*** March Home-cooking Challenge!! *** - Page 5

[mbtmom2000]

I'm going to try to do this in March(and in the future hopefully). Dh was laid off this week, so we need to lower the budget and eat from the pantry and freezer.

I changed the meal plan a few days this week from the original plan but we are still eating in with no ordering out!
1- Chinese Take-Out
2- Quick Zesty Chili with rice and tortilla strips
3- Chicken Sandwiches, Baked Fries
4- Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli and Pesto, chopped salads, garlic toasts
5- Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad,
6- FFY (I had a turkey burger, DH and children had mac and cheese)
7- Broiled Sirloin, Baked Potatoes, Green Beans
8- Slow Cooker Beef Tips, Rice, Corn, Butter Beans, Cornbread
9- Chicken Spaghetti, Salad, Green beans
10-Red pepper and Parmesan Tilapia, Red Bell Pepper and Zucchini Couscous, Lemon-Garlic Broccoli
11-Cajun Yellow Rice Skillet with shrimp and smoked sausage, lemon pepper broccoli, ciabatta garlic rolls
12-Tostadas(with ground turkey and green chilies), chips, salsa
13- Brats, baked fries, baked beans (I work 12 hour shift so DH cooks)
14- Hamburger Stroganoff, sweet peas, corn muffins, salad (another 12 hour shift for me)
15- Subway (long day)
16- Chinese Takeout (OOPS!)
17- Oven fried pork chops, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, spicy collard greens

Planned:
18- leftovers
19- Stuffed Shells (made with ground turkey and spinach), salad, garlic rolls


Dawn

[ursusarctos]

1 - Garam masala-red cabbage-carrot-onion-lamb-tomato stew
2 - Leftovers
3 - Ffy
4 - Green lentil and carrot soup
5 - Mattar paneer
6 - Red cabbage and lamb sausage saute
7 - Leftovers
8 - Curry-carrot-lentil soup
9 - Roast chicken and veggies, cream sauce from drippings
10 - Chicken pot pie
11 - Ground lamb-potato casserole
12 - Dal
13 - Feta and zucchini vegetarian lasagne
14 - Leftovers
15 - Pea soup
16 - Chili
17 - Green lentil and root veggie soup
18 - Tofu coconut curry

[Alyantavid]

1-dinner at my mom's
2-out
3-waffles, sausage patties for the boys, dh and I had leftovers
4-apples and sausage (leftover), twice baked potatoes, roasted cabbage
5-pizza
6-boys had leftover pizza, I had a fish sandwich and I think dh had cereal
7-hamsteak, roasted potatoes, cauliflower
8-dinner at my mom's
9-spaghetti, whatever veggies we have
10-leftovers
11 through 16 - out of town
17-fried potatoes and onions
18-roast, veggies

[_ktg_]

I'm back again - February was a brutal month to our budget and we decided not to stick to the planned menu. Here's to March & a better month all around.

March

1 - Ribs with French Fries & salad
2 - Leftovers from homemade Chinese night
3 - Dinner out ala steak & shake
4 - Homemade pizza with GF crust (DH not a fan) me - pretty good
5 - Chicken Chow Mein with noodles (rice noodles for me!)
6 - Flank Steak with veggies, quinoa and mashed potatoes
7 - Potato Soup
8 - Leftover or "mustgo" night
9 - Brinner for Dinner
10 - Tacos with fresh salsa
11 - Speghetti (with noodles for boys & fresh spinach for me)
12 - Homemade GF pizza with pepperoni
13 - Jambalaya with chicken, sausage, shrimp
14 - a pre-cooked chicken (ours was still frozen!), green beans & potatoes
15 -Take & bake Pizza -our dinner out!
16 - Leftover or "mustgo" night
17 - Speghetti & garlic bread
18 - Corned Beef & Cabbage (take 2)

[Alyantavid]

1-dinner at my mom's
2-out
3-waffles, sausage patties for the boys, dh and I had leftovers
4-apples and sausage (leftover), twice baked potatoes, roasted cabbage
5-pizza
6-boys had leftover pizza, I had a fish sandwich and I think dh had cereal
7-hamsteak, roasted potatoes, cauliflower
8-dinner at my mom's
9-spaghetti, whatever veggies we have
10-leftovers
11 through 16 - out of town
17-fried potatoes and onions
18-roast, veggies
19-pizza for the boys, quesadillas with leftover roast for dh and I

[applecider]

I'm in. I kind of fizzled last month, but I want to do better in March!

