Deals of the week Food Lion, Publix & Aldi 5/26

::FOOD LION::
Split Chicken Breast $0.97/lb
Seedless Watermelon $3.99
25/30 count Jumbo shrimp B1G1 FREE
Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce B1G1 FREE coupon was in the SS5/23
Bush's Beans 3/$5 coupon was in the paper a few weeks ago
Powerade $0.79, if you have a Kroger in your area, these are $0.69 there
Scott Paper Towels $4.77 coupon $1/1 in the SS 5/23
Avacados $0.79 each
Jello 10/$10 (make the kids some jigglers!)
Bagel chips B1G1 FREE
crystal Light 2/$5
Oscar Mayer Deli fresh lunch meats $2.99 coupon SS 5/16 $1/2
Kraft Dressing 2/$4 coupon in the paper a few weeks ago
Wesson oil 2/$5 coupon in the paper a few weeks ago
Banana Boat sunscreen B1G1 FREE coupon in the SS 5/23
whole chicken $0.89/lb
Top Round London Broil $3.49/lb
Mahi Mahi $6.99/lb
Johnsonville Brauts $2.99 coupon in the paper a few weeks ago
Deli ham & chicken sliced $4.88/lb
mushrooms, baby portabellas, 8oz $1.99

::PUBLIX::
These items are all B1G1 FREE (you can use 2 coupons if buying 2 items!)
BIC disp. razors coupon in the paper a few weeks ago
BUSH's beans coupon in the paper a few weeks ago
Chinet Plates coupon in the paper a few weeks ago
Kraft dressing coupon in the paper a few weeks ago
New York bagel chips
Lawry's marinades
Planters mixed nuts coupon in the paper a few weeks ago
Publix iced tea (get unsweet & flavor with fresh lemons!)
Publix salad blends (try romaine or mixed greens, the have more nitrients than iceberg!)
Shedd Spread country crock butter coupon RP 5/23 $0.30/1 (this doubles)
Uncle Bens coupon RP 5/16 $1/2
grape tomatoes

Other Deals
Spareribs $1.99/lb
Larger shrimp skewers 10/$10
Small Lobster tail $4.99/lb
cucumbers 3/$1.29
blueberries 1 pt. $2.99
cantaloupe $1.99
Navel Oranges $0.99lb
capri Sun 3/$5 = $1.66each (get the roaring waters!)
Chobani greek yogurt 10/$10
Publix cream cheese $0.99 (get the neufatechel)
Breakstone's sour cream $0.99 (get the reduced fat)
Cluassen Pickles $4/2
Sargento Slices $5/2 coupon in the SS 5/23 $0.40/2 (this doubles)
green giant frozen veggies 10/$10 coupon for in paper a few weeks ago

::ALDI::
I love shopping here for things I am not brand specific on! For example, condiments, or baking needs, and especially my spices! If you have never shopped here before, a few tips: you'll need a quarter for your cart, you do get it back, and you'll need to take your own bags in. This is what helps keep the cost down!
When buying your produce that you are not specific about it being organic, this is the place to buy it! It is very affordable and always fresh and good!
Here are a few specials they are having for Memorial Day:
Spareribs $1.99
ground beef 80/20 $1.99
cooked shrimp $3.99
mustard $0.69
BBQ sauce $0.89
ketchup $1.19
pickles $1.49
Tortilla chips $0.99
Hummus $1.69
salsa $1.99
mayo $1.99
Salad Drsg. $1.49

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Shopping List for the week 5/24

KROGER

• Baby Back Ribs $3.99/lb
• 2lbs fresh or frozen thin whole green beans
• Slivered Almonds use coupon from few weeks ago in the paper
• Bobolli pizza crust -OR- flat out bread (you choose based onthis weeks menu)
• Turkey Peperroni (use coupon for Hormel in the paper a few weeks ago)
• Morning star soy crumbles $2.99
• 5 lb bag onions (if you need some) $3.99
• 2 12oz pkg of mushrooms
• 1-2 lbs chicken thighs $1.19lb
• organic potaotes $1.68 3lb bag
• 8 med zucchini $0.99/lb
• 3 med squash $0.99/lb
• tub of smart balance light butter (use coupon from the coupon spitter machine if you have one)
• Shredded Parmesan cheese (kroger brand) 2/$3
• Shredded mozzrella (kroger brand)
• 10 oz frozen chopped spinach
• feta cheese crumbles (private selection brand)
• whole wheat hamburger buns -OR- sandwhich thins
• 4-2.5oz tilapia fillets $4.99/lb
• mini carrots 10/$10
• asparagus 16 stalks $1.99/lb
• Garlic herb Mrs. Dash (use coupon from last weeks sunday paper)
• 4-6oz ribye steaks (Laura Lean, $8.99/lb, or regular, $5.99/lb) (use coupon in last weeks sunday paper to save on fresh beef when you buy Mrs. Dash)
• Raspberries 2/$4
• Blackberries 2/$4, buy one of each
• Perdue Split chicken Breast $1.29/lb (use coupon from last weeks sunday paper for Perdue chicken)
• Sliced sweet watermelon, $0.79/lb
• bagged salad 2/$5, buy 2
• Your choice of sweet red pepper dressing, Kraft 3/$5, use coupon in last sundays paper
• Your choice of BBQ sauce, Sweet baby Ray's 10/$10

