- Sunday- Curry, FFY( DH and I were still full from food at the track)
- Monday- Fried Rice
- Tuesday - Red Lentil Sloppy Joes, DH chicken strips, tator tots
- Wednesday - Hamburgers and potato wedges
- Thursday - Chicken Patties on buns
- Friday- Grilled cheese
- Saturday-Chicken strips, stuffing, potatoes
I realized we had a lot of sandwich type meals. I guess that's what I was craving. I've spent a small fortune on food this month already so really need to plan. I'm not sure how hungry we'll be tonight after living it up with complimentary ball park fair, so going simple. The rest of the week may look like this.
- Sunday- Frozen pizza or FFY
- Monday- Orange chicken, rice and broccoli
- Tuesday - Chicken Tortellini Alfredo with spinach
- Wednesday- Crockpot pizza hotdish
- Thursday - Cottage pie
- Friday- mushroom Ravioli and roasted vegetables
- Saturday- Chili Dogs with Mac and cheese
DD2 and friend will be back sometime on Tuesday so I thought a big crock of tortellini Alfredo would hit the spot on their tummy's and wallet. Her friend then has another hour plus drive home. Next Sunday we're celebrating birthdays at the cabin and I have a pork loin to bring, but also will do a pasta salad, fruit, and desert. I'm not sure if we'll go for the weekend or just the day but our older daughter will be there with a friend.
As I'm trying to avoid anything other than a top off shop for another two weeks, I brainstormed additional meals with what's on hand.
- Bacon, cheese, and spinach quiche
- Chili with rice
- Turkey meatloaf with red potatoes
- Spaghetti Bolognese
- Meatballs and gravy with long grain and wild rice
- Meatball marinara subs and coleslaw
- Homemade pizza
- Sausage, apple cheddar, meatballs with au gratin potatoes
- Tuna noodle hotdish with peas
- Sweet and sour meatballs with rice (I plan to use some of my blueberry jam for the sweet)
If I even remotely stay on plan, I can rein the Augusta shopping budget a bit. Plus, these yield large quantities, so it means plenty of affordable lunches too. They'll be some variations, no doubt but this ensures fresh produce is used and variety. If anyone in the house would like a change, they'd be welcome to take over. How are you handling August? Are you doing all the cooking or getting some help? Is anyone else trying to curb the restaurant and take out meals?
We only eat out once or twice a month. We're pretty picky about what we eat so only have a few favorite places that we'll go. Luckily the big guy is the same and actually even pickier than I am. lol
ReplyDeleteThat would be my preference as well. I guess I have personally only eaten out twice in July. We've grabbed Chipotle and Jimmy John's. It's DH with the bad habit.
DeleteI got so used to NOT eating out during covid that it's pretty much stuck with me. That being said, eating in a restaurant is now such a treat so it's a win-win all round!
ReplyDeleteFewer times to me means more enjoyment. I like most of my meals better. His parents are out a lot so I think it's what he's normed.
DeleteWe haven't gotten even a take-out meal in ages. I am the only one who cooks in this house. Tommy gets his own lunch and pretty much gets a wrap or a salad and knows what is in the refrigerator, so takes care of himself.
ReplyDeleteI do the cooking and prepping things like onions, peppers so he just chooses and takes it out of the refrigerator. He chops nothing. He does peel potatoes and carrots for me to cook.
DeleteNot even a burger? You're doing well to prep and be ready for any meal.
DeleteWe are back from vacation, and definitely ate out more than usual (several lunches, plus a dinner to celebrate my nephew's 20th). I did talk my mom into a lunch at the house we rented in Bend. She has a very strong association with eating out for lunches, in particular, on vacation. We had so much food, and it felt like such a waste. So, we made a delicious caprese salad, and opened a fancy bottle of wine & ate out on the deck & chatted. It was fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWe ate plenty of meals at the house as well: baked potato bar, lasagna, taco/nacho bar, etc.
That's the kind of lunch I really like. Good food and fresh air. I hope your vacation was fabulous. I will read your post this morning.
DeleteI would love to do less eating out or take out, but TheHub really does like it. I can compensate for the twice weekly dining/take out prices by making inexpensive meals during the week. This is one reason we have veggie based meals on a regular basis.
ReplyDeleteWith your husband's schedule, I can see he'd like to treat you. I agree though, we can make simple and delicious meals for minimal cost at home.
DeleteWe are definitely not getting take out or delivery as much as earlier this year. We did get Chinese take out week before last and with leftovers, ate 3 days from our order. Hadn't had any for a long time and it was a nice treat. Our meals consisted of BLT's, spaghetti with garlic/cheese bread, and pasta salad that we ate from 2 nights and with watermelon and a handful of fresh cherries. Rest of the week was leftovers. What's funny is I woke up with allergies flared and not feeling all that great (not the funny part) and had a light breakfast and was just thinking how a PB&J would taste. No brioche but still sounds good with a glass of milk. Got a chuckle when I saw the description up top. Thanks for some meal ideas. As summer starts to wane, I'm looking forward to more hot pasta meals vs cold pasta salads and leaning towards the comfort food category but I see we have a few more 90's coming up so maybe not quite yet. Ranee (MN)
ReplyDeleteWith fresh veg here, nothing tastes better than salads and sandwiches, in my opinion. I thought the post was funny, but other than ob in toast or ham on my bagel, I've not had a pbj. We were just saying the other day, it's been ages since getting Chinese take out.
DeleteGood for you! Eating out is $$ high calorie and lacks portion control. Alas, it is quick and delicious. Worse luck.
ReplyDeleteToo convenient for DH! He's the complainer if the visa bill when it comes.
DeleteI do all the cooking. Trying to find easy recipes. Work starts back for me in a week and the kids go back to school in a week and half. Will admit that we got Wendy's the other night after Rebecca and Jacob had a music practice. It is what it is and Im not beating myself up about it. I am over hot humid weather and looking forward to fall when I can make pasta bakes, chilis, etc. Now we've been eating lots of sandwich type meals--- chicken sandwiches, deli meat, hamburgers, etc.
ReplyDeleteYou've got so much in your plate-literally so much to do. Giving yourself a break was surely needed.
DeleteWe eat out maybe once or twice a month and it's nothing fancy, but it's not fast food either. We went out for breakfast at a nice local place and sat outside Saturday morning. It was lovely, but with tip, it was $28. I thought of all the eggs, croissants, and potatoes we could buy for $28 as I was leaving. It made me want to cry, but at the same time, I enjoyed the dining out experience very much. We eat pretty frugally most of the time and have a big lunch and no dinner, just a snack at the end of the day.
ReplyDeleteI'm very drawn to brunch, but yes, food can be made, particularly breakfast food, for pennies in the dollar. The last two weeks has been particularly hard on our wallet. I see a September challenge coming.
DeleteWe usually only eat out every other Tuesday with errands and appts. But we caught ourselves a couple weeks ago eating out or bringing take out home (easy when Hubby is hauling and driving right by the restaurant). I decided to prep a few quick meals to break that even if I have to cook it in the morning and reheat due to how busy the day is. Mother and Pop ate out daily but at the Senior citizen hall for $5 each.
ReplyDeleteDon't get me wrong, I Iove breaks from cooking or thinking about meals, but my body pays for too many calories and salt.
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