1. leftover roast with pepper, onions and cream cheese. Kind of a fajita/philly cheese steak combo if you will.
2. Baked trout, salads
3. leftover trout, quinoa pancakes, green beans
4. noodles with sauce, leftover trout, green beans
5. out with DPs parents, they usually foot the bill
6. leftovers, went to a party, also made some beans in the crockpot
7. went to a friend's for dinner
8. mini pizza, cauliflower saute, leftovers
9. pork chops, yam fries, Brussels sprouts
10. teriyaki chicken, rice, broccoli, swiss chard
11. leftovers, I had a can of soup
12. veggie, chicken and bean "chili"-ish kind of thing. It was good!
13. went out with a gift card
14. taco salads
15. grilled salmon, potatoes, salad
16. rice with zucchini tomato sauce and cheese, peas and hot dogs
17. tried out the new taco place in town
18. scallop stir fry
19. tostadas
20. leftovers

I have a bunch of stuff soaking(beans, oats, nuts we are tf) and a roast cooking right now and I think what I decided is that I just need to start soaking stuff and pull stuff out of the freezer without necessarily an idea in mind. Otherwise, there will be nothing to eat! Also I think it would be helpful to have an idea in mind of different types of dinners, like soup one night, stir fry one nice, italian, mexican, and so on. And maybe at the beginning of the week make up a bunch of beans and a roast or a chicken. That way I have lots of options for the week. Ok those were just my personal notes so I don't forget!

[painefaria]

1.) Roast Chicken, Brussel Sprouts, Ginger Carrots for lunch and Hummus and Chips, honey popsicles for dinner
2.) Left over Roast Chicken, baked potatoes, and brussel sprouts (DP/DS lunch $9)
3.) (DP and DS away) - left over chicken, ginger carrots, brussel sprouts
4.) (DP and DS away) - Meetza with caramelized onions and zucchini
5.) (DP and DS away) - Meetza and chips on the road!
6.) Visiting MA - Lunch out $6 for DP and DS and Hamburgers and homemade fries for dinner
7.) Visiting MA - breakfast out $15 sadly not worth it and Chili dogs and salad for dinner
8.) Chicken Picatta and green beans
9.) BBQ Chicken Taco's and Chicken Soup
10.) Lunch Puerto Rican Out $10 and Chips and Hummus with Chicken for dinner
11.) Ate at home ??
12.) Chicken soup
13.) Chicken Breasts cooked with Bacon, green beans
14.) Chicken taco's and avocado
15.) FFY due to family illness
16.) Pancakes
17.) Fried Shrimp, Brussel Sprouts with garlic and bacon and Coconut Milk Ice Cream
18.) CELEBRATION DINNER (not out of eating out money)
19.) Baltimore visit to Aquarium -
20.) Dinner with Holden's dad and Grandparents -
21.)
22.)

