“I laugh, I love, I hope, I try, I hurt, I need, I fear, I cry. And I know you do the same things too, So we're really not that different, me and you.” by Colin Raye
I have been using a bakery outlet here locally which I have been finding great deals on new products that I would not normally be able to purchase at regular store due to price. Sometime they have deal items & I stock up on those.. I have been purchasing only clearance items and freezing them I go shopping weekly however since my family for the next month or longer is only 2 people I will only need to shop there maybe once a month & freeze the products since we are not big bread eaters.
The bagels run me cost me $1.50 at the regular store $3.99+ The sandwich thins cost me $2.00 at the regular store $3.99+
This is my new fave menu item that we tired this week LOVE it this can be baked or deep fried however I prefer baked 400*F for approximately 15mins or until golden brown using one won-ton wrap only I did try a double wrap but the inside wrap didn't cook well. I used spray butter to assist w/ that golden look as well. I am sharing the place I got the recipe w/ you I used only half the recipe since it was for only 2 people I end up w/ 20 won-ton wrap fully stuffed well and we ate 12 over 2 nights and frozen the rest for another meal Southwestern-Egg-Roll Recipe
Making homemade breakfast/Lunch Burritos to save money using the following ingredients priced around $12.19 however if you have the some of the ingredients on hand or you purchase them cheaper you get a better deal. As well if you are able to purchase any of the items and get more then one use for it like the leftover Hashbrowns could be use for dinner one night as side dish.
Frozen Hashbrowns (on hand but $1.00 at store)
Frozen Diced Peppers & Onions (on hand but $1.00 at store)
2 shredded chicken breast (3lbs for $6.90 used in several meals crockpot cooked)
Broccoli Slaw (on hand but $1.00-$2.00 at store)
Cheese (on hand but $1.50 at store)
Tortillas ($4.69 for 26 fresh tortillas but can purchase tortillas for $1.00)
Step 5
Final product I was able to get 16 burritos. I wrapped 2 per ziplock for quick meals at work. This allows me to keep them frozen when I take them to work and nuke only as needed so some days I may have 2 due to I start work VERY early & some day I may only have one w/ sides to go with it yet I know every day what is in my meal & it's already pre-made so no guess work or extra spending..
The average burrito here in Phoenix, AZ is about $3.00-$5.00so I am really saving $$
In getting lots of meals made is to cook bulk chicken in the crockpot it takes about 4-6 hours on low and you don't have to babysit it which lets me work on other parts of meal preps.
Step 2
Get your cheese shredded if need be I purchase it pre-shredded to save time & less pain in my food processor :O) I also purchase my tortillas shells in bulk to save $$
Step 3
If you have food you need to quick nuke get that done so all the steps are completed prior to assembling time as this make assembling really quick..
The household will be changing for the next one month or longer there will only be myself & my daughter.I have posted my household food inventory as well as my new menu for the next 16 days. The menu has the food items and the days will vary on what we will eat I planned for 20 days with leftovers & changes life that may happen in 2 weeks.I will also be bulk cooking my lunches & snacks today so I won't be tempted to purchase crap. This is the items I had to purchase and the price it cost me total $187.50
Walmart $19.44
2 (1 pound packages) of ground turkey on sale $1.90 each
3lb bag of chicken breast $6.48
1 can of Refried Beans $1.32
2 packages of Wonton wraps $2.78 each
2 limes for 44 each
