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stayhomemom77 · 09-24-2012, 04:06 PM

Hello DIS friends!!

I’m a long time lurker on this board but finally felt I should contribute.

We’ve recently begun the attempt to cut out packaged and processed foods…which leaves me gasping over the price of organic ingredients, spending a LOT more time in the kitchen making things from scratch, and really bare looking cupboards.

I’m still building up a reserve of foods with less (or no) additives and preservatives but I was really stumped when it came to making dinners since my usual standby’s ( packaged noodles, potatoes, canned gravy and bean etc) are no longer in the house.

I’ve been canvassing the internet for three weeks, trying to find recipes that don’t use these products so that I can still make the foods we love, only healthier.

I’m also trying to stick to my regular weekly food budget, so that I can continue to save up for the next Disney trip.

Anyway, I do a big shop every two weeks and then just pick up milk, eggs and fresh produce in the in between weeks, so my meal plans go from Thursday to Wednesday…covering two weeks. As it’s Monday, we’re already a few days in but this is what I’ve outlined for the date range of September 20th to October 3rd:

Thursday-Rotisserie Chicken with stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad
Friday-Garbanzo Bean Stew (ended up being East Side Mario’s—DH had a really stressful week)
Saturday-Leftover chicken
Sunday-Shepherd’s Pie
Monday-leftover Shepherd’s Pie
Tuesday-Homemade Pizzas (using naan bread for the crust)
Wednesday—Bean and Rice Burritos
Thursday—Steak and baked potatoes
Friday—Turkey medallions with our last package of Lipton noodles
Saturday—Pasta Casserole
Sunday—leftover pasta casserole
Monday—Roast beef in the crock pot with root veggies
Tuesday—Roast beef dips
Wednesday—Chicken Fried Rice

of the seas · 09-24-2012, 06:29 PM

OK this week is:

Sunday- BBQ beef sanwiches with potluck potatoes
Monday- Left overs
Tuesday- Beef and noodles
Wednesday- Meatloaf and potatoes
Thursday- Dinner out
Friday- Hamburger Helper

I'm trying to use what's in the freezer because I will be making my last car payment this Friday!

LilyWDW · 09-24-2012, 09:16 PM

Mom is still not feeling well and has not been eating. So, things are still up in the air this week. I ended up having hot dogs, baked beans, and apple sauce for dinner.

Here is my meal list starting this week and going through October!

Tuesday: Lasagna and Salad
Wednesday: Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli and Rice
Thursday: Leftover Beef and Broccoli and Rice
Friday: Creamy Chicken Paprikash and Salad
Saturday: Hamburgers, Corn on the Cob, and Sliced Tomatoes
Sunday: Angle Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Tomatoes and Salad

Monday: Tacos and Mexican Rice
Tuesday: Country Style Ribs, Scalloped Potatoes, and Corn
Wednesday: Crockpot Chicken Jambalaya
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Easy Salmon Cakes and Salad
Saturday: Whole Wheat Pancakes with Strawberry Sauce and Sausage
Sunday: BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad

Monday: Spicy Crab Cakes and Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Tuesday: Spaghetti and Meatballs
Wednesday: Crock Pot Stout and Chicken Stew
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Not Home
Saturday: Not Home
Sunday: Not Home

Monday: Not Home
Tuesday: Not Home
Wednesday: Crock Pot Chicken a la Criolla
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Pot Roast with Potatoes, Carrots, and Onions
Saturday: Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Sunday: Steak Taco Salads

Monday: Nutty Good Salad with Chicken
Tuesday: Roast Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
Wednesday: Crock Pot Beef Stew
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Cube Steaks with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans
Saturday: Skinny Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Sunday: Harvest Pork Roast and Vegetables

Monday: Peanut Chicken with Noodles
Tuesday: Baked BBQ Chicken (I don't know sides yet)
Wednesday: Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs and Rice
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday:White Chicken Chili with Corn Bread Crust
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday: Italian Style Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans

