Frugal Menu Planning--Getting StartedWritten by Cyndi Roberts
Getting started making a plan for a week's worth of meals can surely be a bit daunting at first. It need not be complicated--though a little bit of time spent planning will be well worth it!A good way to start is by looking at what you already have on hand -- sort of taking a visual inventory. Next,it's helpful to list on a piece of paper, all meals for coming week. For example, list all days, then Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, etc. On this list of meals, write down a main dish and a couple of side dishes that you want to make, keeping in mind what staples are on hand in cupboard and in freezer. Try to come up with as many meals as you can with what you have on hand. Remember to write down some of extras you think you might like to make during coming week -- such as cookies, snacks or desserts. Always keep ads from local grocery store handy and plan meals around weekly specials, if possible. Don't just think about main dishes; if bananas are on sale, make banana bread for snacks, or lunches, for example.
| | Frugal Menu Planning--Getting StartedWritten by Cyndi Roberts
Getting started making a plan for a week's worth of meals can surely be a bit daunting at first. It need not be complicated--though a little bit of time spent planning will be well worth it!A good way to start is by looking at what you already have on hand -- sort of taking a visual inventory. Next,it's helpful to list on a piece of paper, all meals for coming week. For example, list all days, then Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, etc. On this list of meals, write down a main dish and a couple of side dishes that you want to make, keeping in mind what staples are on hand in cupboard and in freezer. Try to come up with as many meals as you can with what you have on hand. Remember to write down some of extras you think you might like to make during coming week -- such as cookies, snacks or desserts. Always keep ads from local grocery store handy and plan meals around weekly specials, if possible. Don't just think about main dishes; if bananas are on sale, make banana bread for snacks, or lunches, for example.
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