My Frugal Week
On Tuesday I stopped at Walmart and used my $25 gift card on groceries. I bought cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, cheese, turkey pepperoni, onions, red peppers, black olives, and a watermelon. The extra $25 came in handy as I’m watching my pennies due to the auto repair this month.
On Saturday I chopped an onion, red pepper, and diced up some of the chicken breast for Bailey to have on Sunday when she does her breakfast meal prep for the week. This week she made a breakfast casserole using part of the chicken we bought last week.
What’s for Dinner
Monday ~ Italian Marinated Grilled Chicken, Garden Salad, and Baked Potatoes.
For this dinner I used up the last of a container of Kroger Italian dressing from the refrigerator. I placed it in the crockpot and let it cook most of the day, so it was fork tender by dinner time.
Tuesday ~ Homemade Pizza, Salad, and Watermelon for Movie Night. 🎥
I was out of mozzarella cheese and turkey pepperoni, so I picked up those items to make pizza for dinner. I used one of the Joseph’s lavish flat breads, bought on markdown, for the crust as they are low carb and do not impact my blood sugar like regular pizza crust made with white flour.
Wednesday ~ Meatloaf, Roasted Potatoes, Corn on the Cob.
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The meatloaf was made and frozen without cooking before, so all I had to do was thaw and bake. Sides were Yukon gold potatoes roasted with EVOO and fresh corn on the cob.
Thursday ~ Meatloaf or Roast Beef, Cheesy Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Pickled Beets.
This was a motley crew of leftovers after a tutoring session for my niece. I had an emergency errand to run earlier in the day, which made everything later than usual. So, after they left from tutoring I did the best I could to get dinner on the table.
Using the last of the meatloaf from the day before, and opening a small can of roast beef, opened and made some canned potatoes topping them with cheese, and the leftover corn on the cob from the day before too. It worked, satisfying our hunger and I didn’t spend money on takeout.
Friday & Saturday ~ Mesquite BBQ Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Cabbage, & Onions, and Bean Salad.
Using my electric knife, I cut the chicken breast into slices. Bailey had hers as a sandwich, but I had mine sans bread. I sliced a tomato and served pickles, onions, and lettuce for her sandwich.
I cut and sliced the potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and onions and used some EVOO and garlic salt for seasoning and roasted the vegetables. I also made a bean salad earlier in the day and added onions, red peppers, and tomatoes to it as well. And I cut up a small watermelon for anyone wanting something sweet after dinner.
Sunday ~ Roasted Chicken, Roasted Cabbage & Onions, Roasted Potatoes.
After dinner I pulled all the meat from the chicken bones and then, using my crockpot, made the most beautiful chicken broth, which I saved and froze for another day. I also froze the remaining chicken meat for another day as well.
What’s been on the menu in your home this past week?
Belinda
Homemaker at Heart
It's been a use up what we have in the fridge and pantry before we go away type of week last week. In fact lunch today with be a hunt around for something type of lunch!! Love your menu it sounds yummy.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Gill. I like to use up food items before we go away too.
DeleteIt all sure sounds tasty.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cheryl. It was a good week and I hope yours was too.
DeleteYour meals are varied with lots of veggies. I really need to add more veggies to my meals and you’re inspiring me to do that! ColoradoGirl
ReplyDeleteThank you, ColoradoGirl. Nutrition is very important to me as I want to keep living a healthy lifestyle.
Deleteyum! sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteHow was the mesquite chicken? I have seen the seasoned chicken, but wasn't sure if it had too strong seasoning.
Have a great week.
The chicken was delicious, Kathy. Now I need to get another one because we liked it so much and I’ll have to pay full price. 😂
DeleteMy freezer and pantry are ample, but fresh food limited so I need to do a meal plan then a small shop. That said, not sure what's on the menu other than ham in some firm as I made a ham and pea pasta salad for a salad bar potluck and bacon wrapped pork chops that have just been getting in my way in the kitchen freezer.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, both of those dishes sound delicious, Sam.
DeleteYum roast chicken sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kim. 😊
DeleteYou are doing so well watching the pennies this month. Your meals were wonderful and showed us all how to make the best of what one has.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you, Jackie. . I’ve been trying extra hard this month.
DeleteHi Belinda, I love ❤️ the Scripture verse. You and I have something in common. I would also opt for sans bread. You are doing a wonderful job planning meals and shopping economically. I love roast chicken. Your menu sounds delicious 😋
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing. God bless you 🙏
Thank you so much for visiting and for your kind comment on my blog, I really appreciate it 😊
I post on Mondays and Thursdays and am happy to offer content that brightens people's lives in any way.
I wish you a wonder filled day and rest of the week, Belinda. I enjoyed reading your post.
Thank you, Linda. You are so sweet! I love your blog and love reading it as well. I hope you have a terrific day!
DeleteBelinda where would you suggest we get a super cheap keurig type coffee maker. they only have a drip one, and I only brought pods with me, no ground coffee or filters.........can you leave on comment on my blog please, I won't publish it. Thanks, Gill
ReplyDeleteIf you have a thrift store or charity shop there I would check there first as they are a dime a dozen on the second hand market here. Otherwise, I would go to Walmart and get their Mainstays brand, which does use the K cups. The price is $24.95. I hope that helps.
Deletethanks will try that........
DeleteYou’re welcome, glad to help. I hope you can find one.
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