Budgeting...Food.

I have heard the way to do it is buying for the whole month. I usually go each pay period, but since we're a little overwhelmed with medical bills and property taxes (yeah, I still haven't paid those...) and HOA fees and who knows what else, I'm going to do one big shop at the start of the month. I'm listing my go-to meals that we make so I can have a running list and plan out the whole month.

Please let me know what your favorite meals are! I'm always looking for something new to try because I feel sometimes like I'm making the same things all the time. Tried something on Pinterest that you loved? I want to know!

Chicken

Mayo/Parm Chicken
Ritz Chicken
Chipotle
Chicken and Rice
Chicken Parmesean
Chicken Enchiladas
Fajitas
Chicken Alfredo
Swiss Chicken with Noodles
Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken Rolls
Chicken Fajita Pizza
Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Ground Beef

Meaty Macaroni
Speghetti
Meatloaf
Stroganoff over Rice
"Steak" and Cheese Subs
Lasagna
Tacos
Chili
Navajo Tacos
Cheeseburger Pie
French bread pizzas

Crockpot

Roast
Meatballs over rice
Stew
Cafe Rio Pork
Salsa Chicken over rice

Pork

Skillet Pork chops

Vegetarian

Stuffed Shells

3 comments

JokeSaturday, January 26, 2013
We have a food budget too. This is one of our favorites right now: http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2012/04/paprika-chicken-stroganoff.html
The Junior MaxwellsSunday, January 27, 2013
^^ My dad has a recipe very similar to the above. We've always called it Papa Chicken and it's amazing.

Have you ever checked out this idea for menu planning/rotation?

http://lenagardner.blogspot.com/2011/11/new-beginning.html

We've been using it since this past summer and we love it. I just switched up this past month to throw in some new recipes and pull off some that just working. Shopping monthly helps us - I spend between $200-250 a month, sometimes less.
The Wendorff'sMonday, January 28, 2013
We make the mayo/parm chicken too. Have you tried substituting the mayo for sour cream or Greek yogurt? Both are yummy!