WIS, WWA
What I Spent
I spent:
- $70 at Aldi
- $11 at Safeway
- $30 on a Hungry Harvest box
So, $111, which is oddly satisfying.
And I maintained my rather unintentional no-food-out streak, which I will probably break tonight!
What We Ate
Saturday
This was the use-it-up meal I mentioned on Tuesday: the last of the box of protein pasta, some slightly wrinkly peppers from the veggie drawer, fish from the freezer, and a quick pan sauce.
And I followed it with a small batch of chocolate banana "ice cream", using a banana I'd frozen before my trip.
This is the method I use for my banana soft serve.
Sunday
I had an unusually rough shift at work, and when I came home, my exhausted self just had some raisin bran, since Zoe had already eaten.
Monday
I had some tomatoes on the counter that needed to be used, so...BLT time!
Tuesday
This is the night I tried the Marry Me Chickpeas recipe, which does honestly make a decent one-dish meal (although I would add more spinach next time.)
One can always add more spinach, it seems!
Wednesday
I made the lemony orzo with chicken recipe that my brother and his wife made on the ski trip. And the plan is to use the leftovers for my work lunches the next two days. 🙂
Thursday
After work, I tried a frozen burrito from Aldi.
Unless I get out right on time (which often doesn't happen), there is so little time to cook even a quick dinner before bedtime, which is why I often end up eating cereal. 😉 Or in this case, a frozen burrito.
Friday
I may pick up some takeout for Zoe and me, since I'm working another twelve-hour shift today.
Saturday: Burritos with mixed veg, black beans, brown rice and sauce.
Sunday: I made a roast dinner and had veggie burgers with roast potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and spinach. I baked a fruit crumble for dessert and had it with vanilla ice cream.
Monday: Roast aubergine with garlic, mushroom and a tomato sauce over spaghetti and cheese.
Tuesday: I went out after work so had a quick dinner of pasta parcels with spinach and ricotta.
Wednesday: Burritos again!
Thursday: I was going to have a baked sweet potato and an omelette and then had the distressing discovery that the potatoes had gone bad. I was very tempted to order takeout but instead used some other potatoes and made a frittata with potatoes, spinach and cheddar cheese.
Friday: Probably homemade pizza
Kristen, I totally get the coming home late and not having much time to cook/ be motivated to cook.
Could you batch cook, then freeze in 1-2 portion sizes (like a pan of enchiladas, chili, or other good, freezable dishes?) Cereal sure does scratch an itch sometimes, I get it ☺️