Week #5 Small Mommy's Menu Plan

So, last week I veered from my original menu plan because I got sick. But we still had corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day, thanks to my wonderful husband. And it was really good too! ;0)

Alex doesn't get paid again until the end of next week, so this week is going to be a challenge as far as meals. I'm determined though. Let's see how well I can do no budget at all!It's really all about what we have on hand this week.

Monday: Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas-I'm using the recipe from Real Mom Kitchen. I don't have olives, but they are only about $1.50 or so.

Tuesday: Pasta Primavera and garlic bread-Just noodles, frozen California Blend veggies, olive oil, parmesan and seasonings. And depending on if I have time or not, possibly garlic bread. I will try this "Easy Peasy" recipe. Otherwise, it's store bought for $2.

Wednesday: Minestrone soup and cornbread-My own version of minestrone, anyway. I use chicken broth, spaghetti sauce or italian stewed tomatoes (which ever I have on hand), kidney beans (from food storage), carrots, onions, yellow squash (frozen), bay leaf, italian seasonings, a handful or two of whatever pasta I have on hand.

Thursday: Corned beef and cabbage-again! But we love it. I bought two corned beef pieces last week, one big one for St. Patrick's Day and a smaller one for only $2! I don't have cabbage on hand, but cabbage is about $1/lb.

Friday: Kid's choice. Maybe Costco. I've been loving Costco. For $8 I can feed all the kids and myself. If we still have $8 by then. If not, it will be something else!

So, total, if we do go to Costco, for the week will be $13. If not, $5!