TwoMisfits · 09-24-2012, 10:04 PM

A little late again, but here goes...
Sun - Roast Beef, Onion/Mushroom Jus, Mashed Potato, Green Beans with Crumbs
Mon - Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Apples
Tues - Sloppy Joes, Strawberries, Green Salad
Wed - Crockpot Chicken, Roasted Asparagus, Grapes
Thurs - Leftover Chicken, Pear Gorgonzola Salad, Rice
Fri - Pizza and Remaining Fruits/Veggies
Sat - Out

Kristy

encinc · 09-25-2012, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by encinc

Sunday - Veggie lasagne and spinach salad
Monday - Citrus Salmon and mixed green salad
Tuesday - leftover beans and rice (which I froze a couple of weeks ago)
Wednesday - Homemade pizza
Thursday - Crockpot beef stew
Friday - Tortellini
Saturday - TBD - possibly eating out if we decide to take the kids to an MLB game

Well, I've changed things up already. We ended up going out for appetizers and drinks on Sunday afternoon, so none of us were up for lasagna. So, I saved that for Monday and we had spinach salad with eggs for dinner on Sunday.
Monday was the lasagne and a green salad (supper yummy!)
Today I'm making soup in the crockpot. I want to use up some leftover bits and pieces of veggies in the fridge
Wednesday should still be homemade pizza (assuming I get around to making pizza dough)
Thursday will be the salmon
Friday - Torteliini
Saturday TBD.

tinkmom2 · 09-25-2012, 08:15 AM

I made crock pot sloppy joes last night with steak fries. I came home from school and my daughter informed me they had sloppy joe fries instead of putting them on a bun. Whatever works lol! I think I might make crock pot mac and cheese for dinner tonight. http://tinkmomfoodie-foodobsession.b...oppy-joes.html

oopsiDAISY · 09-25-2012, 08:16 AM

Wow- our thread is getting busy!

The weather is getting cooler, so I think that makes cooking at home more appealing.

Our dinner tonight:

Chipotle Chicken Breasts
Baked Potatoes
Steamed Broccoli

Deffenm · 09-25-2012, 12:31 PM

Here is our menu for the week:

Saturday: Roasted Chicken, mashed potoates, cranberry sauce, green beans, rolls, and no bake cookies for desert.
Sunday: Free night - whatever you wanted to eat because mom was tried from walking around the zoo for 6 hours.

Monday: Chicken and noodles
Tuesday: Jumbalya, fruit
Wednesday: eat at football game (hotdog or pizza)
Thursday: roast, potatoes, carrotts
Friday: Cheeseburger pie
Sat: Brats, fries, cornpudding

Tinkerbellie16 · 09-25-2012, 12:41 PM

I hope this is a good place to ask this question. We eat at home a lot and I'm hoping to find some good recipes on here.

I've also tasked our whole family with sticking to our budget. The kids also have a budget for school lunches so they will need to take lunch a few times a week at least. I'm really lost on what to pack for them though! The kids like uncrustables and my son likes chicken caeser salads and sometimes they like a cold cut sandwich - but what else??? They claim they 'like' the lunchables but I know they don't eat the whole thing and it costs as much as a lunch at school anyway.

What have you found for your kids school lunches that will not spoil and does not need to be heated up? And preferably healthy and definitely yummy?

Thanks!

bigsis1970 · 09-25-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsis1970

Happy Monday everyone! Last week went well it was just DH and I and we ate in every night! DS is home this week so we will see how it goes..

Tonight - Taco's
Tues - Turkey dinner night (turkey, gravy, mashed, stuffing and green beans) I have Zumba Hubs will cook
Wed - Shake & Bake Pork for me and Hubs and Chicken Strips for DS, noodles and GB and some stuffed zucchini for me
Thurs - Ravoili for Hubs, Cheeseburger Hamburg Helper for DS and Shrimp for me with more stuffed zucchini I have Zumba again Hubs will cook, and DS has hockey practice so Hubs will take him
Friday - DiGiorno 3 meat pizza for Hubs and DS and baked tilapia and broccoli for me.
Sat - big breakfast (we normally do this weekend days) and out for DS 16 Bday dinner (well his bday is 10/3 but he'll be at his Dad's house)
Sunday - big breakfast - then off to Hockey where I'll give DS back to the ex for the next week.. me and Hubs will have leftovers when we get home from Hockey..
Happy planning!!!

