My Frugal Week
I've been inventorying my pantry and freezer this week, and freezing some leftovers for another day.
Bailey had an errand to run on Saturday and stopped in at Walmart to pick up milk, almond milk, cottage cheese, and turkey pepperoni.
Recipe of the Week
This is a tried and true family favorite. I first made this in my frugal kitchen when we lived in Pikeville back in 1994 and have made it ever since that time.
Tuna Macaroni Salad
Ingredients:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 small can of tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup sliced celery
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1/4 cup chopped red pepper
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons pimientos, chopped
Salt & Pepper
Lettuce, if desired
Directions:
Mix mayonnaise and tuna together.
Add macaroni, celery, red pepper, onions, and pimiento.
Season to taste with pepper and salt .
Refrigerate and allow to chill.
Serve on lettuce leaves.
What’s for Dinner
Monday ~ Chicken & Dressing using the last of the rotisserie chicken I made over the weekend. I was looking for soup in the freezer and found a bowl of dressing and a bowl of squash. So, I included both of those in our dinner along with some left over stir fry vegetables. It was a big hit, something out of the ordinary and used up two items from the freezer, a win-win in my book. #useitup
Movie Night Tuesday ~ Bailey had her usual pizza for movie night while I made Lentil Tacos for a meatless dinner.
Wednesday ~ I was out running errands until late, which made dinner later than normal. So, I came in and tossed some chicken breasts in the air fryer, made some cooked apples, and steamed carrots and broccoli for dinner.
Thursday ~ I had some lasagna in the freezer, so I took that out and warmed it up in the oven. I also made some spaghetti squash with a little meat sauce to go with it and served the rest of the apples and carrots on the side. There was enough spaghetti squash with meat sauce left for several days of lunches.
Fish on Friday ~ No fish today, but rather BBQ pork ribs, which made the whole house smell delicious. I served them with baked sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli.
Saturday ~ And there were enough ribs left from Friday to have them for dinner again. I served them with the last of the broccoli and butter beans.
Sunday ~ Egg Roll in a Bowl using turkey sausage and cabbage, along with pinto beans, which I soaked overnight and cooked in my Instant Pot on Sunday. I also had toppings of red onions and tomatoes and served Brussel sprouts as the vegetable.
I carefully removed eight outer cabbage leaves for a dish later this week and then chopped the rest of the cabbage for dinner.
What’s on the Menu for This Coming Week
We will be serving at least one meatless meal this week to save money on meat. Right now I am thinking of making the lentil loaf filling and making cabbage rolls with it.
Other ideas include baked potato bar and chili tacos for now. Since our portions are smaller these days, I find that I don't need to always plan for a different meal each day as we do have leftovers regularly.
What’s been on the menu in your home this past week?
Belinda
Homemaker at Heart
I haven't had tuna macaroni salad in so long. I think I'm the only one that really likes it. Everything sounds so good! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vickie. I hope you have a great week too.
DeleteIt all sounds yummy. Thank you for your recipe!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cheryl. And, you're welcome.
DeleteMy girls love tuna. I might try that recipe soon. I love pasta, but not the tuna. Lol
ReplyDeleteI totally get that not liking the tuna. LOL I doctor mine up with onion powder and pepper. LOL
DeleteReading all that food made me hungry!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya, Linda. LOL
DeleteTuna salads such a yummy lunch.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is so good when its chilled.
DeleteSounds like a tasty week! Now I want some BBQ ribs. :)
ReplyDeleteOur power was off for 5 days, and it came back on a little while ago so I'm trying to get clothes and pans washed. Trees down everywhere, but we are ok. Looks like we may have some more snow this week, but I sure hope no more ice. Stay safe and warm.
Have a great week.
Thank you, Kathy. The ribs made the whole house smell good. Oh wow, 5 days with no power stinks! I'm so glad you are OK. Were you able to save your food or no? I sure hope you were. They are calling for snow maybe here on Wednesday, I sure hope not though, but will be happy with no ice, like you. You stay safe and warm too!
DeleteYour tuna salad sounds really good, just slightly different than mine. Going to try yours for a change. The weekly menu is awesome. I love ribs.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you, Jackie.
DeleteI would love to add a meatless meal to our weekly plan. I won't as hubby wouldn't be happy, and that might lead to mutiny! ha
ReplyDeleteLOL, I totally understand, Wendi, 😂
DeleteYour menu sounds very good. If you try the lentil loaf cabbage rolls please let us know how they were. Your post reminds me I have a spaghetti squash in the aux. refrigerator. I need to get it cooked tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI sure will, Anne. I love spaghetti squash in place of spaghetti, it has a lot of flavor.
DeleteLentils in a taco! Going to have to try that. I want to get better at vegetarian recipes. I would serve tuna salad, but my guy *hates* mayonaise. I will see if I can think of a substitute. That would be great with canned chicken too!
ReplyDeleteOh, canned chicken would be good. You could use cottage cheese and blend it until it’s smooth like mayonnaise and that would even boost the protein content.
DeleteI love reading your posts. So much frugal goodness.
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