Menu Sunday-Stretch and Save

     This was the gorgeous wrap I made for my

 lunch one day. I loaded it with hummus, spinach,

and grated carrots. Chips and apple slices 

completed the meal. 

     I want my money to stretch as far as possible. Waste not want not in the home, and after our big shop at the end of February, we've had just two top off shops. I don't want to cook stocks to nothing, so doing more replacement shopping. DH shopped last Sunday, and I had just a Kwik Trip stop on my way home Friday. $76 spent on groceries so far this month. I need to start looking for a ham for Easter as I volunteered to cook and provide that for my MIL. I'm more than happy to and grateful she's willing to host us all, as long as we carry the heavy lifting, literally and fiscally. I make a good ham, so should not disappoint. How did we do last week with the plan?

• Sunday: Chicken noodle soup, heavy on chicken for him, with grilled turkey and cheese sandwiches No sandwiches, but DH also ate Saturday leftovers. Sent soup with my daughter too
• Monday: Homemade, baked macaroni and cheese, steamed broccoli
• Tuesday: Tacos with all fixings
• Wednesday: Goulash ( will use up pasta sauce, and more tomatoes) Pattie melts, spinach salad
• Thursday:Breaded herbed chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy Frozen Pizza
• Friday: Fish and au gratin potatoes, coleslaw  Pasta bake with spinach and cheese
• Saturday: Take and bake or homemade pizza  crock pot chicken and sauce, with baked potato( I went to hospital late afternoon so left everything for DH to eat when he got home)

     I was pleased DH came home for lunch every day. I was tempted when I passed a Wendy's after my scan Friday, but kept driving.  I owe DH a fish dinner so we'll either go out Friday, or I'll pick some up. I want to make some meals that my sister can eat, put in her freezer. She needs low fiber once she can eat beyond soft foods. I saved old take out containers so can do some individual meals nice and tidy for her.  I'm still figuring out what else I can make, but Sunday and Monday plans should work for her. My initial plan, always subject to change is as follows.

• Sunday: Potato soup, red bag chicken sandwich ( portions for sister)
• Monday: Meatloaf, roast Potatoes,  green beans ( portion for sister)
• Tuesday: Pasta with Bolognese 
• Wednesday: Sloppy Joes and French fries
• Thursday: leftovers, or just a quick sandwich as we have to be out the door as soon as I'm done with work.
• Friday: Fish and au gratin potatoes, coleslaw, or Fish fry out
• Saturday: Greek chicken- Anne's version- pita bread, salad

     I've wanted to try the Greek chicken for a while. We love gyros, and the flavors, do think it should be a hit. I'll need a few items from the store, but otherwise just top offs again. That's the new to me recipe otherwise same old, with enough for lunches. 

     Thanks for continued thoughts, prayers, well wishes for my sister. She was very ill and had more of a procedure yesterday, but was in good spirits last night. Covid mitigations and protocols still in place at hospital so we can't be there together to support her, so one at a time.  Hug those close. Call those far away.