Also on sale this week:

Power Aid Drinks $0.69

Heinz ketchup & french's mustard $1.49 each

Bush's Grillin beans & Baked beans 3/$5, use coupon for grillin beans from last weeks paper

Mangos $0.77 each

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh 1 lb lunch meat $4.99, use coupon from the paper a few weeks ago

Santa Cruz organic lemonade 4/$5

Avacados 10/$10

Horizon organic single serve milks 10/$10

Frito Lay Natural Potato Chips $2.99, use coupon in the paper a few weeks ago

Sweet corn, 10/$3

Red Cherries $3.49/lb

Smart Water & Vit. Water 10/$10, use coupon in the paper a few weeks ago

Betty Crocker cake mixes 10/$10, use coupon printed online @ www.coupons.com

Kroger Tortilla chips 10/$10

ALDI

28 garlic cloves

olive oil

sea salt

1 large jar pasta sauce, original

1 can diced tomatoes

8pk roma tomatoes

oregano

grape tomatoes

red bell pepper

dill weed

herb stuffing mix

eggs

plain FF yogurt

an orange

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Green Beans with garlic & almonds

2 lbs of fresh or frozen thin whole green beans
rinse well
4-8 galic cloves thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp coarse sea salt
(or regular if you don'thave the other)

*if using fresh green beans, follow cooking instructions below, if using grozen, skip to step 2
1. bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add beans, return to a boil reduce heat and simmer covered for 6 min. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, drain again.
2. in a large skillet, cook 1/2 of the garlic in 1 Tbsp hot oil over med-high heat fro 15 seconds. Add hakf the green beans and cook stirring frequently for 2-3 min. season with salt, remove from skillet and toss in slivered slmonds.
3. Repeat the process.

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Homemade pizza

Bobolli prepared crust -OR-
Flat out bread for individual pizzas (they come in lots of varieties)
Jar of original pasta sauce
can of diced tomaotes italian style
turkey pepperoni
sliced mushrooms
soy crumbles (Morning Star, found in organic freezer section)
onion, chopped
fresh tomatoes sliced (optional)

combine pasta sauce and tomatoes and blend in blender until tomatoes are finelt chopped (NOT TOO MUCH OF IT WILL BECOME WATERY)
*add additional spices if desired, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp basil, 1 stp garlic powder)
spread sauce evenly over crust
add toppings desired
cover with mozzarella cheese, or be different and try without! you'll be amazed how good it is!
Bake a5 425degrees for 8 min.
top with shredded parm. cheese if desired!

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Saute Mushrooms

1lb of halved mushrooms
2 Tbsp olive oil
salt
pepper
toss all of the above ingredients together
spread in a shallow baking dish
roast at 425 degrees for 15 min.
sprinkle with fresh oregano or thyme if desired

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Chicken in sweet pepper sauce

1-2 lbs of chicken thighs
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 coarse ground black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano

Preheat oven to 425 degrees
sprinkle garlic over chicken
in small bowl combine salt, pepper, and pregano, sprinkle evenly over the chicken and rub in with your fingers
place chicken in a shallow roasting pan and roast uncovered for 35 min. the loosly cover and let stand for 15 min.

*Use your choice of any brand sweet redpepper dressing as a dipping side for chicken

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Pan-fried Steak & Potatoes

12 cloves garlic, peeled & smashed
1 lb potatoes, scrubbed
4- 6oz beef ribeye steaks
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup grape tomaotes
fresh oregano (optional)

*to smash garlic, take unpeeled clove, using the side of your knife, smash the clove to pop the peeling.
quatrer potaotes, place in microwave safe bowl, cover with vented plastic wrap & cook on high power for 5 min. stir in garlic, cover and cook 5 more min until tender stiring once. Drain.
heat 1 Tbsp oil in large skillet over med-high heat. Season steaks with salt & pepper. cook steaks half at a time, 8 min. turning once. Keep steaks warm while cooking others.
Add remaining oil to skillet, add potatoes, garlic and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, cook 5 min or until potatoes are golden and tomatoes begin to wilt, stirring occasionally. serve potatoe mixture with steak and top with fresh oregano if desired.

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Zucchini Boats

5 Med zucchinis, halved length wise
3 Tbsp butter spread (we like smart balance light)
1 med onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375 dregrees
scoop out pulp from 8 zucchini halves, set aside
arrange zucchini halves on baking sheet.
roughly chop remaining zucchini and pupl
melt butter in a skillet over med-high heat, cook zucchini, onion, galic, and red peppers seasoned with oregano until tender stirring occasionally.
evenly spoon veggie mixture into zucchini halves, top with cheese, bake 30 min.

