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Dinner on a Dime

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Feed a family of four for a week on a $60, $80 or $100 budget without compromising on flavor.

Feed a family of four for a week on a $60, $80 or $100 budget without compromising on flavor.

$60 Week Grocery List

  • 2 medium butternut squash
  • 4 onions (2 red, 2 yellow)
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 1 package fresh mint
  • 1 gala apple
  • 1 small cucumber
  • 5-oz. package arugula
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 12 oz. crumbled feta cheese
  • 16 oz. heavy whipping cream
  • 5.3 oz. plain Greek yogurt
  • 12-oz. package toasted pepitas
  • 6-oz. can pitted black olives
  • 12-oz. bag frozen mixed vegetables
  • 8 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on

$80 Week Grocery List

  • 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 4-oz. can green chiles
  • 2 15.5-oz cans chickpeas (garbanzo)
  • 15-oz. can no-salt-added black beans
  • 5-oz. package romaine hearts
  • 3 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 2 avocados
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 3 onions (2 red, 1 yellow)
  • 2 limes
  • 1 gala apple
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley
  • 16-oz. package quinoa
  • 8-oz. package halloumi cheese
  • 10-oz. package cotija cheese
  • 5-oz. package crumbled blue cheese
  • 8-oz. package brie cheese
  • 24-oz. bag frozen whole-kernel corn
  • 1 package 6-in. corn tortillas
  • 1 loaf sourdough bread
  • 1 rotisserie chicken
  • 8 oz. sliced turkey
  • 1 lb. 93% lean ground beef

$100 Week Grocery List

  • 1 green cabbage
  • 1 purple cabbage
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 3 carrots
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 yellow onions
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme
  • 5-oz. package romaine hearts
  • 8-oz. bag fresh spinach
  • 2 8-oz. bags sugar snap peas
  • 24 oz. baby bella mushrooms
  • 16-oz. package rigatoni pasta
  • 3.5-oz. package toasted almonds
  • 2 15.5-oz. cans cannellini beans
  • 12-oz. box cornflakes
  • 16 oz. heavy whipping cream
  • 5 oz. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz. sliced Swiss cheese
  • 1 loaf Vienna bread
  • 12-oz. package sliced bacon
  • 1.5 lb. 90% ground pork
  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Pantry Staples

Stock up on these versatile ingredients so you'll be ready to make all of the recipes throughout this meal plan–and many more!

Herbs & Spices:

Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Salt, Ground Ginger, Thyme, Oregano, Italian Seasoning, Nutmeg, Minced Garlic, Paprika, Smoked Paprika, Taco Seasoning, Chili Powder

Condiments & Juices:

Hot Sauce, Dijon Mustard, Soy Sauce, Mayonnaise, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic

Dairy:

Milk, Butter

Oils:

Olive Oil, Vegetable Oil, Cooking Spray

Broths & Stocks:

Chicken, Vegetable

Others:

Apple Cider Vinegar, Eggs, Honey, Brown Rice

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