So, um, I haven't done a good grocery shopping run for about a month and a half now. And it's not that I don't want to, either. I actually find it enjoyable. I like looking for good deals and I like looking around new stores.
But, my life has been so busy that I literally have been running out of time to go. I have something scheduled every morning (which is, IMO the best time to go grocery shopping...not as many crowds, better produce selection, and all the good deals aren't gone). Even Saturday mornings are filled with activities. When I walk into the kitchen I feel like I need to see a sign that says NO FOOD HERE!! I keep us stocked on milk, eggs, cheese, fresh produce, etc, but like I said, it's been a month and a half now since I've done a good grocery run.
I feel like every day I am scraping the barrel, so to speak, when it comes to getting dinner ready. I have to be really creative and use my food storage well. It's starting to get old. At least I have food storage. So, for my sake (so I can have it in writing) and for yours if you are wondering what to make, I am compiling a list of things I can make for dinner that I can make in a pinch. In making this list, I am assuming that there are some basics stored away in the freezer or pantry ...chicken, ground beef, pasta, etc. I do have some basics now, but at the rate I'm going that won't last long. I'VE GOT TO GO GROCERY SHOPPING!!
-Baked Potatoes
-Pasta with a bit of butter and parmesean cheese (yummy with freshly ground pepper!)
-Taco Soup (canned beans, corn, taco seasoning, onion, ground beef...that's about it!)
-Omlettes (Peter is a great omlette maker!)
-Tuna Casserole (This is always one of the options LOWEST on my list.)
-Breakfast at Dinner (pancakes, waffles, cereal, etc.)
-Chicken Enchiladas (I have in food storage enchilada sauce and I actually have chicken and tortillas today.....HHmmm....maybe I'll do that today.
-Spaghetti
-Hearty sandwiches...with whatever meat and veggies you have.
Well, there you have it. It may not be a long list, but it helped me for at least tonight. What are some of your standby favorites?!?!
But, my life has been so busy that I literally have been running out of time to go. I have something scheduled every morning (which is, IMO the best time to go grocery shopping...not as many crowds, better produce selection, and all the good deals aren't gone). Even Saturday mornings are filled with activities. When I walk into the kitchen I feel like I need to see a sign that says NO FOOD HERE!! I keep us stocked on milk, eggs, cheese, fresh produce, etc, but like I said, it's been a month and a half now since I've done a good grocery run.
I feel like every day I am scraping the barrel, so to speak, when it comes to getting dinner ready. I have to be really creative and use my food storage well. It's starting to get old. At least I have food storage. So, for my sake (so I can have it in writing) and for yours if you are wondering what to make, I am compiling a list of things I can make for dinner that I can make in a pinch. In making this list, I am assuming that there are some basics stored away in the freezer or pantry ...chicken, ground beef, pasta, etc. I do have some basics now, but at the rate I'm going that won't last long. I'VE GOT TO GO GROCERY SHOPPING!!
-Baked Potatoes
-Pasta with a bit of butter and parmesean cheese (yummy with freshly ground pepper!)
-Taco Soup (canned beans, corn, taco seasoning, onion, ground beef...that's about it!)
-Omlettes (Peter is a great omlette maker!)
-Tuna Casserole (This is always one of the options LOWEST on my list.)
-Breakfast at Dinner (pancakes, waffles, cereal, etc.)
-Chicken Enchiladas (I have in food storage enchilada sauce and I actually have chicken and tortillas today.....HHmmm....maybe I'll do that today.
-Spaghetti
-Hearty sandwiches...with whatever meat and veggies you have.
Well, there you have it. It may not be a long list, but it helped me for at least tonight. What are some of your standby favorites?!?!
7 comments:
Yes, yes, many of those are on my list too. We do breakfast for dinner often, or pasta. We also do black bean and chicken quesadillas in a pinch...faster than enchiladas. It's a constant battle, isn't it?
Oh, cold cereal is always a favorite at our house :)
Yes cereal and grilled cheese sandwiches and the endless supply of tomato soup. I usually don't eat it, but it keeps my family from moaning. Which is always what I am looking at taming. Breakfast is a great night food too. French toast is always nice.
I love your list. It makes me feel better because those are the same things that I feed my family. This is funny that you posted this today because I was just thinking last night as I was scrounging around trying to make something out of nothing, I wonder what other mom's use as their last minute, no grocery's in the house, go to meals. Your list is great. I also do sloppy joes and lots of french fries and my kids love anything with rice. They prefer to eat rice with nothing on it. My husband isn't so easy to please though. Your blog is so fun to read. I'm so glad that I found you.
Yeah, those are all one my list too!
Food Storage Meals:
Chili and cornbread
Biscuits and gravy
All sorts of soup
Chicken Quesadillas
Rice with cream of chicken gravy and veggies
Hmmmm, what else...
Pizza (if I have cheese)
Teryaki Rice and green beans
Isn't food storage great? But I really do need to get to the store.
Soups.... a good corn chowder, or a home made chicken soup.....
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