I have wanted to do this type of post for a REALLY long time, but you know how life goes... The idea is that I will be here every week to give you some ideas, but honestly, it may take a few weeks to get a schedule down. First things first, my sources...
Look Familiar?? These photos are from my big shopping trips last week.
And my Bountiful Basket for this week! The items in the basket were $16.50, the 5 loaves of 9-grain bread was $10, and the Tortilla Pack (7 dozen - variety) was only $10.50. Total $37! Order yours before 9pm tomorrow night at the link above and I will help you come up with some recipes :-)
Monday
Breakfast - Pancakes & Yogurt
Lunch - Sandwiches, grapes, pudding and water
After School Snack - Banana Bread
Dinner - Cafe Rio (cause we are celebrating!)
Tuesday
Breakfast - Cereal & Bananas
Lunch - Sandwiches, grapes, and rice krispie treats
After School Snack - Zucchini Bread (I used homemade applesauce instead of oil-yummo)
Dinner - Mexican Casserole & Green Salad
(I add more veggies to my casserole and cream of chicken instead of mushroom - so messy an so yummy)
Wednesday
Breakfast - Pancakes with strawberry jam
Lunch - Sandwiches, peaches, and fruit snacks
After School Snack - Finish all that bread (yikes)
Dinner - Cranberry BBQ Chicken, corn on the cob, fresh mashed potatoes
Thursday
Breakfast - Cereal & Yogurt
Lunch - Left Overs
After School Snack - Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dinner - Left Overs
Friday
Breakfast - Scrambled Eggs, English Muffins, and Cantaloupe
Lunch - Spaghetti-Os, carrots and Ranch
After School Snack - Peach Cobbler (with nectarines cause what's the difference really)
Dinner - Homemade PIZZA - just wait til you see the pics for this one!
Saturday
Breakfast - Cereal
Lunch - Mini Quesadillas & Fruit
Dinner - Carrot Ginger Soup & Homemade Rolls (stay tuned for bread ideas)
Note: I know it's 110 out, but I have a TON of carrots to get rid of so there ya go!
Sunday
Breakfast - French Toast, Jam and Fruit
Lunch - Grilled cheese sandwiches and left over soup
Dinner - Chicken & Broccoli Braid, Green Salad
Note: I will substitute Green peppers for this recipe and use my own bread dough
Dessert - Zucchini Brownies (never tried, but we'll give it a whirl)
Hope this gives you a few ideas of what to fix for your family this week! Let me know what you think of the recipes. I would type the ones I really use, but this post would be a mile long ;-). I found the closest things though that should still be a good fit. When I look for a recipe, I am looking for simple ingredients for budget reasons and because I have small children who have very sensitive palates. So, I won't be offended if you decide to spice em up a bit!
Bon Appetit!!
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