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jenluvs2go2disney · 01-01-2013, 09:30 PM

I am trying to eat at home as much as possible. I went to cook a pizza yesterday, but our oven wouldn't heat. Stove top works though. Repairman is coming tomorrow AM.

Sunday - chili
Monday - bratwurst, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, mixed veggies
Tuesday - leftover chili
Wednesday - ? - have to see if oven works
Maybe BLTS or digiorno pizza, if oven works

oopsiDAISY · 01-02-2013, 10:28 AM

Okay~ Back to work, the partying is finally OVER!!!

It felt so good to sit together at the table (just we 5) for a nice dinner last night. We have eaten out, and had folks over, and eaten at other people's houses so much in the last few weeks...I was just ready to get back to our own little family dinner table!!!

Dinner tonight is simple and "boring", but sounds so delicious after three weeks of eating just "holiday" fare:

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Garlic Toast
Steamed Broccoli

stayhomemom77 · 01-02-2013, 04:21 PM

Made a turkey noodle bean soup today with some of the leftovers. Having it now as my lunch and it's quite delicious considering I followed no recipe and just tossed in whatever leftover things I had handy in the fridge. I have to make a shepherd's pie for tonight but the necessary dishes are in the dishwasher so I'm waiting on that a little bit.

We still have half a turkey pot pie in the fridge and I'm beginning to think it's going to have to go to the garbage. Though DH usually LOVES my pot pies, this time he complained about the gravy so he's not interested in finished up the leftovers. However, he doesn't really like shepherd's pie so maybe if he has to choose between one or the other, he'll choose the pot pie.

disney212 · 01-02-2013, 07:12 PM

My menu starting 1/02 and ending 1/13. We returned home right before Christmas and have been busy with catching up at home and celebrating the holidays. I hope everyone has a safe and budget friendly Happy New Year!

Wednesday (first day back at work since 12/12/12, ugh)– making it easy on me, salad and left over bean soup (for DH) with open faced grilled cheese.
Thursday – Part Deux night - Crockpot green beans with ham (cut up and bagged with the ham bone from Christmas dinner)
Friday –– Baked Fish with Couscous and Italian Style Veggies
Saturday –Grilled Beef Burgers ( it supposed to be warmer here (40’s) so I can grill them outside) with baked mac and cheese and salad
Sunday – Chicken and Dumplings (made healthier using chicken breast and GF dumplings) with carrots
Monday – Tuna croquettes with veggie couscous and mixed veggies (just like the salmon ones only we use tuna)
Tuesday –- Pat Deux – left over chicken and dumplings from Sunday with salad
Wednesday –Oven Baked Ham (had in the freezer) with roasted sweet potatoes and kidney beans
Thursday – Part Deux night – pork and veggie fried rice using left over ham with veggie pot stickers
Friday – Chicken Barley Soup with grilled cheese sandwiches
Saturday – Dinner Out – using up gift cards we received for Christmas
Sunday – baked fish, veggie couscous, peas/carrots

We spent $70 at Kroger which is a little more than normal based on the above menu but I was able to get a ham and a Turkey Breast which I put in the freezer for a great price (less than $25 combined) and I haven’t used them in the above plan We will get 3 or 4 meals from each of them over the next couple of months. Due to our being gone for so long we also needed milk, bread, and eggs replenishment.

oopsiDAISY · 01-03-2013, 05:19 PM

Dinner tonight is:

Leftover Casserole (using turkey)
Salad

LilyWDW · 01-04-2013, 07:50 PM

Ended up with pizza and a salad tonight. At least it was home made pizza! I started back with my workouts and was simply too tired for the work needed for Shepherds Pie. I was still within my calories though!

charming23 · 01-04-2013, 08:13 PM

It has been a busy few days and we have not been good about eating at home.

Monday night we went out for Mexican
Tuesday night we went over to my aunt's for dinner
Wednesday we had Chinese before grocery shopping
Last night we had sandwiches with soup
Tonight we had chicken alfredo with salad

buckirj1 · 01-04-2013, 10:11 PM

In the interest of using up stuff:
Whole wheat tortillas (a mistake I won't make again!)
Salsa (another mistake-bought an off brand instead of my regular)
Shredded cheese

Layer, spray top and bottom with cooking spray, then cook slowly in a skillet until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy. Fold and cut for a poor woman's quesadilla. I'm too lazy tonight to even bother with opening a can of beans. Oh well, I'll fix a better meal tomorrow.

disneymagicgirl · 01-04-2013, 10:29 PM

New Years resolution to eat in MOST of the time. Off to a good start so far...haven't eaten out all week! The weekend will be a true test though.