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Greek Spinach Veggie Burgers

1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried dillweed
1 cub herb-seasoned stuffing mix
2 eggs slightly beaten
1 10oz pkg frozed chopped spinach, thawed well and drained
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
4 whole wheat hamburger buns or sandwhich thins slightly toasted
Toppers:(optional)
plain FF yougurt
feta cheese crumbles
sliced roasted red peppers
sliced red onion (or any onion)

combine oil, garlic, oregano, dillweed, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir in stuffing mix to coat well. Stir in eggs, spinach, & 1/2 cup feta cheese; mix well. Shape into 4, 1/2"thick patties.
Heat griddle or large skillet to med. heat. Add patties and cook for 3-4 min per side or until browned andheated through.
Serve on buns with sedired toppings.

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Tilapia & Veggies

4-2.5oz tilapia Fillets
16 stalks asparagus trimmed
2 cups baby carrots peeled
1/2 tsp garlic herb salt-free seasoning (like Mrs.Dash)
thinly sliced oranges halved
parchment paper
1 TBSP olive oil
1/8 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Cut 4 12" squares of parchment paper & fold in half
Put 4 asparagus in each packet, 8 carrots & one fillet. Sprinkle with olive oil and seasoning.
Top with orange slices, then fold paper over veggies & fish. Make 2-3 1" folds on the short ends, repeat on the long side to enclose
Arrange on a large baking sheet, bake for 12 min. Check for doneness, unroll a flap and fish should flake.
Serve with Brown Rice

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~DINNER MENU~ May 24-30
*this menu is designed for families of 4, however, you can double or 1/2 portions to fit your families needs! See the shopping list for Kroger & Aldi that will list what to buy for this weeks menu!*
::Monday::
Tilapia & Veggies; one dish meal! "Ultra Healthy"
click here for recipe
::Tuesday::
Greek Spinach Veggie Burgers (I know for some of you this will be stepping outside your box, but please try it! May not want to tell the kids and hubby until after they've eatten!) click here for recipe
Zuchinni Boats (click here for recipe)

::Wednesday::
Pan Fried Steak & Potatoes (click here for recipe)
with Salad

::Thursday::
Chicken in sweet pepper sauce (click here for recipe)
with mushrooms (click here for recipe)
Fruit salad (toss raspberries & blackberries together, coat with plain FF yougurt if you have some, or slightly sweeten with stevia or sugar)


::Friday::
Homemade Pizzas
click here for recipe


::Saturday::
Baby Back Ribs (grilled the way your family likes them, with a rub or BBQ sauce)
Potato Salad (click here for recipe)
Green Beans with garlic & almonds (click here for recipe)

::Sunday::
Grilled Chicken (season with Mrs Dash garlic herb season and grill)
Grilled veggies, click here for recipe
Watermelon (enjoy however you like it, maybe with some salt?)
**Don't forget your water!!!**



::Breakfast ideas::
Raspberries & Blackberries are on sale 2/$4, use them in a smoothie, or atop some cereal or yogurt
an egg and some fresh fruit along side a cup of coffee or green tea is always a great combo!

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May 19, 2010: Penny day @ Publix

::PUBLIX::
These are the B1G1 items on sale this week, starting today throu next Tues.

• A1 steak sauce $0.55/1 coupon in sunday paper weeks past
• Betty Crocker brownie mix print one here www.coupons.com or www.smartsource.com if buying 4, print a coupon from each site, $0.75/2
• Crystal Light (if you frequesntly shop Kroger, you may have a coupon from them for this)
• Dixie Plates or Bowls
• Emeral Honey Roasted P-Nuts
• Fresh Express Salad mix
• Chex Mix $0.50/1 (this doubles) from a sunday paper weeks past
• Grape Tomatoes
• Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers $0.40/1 (this doubles) from sunday paper weeks past
• Hefty One Zip baggies print one here www.coupons.com $1/2, also one in the SS this weeks sunday paper, so if buying 4 boxes, use both coupons
• Townhouse Crackers
• Kellogs Cereal print coupon here www.coupons.com & www.redplum.com if buying 4 boxes, use both coupons $1/2
• Kens Dressing $1/2 coupon in sunday's paper weeks past
• Knorr Sides
• Lysol Wipes $1/2 coupon in sunday's paper weeks past
• Mott's Apple Juice, if you get the coupons in the mail from Kroger for having a Kroger plus card, use the $1/2 coupon
• Orville Redenbacher popcorn $0.40/1 (this doubles) this weeks SS
• Oscar Meyer Bologna $1/2, this weeks SS
• Pure Wesson Oil $0.25/1 (this doubles) from weeks past sunday paper
• Purina One Dog Food
• Right Guard Deodorant Print coupon here www.coupons.com $1/1
• Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta
• Ruffles Potato Chips
• Seattles Best Coffee
• Spray 'N Wash $0.50/1 (this doubles) from weeks past sunday paper
• Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce
• Wisk Laundry det.

