Eat at home 2!

[OceanAnnie]

Hello all!! I am new to this board. I love to menu plan as it keeps me on budget, which is a must for our family. I even have a post on my blog on Mondays that was Menu Plan Monday. Lately though, I have fallen behind due to 'life' but I know that's just an excuse. I find that when I make our menu, it helps dinner be on the table early & cuts costs in so many ways. It also help eliminate spoilage from our fridge because everything gets used. I am looking to start back up on Monday and stick with it.

Hi and welcome! I fall behind time to time on the planning too. Good that we're here!

This week in no particular order:

Beef stew with biscuits

Chicken fajitas with fruit

Breakfast for dinner (either scrambled eggs w/ bacon, orange glazed biscuits and fruit or a french toast bake with fruit)

Hot roast beef and cheddar sandwiches with something

Pizza on Friday

That's the loose plan for the week.

 

[bigsis1970]

Wow the end of Jan already! this week and next week are finish cleaning out the cupboards and freezer and start fresh in a few weeks..

the following week is just Hubs and I (Feb 4 - 10)
Monday - Beans and dogs
Tues- homemade chicken cordon bleu, leftover stuffing muffins, corn
Wed - Leftover anything and everything night
Thurs - homemade chicken parm with bread
Friday - grilled dogs and burgers with chips
Sat - date night Dinner and a Movie I think for an early Valentine's with our last GC from Xmas
Sun - lasagne salad and bread.

Made a little change on WED to include ALL leftovers - I want a clean frige and freezer for grocery shopping this week..

 

[pigletto]

Time to plan the week again..

Yesterday.. Tilapia and Broccoli rabe with peanuts.

Monday.. Every man for himself. I'm having sandwiches, dh and ds are having breakfast for dinner, dd is eating out with her friend.

Tuesday.. Turkey Chili, whole grain rolls, broccoli.

Wednesday..Butternut Squash soup, whole grain rolls, salad.

Thursday.. Chicken Burgers, Oven baked sweet potato fries, green beans

Friday.. Chicken and Veggie Wraps

Saturday.. Fish of some sort, green beans, couscous with peppers.

Sunday.. Dinner at my parents.

 

[mrssmith06]

Sunday (yesterday): We had "Lasagna soup"
Monday: Jambalaya
Tuesday: "OMG Chicken" (found on pinterest)
Wednesday: Spaghetti
Thursday: Pork chops
Friday: Beef Pasta
Saturday: We will be out of town for a car show so we will eat OUT.

 

[jenluvs2go2disney]

Sunday - bratwurst, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes

Monday - ate at parents

Tuesday - BLT sandwiches, tater tots

Wednesday - chili

Thursday - leftovers

Friday - any leftovers, pasta, or something in the freezer

Saturday - eat out

 

[RN01]

I have to admit I've been lurking on here for many months but haven't posted anything. It's so hard to get eating out under control but I think I may have finally done it. Eating out for January we only spent $105 which is down from around $400-$500 a month! OUCH!!! I have found that if I prepare meals for the freezer once every 2-3 months that's what saves us from eating out during the week. It's so easy just to pull something out of the freezer when you don't have time to cook. Also if I cook alot on the weekends when I have time I have lots of leftovers to use during the first few days of the week! Yeah, I'm learning!!!

 

[charming23]

Last night we had leftover chili.

Tonight we had crock pot french dips with carrot sticks and applesauce.

 

[stayhomemom77]

I've been planning but not posting:
Tonight--scallops and rice with broccoli
Feb 7th--Mexican (Taco salad and/or soft tacos)
Feb 8th--fish and chips
Feb 9--turkey dinner
Feb 10--leftovers
Feb 11--BBQ chicken flatbread
Feb 12--Chicken and Noodles
Feb 13--hamburger helper
Feb 14th--Steak fajitas
Feb 15th--Sausages and pringles
Feb 16th--Clam Chowder
Feb 17th--Leftovers
Feb 18th--Pizza
Feb 19th--Soft Tacos
Feb 20th--grilled cheese and tomato soup

 

[brennicksmom]

Yesterday was a nice day so I grilled 3 pork tenderloins, 5 lbs of chicken, 2 large steaks, 2 strips I boneless ribs. We had the steak last night with grilled peppers, onions, and pineapple. Tonight is the boneless ribs.
The rest will be frozen into meal size portions so we can heat and go. Both boys have lacrosse after school now so I have to have pre-made quick meals.

 

[oopsiDAISY]

Dinner tonight:

Manwich
Mac and Cheese
Apple Slices


Just good ole' comfort food, and I am looking forward to it.

 

[tracydeech]

I like this thread!!! Maybe I can get some new ideas.

My weeks menu plan:

1. Sloppy joe- fried potatoes n peppers
2. Leftover sloppy - terryaki green beans
3.tuna casserole - terryaki green beans
4. Leftover tuna casserole - raw veggies
5.BBQ chicken n cheese quesadillas-steamed brocli
6. Dominos lg pizza for $4.44 - usually buy 3
7. Gotta have a "free for all" day!

 

[charming23]

We had leftover french dips with chips and fruit.

