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Menu Plan Monday

Menu Plan Monday 11/10 – 11/16

November 10, 2008

I’ve had a cold all week so last weeks menu did not go as planned. There will be some repeats for sure!Monday: Bruschetta ‘n Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Steamed Broccoli, & Rolls
Chicken: $1.60Diced Tomatoes: 35¢Mozzarella: $1Stove Top: Free (from stockpile)
Total Cost: $2.95Tuesday: Spaghetti with Garlic Toasted Breadsticks
Ground Beef: $1.30Sauce: 61¢Breadsticks: $2.14
Total Cost: $4.05
Wednesday: Leftovers
Total Cost: $0
Thursday: [...]

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Menu Plan Monday 11/3 – 11/9

November 3, 2008

Last week went great except I didn’t make the Provolone-wrapped chicken, so I’ll be making it this week.
Monday: Sloppy Joes and Oven Fries
Ground Beef: $1.30Sloppy Joe Sauce: $1Buns: 98¢Potatoes: $1.93
Total Cost: $5.21
Tuesday: Provolone Wrapped Chicken, Mac n’ Cheese, & Green Beans
Chicken: $1.60Provolone: $1.21Macaroni: 50¢Green Beans: 23¢
Total Cost: $3.54
Wednesday: Leftovers
Total Cost: $0
Thursday: Spaghetti with Garlic Toasted [...]

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Menu Plan Monday 10/27 – 11/2

October 27, 2008

Monday: Chicken Quesadillas, Corn, Fiesta Potato Bowls (attempting to re-create the ones from Taco Bell, lol)
Chicken: $1.60Cheese: $ 2.16Tortillas: $1Frozen Corn: 23¢Potatoes: $1Sour Cream: 99¢Chives: 96¢
Total Cost: $7.94Tuesday: Enchiladas (from the freezer), Beans & Rice
Enchiladas: Free (calculated into another weeks total)Beans: 50¢Rice: Free
Total Cost: 50¢
Wednesday: Chicken Marinara over Pasta, Steamed Broccoli, French Bread
Chicken: $1.60Sauce: 50¢Provolone: [...]

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Menu Plan Monday 10/20 – 10/26

October 20, 2008

Last week went as planned except for one extra night of leftovers and I didn’t make the Chicken & Stovetop.

Monday: Chicken & Stovetop, Salad, and Crescent Rolls
Chicken: $1.60
Stove Top: Free (from stockpile)
Frozen Broccoli: 23¢
Cream of Chicken Soup: $1.25
Cheese: $2.16
Salad: 97¢
Crescent Rolls: Free
Total Cost: $6.21

Tuesday: La Choy Chicken Chow Mein & Egg Rolls (maybe, [...]

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Menu Plan Monday 10/13 – 10/19

October 13, 2008

Last week definitely did not go as planned. When I made last weeks menu I forgot to take into account that I was having my wisdom teeth pulled Wednesday and probably wouldn’t feel up to cooking, ha. So, there are a few repeats this week!

Monday: Leftover Pasta & Garlic Bread from [...]

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Menu Plan Monday 10/6 – 10/12

October 6, 2008

Last week went according to plan except for one day behind…I’m not sure why. So, we’re having what should have been Sunday’s dinner on Monday.

Monday: Leftover Shepherd’s Pie & Mac n’ Cheese

Total Cost: $0

Tuesday: Lasagna (from the freezer), Salad, Garlic Toasted French Bread

Ground Beef: $2.25
Sausage: $2.64
Canned Tomatoes: $1.16
Tomato Paste: $1.08
Lasagna [...]

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Menu Plan Monday 9/29 – 10/5

September 30, 2008

Last week was a lot of work but I’m glad I did it! Doubling the Enchilada recipe actually made enough for 3 meals! They are SOOO good too! The lasagna was a big hit too! So, for 2 nights of a lot of work ( I think it took me around 5 hours total) I [...]

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Menu Plan Monday 9/21

September 21, 2008

Monday: Enchiladas (I will be doubling this and freezing one), Spanish Rice, & Refried Beans
Enchilada Sauce: 50¢Chicken Broth: FreeCilantro: 46¢Ground Beef: $2.25Onion: 68¢Green Chiles: $1.32Tortillas: $1.62Rice: FreeBeans: 50¢
Total Cost: $7.33
Tuesday: Lasagna (I will be doubling this and freezing one), Salad, Garlic Toasted French Bread
Ground Beef: $2.25Sausage: $2.64Canned Tomatoes: $1.16Tomato Paste: $1.08Lasagna Noodles: $1.72Cottage Cheese: $2.63Mozzarella [...]

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Menu Plan Monday 9/8

September 7, 2008

Last week’s Mexican Chicken Soup was awesome!! I had to improvise because I was missing a few ingredients but it all worked out great! Not a drop was left in my huge crockpot! But, we also got busy last week and I didn’t cook most of the meals I had planned so, there’s going to [...]

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Menu Plan Monday 9/1

September 1, 2008

I am not going to the grocery store this week so all meals in my plan are using ingredients that I already have on hand!Monday: Eating at a Labor Day Party
Tuesday: Mexican Chicken Soup
Chicken: $2.40Taco Seasoning: FreeSalsa: $1.50All other ingredients from stockpile: Free
Total Cost: $3.90
Wednesday: Chicken Spaghetti (I had enough last week to make 2 [...]

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