I’ve been wanting to figure out how to create a successful blog for many years. The main thing that has slowed me down is the feeling that I just needed more education on how to do it. “I just have to find the right course,” I would think to myself.
Then I decided to just jump in and start doing it–even if it means I may get things wrong.
I recently joined a challenge with Niche Pursuits to “Grow an EXISTING Site with AI Generated Content.” I didn’t really plan on using AI in my blogging, though I wasn’t against it.
When ChatGPT first exploded, people at work were asking it questions about stock market models or the interpretation of federal regulations. The first thing I though to ask was, “Give me the best chocolate chip cookie recipe.”
This got me thinking, “I wonder if I could use ChatGPT to plan and make meals for my family?”
And that’s exactly what I’m going to do. All of my AI assisted plans and recipes will go under the category “ChatGPT recipes.” We’ll see whether the Google gods smile upon this idea.
Cooking with ChatGPT
I will be using meal plans and recipes created by ChatGPT to feed my family of 8. We’ll use the Go Sweet Fox Proprietary Food Rating System to report on how the recipes turn out.
ChatGPT’s Meal Plan for Week 1
I asked ChatGPT to make me a large family budget-friendly meal plan for the week. Here’s what it gave me:
Certainly! Here’s a weekly meal plan that focuses on more budget-friendly ingredients while still providing balanced and tasty meals for a large family:
Monday: Budget-Friendly Classics
- Breakfast:
- Oatmeal with brown sugar and sliced bananas
- Lunch:
- Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
- Baby carrots
- Dinner:
- Spaghetti with homemade tomato sauce (using canned tomatoes)
- Garlic bread (homemade)
- Garden salad
Tuesday: Meatless and Thrifty
- Breakfast:
- Scrambled eggs with cheese and toast
- Lunch:
- Lentil soup (homemade)
- Whole-grain crackers
- Dinner:
- Vegetarian chili (using canned beans and inexpensive vegetables)
- Rice or cornbread (homemade)
Wednesday: Comfort Food on a Budget
- Breakfast:
- Yogurt with honey and granola
- Lunch:
- Tuna salad sandwiches
- Cucumber slices
- Dinner:
- Baked chicken drumsticks (buy in bulk for savings)
- Mashed potatoes
- Green beans
Thursday: Budget-Friendly Mexican
- Breakfast:
- Breakfast burritos with scrambled eggs and beans
- Lunch:
- Bean and cheese quesadillas
- Salsa
- Dinner:
- Beef or black bean tacos
- Rice and beans
Friday: Homemade and Frugal
- Breakfast:
- Pancakes with syrup
- Lunch:
- Tomato soup (homemade)
- Grilled cheese sandwiches
- Dinner:
- Homemade pizza with affordable toppings (e.g., cheese, vegetables)
- Side salad
Saturday: Budget BBQ
- Breakfast:
- Cereal with milk
- Lunch:
- BBQ pulled pork or jackfruit sandwiches (purchased in bulk)
- Coleslaw
- Dinner:
- Grilled sausages or hot dogs
- Corn on the cob
- Pasta salad
Sunday: Easy and Inexpensive
- Breakfast:
- French toast with powdered sugar
- Lunch:
- Leftover pasta salad
- Dinner:
- Spaghetti with butter and grated cheese
- Steamed broccoli
Snack Ideas (for in-between meals):
- Popcorn (popped at home)
- Homemade trail mix with nuts and dried fruit
- Sliced apples with peanut butter
- Rice cakes with hummus
This budget-friendly meal plan prioritizes affordable ingredients like beans, canned tomatoes, and grains while still providing a variety of flavors and nutritional value. Adjust the menu to fit your family’s preferences and dietary restrictions, and consider buying items in bulk or on sale to maximize savings.
I’m going to put this meal plan to the test, though I will definitely be making some adjustments. To add to the fun, where a meal is not totally straightforward (ex: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich), I will also ask ChatGPT for the recipe.
