What's for dinner? Was it "budget"?

[Metro West]

I had chicken nuggets tonight...I got the big bag!

 

[bellebuzzandpooh]

Earlier this week I make a pork roast in the crock pot and shredded it, then froze it in sections.

Yesterday I defrosted some and mixed it with black beans, green chilis, a can of tomatoes, a can of refried beans and taco seasoning. We rolled that in tortillas topped with cheese and lettuce for pork burritoes.

Today I had those leftovers and mixed it with 1 package of Spanish rice to make pork burritoes again, but stretched a bit. ;-)

 

[sunnyday123]

Earlier this week I make a pork roast in the crock pot and shredded it, then froze it in sections.

Yesterday I defrosted some and mixed it with black beans, green chilis, a can of tomatoes, a can of refried beans and taco seasoning. We rolled that in tortillas topped with cheese and lettuce for pork burritoes.

Today I had those leftovers and mixed it with 1 package of Spanish rice to make pork burritoes again, but stretched a bit. ;-)

wow that sounds really good. ou guys have actually inspired me to make a dinner list for each night....DD is really into it ( ok, I actually on got through two days but I swear this weekend we will do a whole week plan!) she wanted to know what was on our list for tonight! Um..leftovers from yesterday?

 

[disneegrl4eva]

I like fried chicken but I hate the mess I make and it just takes a long time so I found a way to make it where it doesnt take any time at all...basically no mess and takes just a few minutes....I buy the bag of breast tenders and take 2 ziplock freezer bags....1 I put some flour and the other regular bread crumbs and parmesan cheese...I take 2 eggs and whisk them then I do an assembly line...I dunk the chicken in the flour, the rub the chicken in the egg mixture and then put it in the bread crumb mixture...

In a frying pan I put olive oil and some butter to melt and I fry the chicken pieces and they usually take about 8 minutes or so...drain on a paper towel and your good to go...

I usually serve them with potato salad and baked beans and maybe some corn on the cob...

1 bag makes a huge batch that you can freeze or make half the bag now and half at another time.....

 

[kmchar1]

Tonight I'm making crockpot sweet Italian sausage (it was b1g1 for 3.50..so 1.75 for one package), jar of spaghetti sauce (1.00), pepper and onion (.50) and some seasonings. I'll serve this over whole wheat noodles (1.50). I'm also baking up some homemade breadsticks (1.00). For dessert, we're having pudding parfaits with bananas (1.00 for about 6 parfaits).

Total: 5.75 for 3 people including dessert! Not bad. And super yummy.

 

[javamoma]

Tonight I'm making crockpot sweet Italian sausage (it was b1g1 for 3.50..so 1.75 for one package), jar of spaghetti sauce (1.00), pepper and onion (.50) and some seasonings. I'll serve this over whole wheat noodles (1.50). I'm also baking up some homemade breadsticks (1.00). For dessert, we're having pudding parfaits with bananas (1.00 for about 6 parfaits).

Total: 5.75 for 3 people including dessert! Not bad. And super yummy.

Do you brown the sausage before you put iit in the crock pot? Do you leave the casings on? How long in the crock pot?

Sounds good! I just bought italian sausage on sale too!

 

[marcyinPA]

Tonight is burgers on the grill, pierogies, and watermelon and pineapple.

 

[Kycha]

Tonight is burgers on the grill, pierogies, and watermelon and pineapple.

Do you want some company? I really don't feel like cooking tonight. It is just too darn hot.

 

[Sorsha]

Do you want some company? I really don't feel like cooking tonight. It is just too darn hot.

Wish I had your problem.. right now it's 48°. At 3:45 in the afternoon. This has been our HIGH for the day. *grumble, grumble*

 

[SnowWhite607]

Last night was going to be breakfast for dinner - pancakes and bacon - but DFIL called and wanted to take us out for a steak. So last night was steak for free (definitely budget!) and tonight will be pancakes and bacon. I have a few more meals left in the fridge/freezer/pantry and then I may have to buy one or 2 more before we leave on vacation to WDW next weekend!

 

[Plantlady]

Tonight is baked potatoes with fresh string beans

Top 'em as you please.

 

[albertamommyof4]

Tonight is cheeseburgers and homemade fries
burger patties free
burger buns free
condiments about 1.00
cheese 1.50
onions and lettuce accounted from before
organic potatoes 2.50
total 5.00 for 6

 

[mikkishelles]

MY kids had a can of beefaroni and salad. I just has the salad. I haven't been feeling good the last few days, so haven't had the energy or inclination to cook.

