the art of savvy

Last week I figured out enough meal ideas for the rest of the month using (mostly) items from my pantry/freezer.  This week’s grocery bill was only $50 – not too bad!  I purchased several meat items on sale over the last few weeks, so I have been able to come up with many healthy, tasty, [...]

This week, I took advantage of several sale items at Whole Foods – stocked up my pantry, and added a few new things to the menu this week, including ham, pineapple, hot dogs, and corn on the cob. We’re right on track with our Food budget this month (after months of spending way too [...]

With a conference starting Friday and ending Sunday, plus a Mary Kay Party/Ladies Night with friends from church, and of course our weekly community group, this week is pretty busy for my husband and I!  The good news:  this week’s menu is super simple – I have only two must buy items on my grocery [...]

The Art of Savvy is back after a wedding hiatus!  Take a look at this week’s menu:

Monday:  BBQ Chicken with Cauliflower & Leek Saute
Tuesday:  Baked Pasta with Chicken Sausage
Wednesday:  Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Thursday:  Dinner with The Billings
Friday:  Chicken Stir-Fry
Saturday:  Dinner with friends
Sunday:  Gorgonzola Steaks with Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus

Just six days away from the wedding, this week is filled with lots of last-minute preparation and celebration.  That makes keeping organized all the more important!  Take a look at what’s cooking this week:
Monday:  Pork Stir-Fry
Tuesday:  Roasted Chicken Thighs Provencal
Wednesday:  Roasted Sausages with Butternut Squash, Red Cabbage, & Carrots
Thursday:  Community Group Dinner at The Billing’s
Friday:  [...]

Thanks to a major breakdown of our Jeep, money is super tight right now!  We’re making use of our pantry and money-saving recipes from Cooking Light to get us through these penny-pinching times.

Monday:  Farfalle Pasta with Hot Chicken Italian Sausage
Tuesday:  Chicken & Dumplings
Wednesday:  Leftovers!
Thursday:  Dinner with the Billings
Friday:  Potluck Dinner Party
Saturday: Meatloaf
Sunday:  Leftovers!

This week’s menu is full of new recipes (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)!  Check out what’s cooking this week on The Art of Savvy:

Monday:  Hacked-Out Paella
Tuesday:  Tomato Ricotta Spaghetti
Wednesday:  Roasted Chicken Provencal
Thursday:  Pork Stir-Fry
Friday:  Fish Tacos
Saturday:  Baked Ravioli
Sunday:  Matzoh Ball Soup

Enjoy!

Last week was full of migraines and IBS flare-ups, so I didn’t do much but try to take care of myself!  This week is a little better – check out what’s on the menu:

Monday:  Chicken & Black Bean Burritos
Tuesday:  Nicoise Salad
Wednesday:  Penne with Lemon-Thyme Sausages
Thursday:  Chicken Stir-Fry
Friday:  Seared Tilapia with Carrots and Brussels Sprouts
Saturday:  Spinach [...]

I just stumbled on a great cooking/shopping tool from Real Simple that makes shopping in-season quick and easy.  Remember, there are slight variances based on your location, but this is a great starting point!  Shopping in-season means saving money, since in-season produce is in plentiful supply and usually on sale.  Also, it’s an intuitive way [...]

I found a great tool from Real Simple to check out for February: a month of 400-calorie dinners.  I’m flipping through their January meal plan and coming up with new ideas.  Also, check out February’s Rachael Ray for tips on adding a twist to everyday meals.

Monday: Pork Stir-Fry
Tuesday: Baked Ravioli
Wednesday: White Bean [...]