Well we shook up the menu already HAAA

DS wanted Turkey dinner last night so we had that and tonight will be the Tacos!

AngieMouse86 · 09-25-2012, 01:18 PM

Well, my gram invited me over for dinner, so I told her 'please, I'll cook for you!' and had my menu of bbq baked chicken all set..and then she tells me that's what she ate last night!

So tonight is soft tacos at gram's, lol.
Tomorrow will be bbq baked chicken at home.
Thursday on...pending.

charming23 · 09-25-2012, 01:31 PM

Last night we ended up doing a fend for yourself night. I overslept and did not have time to put the pork in the crock pot.

Tonight we are having ground beef enchilladas with Spanish Rice
Wednesday- pork roast with sweet potatoes and apples in the crock pot

oopsiDAISY · 09-25-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by charming23

Wednesday- pork roast with sweet potatoes and apples in the crock pot

Last night we had a casserole of pork sausage with sweet potatoes and cinnamon apples in it...it was so yummy! LOVIN the tastes of Autumn!!!

IMALOVNDISNEY · 09-25-2012, 04:35 PM

Monday was Sheppard's Pie
Tonight is a "fend for yourself". lol. I'm going to a meeting and will eat there.
Wednesday: Pasta w/Chicken Parm. Salad, and garlic bread

njsweetP · 09-25-2012, 05:54 PM

Sunday was fettucini with homemade alfredo sauce (late dinner)
Monday was leftover chicken enchilada soup with corn bread muffins
Today we are having bbq babyback ribs (crockpot), cheesy rice w/broccoli and hawaiin sweet rolls
Wed., chicken parm with arugula salad
Thursday - naan pizzas
Friday - ??
Saturday - out to eat

09-24-2012, 04:06 PM	#1726
stayhomemom77 I'm actually MUCH skinnier than I look!! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 942	Hello DIS friends!! I’m a long time lurker on this board but finally felt I should contribute. We’ve recently begun the attempt to cut out packaged and processed foods…which leaves me gasping over the price of organic ingredients, spending a LOT more time in the kitchen making things from scratch, and really bare looking cupboards. I’m still building up a reserve of foods with less (or no) additives and preservatives but I was really stumped when it came to making dinners since my usual standby’s ( packaged noodles, potatoes, canned gravy and bean etc) are no longer in the house. I’ve been canvassing the internet for three weeks, trying to find recipes that don’t use these products so that I can still make the foods we love, only healthier. I’m also trying to stick to my regular weekly food budget, so that I can continue to save up for the next Disney trip. Anyway, I do a big shop every two weeks and then just pick up milk, eggs and fresh produce in the in between weeks, so my meal plans go from Thursday to Wednesday…covering two weeks. As it’s Monday, we’re already a few days in but this is what I’ve outlined for the date range of September 20th to October 3rd: Thursday-Rotisserie Chicken with stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad Friday-Garbanzo Bean Stew (ended up being East Side Mario’s—DH had a really stressful week) Saturday-Leftover chicken Sunday-Shepherd’s Pie Monday-leftover Shepherd’s Pie Tuesday-Homemade Pizzas (using naan bread for the crust) Wednesday—Bean and Rice Burritos Thursday—Steak and baked potatoes Friday—Turkey medallions with our last package of Lipton noodles Saturday—Pasta Casserole Sunday—leftover pasta casserole Monday—Roast beef in the crock pot with root veggies Tuesday—Roast beef dips Wednesday—Chicken Fried Rice __________________ If I only had $50 a day to spend on food at Disney... $40 a day for dining at Disney I'm right behind your tushie!! A January 2011 TR!! Bust out the pixie dust, cause this time we're FLYING!! Jan 2011 PTR I'll never stay off property again!! April 2010 TR April 2010 PTR and April 2009 TR