1 container of fruit juice $1.00
Fry's $13.42
4 packages of cream cheese $1.00 each
4 packages of sliced cheese on sale 99 cents each
2 can of tomato sauce .27 each
2 bags of corn chips $1.00 each
1 gallon milk $1.68
1 PB for $1.00
Food City $6.68
24 fresh made Tortillas $4.69
4 Fresh Made Taco Salad Shells $1.99
Fresh & Easy $8.93
Broccoli Slaw Mix $1.99
Dried Cranberries $2.35
2 bags of Lettuce .98 each
1 container of soft Tofu .98 each
1 dozen eggs $1.49
Grocery Outlet $15.51
1 box of Cracker .99 each
1 box Cereal $1.79
1 box Cereal $1.59
1 box Cereal $1.99
1 Pancake Syrup $1.79
1 Cheese & Salsa Dip $1.49
1 Mayo $1.99
1 crushed pineapple $.89
Lunchable .99 each
1 bag of Potato Rounds
4 mini orange cups .25 each
Trader Joe's $5.58
Sliced almonds $2.49
Apricots $2.99
Walmart $14.44
Bottle of Soda $1.00
2 cans Blackeyed Peas .66 each
Bottle garlic powder .50 each
2 (3 lb containers ) ground turkey meat $5.68 each
Bakery Outlet $8.64 this will last over 3 weeks plus giving my mom 8 rolls
2 bags of bagel thins $1.50 each
2 bags of white bread 99 each but got one free
1 bag of multi thins $.99 each
1 bag of tortillas .99 each
1 Bag of Bun thins for sandwiches 16 rolls $2.00
Lee Lee Oriental Market $1.79
2 green onions .39 each
1 cilantro .49 each
1 bag of curry powder .69 each
Dollar Tree $12.54
Shasta Soda $4.00
Swiss Roll $1.00
Mouth Rinse $1.00
Soap Savers $1.00
Cool Whip $1.00
2 batteries $2.00
Cookies $1.00
Walmart $6.45
Yogurt X4 for DD
Shredded Cheese $2.12
Bakery Item $ 1.80
Fry's $38.72
5 packs of chicken breast tenders
2 bags of cheese $4.99 each
Manwhich $1.00
10 Cans of Haas Green Chili & Tomatoes
2 yogurt 50 cents each
Walmart $22.13
2 jugs of milk $1.68 each
ice cream $2.50
4 bakery naan bread $1.50 each
Strawberries $1.00
2 boxes of Freezer bags $2.18
Yogurt
2 cans refried beans for emergency dinner
Dollar Store $5.21 & 4.26
Gum
Oil Bottle mine broke everywhere & caused a great mess
Kitchen Scissors
New Can opener
Crunch & Munch
Croutons
Garlic Powder
2 non- food items
Walmart Emergency :O) $12.70
2 packs of Tortillas $2.00 right in the middle of wrapping burritos & the shells were yucky..
Shower Head :O) was a must $12.70 this came from my food budget
THIS BATCH WAS STARTED A LITTLE LATER AND IS CURRENTLY DOING WELL I BEEN BUSY W/ PERSONAL LIFE & I AM BEHIND IN POSTING. AS YOU CAN SEE THIS BATCH LOOKS TALLER/BIGGER ONLY BECAUSE I ONLY CUT THEM DOWN LEAVING ALOT OF GREEN & ROOTS.
MY GREEN ONIONS WE PLANTED ON 3-25-10 ARE ALMOST READY TO START CUTTING THEY GROW PRETTY QUICKLY FROM LITTLE WHITE ROOTS W/ VERY LITTLE GREEN PART ON THE SINCE I ACCIDENTALLY CUT THEM TOO SHORT WHEN I WAS DICING THEM UP FOR DINNER BEFORE I GOT THE IDEA TO PLANT THE ROOTS & SEE IF THEY WOULD GROW...WHICH WOULD SAVE ME $$$ USUALLY .39 CENTS A BUNCH OR $1.00 A BAG AT THE DOLLAR STORE.
The Shower really needed to be cleaned up by putting up new shower walls due to the bead board being (Wet/Flaky/Buckling/Mold issues under the original metal pieces) so first we purchase pre-fabed shower surround for only $60.00 which was a great price to replace an issue however may shower head was above the surround so we had to put up plastic bead board$32.00 a sheet it is so nice now :O) very white & crisp..
Then the plumbing broke (handles) $60++ so we had to replace them.
Then we used the neighbors outside water ( Hose area) broke their turn off main value so we replaced that as well for $85 had to call a plumber due to concerns that something else would go wrong..
Finally it was time to take a shower 2 days later wait for the liquid nail & sealant to dry...Hung the shower curtain bar tooo high..so I have to buy a get this a $10 shower curtain now since the cheap ones are too SHORT...Just shoot me :O)
Got 3 lbs of Ground Turkey at Wal-mart for $5.99 now what?
