Monday: Quick meal at Sonic (I did have a Buy one Get one coupon!)
Tuesday: I have class, so a sandwich for me! And Matthew is eating at his grandparents’!
Wednesday: Mussels, shrimp, baked potatoes, and corn! (We never got to this meal last week!)
Thursday: I have class again, so a sandwich for me!
Friday: Grilled Pork Chops, macaroni and cheese, and pineapple (another meal we never got to last week!)
Saturday: Spaghetti (free noodles and $.58 for sauce)
Sunday: Leftovers!
Seeing the pattern here of me not ever posting this on Monday? Yeahhhh, I aim for Mondays but then Monday is here and I haven’t made a meal plan. Maybe I will come up with a new name for posting on Tuesdays like Tasty Time Tuesday or Tingling Tastes Tuesday haha!
Monday: Buitoni cheese tortellini ($.70) with mushrooms ($.50) and Buitoni alfredo sauce ($4.19), green beans (still eating free ones), and salad ($.62).
$6.01
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Tuesday: Chicken Parmesan ($1.79 for chicken, $.57 for mozzarella cheese, $.15 for sauce) with egg noodles (free) and salad ($.62).
$3.13
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Wednesday: Dinner with my parents.
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Thursday: Grilled Pork Chops ($2), macaroni and cheese ($.10, using the last box!), pineapple ($.17).
$2.27
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Friday: Mussels ($1.11), boiled shrimp ($1.17 for 1/2 pound), corn (free), and baked potatoes ($.99 lb. so maybe $1.50).
$3.78
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Saturday: Chicken and cheese quesadillas ($1.79 for chicken, $1.15 for cheese, $.63 for tortillas), salsa ($.37), and sour cream ($.50).
$4.44
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Sunday: Sandwiches!
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Total for the week: $19.63 (plus whatever the sandwiches cost)
Sunday: Burrito Bar (using Sticky Chicken) with Guacamole, Rice, and Black Beans (for 4 people)
The Sticky Chicken came to $6, and we only used 1/3 of it, so that’s $2. $2 for the Avocado. $.66 for two limes. The guacamole seasoning packet was free a while back. $.25 for 1/4 cup of cheese. The beans were probably $.50 (I got them forever ago and only used half the can) and added a tiny bit of cilantro to it. And I made 4 cups of rice, not sure exactly how that pans out.
$5.91 (not including the cost of the rice)
Monday: Pork Sirloin Roast and Creamed Corn with Bacon
$3.50 for the Porkloin (used half of the package). $.50 for bacon, $1.25 for corn, $.50 for sour cream, free chicken stock, $.20 for cilantro, $.06 for garlic, and an onion (can’t remember the cost).
$5.76
Tuesday: Spaghetti Carbonara, Salad, and Garlic Bread
$.35 for spaghetti, $1.00 for bacon, $.22 for eggs, $2.25 for cheese. $.84 for salad mix, $.10 for croutons. $.67 for bread, butter was free a couple weeks ago, garlic powder $.05.
$5.48 (allows for two meals)
Wednesday: Stuffed Corn Tortillas with Guacamole and Rice
$2.00 for the Sticky Chicken, $.99 for the cheese, $.50 for the beans, and $1 for the avocado, and leftover rice.
$4.49 (allows for two meals)
Thursday: Coconut Lime Chicken Soup with Salad
$1.79 for the chicken, $1.69 for the coconut milk, $.33 for a lime, free peanuts (way back in December), $.50 for mushrooms, $.20 for cilantro, and $.84 for salad mix.
$5.35 (allows for two meals)
Friday: Barbecue Pork Sirloin Sandwiches, Creamed Corn with Bacon, Grillin’ Beans, and Pear Salad
$3.50 for the other half of the porkloin, $.50 for two kaiser rolls, the leftover Creamed Corn with Bacon, $.99 for the Grillin’ Beans, $1.00 for the pears, $.25 for cheese.
$6.24
Saturday: Fish Tacos with Avocado Slices
$2.00 for the fish, $.63 for tortillas, $.25 for cheese, $.20 for cilantro, $.18 for salsa.
$3.26
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Sunday: Leftovers!
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Total for the Week: $36.49
This week I start cooking again! And my goal is to cook almost every day! We’ll see how long that lasts.
Monday:
Freschetta Pizza $2.75 (Harris Teeter during triples!)