Hoping to cut down to one meal out per week. We shall see. Winter is easier for me b/c I hate going out in the cold. Summer is helpful because DH can grill out which means I don't have to cook.
I made a month long menu on the 30th and that really helps me stay on track.
This week we had:
Monday & Tuesday I worked so DH and the kids fended for themselves. I didn't order out at work even!!
Wednesday Shepherds pie
Thursday potato soup and grilled chicken Caesar salad
Friday homemade pizza and salad
Saturday- planning for BBQ chicken sandwiches and fries
Sunday- family fun day...prob a cheap meal out somewhere and take the kids bowling

Next week trying some new recipes. Will let you know how it goes.

jenluvs2go2disney · 01-04-2013, 10:33 PM

Updating for this week. My oven is still not fixed. The repairman didn't have the part. I have a freezer full of stuff that goes in the oven. It will hopefully be fixed Monday.

Wed. - Ate out
Thurs. - Ate at mom's house
Fri - Spaghetti
Sat. - ?
Sun. - Grill burgers and fries
Mon. - Eat at mom's
Tues. - Hopefully pizza
Wed. - Chicken fajitas

queenofthehive · 01-05-2013, 12:36 PM

Saturday - Enchiladas, rice and beans (we didn't get to have this meal last week so I am pushing it to this week)

Sunday - Pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, and creamed spinach

Monday - Tortellini soup (sweet sausage, cannellini beans, spinach) wth rolls

Tuesday - Leftovers

Wednesday - Baked ziti, peas, and garlic bread

Thursday - Pizza

Friday - Roast chicken with carrots and potatoes

oopsiDAISY · 01-05-2013, 04:41 PM

This week's menu...

Saturday:
Chili
Grilled Cheese

Sunday:
Crockpot Peppersteak
Rice
Oven Roasted Asparagus

Meatless Monday:
Cheese Ravioli with Marinara
Steamed Broccoli
Garlic Toast

Tuesday:
Homemade Zuppa Tuscano
Roasted Garlic Crusty Bread

Wednesday:
Fritos Chili Pie
Apple Slices

Thursday:
Turkey Vegetable Soup
Crackers and Cheese

Friday:
White Beans and Ham (carryover from last week)
Cornbread

LilyWDW · 01-05-2013, 04:41 PM

Already had a complete change to next week's meals. Here is what we have now.

Monday: Chili in the Crockpot
Tuesday: Steak Fajitas and Mexican Rice
Wednesday: Chicken and Dumplings
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Cashew Chicken with Ginger and Rice
Saturday: Deli Sandwiches and Soup
Sunday: Pasta with Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Spinach and Garlic Bread

stayhomemom77 · 01-05-2013, 04:48 PM

Finished up the Shepherd's Pie on Thursday
Last night was chicken fingers, noodles and broccoli
Tonight is lasagna
Tomorrow night is leftovers

Next week:

Monday:Homemade pizza
Tuesday:Ham and Bean Soup
Wednesday:Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes
Thursday:Hamburger Helper
Friday:Steak and Potatoes
Saturday:Seafood Lasagna
Sunday:Leftovers

dreamin_disney · 01-06-2013, 03:02 AM

I'm in. My plan is to eat healthier but I plan on using what I have first.
Started
Jan 3rd

Thurs- leftover ham, mash potatoes, corn and rolls

Friday- Taquitos

Sat.-caribean grilled chicken, rice and corn

Sun- breaded baked talapia , green beans, white rice and a side salad

Mon- Fish tacos-(talpia,cabbage and salsa) with a side of rice

Tues- grilled steaks, baked potatoes or scallop, corn and salad

Wed-

Thurs-

Fri-

I'll be back to post the rest of the menu

nachos
tosadas
soup
bbq pulled pork sandwiches

I know i have
-a jar of alfredo sauce
-couple boxes of rice o roni
-large bag of white rice
-2 cans of enchillada sauce
-1 can of mexican red chile sauce
-cans of tuna
-can of refried beans
-can of menudo
-can of homaniy
- 2 bags of corn tortillas chips
-frozen steaks
-frozen chicken
-frozen hamburger patties
-frozen hotlinks
----------------
I need veggies , fruits, bread, buns but I'm gonna try using what I have first

01-02-2013, 10:28 AM	#2162
oopsiDAISY DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,854	Okay~ Back to work, the partying is finally OVER!!! It felt so good to sit together at the table (just we 5) for a nice dinner last night. We have eaten out, and had folks over, and eaten at other people's houses so much in the last few weeks...I was just ready to get back to our own little family dinner table!!! Dinner tonight is simple and "boring", but sounds so delicious after three weeks of eating just "holiday" fare: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Garlic Toast 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