Most people think ground meat i.e. Tacos/Burgers/Meatloaf/Spaghetti
With my 3 lbs this is what I would make
Meal # 1 using .5 lbs for Spaghetti Meal # 2 using 1 lbs for Tacos Meal # 3 using 1.5 lbs for Meatloaf
Exact Items to purchase to create all three meals plus using the items you have already on hand and it will be alot less :O) for you
• Salsa for $1.50 or less for the meatloaf and Tacos • Loaf of Bread for $1.00 or less for the meatloaf and Spaghetti • 50 cents for dehydrated onions and 50 cents for Italians Seasoning at Walmart for the recipes • $1.00 or less for Taco shells or Tortillas • $2.00 or less Cheese (Sliced or Block to shredded) • $1.00 or less for Noodles • $1.00 or less for Spaghetti Sauce (Chunky Veggie Kind) • $1.00 or less for Bag of Beans • $1.00 or less for Taco Mix • $1.00 or less Bag of Potatoes
$ 11.50 total for Extras so for less the $20.00 you get 3 meals
Basic Meatloaf Concept Baked in an 8 x 8 pan (Yielding 4 Big pieces) • 1.5 lbs of Turkey • Onion Soup Mix or Spices (Can make from Scratch) or $1.00 for generic box of 2 envelopes • Crackers/Bread/Boxed Stuffing/ Ground up quick cook oatmeal/Cornflakes/Croutons/Rice/Chopped Veggies • Mixed In Sauces & Liquid Ideas: These help keep the meat moist and many also increase the flavor, try–chili sauce, tomato sauce, ketchup, mushroom soup, sour cream, pizza sauce, spaghetti sauce, milk, beef stock, cream, wine, sweet & sour sauce, bbq sauce, steak sauce, V8 juice, salsa, plain yogurt, soy sauce, prepared mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salad dressings (like ranch), apple sauce, lightly beaten eggs, canned diced tomatoes & peppers, canned chicken & rice or tomato soup.
Chicken Breasts in a bag price match usually 6-8 breasts per bag
Walmart $6.96 plus tax
Fry's $6.99 plus tax if on sale I can get them for $4.99 a bag but the real deal is clearance deal on family packs $ 2.50 - $3.50 or less for 5-6 breasts
This is a few meal examples that you can make w/the chicken.
Meal 1 8 x 8 pan (5 Enchiladas w/ Mexican Rice and Refried Beans this will feed my family of 3- 2 for fiance and 1.5 per me and my daughter)
For the Enchilada part =$12.50 or less if you have deals or items on hand
2 Tortillas $2.00 from dollar store
32 oz canned Enchiladas sauce $1.00 from dollar store
$7.00 or Less for a regular bag chicken breast grocery store only using just enough to make the meal (saving leftover meal for other meals)
$1.50 or less if on sale for a bag of shredded cheese x 2 bags
Mexican Rice part=6.00 or less if you have items on hand
White Rice $1.00 from dollar store (will have leftover white for another meal)
Water free
Veggie oil/Soy Oil =$1.00 from dollar store (leftovers for other uses)
8 oz of salsa =$1.00 from dollar store (leftovers for other uses)
1/4 onion $1.00 a bag onions from dollar store (leftovers 4 another meals)
2 Tbsp of garlic from jar of minced garlic or 10 heads of garlic for $1.00 dollar store (leftovers 4 another meals)
2 Tbsp Cumin $1.00 (leftovers 4 another meals)
Homemade Refried Beans $ 1.25 or less if you have items on hand
1 onion(use leftover onion from above) $.00
Dry pinto beans $1.00 from dollar store
1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped under $.25 cents
2 tablespoons minced garlic (use leftover from above) $.00
5 teaspoons salt (should have on hand at home) $.00
1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper (should have on hand at home) $.00
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin(use leftovers from above)
9 cups water $.00
I know you are freaking thinking $19.75 right??? Let’s look at a few more things
You will have the following ingredients leftover to use w/ meal #2 and meal #3
Refried Beans Leftovers to freeze and some for meal # 2 #3
Leftover Chicken Breast to use w/ Meal #2
Leftover Mexican Rice- to use w/ Meal #2
Spices Garlic & Cumin leftovers
Leftover onions
Maybe leftover salsa unless you used it to top your dinners.
We a couple of rose bushes on the side of the mobile tin box we call home Just wanted to share them as they are blooming early this year must be the MARCH'S Rain instead of APRIL'S that got us these nice blooms.
Forgot to add my new garden adventure into something small to start w/ here in the Hot Phoenix sun before I get to crazy trying to grow a whole lot of different things. I have found here locally the price for produce is going up quickly just for a bunch of green onions
Local Grocery store $1.00- $1.50
Asian Market store $.39-.50 cents
Farmers Markets $2.00
Dollar Store $1.00
I LOVE GREEN ONIONS so I planted a batch to give it a try my first time growing anything since I was a 12 living near a 80 acre corn field in the middle of NO WHERE :O) in Michigan. So what you think??
