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What’s for dinner? This week’s menu plan (2/4)

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My goal for last month was to eat from our pantry and freezer as much as possible, supplementing with a few trips to the grocery store for fresh produce and dairy products. If my stuffed freezer is any indication, I didn’t do so hot.

So this month I am going to cut my grocery budget in half ($200) to force myself to get creative with what I already have on hand. I am determined to find those strawberries at the bottom of my chest freezer by the end of February.

Here’s what’s for dinner at my house this week:

Monday — Taco Soup, grilled cheese sandwiches

Tuesday — Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna, No-Knead Bread, Raw Tuscan Kale Salad

Wednesday — Leftovers

Thursday — Waffles with berry sauce, scrambled eggs, grapefruit

Friday — Fresh Spring Rolls, oranges

Saturday — Hamburgers with Homemade Buns, milkshakes

Sunday — Black Beans & Rice, tortillas, fresh fruit

Find more great recipes on Frugal Living NW! Find more frugal homemaking posts here. Find past menu plans here.

What are you making for dinner this week? Be sure to leave a link to any recipes in the comments!

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  1. lissa says

    can I come over for diner Emily?!?! I love that not only do you have taco soup,your also having grilled cheese with it! awesome

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  2. LaelAnn says

    I’m clearing out my pantry this month- so our menu is loaded with beans- split pea soup,chili, canned fish patties, tuna fish sandwiches, mexican rice, fried rice, etc. – I love your goal- (cutting the food budget in half)

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  4. Ashley says

    Pulled pork enchiladas
    Homemade pizza with pepperoni, salami, olives, spinach, and other random veggies 🙂
    Crockpot Cinnamon Italian Chicken with rice or noodles http://getcrocked.com/2013/01/31/crock-pot-cinnamon-italian-chicken/
    Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore with rice http://getcrocked.com/2013/01/29/crock-pot-chicken-cacciatore-2/
    Crockpot Oyster Sesame Beef with Orzo http://getcrocked.com/2013/01/29/crock-pot-oyster-sesame-beef/
    Thai Basil Eggplant with rice or noodles http://ultrarunnergirl.blogspot.com/2009/08/thai-basil-eggplant-pud-makua-yow.html
    Leftovers

    I don’t assign specific days, but this is what I have planned for the week. 🙂

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