I know everyone struggles with what to make for dinner or lunch. I thought maybe I will post my menu's. This has really helped me stick to my budget, and then I don't worry about having that 5:00 pm panic of what to make for dinner.
You will see how I have evolved since I started. The "Food Nanny" suggests a theme night and do that same theme every week. Well I am not gung ho about that but I put it on my menu and the theme helps to pick a meal.
I try to plan my menu off what I already have on hand. That way my pitiful weekly food budget goes much farther. It always surprises me that I can make most of my meals with what I have in my food storage. You will also notice that it is not all pasta or plain chicken.
The Last menu is one that you are welcome to use. I have no clue where I found it at but it is by far my favorite one to use. It helps me know what I need to purchase for my meal. It will also help you if you buy in bulk or at case lot time, know what you use a lot of.
I keep in my filing cabinet in my office a folder for my menu's. I have one that is full of blank menu's and one that has all my previous menus. that way when I get stuck I can always look back. It also help to already have a list of your families favorites.
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| feb 1 2011 |