01-02-2013, 04:21 PM	#2163
stayhomemom77 I'm actually MUCH skinnier than I look!! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 942	Made a turkey noodle bean soup today with some of the leftovers. Having it now as my lunch and it's quite delicious considering I followed no recipe and just tossed in whatever leftover things I had handy in the fridge. I have to make a shepherd's pie for tonight but the necessary dishes are in the dishwasher so I'm waiting on that a little bit. We still have half a turkey pot pie in the fridge and I'm beginning to think it's going to have to go to the garbage. Though DH usually LOVES my pot pies, this time he complained about the gravy so he's not interested in finished up the leftovers. However, he doesn't really like shepherd's pie so maybe if he has to choose between one or the other, he'll choose the pot pie. __________________ 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

01-03-2013, 05:19 PM	#2165
oopsiDAISY DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,854	Dinner tonight is: Leftover Casserole (using turkey) Salad __________________ 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

01-04-2013, 07:50 PM	#2166
LilyWDW Didn't know Disney was so stressful! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,059	Ended up with pizza and a salad tonight. At least it was home made pizza! I started back with my workouts and was simply too tired for the work needed for Shepherds Pie. I was still within my calories though! __________________ 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/

01-04-2013, 08:13 PM	#2167
charming23 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 5,834	It has been a busy few days and we have not been good about eating at home. Monday night we went out for Mexican Tuesday night we went over to my aunt's for dinner Wednesday we had Chinese before grocery shopping Last night we had sandwiches with soup Tonight we had chicken alfredo with salad __________________ Me (Elizabeth) DM (Sue) Cleo Caly Forget Edward Cullen, Adam Lambert Dazzles me.

01-01-2013, 09:30 PM	#2161
jenluvs2go2disney Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: GA Posts: 67	I am trying to eat at home as much as possible. I went to cook a pizza yesterday, but our oven wouldn't heat. Stove top works though. Repairman is coming tomorrow AM. Sunday - chili Monday - bratwurst, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, mixed veggies Tuesday - leftover chili Wednesday - ? - have to see if oven works Maybe BLTS or digiorno pizza, if oven works

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01-02-2013, 07:12 PM	#2164
disney212 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft. Wright, KY Posts: 678	My menu starting 1/02 and ending 1/13. We returned home right before Christmas and have been busy with catching up at home and celebrating the holidays. I hope everyone has a safe and budget friendly Happy New Year! Wednesday (first day back at work since 12/12/12, ugh)– making it easy on me, salad and left over bean soup (for DH) with open faced grilled cheese. Thursday – Part Deux night - Crockpot green beans with ham (cut up and bagged with the ham bone from Christmas dinner) Friday –– Baked Fish with Couscous and Italian Style Veggies Saturday –Grilled Beef Burgers ( it supposed to be warmer here (40’s) so I can grill them outside) with baked mac and cheese and salad Sunday – Chicken and Dumplings (made healthier using chicken breast and GF dumplings) with carrots Monday – Tuna croquettes with veggie couscous and mixed veggies (just like the salmon ones only we use tuna) Tuesday –- Pat Deux – left over chicken and dumplings from Sunday with salad Wednesday –Oven Baked Ham (had in the freezer) with roasted sweet potatoes and kidney beans Thursday – Part Deux night – pork and veggie fried rice using left over ham with veggie pot stickers Friday – Chicken Barley Soup with grilled cheese sandwiches Saturday – Dinner Out – using up gift cards we received for Christmas Sunday – baked fish, veggie couscous, peas/carrots We spent $70 at Kroger which is a little more than normal based on the above menu but I was able to get a ham and a Turkey Breast which I put in the freezer for a great price (less than $25 combined) and I haven’t used them in the above plan We will get 3 or 4 meals from each of them over the next couple of months. Due to our being gone for so long we also needed milk, bread, and eggs replenishment.

01-04-2013, 10:11 PM	#2168
buckirj1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 472	In the interest of using up stuff: Whole wheat tortillas (a mistake I won't make again!) Salsa (another mistake-bought an off brand instead of my regular) Shredded cheese Layer, spray top and bottom with cooking spray, then cook slowly in a skillet until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy. Fold and cut for a poor woman's quesadilla. I'm too lazy tonight to even bother with opening a can of beans. Oh well, I'll fix a better meal tomorrow.