This is what's on sale:

• Sargentos Salad Finishers 2/$5, use 2 coupons from weeks past sunday paper $0.50/1(this doubles)=$.050 each!
• Terra Chips $3.99 $1/1 coupon in the sunday paper weeks past
• Whole Chicken $0.99/lb, (use Crock Pot Chicken Recipe in this blog)
• Sweet Watermellon Sliced $0.49/lb
• Deli Ham $3.99/lb
• Mangos 10/$10
• Texas Toast croutons$0.99, use the $0.50/1 (this doubles) coupon in this sundays paper SS =FREE
• Sliced mushrooms 12oz, 2$5
• Corn 8/$2
• Van Camps Beans 4/$3, use coupon in this weeks SS, $0.50/1 (this doubles)=$0.50 each
• Vitamin Water 10/$10
• Gold Fish 2/$3, if you are a member of the baby club, use the coupon B1G1=both for $1.50
• Buy a Bertolli Skillet or Oven Baked meal get a FREE publix Pizza
• Sargent Shredded Cheese 2/$4
• Herbal Essence $2.39, use coupon in this weeks SS $2.00/1 =$0.39
• Cottonelle $6.49, if you frequesntly shop Kroger you might have a $1/1 coupon for this
• Claratin print coupon here www.coupons.com $3/1
• Claratin Children's print coupon here www.coupons.com $3/1
• Mentos gum, 5/$5, use coupon from weeks past sunday paper $0.55/1, use 5 if you have them
• Texas Pete hot sauce, $2.29, use coupon form wees past sunday paper $0.40/1 (this doubles)
• Newmans Own Pasta Sauce $1.99 use coupon printed from past off coupons.com $0.50/1 (this doubles)=0.99
• Ortega Taco products 2/$3, use coupon from sunday paper weeks past $0.75/2=$1.13 each
• McCormicks Grill Rub @2.99, use coupon from sunday paper weeks past $0.50/1 (this doubles) =$1.99
• Philadelphia Cream Cheese Minis 2$3 use 2 coupons $0.50/1 (these double) from sunday paper weeks past =$0.50 each
• Almond Breeze Milk 2$5, use coupon from weeks past sunday paper $0.55/1
• OFF clip on mosquito repellant coupon in the Publix "Grilling Favorites" mag. in the tun about $2/1, stack with coupon from this weeks SS in the sunday paper $2/1=$4.99

*SS = smart source

RP= Red Plum

B1G1= Buy one Get One FREE

If this weeks sales and the mention of coupons from weeks past doesn't encourage you to get that paper every week and cut any and all coupons you can, I don't know what would!!!

There is lots to be saved this week! Even if you don't live close to a Publix, it may be worth your drive with all the savings this week! Especially if you go on Wed. If you spend $10 you get the item of the week for only a $0.01! Happy shopping and saving!

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Deals of the week 5/17/10

*Remember to always get your Sunday Tennesseean, and cut any and every coupon you could possible think you might use! The sales run about every 6-8 weeks in rotation between all the different stores. You never know when that coupon could = FREE products for you!*

::Target::

• Huggies wipes refill $5.49 print coupon here www.coupons.com $2.00/1= $3.49
• Gerber 2 pk babyfood, $9/10
• Hillshire farms deli meat $2.99 print coupon here www.coupons.com
• Goldfish $1.66
• Tide $8.99, use Target coupon $1/1 in this weeks SS, stacked with Manufacturers coupon from the paper a few weeks ago $1/1 =$6.99

::Walgreens::

*remember to pick up the coupon booklet in the front of the store for the May coupons! There are ALOT that apply this week and can be stacked with Manufacturers coupons for an even Bigger savings!*

• Post cereal $1.75 print coupon here www.redplum.com, or use the one in this weeks SS
• Pepsi 12pks 3/$8 after the register rewards
• dentyne gum 2/$1 after Walgreens coupon (be sure to pick up the May coupon booklet by the carts!)
• Welches grape juice 2/$6 print coupon here www.coupons.com
• Oscar Meyer Deli creations $1.99 with Walgreens coupon in this weeks ad, stack with $1/1 coupon from this weeks SS =$0.99 each
• Buy Honey Maid Graham grackers & 6pk Hersheys chocolate bars, get them 2/$6 plus a FREE bag of Kraft jet puff marshmellows. use the coupon in this weeks SS and save an additional $1 when you buy all 3 items = $1.67 each
• Household cleaners 2/$5, buy the scrubing bubbles toilet gels, & Shout laundry spray, use coupon in this weeks SS for the scrubing bubbles $1/1, stacked with a previous coupon for $0.55 off Shout
• Hefty one zip bags BOGO, with coupon in this weeks ad, stack with coupon in this weeks SS $1/2 or print one here www.coupons.com
• OFF clip on Mosquito protector, $6.99 with Walgreens coupon, stack with this weeks SS coupon for $2/1 = $4.99
• OFF Mosquito Repellent $3.99 with walgreens coupon, stack with coupon in this weeks SS $0.55/1= $3.44
• Jergens Naturla Glow lotion, BOGO 50% off, use coupon in this weeks SS, stacked with one printed from www.coupons.com
• Loreal hair color $6.99 after Walgreens coupon, stacked with Manufacturers coupon in this weeks RP= $3.99
• Prevacid, $19.99, print coupon here www.coupons.com $4/1
• Aleve $4/1 coupon in this weeks ad, stack with a previous coupon from the sunday paper $1/1
• Excedrin 2/$5 use a previous coupon from the sunday paper $1.50/1=$1.00
• Bayer Asprin 2/$3 coupon in this weeks ad, use a previous from the sunday paper $1/1=$0.50
• Gillette or Old Spice Body wash $4.49, get a Register Rewards for $4.49= FREE, plus stack with a coupon from previous weeks sunday paper BOGO Free, so buy2 and get some cash back!

