I know what you’re thinking. 24 April – 05 May? Wait a sec, Beck. That’s two weeks! Well yes, yes it is. I thought I’d spice things up a bit by posting two weeks worth of meals and a more comprehensive shopping list, since that’s more realistic to my life. What I mean by that is this – I’ll frequently buy family packages of meat and free half, only to pull that other half out sometime during the next week for dinner one night. So in theory I may spend $125 on groceries for one week, thus overspending my grocery budget; I’m only spending $75 the next week, which evens out the budget.
I could always just adjust my budget…but this seemed easier. Let’s just go with it.
Note: I’m still only posting meals for the week, since weekends tend to be a free for all in our house and typically consist of leftovers.
Week One: 24-28 April
Sunday Prep Work:
– roast and shred one chicken
-Cook 1.5 lbs turkey meatballs (Greek or Mediterranean seasoning)
-Shred/Chop lettuce and salad vegetables
Sunday Dinner (23 April): Tuna Casserole
Monday, 24 April:
B: HB egg, tomato, and avocado
L: leftover tuna casserole
L2: ham and cheese tortilla roll-up, mini apple, chips, granola bar, milk and capri sun
D: pork tenderloin with rainbow slaw
Tuesday, 25 April:
B: overnight oats
L: leftover pork and slaw
L2: chicken dipper lunchable, clementine, granola bar, milk and apple juice
D: Shredded Mediterranean Chicken Bowls
Wednesday, 26 April
B: scrambled eggs, 1/2 avocado
L: Mediterranean Chicken Bowls
L2: chicken apple sausage slices, clementine, chips, granola bar, milk, capri sun
D: Turkey meatballs with greek inspired rice and broccoli (15 minute meal if meatballs are pre-cooked!)
Thursday, 27 April
B: HB egg, tomato, avocado
L: turkey meatballs with rice and broccoli
L2: ham and cheese roll-up, apple, chips, granola bar, milk and juice box
D: Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks, salad
Friday, 28 April
B: overnight oats
L: leftover chicken and salad
L2: chicken apple sausage slices, clementine, chips, granola bar, milk and apple juice
D: Homemade Pizza Night
Week One Shopping List (items for both weeks are noted with an *)
Protein
*Eggs, 4 dozen
*Pork Tenderloin (family pack)
*Aidells Chicken Apple Sausage (1 package)
*Ground Turkey, 3lb family pack
*Chicken Drumsticks, family pack
Rotisserie Chicken, pre-cooked (or one roaster chicken)
Produce
spaghetti squash
*cherry tomatoes, family pack
*Avocado, 4 pack
*Mini Apples (4)
1 bag Rainbow Slaw
*Blueberries, 2 pints
*1 bag shredded kale
*1 head napa cabbage
*1 head iceberg lettuce
*.5 lb brussels sprouts
*clementines, one bag
Dairy
*1 tub plain greek yogurt
*1 bottle Siggi’s brand plain yogurt drink
*3 bags shredded mozzarella cheese
*1 jar tzatziki sauce
Deli
*.5 lb deli ham
*.5 lb sliced cheese
Frozen
1 bag peas and carrots
Other
*Chicken Dipper Lunchables, 2
*1 package flour tortillas
*party pack frito lay chips (for lunches)
*3 jars pizza sauce
3 packages premade pizza dough (Trader Joe’s)
Approximate Cost (using local Wegmans): $141.00
Week Two:1-5 May:
Sunday Prep Work:
-Make cauliflower Rice
-Brine/Grill 2 chicken breasts
-Cook 1.5 lbs ground turkey
-Chop any additional salad veggies
-Make Frittata (egg, kale, cherry tomato, sausage)
Sunday Dinner (30 April): Cauliflower Rice with Ground Turkey
Monday, 01 May:
B: frittata, strawberry slices
L: Grilled Chicken Salad with Tzatziki
L2: Chicken Dipper Lunchable, mini apple, granolo bar, milk and capri sun
D: Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Carrots and Parsnips
Tuesday, 02 May:
B: overnight oats
L: leftover balsamic chicken and vegetables
L2: chicken apple sausage, clementine, carrot sticks, granola bar, milk, apple juice
Wednesday, 03 May:
B; frittata, strawberry slices
L: cauliflower rice with ground turkey
L2: ham and cheese roll-ups, mini apple, granola bar, chips, milk and apple juice
D: Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin with roasted green beans and apple sauce
Thursday, 04 May:
B: HB egg, tomato, avocado
L: leftover pork and green beans and applesauce
L2: tuna snack, clementine, carrot sticks, granola bar, milk and capri sun
D: Paprika Chicken Drumsticks, roast potatoes, salad
Friday, 05 May:
B: fritatta or overnight oats
L: leftover chicken, potatoes, salad
L2: chicken apple sausage, mini apple, chips, granola bar, milk and juice box
D: Homemade Pizza
Week Two Shopping List (Items with * will be used next time!)
Protein
1lb italian sausage
*Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (family pack)
*Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (family pack)
Produce
1 pint strawberries
*2lbs carrots
1lb parsnips
1lb green beans
3 white potatoes
**before you shop, check if you need to purchase any additional salad vegetables!
Other
1 bag frozen stir-fry vegetables
3 packages premade pizza dough (Trader Joe’s)
Approximate Total (prices based on local Wegmans): $50
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