 

[oopsiDAISY]

Tonight there is Chili in the crockpot, and we will have corn muffins with it. As much as I truly LOVE chili, I am not really looking forward to this meal since Mother Nature decided to make it a balmy 65* in middle TN today.

 

[oopsiDAISY]

I like this thread!!! Maybe I can get some new ideas.

My weeks menu plan:

1. Sloppy joe- fried potatoes n peppers
2. Leftover sloppy - terryaki green beans
3.tuna casserole - terryaki green beans
4. Leftover tuna casserole - raw veggies
5.BBQ chicken n cheese quesadillas-steamed brocli
6. Dominos lg pizza for $4.44 - usually buy 3
7. Gotta have a "free for all" day!

Where are you getting Dominoes for $4.44? Sounds like a great way for our family to have take-out on the cheap! I know Little Caesars has the $5 Hot and Ready pizzas, but we are not fans of their pizza.

 

[queenofthehive]

Saturday - Lemon piccata trout, rice, green beans
Sunday - Grilled salmon over a spinach salad
Monday - Chicken cacciatore over rice and broccoli
Tuesday - Panini sandwiches (spinach, mozzarella, roasted red peppers with turkey) with chips
Wednesday - Black bean burgers and sweet potato fries
Thursday - Pizza
Friday - Roast beef, mashed potatoes, and peas

 

[oopsiDAISY]

Next week's menu...

Saturday:
Oven Chicken Dinner (http://pinterest.com/pin/253327547761301201/)
Crescant Rolls

Sunday: Finding Nemo Movie Night
Bruce's "Fish are Friends, not Food" Filets (grilled Tilapia)
Crush's Shells and Cheese
Squirt's Seaweed Salad (green salad)
EAC Ocean Water
Tank Gang Jello Acquariums

Meatless Monday:
Spinach Stuffed Shells (http://www.prevention.com/food/cook/healthy-pasta-recipes/spinach-stuffed-shells)
Garlic Toast

Tuesday:
Korean Beef over Rice (http://seeaimeecook.blogspot.com/2012/11/super-easy-korean-beef-over-rice.html)
Steamed Broccoli

Wednesday:
Hamburger Helper
Oven Roasted Corn

Thursday:
Crockpot Roast and Gravy
Egg Noodles
Oven Roasted Asparagus

Friday:
Deli Ham and Cheese Sammies
Chips and Dip

 

[PAGAS]

S – busy day pork chops, parmesan potato halves, green beans
M – pasta with bacon and corn, Brazilian cheese bread
T –chicken with balsamic cream sauce, mashed potatoes, broccoli
W – chicken and bell pepper alfredo, salad
T – short ribs braised in tomato sauce, polenta, molten chocolate cakes
F –Stromboli, salad
S - pork and butternut squash stew

 

[meajuly5]

S – busy day pork chops, parmesan potato halves, green beans
M – pasta with bacon and corn, Brazilian cheese bread
T –chicken with balsamic cream sauce, mashed potatoes, broccoli
W – chicken and bell pepper alfredo, salad
T – short ribs braised in tomato sauce, polenta, molten chocolate cakes
F –Stromboli, salad
S - pork and butternut squash stew

Yum

 

[tinkmom2]

Yesterday was fish fry Friday http://tinkmomfoodie-foodobsession.blogspot.com/2013/02/tilapia-and-hushpuppies.html
Today I am making Chicken Tikka Massala and cauliflower Aloo Gobi. I got some cauliflower on clearance and will probably be making a cauliflower cheese soup.

This week I week I have two late school nights and then I am taking my DD to Chicago for a Lady Gaga concert on Valentines day. I am up in the air if we are spending the day at the Field Museum or the Shedd. I have ressies at the Weber Grill restaurant and signed up for thier e club so I got a $10.00 coupon. I am also thinking of taking her to the Rainforest Cafe. We have to find a place for breakfast but our hotel has a restaurant.

On the 18th I start my internship for Phlebotomy and will have school but at least I will be out of my internship by 3:30 PM and my DH only works one out of the three weeks. I will be able to make dinner for the familia most nights.

 

[java]

Have fun at Gaga! My friend was at the concert last night, in Canada. She said it was amazing.

Yesterday was fish fry Friday http://tinkmomfoodie-foodobsession.blogspot.com/2013/02/tilapia-and-hushpuppies.html
Today I am making Chicken Tikka Massala and cauliflower Aloo Gobi. I got some cauliflower on clearance and will probably be making a cauliflower cheese soup.

This week I week I have two late school nights and then I am taking my DD to Chicago for a Lady Gaga concert on Valentines day. I am up in the air if we are spending the day at the Field Museum or the Shedd. I have ressies at the Weber Grill restaurant and signed up for thier e club so I got a $10.00 coupon. I am also thinking of taking her to the Rainforest Cafe. We have to find a place for breakfast but our hotel has a restaurant.

On the 18th I start my internship for Phlebotomy and will have school but at least I will be out of my internship by 3:30 PM and my DH only works one out of the three weeks. I will be able to make dinner for the familia most nights.