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Menu Plan – Week of October 19th

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It is going to be another pantry week. In the past I have had pantry weeks because of unexpected expenses, illness, and bad weather. This pantry week is a spontaneous response to my two year old’s sudden interest in the potty chair (YAY!). We are doing well so far and I don’t want to spoil things by an extended shopping trip, so I am just making do with what is on hand in my pantry, freezer, refrigerator, and garden.

I am able to cook from the pantry this week because I stock up on items when they are on sale. Most items go on sale at rock bottom prices 4 – 6 times a year. I track prices, so I know when they are on sale for a good price, then I buy 2 -3 months worth to get me through to the next sale. You can read about tracking prices at The Thrifty Country Woman. While you are there, visit her Pantry Party , where you will be inspired to create a dish from items in your pantry.

Monday – Swiss Steak

Tuesday – Garlic Chicken, Brown Rice, and Glazed Carrots

Wednesday – Use some of the leftover chicken, rice, and carrots to make Chicken and Rice Soup, and Garden Salad

Thursday – Use some of the leftover chicken and rice in White Chili, and Garden Salad

Friday – Eating at The Pumpkin Patch with friends

Saturday – Use half of a Pork Roast, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Sautéed Summer Squash

Sunday – Use the other half of the pork roast to make Choucroute a l’ Alsacienne

For more menu ideas visit Menu Plan Monday.

About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

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  1. Alea says

    I debated whether to share my reason for the pantry week. It definitely falls under the catergory of TMI, but I didn't want friends and family to worry needlessly when they saw the pantry week.:-)

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  2. Struggler says

    I too was surprised at the catalyst for your pantry week, but it looks like you'll all be eating very well nonetheless! Best of luck with project potty!

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  3. The Thrifty Countrywoman says

    Well that's the most unusual reasons I've ever heard for cooking out of the pantry! Good luck! Potty training is one of those things I do not miss from the olden days!

    Jane

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  4. Melissa says

    Sounds like a great plan! My husband and I were just talking about planning for more dinners out of leftovers, and I might borrow some of your ideas!

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Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.