Food for week of September 7

So, as will be the subject of some future posting, I need to get back on the financial restraint bandwagon - the end of my employer's top up on my E.I. cheque is soon coming to an end and I'm in total denial. Urgh.

In that spirit, I thought I'd make this week's meal plan all about making your meals stretch as much as possible. This week is dedicated to the left-over. All of these meals should allow you something left for lunch for the next day - for you and your partner to bring to work. 

Then again, you might find these all so delicious, that there are no left-overs whatsoever! But don't blame me for that.

And, btw, since its labour day, I'm giving my mom a break this week so this is all me on the meal planning front. I'm scared. I've probably missed something below so feel free to correct me if you see anything wrong!

Monday - Taco Pie - Fry 1 lb low fat ground beef and add one pack of taco seasoning as per package Layer 1 can of low-fat refried beans in a lasagna dish, top with ground beef mix and grated low fat cheddar and jack cheeses; warm in 350d for 20 minutes. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, green onions. Lay out a cheesy Mexican blanket (common, we all have one) in the middle of the floor and eat with taco chips and sides like sour cream, salsa, guacamole. Ole!

Tuesday - Tuna Casserole -  Boil whole wheat rotini noodles. Fry 1/4 cup chopped onions for a few minutes until onions softened. In a casserole dish, combine noodles with 1 can tuna,  fried onions, 1 can low-fat mushroom soup, 3/4 cups low fat plain yogurt, 2 tbls mustard, salt/pepper, 1/2 cup low fat mozza cheese. Top with more cheese and bread crumbs or Parmesan and bake in 350d for 30 mins. Serve with side salad.

Wednesday - Easy Vegetarian Lasagna - Warm 1 1/2 bottles of prego or similar tomato sauce with 1 package of veggie ground round and 1 grated zucchini. In lasagna dish pour 1/2 cup sauce on bottom, then layer of no cook lasagna noodles, another layer of sauce, 1 cup of ricotta or cottage cheese, 1 cup low fat mozza; repeat layer and add Parmesan on top. Bake for 45 minutes at 350d. Serve with side salad and crusty bread.

Thursday - Order in/take out

Friday - Veggie or beef burgers and sweet potato fries

Saturday - Kicken' Pot Pie - Back by popular demand of my husband. Check August 24th posting for recipe. Serve with side salad.

Sunday - Beer Can Chicken & Corn on the Cob - See July 26th posting for recipe.

Grocery List:

Ground beef

Taco Seasoning Mix

Iceberg Lettuce

Tomatoes

Green Onion

Taco Chips

Salsa

Sour Cream

Guacamole

Can of Tuna

LF Plain Yogurt

Whole wheat rotini noodles

Onions

LF Cream of Mush Soup

2 Bags of Salad

No Cook Lasagne Noodles

St. Ives Original Veggie Ground Round

2 jars prego or similar

Mozza Cheese

Cheddar Cheese

Jack Cheese

Frozen Burgers

Whole wheat buns

Frozen Sweet Potato Fries

Boneless Chicken Breasts

LF Cream of Celery

Pilsbury Crescent Roll Mix

Frozen Peas & Carrots

Whole Chicken

Can of Beer

Corn on the Cob