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Organic Meals on a Budget: Leftover Creations

January 21, 2009 By 3 Comments

Ahi Tuna Steak, Green Beans, & Tomato
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It seems like everything is getting more expensive. It’s hard to keep good quality food on hand without spending a fortune at the grocery store. It is possible to buy organic without going broke but it makes the most sense on the budget to plan accordingly when shopping and turn one dinner into a second meal a few days later. Buying items in bulk and having a plan makes the living on a budget easier.

If your family won’t eat leftovers, maybe they will go for another fabulous creation from your kitchen. Don’t serve the meal the next day but rather mix it up and really surprise them by serving the meal a few days later. The meal is called a two-night dinner and it will help to save you time and stretch the dollar.

First, if you eat meat visit your local farmer or butcher and get quality, if possible hormone free organic meat. Purchasing a whole pork shoulder, chicken, or piece of beef is economical. Have the butcher cut it up for you for free in the grocery store or meat market. You’ll have several cuts to choose from for dinner. Again, buying whole is more economical and I always recommend organic meat or knowing the local farmer and verifying they do not use hormones or antibiotics.


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  • http://www.smartfamilytips.com Beth – Smart Family Tips

    Fortunately, my family does go for leftovers, but they do like it when I mix it up a bit. Great suggestions here for getting more out of main dishes. Thanks for the ideas.

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  • http://www.azdogsofourlives.blogspot.com AZ Dog Mom

    Thanks for another encouraging post. My next baby step for the year is start bringing organics and local produce into the diet. this was a great little reminder that with just a little creativity, I can stretch the grocery dollars even though I may be initially spending more than i did before.

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  • http://www.greenandcleanmom.org Green & Clean Mom

    Thanks for stopping by. It is possible. I’m still learning too so don’t feel bad. It’s a work in progress. Creativity does make things happen though!