Welcome to Frugal Workshop where every Monday I share the simple strategies used to save money in my kitchen over the past week, along with the meals that made it to our dinner table. You'll find practical tips on how we saved money on food hopefully to inspire your own meal planning using the foods you have in your own pantry.
My Frugal Week
One thing I snack on regularly is apples and I love Honey Crisp apples, but they are expensive. A three pound bag of them is selling for $7.48 at Walmart right now. This week I bought the Gala apples in the three pound bag for $2.38 instead, which is a savings of $5.10 and they were delicious, so for now I am making the switch to save money.
We have a 32 gallon garbage can filled with water downstairs in case we need it for anything when or if the power goes out.
Savings of the Week
I found one of my favorite Skinny Syrups on clearance at Walmart for $3.50, when they normally sell for $4.97, so I bought four of them saving myself almost $6 in the process.
What’s for Dinner
Monday ~ Chicken & Dressing, Green Peas.
Definitely a night for leftovers and choices included chicken and dressing or meatloaf. Bailey was out with a friend so we were on our own for dinner, which gave me a break from cooking for the day.
Tuesday ~ Choice of Homemade Pizza or Leftovers
Wednesday & Thursday ~ Fajita Chicken Tacos, Chili Beans, and Corn.
Friday ~ Chicken Strips and Cole Slaw
I had been in town running errands, so his was a quick and easy dinner when I got back home.
Saturday ~ Chicken Croquettes, Cole Slaw, Brussel Sprouts, Pickled Beets.
This is a recipe I first made back in 1994, and is a good recipe to use with canned chicken, which I mentioned last week I have a lot of in my pantry right now.
Sunday ~ Bean & Cheese Enchiladas, Chili Beans, and Corn.
Bailey had some turkey sausage thawing for her breakfast meal prep, but then decided against it, so I used the sausage in our dinner in order to not waste it. I turned it into turkey taco meat and then made enchiladas with it. I was able to use several cans from our pantry including refried beans, green chilis, and enchilada sauce. I was also able to use up the last if the chili beans I had in the fridge, so this was a use it up meal too.
What’s been on the menu in your home this past week?
Belinda
Homemaker at Heart
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