I think that the goal is to spend less than $100 in food out this month.
$40/$100

[bluebunny]

1. smoked sausage, homemade macaroni and cheese, peas
2. salad and pizza
3. leftover spaghetti and meatballs
4. ham slices, cheese, crackers, and fruit
5. roast, rice, steamed broccoli, sauteed spinach
6. spinach ravioli and salad
7. sandwiches
8. breaded chicken, salad, broccoli
9. and 10. can't remember but we ate from the pantry
11. leftovers
12. cheeseburgers, salad, and roasted potatoes
13. out for pizza
14. beef tacos, black beans, rice
15. Moroccan chicken over rice, muffins
16. corned beef, cabbage
17. leftovers
18. leftovers
19. white chicken chili, cornbread
20. Reuben sandwiches, fruit, salad

[Alyantavid]

1-dinner at my mom's
2-out
3-waffles, sausage patties for the boys, dh and I had leftovers
4-apples and sausage (leftover), twice baked potatoes, roasted cabbage
5-pizza
6-boys had leftover pizza, I had a fish sandwich and I think dh had cereal
7-hamsteak, roasted potatoes, cauliflower
8-dinner at my mom's
9-spaghetti, whatever veggies we have
10-leftovers
11 through 16 - out of town
17-fried potatoes and onions
18-roast, veggies
19-pizza for the boys, quesadillas with leftover roast for dh and I
20-sweet and sour chicken, fried rice
21-hamburgers, fries, pasta salad

[ursusarctos]

1 - Garam masala-red cabbage-carrot-onion-lamb-tomato stew
2 - Leftovers
3 - Ffy
4 - Green lentil and carrot soup
5 - Mattar paneer
6 - Red cabbage and lamb sausage saute
7 - Leftovers
8 - Curry-carrot-lentil soup
9 - Roast chicken and veggies, cream sauce from drippings
10 - Chicken pot pie
11 - Ground lamb-potato casserole
12 - Dal
13 - Feta and zucchini vegetarian lasagne
14 - Leftovers
15 - Pea soup
16 - Chili
17 - Green lentil and root veggie soup
18 - Tofu coconut curry
19 - Chili over corn chips
20 - Oven fries and meatballs from the store
21 - Lamb and root veggie soup
22 - Green lentil-brown rice-tomato dish?

[Alyantavid]

1-dinner at my mom's
2-out
3-waffles, sausage patties for the boys, dh and I had leftovers
4-apples and sausage (leftover), twice baked potatoes, roasted cabbage
5-pizza
6-boys had leftover pizza, I had a fish sandwich and I think dh had cereal
7-hamsteak, roasted potatoes, cauliflower
8-dinner at my mom's
9-spaghetti, whatever veggies we have
10-leftovers
11 through 16 - out of town
17-fried potatoes and onions
18-roast, veggies
19-pizza for the boys, quesadillas with leftover roast for dh and I
20-sweet and sour chicken, fried rice
21-hamburgers, fries, pasta salad
22-dinner at my mom's

[applecider]

I kind of fizzled last month, but I want to do better in March!

1. leftover roast with pepper, onions and cream cheese. Kind of a fajita/philly cheese steak combo if you will.
2. Baked trout, salads
3. leftover trout, quinoa pancakes, green beans
4. noodles with sauce, leftover trout, green beans
5. out with DPs parents, they usually foot the bill
6. leftovers, went to a party, also made some beans in the crockpot
7. went to a friend's for dinner
8. mini pizza, cauliflower saute, leftovers
9. pork chops, yam fries, Brussels sprouts
10. teriyaki chicken, rice, broccoli, swiss chard
11. leftovers, I had a can of soup
12. veggie, chicken and bean "chili"-ish kind of thing. It was good!
13. went out with a gift card
14. taco salads
15. grilled salmon, potatoes, salad
16. rice with zucchini tomato sauce and cheese, peas and hot dogs
17. tried out the new taco place in town
18. scallop stir fry
19. tostadas
20. leftovers
21. meatloaf, taters, kale
22. chicken...and that's as far as I've gotten.
23. got some lentils sprouting so maybe Indian or soup

[Alyantavid]

