Below is the menu and shopping list for the week. After my shopping trip, I will post approximate prices (which will vary based on location). Most of the posted recipes will be slightly altered by substituting more cost-effective alternatives, and I will repost pictures and altered recipes.
Happy Eating!
Tonight: Garlic Chicken Pasta
Friday: Manicotti
Saturday: Baked "Chimichangas"
Sunday: Sweet and Sour Chicken
Monday: Steak Fingers and Crash Potatoes
Tuesday: Chicken Spaghetti
Wednesday: Stuffed Hamburgers (including homemade buns) and spinach salad
Check back this week for the updated recipes based on these recipes, as well as posts about the recipes that are my own! My recipes are all for 4 people.
My shopping list* for the week:
Produce:
garlic cloves
cilantro
parsley
green peppers
spinach (2-5 oz bags)
cranberries
small red onion
Frozen section:
boneless skinless chicken breast
Center aisles:
cream of mushroom soup
spaghetti noodles
no-boil lasagna
penne
any other pastas on sale
Worcestershire sauce
instant rice
tabasco
refried beans
Side aisle:
a cheap cut of steak (not important what type)
80/20 ground beef--about 4 to 5 lbs.
cheese--lots of it, in various flavors!
ricotta
Back of store:
eggs
milk
uncooked tortillas
Things I already have in my pantry/fridge for these recipes:
yellow onions
chicken bouillon
seasoned salt
red pepper flakes
salt, pepper
new (red) potatoes
canola oil
dried herbs
tomato sauce
(28 0z) can diced tomatoes
(28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
parmesan cheese
lemons
cornstarch
ketchup
white distilled vinegar
balsamic vinegar
cider vinegar
garlic salt
sugar
breadcrumbs
bacon
bread dough recipe (get buns if you don't make your own bread)
*Please note: my location designations are based on the Walmart store layout.
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