunch | Fettuccine Alfredo, Mashed Sweet Potatoes. |
| dinner | Chicken And Broccoli Casserole |
| JAN 29 – WEDNESDAY | |
| breakfast | Whole Wheat Toast And Strawberry Jam |
| lunch | Chicken And Broccoli Casserole |
| snacks | Crackers And Cheese |
| dinner | Baked Teriyaki Chicken, rice, steamed carrots |
| JAN 30 – THURSDAY | |
| breakfast | Cereals |
| lunch | Baked Teriyaki Chicken, rice, steamed carrots |
| snacks | Granola And Yogurt |
| dinner | Best Brownies |
| dinner | Chicken Quesadilla, peppers and onions |
| JAN 31 – FRIDAY | |
| breakfast | Muffins and Bananas |
| lunch | Chicken Quesadilla, peppers and onions |
| snacks | Instant Oatmeal And Chopped Apple |
| dinner | Broiled Steak, Mashed Potatoes |
| FEB 01 – SATURDAY | |
| breakfast | Cinnamon Roll pancakes |
| :)lunch | Lunch date:) |
| dinner | Chicken Picatta, Pasta, Asparagus |
| This Weeks Shopping List: | |
| angel hair pasta, 1 package for Chicken Picatta, Pasta, Asparagus | |
| apples, 2 for Instant Oatmeal And Chopped Apple | |
| bacon, 8 slices for Hungry Man’s Hash Browns W/ Scrambled Egg | |
| bananas, 3 per person for multiple recipes | |
| brined capers, 2 jar for Chicken Picatta, Pasta, Asparagus | |
| broccoli, 20 oz frozen for Chicken And Broccoli Casserole | |
| butter, 1/2 cup for Best Brownies | |
| butternut squash | |
| Campbell’s® Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup, 2 can for Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas | |
| Cheddar cheese, for multiple recipes | |
| cheese block, 1/2 block for Crackers And Cheese | |
| chicken stock, 2 container for Chicken Picatta, Pasta, Asparagus | |
| coffee creamer | |
| confectioners’ sugar, 1 cup for Best Brownies | |
| crackers, 1 sleeve for Crackers And Cheese | |
| cream cheese, 4 oz for Cinnamon Roll pancakes | |
| dine out great wraps, 1 for Great Wraps! | |
| english muffin, 1 package for English Muffin and Jam W/banana | |
| fat free mayo, 6 tablespoons for Chicken And Broccoli Casserole | |
| flour tortillas, 24 for Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas | |
| green pepper, 1 for Hungry Man’s Hash Browns W/ Scrambled Egg | |
| ground beef, 5 pound for multiple recipes | |
| ketchup | |
| matchstick carrots, 1 bag for Carrots and ranch | |
| milk, cup for Carrots and ranch | |
| mozzarella cheese shredded, 8 for Rowy’s Lasagna (double Recipe- Freeze One) | |
| muffin mix, 1 for Muffins and Bananas | |
| olive oil, 1 | |
| onions, 5 for multiple recipes | |
| prepared enchilada sauce, 3 cups for Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas | |
| reduced fat shredded cheese, 2 cup for Chicken And Broccoli Casserole | |
| refried beans, 2 can for Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas | |
| ricotta cheese, 2 for Rowy’s Lasagna (double Recipe- Freeze One) | |
| scallopini chicken, 16 for Chicken Picatta, Pasta, Asparagus | |
| skinless chicken thighs, 24 for Baked Teriyaki Chicken | |
| soy sauce, 1 cup for Baked Teriyaki Chicken | |
| steak, 2 steaks for Broiled Steak | |
| super yogurt, 2 cups for Granola And Yogurt | |
| tortilla wrap, 10 for Chicken Quesadilla | |
| unsalted butter, 16 tablespoons (1 Stick) for Cinnamon Roll pancakes | |
| unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/3 cup for Best Brownies | |
| white sugar, 2 cup for multiple recipes | |
| whole wheat bread, 5 slices for Whole Wheat Toast And Strawberry Jam | |
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