::CVS::

• OsCal BOGO for $0.01, print coupon www.redplum.com
• Maxwell House coffee, BOGO for $0.01, coupon in this weeks sunday paper
• DiGorno Pizzas, BOGO $0.01, coupon in this weeks sunday paper
• Colgate toothpaste BOGO $0.01, coupons in previous weeks sunday paper
• Scott paper towels $4.99 6pk, coupons in pervious weeks sunday paper
• Pepsi 12pk can products after ERB $9/4 =$2.25 each
• cascade dishwasher action packs & gel, $3.99, coupons in the 5/2 P&G insert in the sunday paper
• Clarol Herbal Essence or Aussie after the ERB $0.99 each, limit 2, coupon in this weeks sunday paper
• Dial bar soap, after the ERB $0.88 limit 1, coupon in previous weeks sunday paper

ERB= Extra Rewards Buck

*Make sure that you have a CVS card! Scan it as soon as you get in the store at the price checker kiosk and it will print you coupons you can use on that purchase! Then be sure to also give it to the cashier to scan along with any ERB you have from pervious shopping trips! Thats like FREE cash! Also bring in any Manufacturers coupons you have as well!

::Rite Aid::

• Huggies Diapers $7.99 after the $1 off coupon on line riteaid.com , plus print coupon here www.coupons.com $3/1 -=$4.99!!! YAY!!!

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Shopping List for Aldi May 17,2010

• cucumber, 2
• Tomato, roma pk
• Sun-dried tomato drsg. Fit & Active
• Light Cesar Drsg, or ranch Fit & Active
• mulit grain penne pasta
• oregano
• cumin
• chili powder
• ground red pepper
• multi pack of peppers, 2 green, 1 yellow, 1 red

*please remember DO NOT buy anything you already have! Check that pantry first before heading to the store!!! If you are not shopping at Aldi, remember to combine this list with your Kroger list!!!, or store of choice)

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Shopping list for Kroger May 17th week

*Remember if you are not going to shop at Aldi also, to add the items from that list to this Kroger list before you head to the store to prevent making 2 trips this week! Also, remember DO NOT buy anything you already have on hand, check those pantry's and freezers! Remember your reuseable bags, they give you extra gas points or $0.04 cents each off your total purchase!)

• Dole salad 2/$5, buy @ least 2 bags
• 1lb Perdue ground turkey (or more depending on your family size)
• onions $0.99/lb
• taco seasoning pkt (if yo uhave an ortega coupon, use it, or buy cheapest brand
• 10oz frozen chopped spinach (buy 2 if you don't have any fresh spinach) coupon, use your $0.60 on 3 Green Giant if you have one, or just buy Kroger brand if not
• Frozen corn, same coupon as above item!
• 15oz can low sodium black beans
• Pace picante salsa, buy 2 use coupon from paper few weeks ago if you have it, if not , buy whatever salsa is cheapest, but enough for 2 recipes
• whole grain 8" tortillas (enough for your family)
• 2% mexican style shredded cheese , buy 2 , use coupon from the little coupon machine that was there last week in the Dickson Kroger, or buy whatever is cheapest
• sour cream (optional, depends on your families likes)
• Tuna fillets $6.99lb, buy according to your families appetite
• sliced mushrooms 2/$4, buy 2
• Perdue chicken 2 lbs, or more depending on your family. Will need enough for 2 differebt meals this week, use RP coupon in this sundays paper
• FF reduced soduim chicken broth, buy swanson's & print coupon here www.coupons.com
• grated parmesan cheese, kroger brand
• lime juice
• 1 1/4lb pork chops $1.99lb
• 2 yellow squash
• 2 zucchini
• Kroger brand boil in a bag brown rice

Also on sale this week, but not necessary for this weeks menu:

• Arnold Sand thins, buy 100% whole wheat or whole grain 2/$5
• Lay's or Ruffles potatoe chips $1.98
• Bush's Baked & Grillin' beans 3/$5, use coupon from weeks past on the grillin' beans $1/2
• Private Selection Organic Milk 2/$5
• Kroger breakfast sausage 2/$5
• Blueberries 2/$4
• Blackberries 2/$4
• gatorade $0.79 each
• Tyson anytizers $6.88, use coupon from a few weeks ago $1/1
• Betty crocker brownie mix $0.98 print coupon here http://www.smartsource.com/
• Martha White muffin mix $0.98
• Pepsi 2-liter, buy 6, $0.84each
• Kashi Go Lean cereal or TLC bars $2.49
• Llyod's BBQ $3.99, use coupon this weeks paper SS $1/1
• Mrs. Dash coupon in SS this weeks paper $0.50/1, doubles
• SS coupon this weeks paper $1.00 fresh beef when buying Mrs. Dash: look for the Laura's Beef in the marked down section of meat for an even better savings!!!
• SS coupon $0.20/1 bottle of Hunts ketchup, this doubles & this ketchup has NO High Fructose Corn Syrup!!! YAY!!!
• SS coupon $0.50/1 Marzetti salad drsg. (if you are not using the Aldi shopping list also this week, then use this coupon to buy one fo the drsgs for this weeks menu!!!)
• SS coupon $1.00/1 Hidden Valley Farmhouse Originals (if you are not using the Aldi shopping list also this week, then use this coupon to buy one fo the drsgs for this weeks menu!!!)
• Smart Ones frozen entree $1.88 print coupon here http://www.smartsource.com/
• Hillshire sausage BOGO print coupon here http://www.redplum.com/
• toaster strudel 2/$4, use coupon in this weeks paper SS

SS=smart source

RP=Red plum

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~DINNER MENU~ May 17-23
*this menu is designed for families of 4, however, you can double or 1/2 portions to fit your families needs! See the shopping list for Kroger & Aldi that will list what to buy for this weeks menu!*
::Monday::
Rotissere Chicken, Salad, & Baked Potato
(buy the chicken already cooked, use the bagged salad, add tomatoe & cucumber, bake potatoes from the 10lb bag purchased last week)

::Tuesday::
Beef & Spinach Burritos
Click here for Recipe


::Wednesday::
Garlic Clove Chicken
Click here for Recipe

::Thursday::
Chicken & Salsa Meal
click here for recipe


::Friday::
Salmon Bake (use the Tuna fillets if shopping @ Kroger)
potatoes cooked your prefered way (use more of that 10lb bag if you bought it last week)
click here for recipe



::Saturday::
Beef Kabobs (use the pork chops on sale at Kroger, cube them and the follow recipe)
serve over rice, or with a salad (if buying 2 bags on sale this week @Kroger)
click here for the recipe

::Sunday::
Grilled Tilapia (the other bag you bought last week at Kroger) seasoned and grilled your choice
Grill for approx. 5-6 min. each side for thin fillets
Grilled veggies, click here for recipe

**Don't forget your water!!!**

::Lunch ideas::
Arnold sand. thins are 2/$5, buy 2 packs, for sandwhiches
Bagged salad Dole brand 2/$5, pack a salad
Lean pockets are $1.88, although we don not promote this as "healthy"
Smart Ones frozen meals are $1.88, although we do not promote these as "healthy"
Fresh is always best!!!

::Breakfast ideas::
Blueberries & Blackberries are on sale 2/$4, use them in a smoothie, or atop some cereal or yogurt
an egg and some fresh fruit along side a cup of coffee or green tea is always a great combo!

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Grilled Veggies

Dice up veggies of choice, season with garlic salt and pepper and drizzle in EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) wrap in aluminum foil so no juices escape. Grill on top rack of grill or not over driect flame. Grill for approximately 10-15 min, until desired doneness.

some examples of veggies to grill:
squash
zucchini
mushrooms
onions

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Wed. starts new sales ...

:PUBLIX:

• eat smart bagged veggies 2/$4, if you are a member of the baby club or preschool pals, use your $1 off fresh produce
• Large white shrimp $5.99/lb (use in the "Zesty Shrimp" recipe in this blog)
• Bumble Bee tuna 4 pk, BOGO use coupon from the paper if you usually buy a sunday paper and clip coupons, you probablly have one
• Fresh Express salad BOGO, if you shop Kroger, you may have a coupon from there that you can use here! (they take Kroger coupons!)
• Perdue Fit & Easy chicken $2.99/lb
• Hillshire Farms Deli lunch meat, 2/$6, print coupon http://www.coupons.com/
• Publix hummus, 2/$3, if you are a member of the baby club or preschool pals, use you coupon for deli item discount!
• Corn 8/$2 (use in the "Grilled Corn" recipe in this blog)
• delmonte canned tomatoes BOGO, coupons for these are regualrly in the paper
• Bumble Bee canned chicken BOGO
• Progresso 100% Natural Broth, BOGO, coupons for Progresso are regularly in the paper
• Post cereal, BOGO print coupon http://www.postnaturals.com/
• Pompeian EVOO, BOGO
• Arnold Whole Grain Breads, BOGO, coupons for this are regularly in the paper
• Nature's own Sandwhich Thins, BOGO, publix coupon for these in the turn about when you walk in
• Ritz crackers, BOGO
• Doritos, BOGO
• Rold Gold pretzels, BOGO
• Blue Diamond Almond, BOGO if you regularly pull coupons form the little machines, you probablly have one for these
• Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers, 5/$10 coupon for these were in the paper a few weeks ago
• Breyers ice cream BOGO
• Green Giant canned veggies, $0.79 coupons for these are regularly in the paper
• Ronzoni Pasta, (not the whole wheat) $0.79 coupons for these are regularly in the paper
• Red Baron frozen pizza, $2.99 coupon for these were inthe paper a few weeks ago.

