This is what I am cooking up at our house this week.
Mon. -
Tried N True Lasagna, garlic bread, salad - recipe is from
Dream Dinners Cookbook - will be making a triple batch putting two in the freezer.
Tue. - Spanish Rolls, broccoli, yellow squash
Wed. - Bangers & Mash, baked beans
Thu. - Carino's Italian Chicken Marsala (recipe to be posted later in week) fettuccine, salad
Fri. - Baked pork chops, rice, fried okra - this may change, birthday dinner in works
Sat. - Stuffed chicken breast, green beans, pasta
Sun. - Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, cream gravy, salad
Each week I plan a week's menu plan. It has really helped me in a number of ways. I know what I am going to be cooking that day, know what I need to make the meal, saves me time and saves me money. I have to say, I wasn't too sure that all the time spent writing out what I would cook and when would be worth it, but it really has been. I planned out a tentative month's worth of meals. Not necessarily which day for each meal, but a month's worth of meals. I made grocery list of what I would need for those meals, checked for any coupons, then hit the store. I am totally blown away with how well it has worked. I usually buy groceries, a big bill, twice a month the day after we get paid. When we get paid I withdraw a set amount for the groceries and household needs. I have really struggled with staying with in the budgeted amount. My pantry is overstocked with food that seems to get purchased all over again. Now that I have my system in place I can already see the positive results. This last pay day I only had to buy household items. Used some of the money I saved for purchasing plants, canning supplies and two bushels of green beans. Now this pay day I have a short list of items that I need to purchase, mostly replacing staples. I expect to have the funds to now take advantage of sales. Mainly meat.
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