Menu Ideas From the Brookshire's Ad

A meal plan is a great way to save money and not waste food.

I want to show you that as long as you are intentional in your shopping and cooking, you will save money on your grocery bill regardless if you use coupons or not. Generally, the cost of the whole meal will be less than or equal to the tip you would leave at a restaurant.

These ideas are taken directly from the Brookshire's circulars.  If you want to check out potential menus from other stores try

This week is all about the game day food:

Pizza & Salad
Use:  DiGiorno Pizza x 2, Fresh Express Salad

Buffalo Wings, Ribs, (from the deli) & Roasted Tomatoes
Use:  Tyson Wings x 1lb (save the other 1lb.), 1/2 Rack Ribs, NatureSweet Tomatoes x 2

Nachos, Guacamole, & Chili
Use:  Rico Chips, Rico Nacho Cheese Sauce, Hormel Chili, Wholly Guacamole

Taquitos & Refried Beans
Use:  Jose Ole Taquitos, Old El Paso Refried Beans x 2

Fried Chicken & Baked Tomatoes
Use:  Deli Fried Chicken (1 box save other box for later), Roma Tomatoes x 2lbs

Chicken Tacos,  Black Beans
Use:  Leftover Wings (meat pulled), Mission Tortillas, Bush's Beans, Leftover Salad, Kraft Cheese

Chicken Sandwiches & Salad
Use:  Leftover Fried Chicken (Meat Pulled), Mrs. Baird's Buns, Fresh Express Salad

That's 7 Meals for around $49.94 - $60.58.  That's $7.13 - $8.65 per meal or $1.78 - $2.16 per person per meal.