1-dinner at my mom's
2-out
3-waffles, sausage patties for the boys, dh and I had leftovers
4-apples and sausage (leftover), twice baked potatoes, roasted cabbage
5-pizza
6-boys had leftover pizza, I had a fish sandwich and I think dh had cereal
7-hamsteak, roasted potatoes, cauliflower
8-dinner at my mom's
9-spaghetti, whatever veggies we have
10-leftovers
11 through 16 - out of town
17-fried potatoes and onions
18-roast, veggies
19-pizza for the boys, quesadillas with leftover roast for dh and I
20-sweet and sour chicken, fried rice
21-hamburgers, fries, pasta salad
22-dinner at my mom's
23-burritos, chicken & rice for dh and I, bean for the boys

[painefaria]

1.) Roast Chicken, Brussel Sprouts, Ginger Carrots for lunch and Hummus and Chips, honey popsicles for dinner
2.) Left over Roast Chicken, baked potatoes, and brussel sprouts (DP/DS lunch $9)
3.) (DP and DS away) - left over chicken, ginger carrots, brussel sprouts
4.) (DP and DS away) - Meetza with caramelized onions and zucchini
5.) (DP and DS away) - Meetza and chips on the road!
6.) Visiting MA - Lunch out $6 for DP and DS and Hamburgers and homemade fries for dinner
7.) Visiting MA - breakfast out $15 sadly not worth it and Chili dogs and salad for dinner
8.) Chicken Picatta and green beans
9.) BBQ Chicken Taco's and Chicken Soup
10.) Lunch Puerto Rican Out $10 and Chips and Hummus with Chicken for dinner
11.) Ate at home ??
12.) Chicken soup
13.) Chicken Breasts cooked with Bacon, green beans
14.) Chicken taco's and avocado
15.) FFY due to family illness
16.) Pancakes
17.) Fried Shrimp, Brussel Sprouts with garlic and bacon and Coconut Milk Ice Cream
18.) CELEBRATION DINNER (not out of eating out money)
19.) Baltimore visit to Aquarium -
McDonalds for lunch $9 and Out for Dinner $16
20.) Dinner with Holden's dad and Grandparents -
21.) Chipolte $16 for lunch and Steak sandwiches with onions and mushrooms
22.) Chicken, Steamed Broccoli, and potato chips
23.)
24.)
25.)
26,27,28 In Michigan Planned Vacation
29.)
30.)
31.)

I think that the goal is to spend less than $100 in food out this month.
$81/$100

[ursusarctos]

1 - Garam masala-red cabbage-carrot-onion-lamb-tomato stew
2 - Leftovers
3 - Ffy
4 - Green lentil and carrot soup
5 - Mattar paneer
6 - Red cabbage and lamb sausage saute
7 - Leftovers
8 - Curry-carrot-lentil soup
9 - Roast chicken and veggies, cream sauce from drippings
10 - Chicken pot pie
11 - Ground lamb-potato casserole
12 - Dal
13 - Feta and zucchini vegetarian lasagne
14 - Leftovers
15 - Pea soup
16 - Chili
17 - Green lentil and root veggie soup
18 - Tofu coconut curry
19 - Chili over corn chips
20 - Oven fries and meatballs from the store
21 - Lamb and root veggie soup
22 - Green lentil-brown rice-tomato stew with feta and olives
23 - Leftovers
24 - Meatballs and potatoes?

[Alyantavid]

1-dinner at my mom's
2-out
3-waffles, sausage patties for the boys, dh and I had leftovers
4-apples and sausage (leftover), twice baked potatoes, roasted cabbage
5-pizza
6-boys had leftover pizza, I had a fish sandwich and I think dh had cereal
7-hamsteak, roasted potatoes, cauliflower
8-dinner at my mom's
9-spaghetti, whatever veggies we have
10-leftovers
11 through 16 - out of town
17-fried potatoes and onions
18-roast, veggies
19-pizza for the boys, quesadillas with leftover roast for dh and I
20-sweet and sour chicken, fried rice
21-hamburgers, fries, pasta salad
22-dinner at my mom's
23-fend for yourself
24-drumsticks, roasted veggies

[ursusarctos]