09-24-2012, 06:29 PM	#1727
of the seas Of the ccccccccc They have the best brownies I'm trying to get people's opinion Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,399	OK this week is: Sunday- BBQ beef sanwiches with potluck potatoes Monday- Left overs Tuesday- Beef and noodles Wednesday- Meatloaf and potatoes Thursday- Dinner out Friday- Hamburger Helper I'm trying to use what's in the freezer because I will be making my last car payment this Friday! __________________ Beach Club CL 2010 Contemporary CL and Boardwalk 2009 Wilderness Lodge 2008

09-24-2012, 09:16 PM	#1728
LilyWDW Didn't know Disney was so stressful! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,067	Mom is still not feeling well and has not been eating. So, things are still up in the air this week. I ended up having hot dogs, baked beans, and apple sauce for dinner. Here is my meal list starting this week and going through October! Tuesday: Lasagna and Salad Wednesday: Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli and Rice Thursday: Leftover Beef and Broccoli and Rice Friday: Creamy Chicken Paprikash and Salad Saturday: Hamburgers, Corn on the Cob, and Sliced Tomatoes Sunday: Angle Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Tomatoes and Salad Monday: Tacos and Mexican Rice Tuesday: Country Style Ribs, Scalloped Potatoes, and Corn Wednesday: Crockpot Chicken Jambalaya Thursday: Leftovers Friday: Easy Salmon Cakes and Salad Saturday: Whole Wheat Pancakes with Strawberry Sauce and Sausage Sunday: BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad Monday: Spicy Crab Cakes and Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette Tuesday: Spaghetti and Meatballs Wednesday: Crock Pot Stout and Chicken Stew Thursday: Leftovers Friday: Not Home Saturday: Not Home Sunday: Not Home Monday: Not Home Tuesday: Not Home Wednesday: Crock Pot Chicken a la Criolla Thursday: Leftovers Friday: Pot Roast with Potatoes, Carrots, and Onions Saturday: Garlic Shrimp Pasta Sunday: Steak Taco Salads Monday: Nutty Good Salad with Chicken Tuesday: Roast Chicken and Sweet Potatoes Wednesday: Crock Pot Beef Stew Thursday: Leftovers Friday: Cube Steaks with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans Saturday: Skinny Chicken Enchilada Casserole Sunday: Harvest Pork Roast and Vegetables Monday: Peanut Chicken with Noodles Tuesday: Baked BBQ Chicken (I don't know sides yet) Wednesday: Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs and Rice Thursday: Leftovers Friday:White Chicken Chili with Corn Bread Crust Saturday: Leftovers Sunday: Italian Style Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans __________________ Message Board Etiquette Rule 1: Read the sticky threads! º Rule 2: Read the whole thread first, then post Rule 3: No comparing apples to monkeys º Rule 4: Yes, this all means YOU "You're dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway." - Walt Disney DISer October 2013 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/353374061381487/

09-25-2012, 08:15 AM	#1731
tinkmom2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 3,443	I made crock pot sloppy joes last night with steak fries. I came home from school and my daughter informed me they had sloppy joe fries instead of putting them on a bun. Whatever works lol! I think I might make crock pot mac and cheese for dinner tonight. http://tinkmomfoodie-foodobsession.b...oppy-joes.html __________________ 5 times to WDW 3 DCL cruises Once on the Dream 10/16/11 Completed Disney Dream TR:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2820800 CBR and WDW TR:http://www.disboards.com/showthread....8#post43073148 Private Meeting with Donald and Friends DCL http://youtu.be/UISHRa8lScM BBB The Reveal http://youtu.be/AOjMTF9YBtk

09-25-2012, 08:16 AM	#1732
oopsiDAISY DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,858	Wow- our thread is getting busy! The weather is getting cooler, so I think that makes cooking at home more appealing. Our dinner tonight: Chipotle Chicken Breasts Baked Potatoes Steamed Broccoli __________________ Can't We Just Travel by Map? Oct 2013 PTR Food, SQUIRREL, and When We Are Old...A March 2012 TR We Get to Go Again? A March 2012 PTR

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09-24-2012, 10:04 PM	#1729
TwoMisfits Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 63	A little late again, but here goes... Sun - Roast Beef, Onion/Mushroom Jus, Mashed Potato, Green Beans with Crumbs Mon - Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Apples Tues - Sloppy Joes, Strawberries, Green Salad Wed - Crockpot Chicken, Roasted Asparagus, Grapes Thurs - Leftover Chicken, Pear Gorgonzola Salad, Rice Fri - Pizza and Remaining Fruits/Veggies Sat - Out Kristy

