I have decided to adopt the idea of freezing a lot of meals so we don't have to cook as often. I'm starting with just a couple of weeks worth first. And I've picked some easy recipes: Rice and Bean Burritos, Chicken Soup, Chicken Casserole and Scalloped Potatoes and Ham. Of course, since it is summer time here, I'm using some of the chicken to make chicken salad. It's amazing how far two whole chickens will go! I spent about the same amount of money for two and a half weeks of groceries as I normally would for one. Of course I'll still have to buy milk and fresh produce, but I think this will help us save money in the long run.
We're also having a meatless meal once a week, and a breakfast meal once a week as well. I'm hoping these ideas will help us since I don't work during the summer and therefore have less income.