Romaine Salad $1.00 ($1.50 a bag at Lowe’s Foods last week.. ends today)
Tuesday:
Chili Cheese Dogs
Hot Dogs $1.24 (Harris Teeter a month ago)
Chili $.99
Sargento Cheese Free! (Harris Teeter during triples)
Hot Dog Buns $.99 (Harris Teeter last week.. ends today)
Bush’s Grillin Beans $.99
Sweet Potato Fries $.88 (from Sam’s Club a while back)
Wednesday:
Chicken $1.66 (Perdue frozen boneless skinless from Harris Teeter back in February)
Hamburger Buns $.99 (Harris Teeter last week.. ends today)
Ketchup, Brown Sugar, Vinegar
Macaroni and Cheese $.10 (Food Lion forever ago)
Canned Green Beans Free! (Still using those from Christmas)
Thursday:
Ravioli $2.50
Pasta Sauce $.74 (Harris Teeter last week.. ends today)
Salad $1.00 ($1.50 at Lowe’s Foods last week.. ends today)
Friday:
Going out!
Saturday:
Grilled Chicken $1.66
Baked Potatoes $1.00
Salad $1.00 ($1.50 at Lowe’s Foods last week.. ends today)
Sunday:
Tacos
Shells $1.25 (Harris Teeter a couple weeks ago)
Hamburger (depends on what’s on sale starting tomorrow)
Taco Seasoning Free! (Harris Teeter during triples)
Tomato $.52 (Lowe’s Foods a couple weeks ago)
Sargento Cheese Free! (Harris Teeter during triples)
Refried Beans
Rice
I am going to start posting my weekly meal plans! They are nowhere near perfect yet as I have just begun meal planning since the start of the new year, and they certainly won’t be like $5 Dinners! Meal Planning has helped me to take note of what I have in my pantry and to only go and buy the other necessary items (such as fresh produce that I may not have). And although it does involve planning ahead, it really saves a lot of time!
Monday:
Unplanned dinner out!
Tuesday:
Class tonight, so grabbing a quick dinner!
Wednesday:
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce (or just my twist on Ragu) over rotini noodles
Ground Turkey $2.00
Green Peppers $.80
Mushrooms $.99
Mozzarella Bites (I got these a couple weeks ago at Harris Teeter for $4.49, but I’ll only use half the bag) $2.25
Salad $1.00
Total: $7.04 (I don’t remember what I paid for the Ragu and noodles I’ve had them stockpiled so long!)
Thursday:
Shrimp Quesadillas
Mission Tortillas $.08 (got them for $.40 for the whole pack at Harris Teeter a couple weeks ago, but there are 40 in a pack! Definitely not using that many)
Shrimp
Cheese $.64 (Kraft cheese I got last week at Harris Teeter)
Canned Corn FREE (part of my Christmas gift from two of my aunts! I did ask for it!)
Rice A Roni $.33
Total: $1.05 + the cost of the shrimp (not sure what I paid for those, but I got them during a Buy 2, Get 3 promotion)
Friday:
Turkey Burgers
Ground Turkey $2.00
Green Pepper $.80
Mushrooms $.99
Baked Beans $1.50
Homemade Sweet Potato Fries FREE (still using those sweet potatoes Vickie gave me forever ago!)
Total: $5.29
Saturday:
Matthew’s Special!
Sunday:
Leftovers!
Sunday: Pork Tenderloin in a spicy brown mustard and honey sauce with Green Bean Casserole and Cranberry Sauce
Monday: Chicken Chili
Tuesday: Italian Beef Sandwiches
Wednesday: Chicken Alfredo with egg noodles
Thursday: BBQ Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
Friday: Brunswick Stew
Saturday: Leftovers!
Dinners
Monday:
Tuesday: Chili Cheese Dogs
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Hotdogs
Friday: Lasagna
Saturday: Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Sunday: Leftovers
Breakfasts
Same as last week!
Dinners
Monday: Baked Chicken
Tuesday: Buitoni Pasta Frozen Meal
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Stuffed Corn Tortillas and Guacamole
Friday: Pancakes, Bacon, and Eggs
Saturday: Spaghetti with Mussels
Sunday: Leftovers
Breakfasts
breakfast burritos, oatmeal/grits, cereal, granola and yogurt!
Dinners
Monday:
Tuesday: Hotdogs
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Spaghetti
Friday: Quiche
Saturday: Shrimp Bread
Sunday: Leftovers
Breakfasts
Same as last week!
Dinners
Monday: Italian Beef Sandwiches
Tuesday: Barbecued Porkchops
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Lasagna, Salad, and Garlic Bread
Friday: Pancakes, Bacon, and Eggs
Saturday: Bridal Shower for my sister and her fiance! I’m making White Chicken Chili and my mom’s recipe for Chili n Beans!
Sunday: Leftovers
Breakfasts
Oatmeal, Yogurt and Granola, Cereal
Deal for Real 