This week, we followed the plan really well. Of course, going out to eat twice helped! :) On Saturday, I had planned Chicken with mushroom gravy in the crock pot, but we still had some leftover beef tenderloin to use up. So, I sauteed some baby bella mushrooms, sliced the tenderloin very thinly, and added some gravy. I served it all over mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli on the side. Easy, cheap, and great way to use up those leftovers. (By the way, those tenderloins can be pricey - $9 on sale - but they last my family three meals, so they turn out to be a good deal!)
So, because of our slight modifications, this week will hold a couple of changes as well.
Sunday~ Rachael Ray's Chili Cheese Fries (made with leftover chili from last week, and instead of a cheese sauce, I just sprinkled shredded cheese on top). Fun treat for Superbowl Sunday!
Monday~ Hubby has class, so ds#3 & I will fend for ourselves.
Thursday~ Chicken in mushroom gravy, egg noodles, broccoli, rolls (looking for a good recipe - any suggestions?)
Burgers & Dogs on the grill, baked beans, fries (Baseball tryouts)
and for the next week...
Sunday~Happy Heart Day! My grandparents are renewing their wedding vows today and we are going out to eat afterward.
Monday~ Spaghetti, french bread, caesar salad, and in honor of President's Day, Apple Cherry pie for dessert
Tuesday~ Orange Chicken, (I cheat and use chicken nuggets from the freezer, so I only have to make the sauce) rice, mandarin oranges, broccoli, won tons
Wednesday~ Breakfast for dinner: eggs, bacon, grits.
Thursday~ Tacos
Friday~ Red beans & rice, cornbread
Saturday~ TBD.
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4 comments:
Gosh, I got a great deal on those Turkey Tenderloins, one of the stores I was in last week had a ton of them reduced to $2.99 each! I usually don't purchase these because (around here) they are usually $6.00 or more for 24 ozs, which I think is pretty high for 1 1/2 lbs. of Turkey, considering you can pick up a whole one for that during the Holidays!
Anyway, to answer your coupon organization question, I use the Binder Method, and I did a tutorial several months ago that you can check out here at http://lavidacheapo.blogspot.com/2009/06/new-method-for-organizing-my-coupons.html.
I know what you mean about home repairs. We hope to get the roof replaced this year. The menus look great. I think I want to try the Potato Torte
looks like a great menu...I like that you post for 2 weeks out. And I like your blog! I'm also a mom of boys. boys rule :)
Yummy chili cheese fries... sounds great... my weakness!!. Thank you for sharing!! Nicole www.colieskitchen.com
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