Thursday, August 21, 2014

This weeks menu of cheap, easy meals. Less than $100/week. Week ending 8-22-13





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.

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'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!)

*Just click the link to pull up recipes


AUG 16 - SATURDAY
breakfastHungry Man's Hash Browns W/ Scrambled Egg
lunch$5 Dinner Mom Mac N Cheese
dinnerDine Out
AUG 17 - SUNDAY
breakfastBreakfast Burritos
lunchLeftovers From Last Night
dinnerHomemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe
AUG 18 - MONDAY
breakfastBagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
lunchLeftovers From Last Night
dinnerImpossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie
AUG 19 - TUESDAY
breakfastCereals
lunchLeftovers From Last Night
dinnerSlow Cooker Salisbury Steak
AUG 20 - WEDNESDAY
breakfastBagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
lunchLeftovers From Last Night
dinnerTortellini With Peas And Cheese
AUG 21 - THURSDAY
breakfastCereals
lunchLeftovers From Last Night
dinnerHam and Pineapple Dinner
AUG 22 - FRIDAY
breakfastBagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
lunchLeftovers From Last Night
dinnerSlow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup
dinnerScalloped Potatoes 'n' Ham Casserole Recipe
dinnerBest 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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