Thank you to all who responded to me. I'll take what info I can and go from there, especially the tips about using frozen veggies in some recipes rather than shooting for fresh. We don't have a chest freezer, so buying a lot of large-sized packages of meats and such is kind of out.
In our area we have a Wal-Mart Supercenter, a small, pricey grocery store, and a bigger, less pricey grocery store. There are some chain stores like Giant & Weis about 10-15 mins away, but unless I catch a good sale, those won't be much help.
I know one of my problems is feeling like I have to follow the menu plans, or adapt them. I worry that I'd run out of my own ideas, and most of the cookbook recipes are great. When I'm trying to get started, they do come in handy. But I do realize that part of the problem is the menus! Great recipes, but geared for people with more moulah than we have (has anyone seen the prices on flank steak? Ouch!).
We were away at my in-laws' place for over a week, so I got way off track. Time to make up my menus again and go from there!
Thanks again.
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