This Week In My Frugal Kitchen
Saturday
Cheeseburgers
Cabbage & Kale salad
Sunday & Monday
Mostaccioli
Salad (not pictured)
Garlic Bread
This is what you would call a truly frugal meal. I used pasta bought on sale (50¢), Italian sausage bought on markdown ($1.99), sauce - crash & burn (49¢), and made garlic bread out of brioche buns (38¢) on markdown. So, less than $3 and there is plenty left for another meal.
Tuesday
When I did my pantry inventory last week I knew I had everything on hand to make Bean & Cheese Enchiladas, although I didn't have any enchilada sauce.
I did have a package of California dried chilis however, and so I used a variation of this recipe to make my own enchilada sauce.
I think I like it even better than canned enchilada sauce.
Wednesday
Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Broccoli
Thursday
Deconstructed Egg Rolls
Steamed Broccoli
Sunday
I made a large stockpot filled with chili. Enough to last a few days at least. I think we will have chili tacos for dinner on Monday night.
Beverages This Week
Water
Sweet Iced Tea
Iced Herbal Teas
Apple Juice
Orange Cream Soda
Belinda
~ Living within our Means ~
Thanks for the link to enchilada sauce recipe, Belinda.
ReplyDeleteI have one can of enchilada sauce left, so I might try the homemade version. 😊
You're welcome, Nil. :)
DeleteHurray! Homemade enchilada sauce is SO easy. I think I made enchiladas two or three times before I went, "These cans are kind of expensive. Can I make my own?" I did a bit of searching, and yes indeed I could, and so I did, and I've never gone back to cans. I think it's one of those things that's even better the longer the flavors have to mix and meld together, so I always try to get it started earlier in the day.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a delicious week!
They are expensive, aren't they, Stephanie. I've always thought they were high. Thank you. :)
DeleteI always use dried chiles to make my own sauce. I just ran out of chiles on last week's batch so I need to find a new source for them. So much better than the runny canned stuff.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the way to go, Sluggy. :)
DeleteThanks for the recipes I love enchiladas but dislike the canned sauce plus it can be pricey.
ReplyDeleteExactly, Kim. You're welcome.
DeleteYou are not cheap. You are smart.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anna. :)
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