What's on your menu/meal plan?

[kpol]

We are trying to use up what we have since we're moving. We've got a lot of meat in the freezer but I'll have to go shopping for veggies, yogurt, fruit, etc. I've been keeping a list of pantry and freezer items that need to be used and have come up with a few things.

Pulled pork with coleslaw and maybe frozen corn

Taco meat (probably enchiladas one day and taco salad another), Spanish rice, chips and salsa

Steak, broccoli, spinach salad

Spicy shrimp and quinoa stir fry

Spaghetti or lasagna, focaccia bread (I have tons of bread flour)

Pesto pizza

[drunkpeggy]

Haha! You're talking about WIC and I'm trying to find duck breasts and thighs to make duck confit and brie pizza with.

The last two weeks we've had jalapeno chicken, london broil, french onion soup, bbq pork egg rolls, baked artichoke pasta, chicken marinated in a mustard/syrup/chili sauce and then grilled, sage browned butter ravioli and tonight I'm making mac n cheese style cauliflower.

All told though we've only spent $130 on two weeks worth of groceries for three people, that includes a half gallon of whole milk, some priceier cheese and a little bit of deli meat.

[kpol]

May 17, 2012 9:50:22 GMT -5 @ojo said:

Your shrimp and quinoa stir fry sounds tasty! I should add pizza sauce and mozzarella to mine. Having ingredients on hand for pizza does save us when we feel lazy and have the urge to call for delivery. That's like an automatic $20 savings.

The shrimp is good! I pretty much just make it up along the way with whatever ingredients I have on hand. Last time I used chipotles in adobo, corn, black beans, onions. This time I don't have chipotles so I'm thinking red pepper flakes, broccoli, peppers, onions, carrots. It's easy!

And I hear you on the pizza! I try to keep dough in the freezer for an easy meal.

[moviegirl03]

This week we had BBQ tilapia, Parmesan Honey Pork with Broccoli cheddar rice, Marinated Top Round Tostadas with Mango Salsa, Biscuits and Gravy, and Pineapple Chicken Skewers.

[prettyinpink]

This week has been sweet and sour chicken. Enchilada pie and Spanish rice. We do a lot of leftovers these days because E has class 3 nights a week and I refuse to cook just for me.

Somethings I've done recently.

Garlic and Brown Sugar Chicken with Zucchini, Carrot Risotto.
Slow cooked ribs with, corn and mac and cheese.
Apple pie pork chops in the crockpot.
Curried Chicken in the crockpot.
Homemade mac and cheese with broccoli.
Tacos

[drunkpeggy]

May 17, 2012 10:21:16 GMT -5 @ojo said:

May 17, 2012 9:53:35 GMT -5 drunkpeggy said:

Haha! You're talking about WIC and I'm trying to find duck breasts and thighs to make duck confit and brie pizza with.

The last two weeks we've had jalapeno chicken, london broil, french onion soup, bbq pork egg rolls, baked artichoke pasta, chicken marinated in a mustard/syrup/chili sauce and then grilled, sage browned butter ravioli and tonight I'm making mac n cheese style cauliflower.

All told though we've only spent $130 on two weeks worth of groceries for three people, that includes a half gallon of whole milk, some priceier cheese and a little bit of deli meat.

Half gallon of milk total, or just half gallon of whole milk? Joe easily goes through 3/4 gallon by himself. Dairy products make up a fairly large portion of our groceries. It's the midwest diet. Even my dogs recognize the sound of a cheese wrapper.

My interest in a WIC challenge is partly because Joe had never had a reason to notice the cost of formula. I used a formula calculator online to see how much we'd need for two infants and as a family of four, with only one income, we'd qualify for WIC and I'm guessing it's largely because of the cost of formula. Not to sound snobby, but if my kids were relying 100% on formula for the better part of a year, I couldn't give them Gerber or Enfamil, so the cost of organic formula would be taken into consideration.

A half gallon of whole milk, it's mainly for Sophia although T drinks it as well. I can't stand whole milk so I usually get a quarter of low fat milk.

Dairy is a big part of our diet as well and the cats have been known to beg for cheese too.

Formula is CRAZY expensive and after reading more about it, well after Sophia was born, I'd be choosier about it myself. My sister had her daughter on Alementium (sp?) for reflux issues and that was $50 a case (4 bottles) a week. Knowing the source and the price of things make me more thankful that I am able to nurse her without any supply issues although my bleeding and cracked nip might disagree right now.

[misshark122]

I've been loving grilling lately. Particular chicken with soyvey very very terriyaki. It's delish.... and cheap and makes leftovers. You can eat it on rice with broccoli, or as a sandwich, or in a salad... yum.

Oh I also love the chicken and broccoli stirfry on I think allrecipes... its delish and makes a lot.

[GracieLouFreebush]

We've been grilling a lot too. We also signed up with our local orchard's CSA so my plan this week a grilled meat with a veggie side from the CSA box.

[brandienee]

Grilling frequently is going to happen in the next few weeks. :-)

[basilosaurus]

After traveling for over 2 weeks, all I wanted to do was eat fresh produce. Except, given that we're going to be leaving again in a week, we're going out to dinners with friends. So, failure there. I roasted veggies one day, and added a gremolata, but that's it.

I do have a jar of truffle paste that I bought on our trip, and it opened in my luggage, so I'll have to suffer through using it up by next week. Truffle eggs were for breakfast this morning, truffle pasta yesterday. I'm serving truffle sandwiches at our party this weekend, too. Feel sorry for me.

[audette]

I am _totally_ looking forward to having really fresh, light foods... Two weeks on the road for work, in places known for _really_ heavy, hearty, filling food has me anticipating things like raw carrots, and homemade broth-based soups, and fresh fruit...


Otherwise, there is no particular meal plan as of yet. That will get figured out after I recover from jetlag on Sunday or Monday. (9 hours time difference kinda sucks...)

[mangomama]

I have no idea what I'm doing for food over the next few days. Some version of chicken or tilapia but we're going to be gone next week so I refuse to do more grocery shopping.
Tonight I made some chicken and experimented again with a Spanish quinoa instead of rice. It came out super tasty and DD had two servings of it! I drained out some liquid from canned pinto beans and replaced it with vegetable broth and smashed it up to make refried beans. Topped my chicken with some avocado and salsa and had a fiesta in my belly!
And even though my dinner was still pretty high in calories (which does not matter to me at all) it was tasty and a way healthier alternative to home made Mexican food.