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[quote=Anonymous]I wonder if you might actually save $ by shopping in the pre-made (but not baked) food at Wegmans once in awhile.  It's not cheap, but it's cheaper than carryout or restaurants.

And, I find that a single portion actually serves 2.  For instance, the chicken dishes are made of such large chicken breast pieces that after I bake it, I cut it in half and it serves DH and I (I usually add pasta or rice to it anyway).  But, for $9 + a serving of rice/pasta we have dinner for two adults.  My kids don't eat it usually, so I make separate chicken for them.

When I buy the fully done chicken (like the grilled lime cilantro chicken), it comes in a package of 4-5 completely done chicken breasts for $16.  They have various sides if you are in a pinch.

Realistically, you don't want to eat this for every meal.  But, if you plan for a sort-of-prepared meal one or twice a week, then add in tacos that you make or spaghetti one night, + home made pizza (I love using the raw dough and sauce from Wegmans too -- so much better than carryout pizza)... maybe pork tenderloin or "breakfast for dinner" (we usually have french toast/sausage/fruit or waffles/sausage/fruit once a week) -- you pretty much get through the week.  Ideally, you could make one batch of something that has left overs on a Sat. or Sun.

OP, you might find that you are eating healthier, weigh less, and save money all by eating at home more!  Win, win, win![/quote]

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