01-04-2013, 10:29 PM	#2169
disneymagicgirl Been there, Done that, Going back! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 3,075	New Years resolution to eat in MOST of the time. Off to a good start so far...haven't eaten out all week! The weekend will be a true test though. Hoping to cut down to one meal out per week. We shall see. Winter is easier for me b/c I hate going out in the cold. Summer is helpful because DH can grill out which means I don't have to cook. I made a month long menu on the 30th and that really helps me stay on track. This week we had: Monday & Tuesday I worked so DH and the kids fended for themselves. I didn't order out at work even!! Wednesday Shepherds pie Thursday potato soup and grilled chicken Caesar salad Friday homemade pizza and salad Saturday- planning for BBQ chicken sandwiches and fries Sunday- family fun day...prob a cheap meal out somewhere and take the kids bowling Next week trying some new recipes. Will let you know how it goes. __________________ Me32DH34,DD13,DS5 DS3 offsite in 1988,AKL 5/04,POP 6/05,ASMu 12/05 with MVMCP,&ASMo 9/06 w/ MNSSHP,4/09 AKL, 9/09 MNSSHP & 7nt E.Carib DCL w/ Tortola, 10/10 Poly w/ MNSSHP, 10/11 POFQ w/ MNSSHP, 5/12 DCL Fantasy W. Carib and AKL/MK

01-04-2013, 10:33 PM	#2170
jenluvs2go2disney Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: GA Posts: 67	Updating for this week. My oven is still not fixed. The repairman didn't have the part. I have a freezer full of stuff that goes in the oven. It will hopefully be fixed Monday. Wed. - Ate out Thurs. - Ate at mom's house Fri - Spaghetti Sat. - ? Sun. - Grill burgers and fries Mon. - Eat at mom's Tues. - Hopefully pizza Wed. - Chicken fajitas

01-05-2013, 12:36 PM	#2171
queenofthehive Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 297	Saturday - Enchiladas, rice and beans (we didn't get to have this meal last week so I am pushing it to this week) Sunday - Pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, and creamed spinach Monday - Tortellini soup (sweet sausage, cannellini beans, spinach) wth rolls Tuesday - Leftovers Wednesday - Baked ziti, peas, and garlic bread Thursday - Pizza Friday - Roast chicken with carrots and potatoes __________________ Last edited by queenofthehive; 01-05-2013 at 07:34 PM.

01-05-2013, 04:41 PM	#2172
oopsiDAISY DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,854	This week's menu... Saturday: Chili Grilled Cheese Sunday: Crockpot Peppersteak Rice Oven Roasted Asparagus Meatless Monday: Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Steamed Broccoli Garlic Toast Tuesday: Homemade Zuppa Tuscano Roasted Garlic Crusty Bread Wednesday: Fritos Chili Pie Apple Slices Thursday: Turkey Vegetable Soup Crackers and Cheese Friday: White Beans and Ham (carryover from last week) Cornbread __________________ 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

01-05-2013, 04:41 PM	#2173
LilyWDW Didn't know Disney was so stressful! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,059	Already had a complete change to next week's meals. Here is what we have now. Monday: Chili in the Crockpot Tuesday: Steak Fajitas and Mexican Rice Wednesday: Chicken and Dumplings Thursday: Leftovers Friday: Cashew Chicken with Ginger and Rice Saturday: Deli Sandwiches and Soup Sunday: Pasta with Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Spinach and Garlic Bread __________________ 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/

01-05-2013, 04:48 PM	#2174
stayhomemom77 I'm actually MUCH skinnier than I look!! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 942	Finished up the Shepherd's Pie on Thursday Last night was chicken fingers, noodles and broccoli Tonight is lasagna Tomorrow night is leftovers Next week: Monday:Homemade pizza Tuesday:Ham and Bean Soup Wednesday:Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes Thursday:Hamburger Helper Friday:Steak and Potatoes Saturday:Seafood Lasagna Sunday:Leftovers __________________ 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

01-06-2013, 03:02 AM	#2175
dreamin_disney DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,486	I'm in. My plan is to eat healthier but I plan on using what I have first. Started Jan 3rd Thurs- leftover ham, mash potatoes, corn and rolls Friday- Taquitos Sat.-caribean grilled chicken, rice and corn Sun- breaded baked talapia , green beans, white rice and a side salad Mon- Fish tacos-(talpia,cabbage and salsa) with a side of rice Tues- grilled steaks, baked potatoes or scallop, corn and salad Wed- Thurs- Fri- I'll be back to post the rest of the menu nachos tosadas soup bbq pulled pork sandwiches I know i have -a jar of alfredo sauce -couple boxes of rice o roni -large bag of white rice -2 cans of enchillada sauce -1 can of mexican red chile sauce -cans of tuna -can of refried beans -can of menudo -can of homaniy - 2 bags of corn tortillas chips -frozen steaks -frozen chicken -frozen hamburger patties -frozen hotlinks ---------------- I need veggies , fruits, bread, buns but I'm gonna try using what I have first __________________ Last edited by dreamin_disney; 01-07-2013 at 04:15 AM.

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