We Went Old-Fashioned and I served my family of 8 for $150 for the week.

Have you looked at grocery prices lately and just stood there thinking… Holy cow.

I don’t know who these “quick weeknight dinners” are for online, but if it requires six specialty sauces, a garnish that costs $8, and a protein my kids won’t touch… I’m out.

Been there. Made it. Watched it sit on the table. Never again.

The last two weeks, I gave myself full permission to go back to old-fashioned, no-frills, everybody-leaves-the-table-full meals.

And guess what?

I planned two full weeks of dinners for $150 or less per week.

• Protein-filled.

• Balanced carbs.

• Fiber from real vegetables.

• A big side salad.

And yes- bread, rolls, biscuits, or naan on the side because I am not raising birds.