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Family Dinners for Less Than $100 a Week

Herb Marinated Flank Steak

Herb Marinated Flank Steak by The Organized Cook

When I began writing The Organized Cook, my goal was to save as much time as possible in the kitchen.  As a busy mom of four,

Saving Time with The Organized Cook

Saving Time with The Organized Cook

one child with special needs, I needed to prepare dinner as efficiently as possible while creating healthy, delicious balanced meals for my family.

By creating a balanced menu each week using my special algorithm that reuses my time, ingredients and leftovers, what I found was that I was spending very little on my grocery bill.

Balsamic Chicken by The Organized Cook

Balsamic Chicken by The Organized Cook

After finishing The Organized Cook, I found that each of my Weekly Meal Plan menus will feed a family of four or five dinner for a week for about $100 a week- and most often less than $100 a week.  That’s less than what it costs to eat out just one night!

The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that families who eat dinner at home save 50% in dinner costs than families who mostly eat out.  Combine that savings with other techniques like menu planning through The Organized Cook and families can slash their food budget even more.

The Organized Cook is a monthly subscription that provides a Weekly Meal Plan including menu, grocery shopping list, easy-to-follow instructions and lots of time and money-saving tips.

The Organized Cook Weekly Meal Plan System

The Organized Cook Weekly Meal Plan System

 

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A Royal Affair-Fare

For a casual affair, enjoy this royal- but simple- fare.

A Royal Affair-Fare Menu for The Royal Wedding

A Royal Affair-Fare Menu for The Royal Wedding

Whether you’re inviting guests over to watch William and Kate tie the knot, or simply want to celebrate by creating a simple, but elegant fare, try this royal menu from The Organized Cook:  To download and print menu, just click image.  Frame from HomeGoods.

Using prepared mashed potatoes makes my Mini Cottage Pies so simple.  Cottage Pie, a favorite dish of Prince Williams, is a tasty version of the Shepherd’s Pie.  I found these adorable blue mini casserole dishes at my favorite store, HomeGoods.

Cottage Pie by Toni Spilsbury, The Organized Cook

Cottage Pie by Toni Spilsbury, The Organized Cook

In an effort to create an appetizer both simple and regal, I used the “something red”- “something blue approach” for these easy-to-prepare crackers.

Westminster Crackers Appetizer

Westminster Crackers Appetizer

 

I haven’t figured out how Kate Middleton could possibly keep her figure if this high-calorie desert is actually her favorite.

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Chopped up pitted dates are the main ingredient for Sticky Toffee Pudding.

Pie stand with blue ribbon from HomeGoods

Sticky Toffee Pudding Ingredient

Sticky Toffee Pudding Ingredient

What better martini choice to celebrate the Royal Wedding than a “Blue-on-Blue” martini.

Blue On Blue Martini

Blue On Blue Martini

 

Kir Royale- you’ve probably had the cupcake, now try the drink that inspired the tasty treat; champagne poured over Creme de Cassis.

 

Red strawberries and blue blueberries give this lemonade a royal touch.

Lemonade with Strawberries and Blueberries

Lemonade with Strawberries and Blueberries

 

Look who stopped by to celebrate with us.

A Royal Affair-Fare Guest

A Royal Affair-Fare Guest

Knight in shining armor from HomeGoods

The the most adorable party favors, check out my friends at TheTomKatStudio.com for these free downloadables:

A Royal Affair-Fare TheTomKatStudio

A Royal Affair-Fare TheTomKatStudio

 

For a free grocery shopping list for A Royal Affair-Fare Menu by Toni Spilsbury, The Organized Cook, and cooking instructions, click here.

 

 

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