:FOOD LION:

• Grapes, $0.99/lb
• Dole & Fresh Escape salad mix $0.78
• Kraft Dressing 2/$4, if you pull coupons from the little machines you might have one for these
• General Mills cereal, BOGO print coupon http://www.coupons.com/, print 2 and use 2!
• Green Giant canned veggies, BOGO coupons for these are regularly in the paper
• Muller's Pasta $0.90, coupons for this was in the paper several weeks ago
• Food Lion deli Ham $2.88/lb
• New York Style Pita Chips, BOGO
• Sunny D 10/$10
• Stouffer's frozen family meals 2/$11, coupon for these were in the paper a few weeks ago
• Kraft singles 2/$4, if you pull coupons from the litlle machines you probablly have one for this
• Holly farms Split Chicken Breast $1.99/lb
• Jumbo Shrimp 25/30 ct. BOGO
• Scallops 16oz, BOGO
• Sliced mushrooms $1.99
• Suddenly Salad BOGO print coupon http://www.coupons.com/

:ALDI:

• Whole pineapples $0.99, and VERY sweet & delicious!
• Roma tomatoes 8pk, $1.99
• sweet vidalia onions, 3lb bag, $0.99

**be sure to get your sunday paper every week and cut any and all coupons you think you might use, then swap with a friend. Organize your coupons by categories so you can find them easily. Print coupons from the links provided above, and any extras you see you might want. Any time you are at the grocery store and see a little coupon machine, pull a few of them if it is for an item you might buy. The sale may not coordinate with that coupon that day, but it eventually will!

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Some Deals for this week 5/9/10

~FOOD LION~

• Old El Paso Refried Beans $1 (buy 2 $0.70 each with coupon) www.print.coupons.com
• Tyson Anytizers $3.99 BOGO buy 1 and use $1/1 coupon from 3/7 SS =$0.99

~PUBLIX~

• Dove Deodorant $1.15 use $1/1 coupon from 4/25 RP =$0.15
• Ragu Pasta Sauce $1.14 use $0.75/1 coupon from 4/25 RP =$0.39

~RITE AID~

• Post Cereal $4.49 BOGO (buy 2 $0.25 each with coupon) www.postnaturals.com
• Aveeno Lotion $3.29 use $1/1 coupon from 4/25 SS stacked with coupon in sales ad =$0.29 each
• Tresemme Shampoo & Products $3.29 (buy 2 $0.65 each with coupons) www.freshstartoffer.com & www.forthemomma.com/riteaid

~CVS~

• Fructis Products $2.99 use coupon from 4/18 $1/1=$1.99 each
• Hawaiian Tropics sunscreen $4.99 use coupon $1/1 from 4/10=$3.99
• Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers BOGO use $1/1 coupon from 4/18
• Lindt Chocolate bars 2/$4 $1 ERB use coupon $1/2 from 4/18 =$1
• Ghirardelli Chocolate 2/$4 $1 ERB $1/2 coupon www.newintensedark.com =$1
• Hydro razor $8.99 $4 ERB use coupon in 5/9 SS $5/1 =FREE

~WALGREENS~

• soft scrub BOGO buy 2=FREE with coupon www.softscrub.com/members/add

~DOLLAR GENERAL~

• Gillette body wash $2, buy 3 use P&G coupon from 5/2 $4/2 and the BOGO coupon =FREE, all 3

~TARGET~

• Vitamin water $1, buy 2 use coupon 4/25 SS =$0.50 each
• BIC stationary products, pens, white out, etc $0.99 =FREE after coupon www.bicmarkit.com/bicValue/coupon
• Right Guard Deodorant $2.49 +$0.99 after coupon www.coupons.com
• Air Wick I motion kit $5.99, use $4/1 coupon from 4/25SS =$1.99
• Spot Shot Pet $2.99 =FREE after coupon www.bricks.coupons.com

~WALMART~

• Keebler Wheatables $1.96= $0.46 after coupon www.print.coupons.com

~BI LO~

• Stonyfields organic single serve yougurt $0.99, buy 3 =$0.16 each after coupon www.stonyfield.com/coupon_offers
• Shedd's country crock butter $1.99 buy 1 =$0.19 after coupon www.bricks.coupons.com
• Brown Cow Greek Yogurt $1.29 buy 3 =$0.31 after coupon www.browncowfarm.comecoupons
• sara Lee whole grain bread $2.99 buy 1 use coupon $0.55/1 from 4/25RP

RP= Red Plum

SS= Smart Source

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Fruit Salad

::Ingredients::
2-3 apples,cored & chopped into bite size pieces (peeling on prefered, but optional)
2-3 oranges peeled, segmented and chopped into bite size pieces
1/2 lb strawberries, tops removed and halved or quartered
optional fruit: blueberries, grapes, bananas

::Directions::
1. Combine all fruit into one bowl, toss and refrigerate for 30 min- 1 hour.
2. Serve with low fat vanilla Greek yogurt if desired.