 

[extremesoccermom]

I get to post my first meal since I am starting to watch my budget and stick to it.
Rice A Roni Fried Rice .50
Left over Chicken Breast approx .99
Knorr Teriyaki Noodles .50
Left over Pork Roast approx .99
(I made one of the above first but it wasn't enough)
Homemade crab rangoon 2.48

Total to feed 4 (DH, Me, DS18, DD13) $5.46
I was also able to pack up the left overs and I have 2 lunches already packed and frozen

 

[Teresa Pitman]

I have been working a lot lately and had a very busy day today (although I did take time out in the middle of the day to make all my ADRs for our Disney vacation in December - whoo hoo) so we did a quick and easy dinner:

Whole wheat spaghetti (99 cents)
topped with a jar of primavera spaghetti sauce (store brand, $2) with chopped green peppers, celery and onions added (maybe another $1?)
Large salad, mixed greens - $3?
Chocolate digestive cookies for dessert (I had planned strawberries but my son ate them for a snack while I was working upstairs!)

Total: $5.

I have my daughter-in-law and grandchildren (ages 6, 3 and 1) coming to stay for the weekend as my son is putting down new floors in their house. So I'm trying to plan some meals that the kids will all enjoy too. They love chili, so we'll probably do that for Saturday night and I'm thinking homemade pizza for Sunday dinner. Fortunately, they are not at all picky eaters and love vegetables - if I put out a plate of veggies and hummus to dip them in, they're happy.

Teresa

 

[decaff38]

Had daughter and boyfriend out to say goodbye to step-brother. Also myself, hubby and grandson.

We had the last of the hamburger patties from the graduation party - free
Left over pasta salad -free
condiments/cheese - free
buns-free
can of baked beans - .89
milk - 1.00

These were the last of the party foods that needed to be eaten. I budgeted for all this food in May so I am saying FREE!

Yesterday we had porkchops on the grill ( Grandma won them in a Meat Raffle and brought them to me last week because she lives alone and it was too much for her. Free meat!

Potatoes on the grill - 1.00
brussel sprouts from Target sale - .89
green beans - .59
milk .75
sausage for those who don't like pork chops- 2.00

We will be back to just 3 tomorrow so the food bill will plumet!!! Yeah!!

 

[Adi12982]

Spicy Italian Sausage (for DH, I don't like sausage): $2.75
Hardboiled eggs for me: $0.20
Plantains: $0, my grandmother brought them to us when my family came to visit for my graduation
drinks: $0.50

$3.45 ($1.15 a serving, for 3 servings, DH has enough sausage and plantains for lunch tomorrow)

 

[Kycha]

Do you want some company? I really don't feel like cooking tonight. It is just too darn hot.

Well, since MarcyinPA never got back to me about needing some company. J/k. I ended up making mac n cheese and tuna salad sandwiches. I added a cup of macaroni to the mac n cheese to stretch it out a bit.

.50 mac n cheese
.50 tuna
.50 mayo, onions, celery, dill, bread
$1.50 grand total

I get to post my first meal since I am starting to watch my budget and stick to it.
Rice A Roni Fried Rice .50
Left over Chicken Breast approx .99
Knorr Teriyaki Noodles .50
Left over Pork Roast approx .99
(I made one of the above first but it wasn't enough)
Homemade crab rangoon 2.48

Total to feed 4 (DH, Me, DS18, DD13) $5.46
I was also able to pack up the left overs and I have 2 lunches already packed and frozen

I would love your crab rangoon recipe if you are willing to share.

 

[Sorsha]

Tonight we are having my BIL and SIL and my niece over for dinner and we are having homemade stirfry.

Chop some fresh beef, chicken, or pork into bite sized pieces and toss that into a hot wok with a little oil and some crushed garlic. Stir-fry till done. Next, I will mix up and add 2 envelopes of "stir-fry seasoning", 2 bags of frozen stir-fry veggies (broccoli, carrots, snow peas, and water chestnuts), and one can (drained) of those tiny little baby corn (the ones that look like miniature corn-on-the-cob). Stir-fry that till the veggies are al dente. Meanwhile, cook a package of stir-fry noodles (can't recall the exact name, but they look like spaghetti and are found in the "ethnic foods" aisle of the market), drain, and add to the mixture in the wok. Mix this all together, stir-fry for just a few minutes and then serve! Top with those yummy crunchy noodles, serve with soy sauce, and enjoy!

You can really always alter this recipe to fit your family's tastes, and what's in the pantry. Any kinds of veggies can be used, and it can be served over rice if you don't have or don't like the noodles.

Happy Saturday!

 

[aprilvaca04]

Do you brown the sausage before you put iit in the crock pot? Do you leave the casings on? How long in the crock pot?

Sounds good! I just bought italian sausage on sale too!

I was wondering the same thing...it sounds yummy and I would love to try it sometime!