09-25-2012, 12:31 PM	#1733
Deffenm DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,111	Here is our menu for the week: Saturday: Roasted Chicken, mashed potoates, cranberry sauce, green beans, rolls, and no bake cookies for desert. Sunday: Free night - whatever you wanted to eat because mom was tried from walking around the zoo for 6 hours. Monday: Chicken and noodles Tuesday: Jumbalya, fruit Wednesday: eat at football game (hotdog or pizza) Thursday: roast, potatoes, carrotts Friday: Cheeseburger pie Sat: Brats, fries, cornpudding __________________ Proud Mother to 3 Adopted Blessings DS (13) DS (12) DD (9) May 2005 - AsMov Sept. 2006 - POP Sept. 2007 - POR Aug. 2008 - AKL June. 2010 - CBR (Grand Gathering) April 2012 - POP Aug. 2013 - WL (Girls only trip)

09-25-2012, 12:41 PM	#1734
Tinkerbellie16 Certified Disneyaholic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mile High Rockies Posts: 3,579	Suggestions for kids lunches? I hope this is a good place to ask this question. We eat at home a lot and I'm hoping to find some good recipes on here. I've also tasked our whole family with sticking to our budget. The kids also have a budget for school lunches so they will need to take lunch a few times a week at least. I'm really lost on what to pack for them though! The kids like uncrustables and my son likes chicken caeser salads and sometimes they like a cold cut sandwich - but what else??? They claim they 'like' the lunchables but I know they don't eat the whole thing and it costs as much as a lunch at school anyway. What have you found for your kids school lunches that will not spoil and does not need to be heated up? And preferably healthy and definitely yummy? Thanks! __________________ DH ME DS (10) DD (9) 5/13 Poly & BC 10/12 Poly 7/12 CSR/BWV 5/12 CBR, 3/12 DL 10/11 Poly 5/11 VWL 9/10 Poly 3/10 Dolphin 4/09 Poly 4/08 BC 5/07 Poly/Cruise/ASMo 7/06 AKL 7/00 POR 7/98 DisIns 3/98 Off 7/96 POR +

09-25-2012, 01:18 PM	#1736
AngieMouse86 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 368	Well, my gram invited me over for dinner, so I told her 'please, I'll cook for you!' and had my menu of bbq baked chicken all set..and then she tells me that's what she ate last night! So tonight is soft tacos at gram's, lol. Tomorrow will be bbq baked chicken at home. Thursday on...pending. __________________ 7/21-27/2012 - All Star Sports (1st Trip!) Me - DBF -

09-25-2012, 01:31 PM	#1737
charming23 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 5,837	Last night we ended up doing a fend for yourself night. I overslept and did not have time to put the pork in the crock pot. Tonight we are having ground beef enchilladas with Spanish Rice Wednesday- pork roast with sweet potatoes and apples in the crock pot __________________ Me (Elizabeth) DM (Sue) Cleo Caly Forget Edward Cullen, Adam Lambert Dazzles me.

09-25-2012, 04:35 PM	#1739
IMALOVNDISNEY DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: NORTHERN CT. Posts: 797	Monday was Sheppard's Pie Tonight is a "fend for yourself". lol. I'm going to a meeting and will eat there. Wednesday: Pasta w/Chicken Parm. Salad, and garlic bread

09-25-2012, 05:54 PM	#1740
njsweetP DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,515	Sunday was fettucini with homemade alfredo sauce (late dinner) Monday was leftover chicken enchilada soup with corn bread muffins Today we are having bbq babyback ribs (crockpot), cheesy rice w/broccoli and hawaiin sweet rolls Wed., chicken parm with arugula salad Thursday - naan pizzas Friday - ?? Saturday - out to eat __________________ DH Me DD DD 1985 First ever trip to WDW!! 1992 1995 1996 1998 2001 2004 2006 2008 2009 June 2010June 2011 All trips offsite.

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