Weekly menu March 25th-March 31st

       Wow, we are in the last week of March.  It's starting to warm up here and the snow is melting.  Still not warm enough for me.:)   Most of last weeks menu went as planned.  Last Friday was a late night so we had Mcdonalds.  Not healthy at all.  Saturday we switch to having steak instead of chicken wings (didn't have any wings in the freezer) and Sunday we had hot dogs with tater tots ( needed something simple was in bed most of the day feeling sick).  I went $2 over grocery budget of $50 last week.  This week I am going to give myself between $30 and 40 for a budget.  I am only planning up until Thursday since we get paid on Friday(may go grocery shopping or go Saturday).  Here is the menu for this week.

Monday:
Steak fajitas
I will grill up the steak in our grill pan.  In a separate pan, I will saute the peppers and onions.  Once the steak is cooked I will slice it up and put it in with the vegetables.  I then will toss a couple of tablespoons of a homemade taco seasoning in it and season with salt and pepper.    We will use corn tortillas that I will warm up in the grill pan.

Tuesday:
Parmesan and garlic chicken in the air fryer with green beans
For the parmesan and garlic chicken, I take parmesan and garlic sauce that we get at Walmart and brush it over the chicken then put in the air fryer to cook. It comes really good.

Wednesday:
Spaghetti and meatballs in the Quick Cooker with salad
https://iwashyoudry.com/instant-pot-spaghetti-and-meatballs/

Thursday:
Shrimp Alfredo with Broccoli and Salad
https://breadboozebacon.com/easy-shrimp-alfredo/
will replace the half and half with heavy cream.    I will also use an Italian cheese blend when I make the alfredo.  Italian cheese has more of a flavor than just plain parmesan cheese.

Friday:
Leftovers

Saturday:
Chicken Wings, celery

Sunday:
Not sure

       I am really trying to eat healthy and low carb but it's difficult.  Doing the best I can especially when others in the family aren't.  I will leave you with some pictures of the meals that I made last week.:)

Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Bars made in the Snack Bar Maker

Lemon and Garlic Chicken with Greek Cucumber noodle salad

Strawberry Blondies using the brownie pan

Refried Beans tostadas

Have a great week everyone.:)

Sharon :)

     

Weekly Menu March 18th-March 24th

Last weeks menu did not go so well.  I struggled to keep with the menu.  But I keep reminding myself that I need to be flexible.  It's good to plan but also remember plans can change.  I shouldn't be so locked into something that things can't change.  Flexibility is a good thing.  This week I gave myself a budget of $50 for groceries.  I may go over just a tad but I am not too far off.  This week's menu consists of using what is in the freezer and pantry.  Here is this weeks menu plan.

Monday:

Lemon and Garlic chicken that was in the freezer

Greek Cucumber Noodle Salad (https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/sleclair/recipe/Appetizers+%26+Snacks/Vegetarian/Greek+Cucumber+Noodle+Salad/1043363)

Tuesday:

Tostadas using refried beans and no meat (all the trimmings)

Wednesday:

Leftover Corned beef and veggies

Thursday:

Alfredo or Tuscan pasta from the freezer

Friday:

Hamburgers with sweet potato fries

Saturday:

Wings

Sunday:

Homemade pizza 

Most of this weeks menu is pretty easy.  Hopefully, I will stick to it.:)  Have a great week 

Sharon :)

Weekly Menu March 11th-March17th

We are into the second week of March already.  Time goes so fast.  Stuck to last weeks menu pretty well.  Did change somethings only because we made other plans.  This weeks menu will be healthier (hopefully) :).  Here's the simple menu.

Monday:
Italian chicken sheet pan supper (https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/italian-chicken-sheet-pan-supper/) paring this with leftover salad. 

Tuesday:
Keto Beef Taquitos (https://www.officiallyglutenfree.com/2018/07/keto-beef-taquitos/) with salad

Wednesday: 
Chicken served with Greek Cucumber Salad (https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Side+Dishes/Vegetarian/Greek+Cucumber+Noodle+Salad/1043363)

Thursday:
Hamburgers with sweet potato fries

Friday:
Grocery shopping probably pick something up at the store

Saturday:
Steak and salad

Sunday:
Corned beef, potatoes, cabbage and carrots (going in the crockpot)

Breakfast I don't really plan and lunch will be leftovers from the previous night's supper.  Well, I hope everyone has a great week.:)  Spring is just around the corner.:)
Sharon :)

Weekly Menu for March 4th-March 10th

   I went off the menu a lot last week but I was trying to eat through our pantry and freezer.  We were running out of things in the pantry.  We have plenty in the freezer for now.  I went grocery shopping this past Friday and went over my budget. I have been really trying to work on staying on budget but it's tough when you are limited to the stores you can grocery shop at.
   I have been really putting my food processor to use.  I love this little kitchen appliance.  I even used it to ground up chicken breast in it.  It works.  It's also cheaper than buying the already ground up chicken.  I used the ground chicken to make Asian Chicken wraps using a recipe from Noreen's Kitchen. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugdsH93pFhw the recipe link  is underneath the video.)

I plan on making trying to make hamburger using a roast.  Not sure how it will work but it will be worth the try and way cheaper too.  On to our menu for the week.  Remember sometimes this will change.  

Monday:

Zesty Queso Keto Chicken Soup ( at the moment this is in the Pampered Chef quick cooker.  Love this cooker.  I used this recipe https://heatherlikesfood.com/queso-keto-chicken-soup/.  I did double the recipe so that I can have lunches throughout the week.)

Tuesday:

Pioneer woman can cook Sour Cream bake (also making it keto for myself https://www.thisgalcooks.com/low-carb-sour-cream-beef-bake/) https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/sour-cream-noodle-bake/

Wednesday:

Alfredo chicken bake from the freezer.  Having leftovers for myself keto friendly.:

Thursday:

Leftovers

Friday:

Hot Dogs and tater tots

Saturday:

Chicken Wings

celery

Sunday:

Pizza or leftovers

I typically do not eat breakfast but for Nathan, I have instant oatmeal packets, yogurt, and cereal.  For Mike, I am going to make him some keto type breakfasts.  Lunches are typically leftovers.  Have a great week everyone.:)  

Sharon :)