1 - Garam masala-red cabbage-carrot-onion-lamb-tomato stew
2 - Leftovers
3 - Ffy
4 - Green lentil and carrot soup
5 - Mattar paneer
6 - Red cabbage and lamb sausage saute
7 - Leftovers
8 - Curry-carrot-lentil soup
9 - Roast chicken and veggies, cream sauce from drippings
10 - Chicken pot pie
11 - Ground lamb-potato casserole
12 - Dal
13 - Feta and zucchini vegetarian lasagne
14 - Leftovers
15 - Pea soup
16 - Chili
17 - Green lentil and root veggie soup
18 - Tofu coconut curry
19 - Chili over corn chips
20 - Oven fries and meatballs from the store
21 - Lamb and root veggie soup
22 - Green lentil-brown rice-tomato stew with feta and olives
23 - Leftovers
24 - Borsch
25 -
26 -
27 -
28 -
29 -
30 -
31 -

[Alyantavid]

1-dinner at my mom's
2-out
3-waffles, sausage patties for the boys, dh and I had leftovers
4-apples and sausage (leftover), twice baked potatoes, roasted cabbage
5-pizza
6-boys had leftover pizza, I had a fish sandwich and I think dh had cereal
7-hamsteak, roasted potatoes, cauliflower
8-dinner at my mom's
9-spaghetti, whatever veggies we have
10-leftovers
11 through 16 - out of town
17-fried potatoes and onions
18-roast, veggies
19-pizza for the boys, quesadillas with leftover roast for dh and I
20-sweet and sour chicken, fried rice
21-hamburgers, fries, pasta salad
22-dinner at my mom's
23-fend for yourself
24-drumsticks, roasted veggies
25-pancakes and sausage

[Ianthe]

Everything cooked at home is vegan.. lunch is usually FFY and/or leftovers

1. (School night) Lentils with Spinach with rice (Ate Lunch Out for my little brother's birthday)
2. Pasta Della California
3. DH cooked steamed veggies and rice with peanut sauce
4. Broccoli/Chickpea/Rice casserole
5. (Lunch Out with my sister. Paid with a Gift cert from Xmas) Dinner: Taco Salad
6. Enchiladas and Spanish Rice
7. MIL ordered Chinese Take-Out
8. (School night) Noodles & Cheeze
9. Burritos
10. (School night) DH cooked some yummy pasta with beans and veggies
11. Chickpeas & Spinach with brown rice
12. Mushroom Stroganoff
13. Butternut Squash soup and bread
14. Spaghetti
15. "Chik'n" Burritos and spanish rice
16. Spanish rice and beans
17. St. Patrick's Day Irish Colcannon Potatoes and Cabbage and Bread Pudding for dessert
18. Pasta Della California
19. Out of Town - BBQ at friend's
20. Out of Town - Eating at friend's
21. Driving home, FFY
22. (School night) Frozen dinners
23. Indian beans and rice
24. (School night) FFY
25. Spaghetti and Nate's vegetarian meatballs


October's Challenge
November's Challenge
December's Challenge
January's Challenge
February's Challenge
(Keeping track so I remember some yummy recipes!)

[Alyantavid]

1-dinner at my mom's
2-out
3-waffles, sausage patties for the boys, dh and I had leftovers
4-apples and sausage (leftover), twice baked potatoes, roasted cabbage
5-pizza
6-boys had leftover pizza, I had a fish sandwich and I think dh had cereal
7-hamsteak, roasted potatoes, cauliflower
8-dinner at my mom's
9-spaghetti, whatever veggies we have
10-leftovers
11 through 16 - out of town
17-fried potatoes and onions
18-roast, veggies
19-pizza for the boys, quesadillas with leftover roast for dh and I
20-sweet and sour chicken, fried rice
21-hamburgers, fries, pasta salad
22-dinner at my mom's
23-fend for yourself
24-drumsticks, roasted veggies
25-pancakes and sausage
26-pizza for the boys, leftovers for dh and I