I’m trying lots of new recipes this week, using leftover turkey and other meat from the freezer.\u00c2\u00a0 I’m also incorporating a meatless meal this week…we’ll see how that one goes over with The Picky Apple.\u00c2\u00a0 We’re trying to bring down our grocery bill and actually stick to a grocery budget for a change.\u00c2\u00a0 (What a concept!)\u00c2\u00a0 I always hesitate to discuss numbers for grocery bills because I know everyone has a different idea about how much they should be spending, and I know many could feed a family of 4 or even 6 on what our “goal” is.\u00c2\u00a0 Our goal\u00c2\u00a0 (okay, okay, it is $150 a week) is a great starting point that seems absolutely doable for 2 adults and a 2 year old who doesn’t eat much!\u00c2\u00a0 This would be a definite improvement over what we’ve been spending.<\/p>\n
Monday: leftovers<\/p>\n
Tuesday: Cheesy Rice Fritters with Spinach (new recipe)<\/p>\n
Wednesday: Southwestern Turkey Soup (new recipe), Cornbread<\/p>\n
Thursday: Coconut Chicken (new recipe), Basmati Rice, Acorn Squash<\/p>\n
Friday: Chili Rice (new recipe), homemade tortillas (new recipe)<\/p>\n
Saturday: Dine Out or leftovers<\/p>\n
Sunday: Honey Chipotle Glazed Ribs (new recipe), Baked Potatoes, Sauteed Greens (new recipe)<\/p>\n
Baking: Planning to get started baking cookies for my Christmas Cookie Boxes<\/a>….as soon as I figure out which recipes I’m using!<\/p>\n For more menu planning inspiration, check out Menu Plan Monday<\/a> at I’m an Organizing Junkie.<\/em><\/p>\n