Menu Plan Monday- September 22,2008

This week is low budget week.  I’m really trying to cook more at home but also make a few cheap meals to save money.  I know hamburger helper is not so glamorous, but the husband loves it… so what can I say?  I’m also trying to clip more coupons and stock up when things are buy one get one free.  This post by Brandi really had an effect on me so I’m on a search to learn more about saving money.  This is an area that is practically a foreign language to me.  It’s about time I learn it.  So add this as habit #3 I’m adding to my life (#1 being diet, #2 being cooking at home more).  

Anyway here you go, a mix of nice meals and low budget meals.

Monday- Spaghetti and Broccoli

Tuesday- Pizza and some green veggie.  (soccer practice and bible study this night)

Wednesday- Hamburger helper and Edemame

Thursday- (Parents come to town) Orange chicken (recipe below), Jasmine rice, and Edemame

Friday- Flank Steak, Roasted red potatoes, Edemame (we eat edemame a lot because it is pretty much the only green the boys like!), and Salad 

Saturday- EAT OUT!

Orange Ginger Grilled Chicken

1/3 c. OJ
3T Rice wine vinegar
3T Soy sauce
1T Minced garlic
1T Minced ginger
1T Sesame oil
6 Chicken Breast

Combine OJ and next 5 ingredients in a large freezer bag, add chicken and chill for at least one hour.
Remove chicken from marinade
Grill covered with grill lid over medium-high heat.