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JANUARY 29, 2016

We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night. Wednesday: This was by far my favorite meal of the week: Roasted Pork Tenderloin , brussel sprouts, and homemade applesauce. We also had homemade applesauce.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

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AUGUST 24, 2021

You can buy a box of pita crisps for less, but the homemade version is much better and worth the extra 65 cents and time. Dressing Ideas: ALDI has bottled Greek dressing or make your own: Homemade Greek Salad Dressing. You can easily swap out my homemade lemon dressing for Italian dressing. romaine hearts – organic $2.79

Homemade 130

Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Monday: Burrito Bowls with leftover chicken from last week. Wednesday: Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas with my homemade fajita seasoning. Thursday: leftovers from Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Roast one up now for your family and freeze leftovers for future meals.

Frugal 100

Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

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APRIL 3, 2015

Sunday: I am becoming better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we are not going to eat them in time before they go bad. I browned 2 pounds of ground turkey, added my homemade taco seasoning , 2/3 cup water, and a can of drained and rinsed black beans. Wednesday: I used leftover taco meat from Monday night to make Burrito Bowls.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Tacos 100

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JANUARY 8, 2016

I chopped up the meat that was still on the bone and added it, along with leftover ham from Saturday night’s dinner to the soup. It was a yummy dinner and I had leftovers for the week and the freezer. Monday: Leftover Ham & Bean Soup, salad. Thursday: Leftovers from Wednesday night. Take out the chicken.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Dinner 100

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Homemade baked goods: Oatmeal Raspberry Muffins w/ Chocolate Chips , waffles, pancakes, scones, etc. – (W & Sat). Lunches: Soups & Homemade Breads – The BEST EVER Enchilada Soup (more often in the fall & winter, less in the summer). Pasta w/ homemade white sauce, Chicken, & Veggies. Chicken Fried Rice.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

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JANUARY 28, 2016

Burrito Bowls. Burrito Bowls are so easy to pull together and a great way to jazz up leftovers. Leftover meat: taco meat, slow cooker chicken & black beans , rotisserie chicken , roasted chicken, pulled pork, or any other meat. I have used the leftovers to make burrito bowls (see above).

Recipes 100

Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

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MAY 14, 2012

I had a lot of beans and rice leftover (the chicken was devoured at dinner), so I used it as a filling for burritos the next day. 3 cups homemade chicken stock , or store bought. 3 cups homemade chicken stock , or store bought. Cooked pinto beans were in my freezer, so that is what I grabbed. Ingredients. teaspoon salt.

Ovens 213

Ovens Cooking Leftovers Burritos 213

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JANUARY 9, 2015

I served the chicken with wild rice, homemade sugar-free applesauce , and corn that my mother and I blanched and froze back in August. Tuesday, 1/6 : Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas with leftover chicken from Monday night. Wednesday, 1/7 : Chicken Noodle Soup with leftover chicken and the stock from Monday night.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Budgeting Budget Lunch 100

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

My daughters told me they “like the other burrito bowls better” This version was a little dry, so I have to agree with them. I’ll make my own homemade burrito bowls in the future. Thursday: Leftover Smorgasbord night.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

I bought all the main ingredients for these 7 dinners at Aldi and the cost was around $70–AND there were leftovers for additional meals. Personally, I prefer freshly prepared rice, so I end up with about a cup leftover each time. Aldi Dinner Idea #2: Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowls. Chicken Burrito Bowls. lbs @ $1.89/lb.

Dinner 100

Dinner Baking Cooking Microwaveable 100

Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2011

I now have a freezer stocked with homemade dinners that I can pull out for nights when I need a quick meal. Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. Lunches: Leftovers. Dinners: Bean Burritos*, Salad. Homemade Pizza.

Menu Planning 63

Menu Planning Menu Plans Swap Freezers 63

Couponing 101

JUNE 27, 2011

Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. Dinners: Bean Burritos ( from the freezer ) , Salad. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made another big batch of these last week. We love them!).

Menu Planning 66

Menu Planning Menu Plans 4th Of July Leftovers 66

Couponing 101

MARCH 28, 2011

Breakfast Burritos, Fruit Salad. Lunches: Leftovers. Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken , Steamed Veggies, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit. Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Fresh Fruit. Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit Smoothies. Blueberry Waffles.

Menu Planning 55

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 55

The Coupon Game

JUNE 23, 2011

I had planned some yummy dinners, but as the week progressed, and the crazy life that we live happened, we didn't end up eating much homemade prepared meals. Last week, our menu plan seemed to go out the window. Looking back, I can't even remember what we ate. but I know we ate! AND, we only ate once in the week out on Father's Day.

Menu Planning 85

Menu Planning Menu Plans Homemade A&W 85

Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. Lunches: Leftovers. Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Baby Carrots, Pickles. Homemade Pizza, Salad. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit. PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt.

Menu Planning 65

Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Homemade 65

The Coupon Game

JULY 7, 2011

Breakfast Burritos - Substituting Organic Chicken Sausage for Chorizo ( Make Ahead & Refrigerate! Cereal w/Skim Milk & Fresh Fruit DINNER: Homemade Prairie Buffalo Burgers w/Sweet Potato Fries & Salad Homemade Macaroni & Cheese (not exactly low-fat!) Make Ahead & Freeze! Add 1 cup of blueberries at end.

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Recipes 49

Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2011

Breakfast Burritos. Beef Stew, Homemade Crusty French Bread. Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Fresh Fruit (we eat this most mornings). Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit. Whole Wheat Waffles, Fresh Fruit. Lunches: PB&J, Sliced Carrots, Yogurt. Turkey and Cheese Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit. Grilled Chicken Salad.

Menu Planning 63

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 63

Couponing 101

MAY 23, 2011

Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. Lunches: Leftovers. Beef Stew, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Here is our menu plan this week: Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese (we eat this most mornings). Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made about 50 of these for the freezer last week).

Menu Planning 63

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 63

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JUNE 5, 2015

Tuesday: I browned 3 pounds of ground turkey and added my homemade taco seasoning , so we had hard shell tacos with watermelon and strawberries as a side. The taco meat also goes well in my Homemade Burrito Bowls , in place of the chicken. I ate tacos for lunch and my kids had them for after school snacks.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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MARCH 22, 2016

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Speaking of freezer, this appliance can be your biggest tool to saving money at the grocery store and not just for saving leftovers.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113