tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173567909624774356.post3803376172069709651..comments2024-03-08T02:11:48.990-07:00Comments on Moms In Need of Mercy: Frugal Tip: Rarely Serve Whole FoodsMoms In Need Of Mercyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00378782100273197226noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173567909624774356.post-80644572103550948732011-01-14T14:31:52.642-07:002011-01-14T14:31:52.642-07:00I do this same thing! I'll roast a chicken and...I do this same thing! I'll roast a chicken and it makes 4 meals for the 4 of us - I wrote about how I do it here: http://thesavedquarter.com/2010/01/one-chicken-four-meals-for-four/<br /><br />Same idea with 7 meals from a 6 pound pork roast: http://thesavedquarter.com/2010/01/one-chicken-four-meals-for-four/The Saved Quarterhttp://thesavedquarter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173567909624774356.post-16099700103102875612011-01-14T13:00:31.036-07:002011-01-14T13:00:31.036-07:00Amanda,
I think Kroger (or any meat department) wi...Amanda,<br />I think Kroger (or any meat department) will cut the pork loin for you the way you want for free, if you ask (if you want them to!). I sometimes do that, too, and get a roast and boneless chops. Thanks for the tips!Moms In Need Of Mercyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00378782100273197226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173567909624774356.post-3245733646560176372011-01-14T08:30:56.227-07:002011-01-14T08:30:56.227-07:00Such a good tip - I rarely serve meat as a main co...Such a good tip - I rarely serve meat as a main course anymore. I don't like handling it anyway, so it's easier to cook up a pound or two of ground turkey or beef and some chicken at the beginning of the week and then divide it for recipes as the week progresses. It's also better for my family's health!Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455377899571720111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173567909624774356.post-69217584693098543782011-01-14T08:29:17.629-07:002011-01-14T08:29:17.629-07:00I definitely find this to be true. In fact, just ...I definitely find this to be true. In fact, just this week, I turned one tray of boneless, skinless chicken breasts into two meals. I will say, though, that I am only feeding four: me, hubby (does physical labor so is super hungry!) and two little girls (ages 7 and almost 4.) The chicken was purchased when on sale for $1.99/lb and the package was less than $4 ($3.82 if I remember correctly.) The first night, I took 2 breasts (they were really thick) and butterflied them to make 4 cutlets. These were dipped into homemade ranch dressing and then into crushed cornbread stuffing mix. I then drizzled with melted butter and baked at 400 till done (about 30 minutes.)<br /><br />The next night, for meal #2, I took the remaining breast and cut it into small bite-sized pieces and turned it into a cashew chicken stir fry. Lots of veggies and the nuts help to stretch the small amount of meat. <br /><br />This works well for our family, but I am sure it would not work for bigger families or families with children with bigger appetites.<br /><br />Another thing that we do to stretch meat costs involves pork. At the Kroger where I shop, boneless pork chops are incredibly expensive (this week, they are on "sale" for $4.49/lb!) However, every few weeks (including this week) they put bonelss pork loin halfs on sale for $1.99/lb. So, tonight we will purchase a pork loin for probably around $8 - they tend to weigh between 4 and 5 pounds. When we get home, I cut the loin into chops and one small roast. I usually end up with 10 chops and the one roast for $8 -this makes about 4 meals for our family for $2/meal meat cost.<br /><br />Sorry for the too long comment!Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173567909624774356.post-800969952661065872011-01-14T07:35:29.522-07:002011-01-14T07:35:29.522-07:00Catchy title and great post! :)Catchy title and great post! :)LivingSoAbundantlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598311487089362768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173567909624774356.post-6957519826485073962011-01-14T06:19:22.863-07:002011-01-14T06:19:22.863-07:00Great ideas! We are nearly completely cutting out...Great ideas! We are nearly completely cutting out red meat and chicken from our diet except for rare occasions. Instead, I'm trying to serve more vegetables and fish.Sandrahttp://www.thesensiblemom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173567909624774356.post-28741459872519004702011-01-14T06:08:37.181-07:002011-01-14T06:08:37.181-07:00I have a couple of combo recipes on my blog that y...I have a couple of combo recipes on my blog that you might like, as your boys are so little you could halve them for your family and save even more...Each recipe feeds my family for 2 meals and I am feeding 3 adults and one child.<br /><br />http://kelsie74.blogspot.com/search/label/Recipies<br /><br />Friday and Sunday's are my challenging nights as hubby works late and I have to make sure I cook something that holds over well.<br /><br />Blessings KelsieKelsie from Our Country Home and Studio Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13320099117051996061noreply@blogger.com