My pantry, freezer, and refrigerator are stocked and my garden is still producing, so this seems like an appropriate time to join Amanda at Coping with Frugality in her Pantry Challenge. I only plan to eat from the pantry for 2 –3 weeks, but it should allow me room in the budget for some delightful splurges later in the month (all natural, pasture raised turkey anyone?). I think I can make all of the below dinners without making a trip to the store. I will still be buying fruit, veggies, and dairy products as needed.
Monday – Quesadillas with Veggies and Cheese and Garden Salad
Tuesday – Swiss Steak
Wednesday – Use leftover Broth from Swiss Steak to make Beef Stew
Thursday – Pork Chops and Mustard Sauce with Mashed Potatoes and Peas with Green Onions and Basil
Friday – Pull from freezer and thaw Lentil and Cauliflower Chili . Serve with a garden salad.
Saturday – Use leftover bits of meat and veggies from through out the week and leftover mashed Potatoes to make a Shepherd’s Pie. Serve with a garden salad
Sunday – Honey Lime Pork Chops, Glazed Carrots, and Green Beans with Garlic
For more menu ideas, visit Menu Plan Monday.
Don’t forget to come back on Wednesday for the Real Food Deals Carnival and link up your posts sharing tips for saving money on real food.
Would you like to save this article?
We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!
Anonymous says
Very enlightening and beneficial to someone whose been out of the circuit for a long time.
– Lora
Anonymous says
ha, I am going to experiment my thought, your post bring me some good ideas, it's truly amazing, thanks.
– Mark
tamilyn says
Due to me not working right now, I have been trying to work from what is in the freezer and pantry. My challenge didn't pay off in the beginning of the year, but I think it will now since I have no choice!
I should start making a list….