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Potato Salad

::Ingredients::
6-8 med potatoes
6 eggs (optional)
6-8 pickle spears
1/4 cup onion, diced
mayo
mustard
pickle juice
salt (to taste)
pepper (optional)

::Directions::
1. Boil potatoes until fork tender
Boil eggs 8-10 minutes
2. Peel & chop eggs and potatoes
3. Finely dice pickle and onion, add to potatoes & eggs
4. Add desired amount of mayo, mustard, & pickle juice until desired consistency is reached. (some like more mayo, others more mustard, others like it thicker, & so forth)
5. Salt & pepper to taste
6. Refrigerate at least 30 min-1 hour before serving.

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Crock Pot Ribs

::Ingredients::
Ribs
BBQ Sauce

::Directions::
1. Cut meat into manageable pieces
2. Coat the bottom of the crock pot with BBQ sauce
3. Add ribs, and cover with remaining BBQ sauce
(you may need to use 2 bottles if using 2 -2 1/2 pounds of ribs)
4. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours

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Crock Pot Chicken & Veggies

::Ingredients::
potatoes
carrots
mushrooms
celery
whole chicken
salt
pepper
lemon pepper

::Directions::
1. Thinly slice potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, & celery and layer the bottom of the crock.
2. Completely cover with water.
3. Place whole chicken, with the "guts" removed first into the crock pot, breasts up, on top of the veggies.
4. Season the bird as you wish, salt, peper, lemon pepper, whatever you want.
cover
5. Cook on low 6-8 hours.

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Teriyaki Tilapia

::Ingredients::

4 servings

4 tilapia fillets, 6-8 oz each

1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce

2 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp olive oil

1 tsp worcestershire sauce

2 TBSP green onions chopped

2 medium garlic cloves minced

non stick cooking spray

::Directions::
1. Rinse fillets and pat dry.

2. Combine soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, ginger, oil, onions & garlic in sauce pan.

3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat & simmer slowly for 5 minutes.

4. Place the fish fillets in a shallow dish and pour marinade over top, cover and chill for 15 min

5. Spray broiler pan with non stick cooking spray. Place under broiler 4-5 inches from heat & cook 8 minutes per inch of thickness. Turn over halfway through total cook time. Garnish with additional chopped green onion slices.

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Buffalo Chicken Salad

::Ingredients::

4 servings

2 Tbsp hot sauce

2 tsp paprkia

1 1/4 lb chicken tenders

non stick cooking spray

1/2 cup light mayo

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

1 tsp white ving.

6 cups mixed greens lettuce

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

::Directions::
1. Mix together the hot sauce & paprika in a large bowl; add the chicken tenders & toss to coat.

2. Coat a grill pan with cooking spray. Add chicken tenders & cook over med-high heat 4 minutes per side or until cooked thoroughly.

3. Whisk together the mayo, blue cheese & ving. in a serving bowl. Add the lettuce, carrots, celery & onions. Toss to combine; layer chicken tenders on top and serve.

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Menu For The Week: May 10-16

~DINNER MENU~

::Monday::
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Click here for Recipe

::Tuesday::
Beef Tips in gravy with saute mushrooms, mashed potatoes, & steamed green beans
**Follow cooking instructions on the package for beef tips and steamed green beans. Saute mushrooms in olive oil in a skillet over med-high heat until desired doneness. Cook potatoes as desired, i.e. mashed, baked, etc."


::Wednesday::
Teriyaki Tilapia & cranberry pecan mixed greens salad
**Wash greens and put in a bowl, top with the sargento Salad Finishers Cranberry Pecan
Click here for Recipe

::Thursday::
Crock Pot whole chicken with veggies (potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, celery)
Click here for Recipe

::Friday::
Turkey burgers on sandwhich thins with tomatoes & Grilled Corn(Click here Recipe)
**Beside Friday please put a note that says: "Pat out burgers to desired thickness, and season as desired. Grill indoors on a George Forman or outside!"


::Saturday::
Grilled Pork Chops, steamed broccoli, Fruit Salad (Click here for Recipe)
**Season pork chops as desired and grill until internal temp reaches 160-170degrees. Steam broccoli as directed on package


::Sunday::
Crock Pot BBQ Ribs & Potato Salad
Click here for BBQ Rib Recipe
Click here for Potato Salad Recipe

**Don't forget your water!!!**

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Rosemary Steaks

Ingredients
1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 (4-ounce) Ribeye Steaks
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
Rosemary butter (optional)



Directions
1. Combine first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Brush steaks with lemon juice and olive oil; rub with rosemary mixture. Cover and chill 1 hour, if desired.
2. Grill steaks, covered with grill lids, over medium-high heat (350°to 400°) about 8 to 10 minutes on each side, or until desired degree of doneness. Serve with Rosemary Butter, if desired.


Makes 4 servings.

Cooking Tip: For the rosemary butter, stir 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary into 1/2 cup softened butter; cover and chill 8 hours. Serve on steaks and steamed vegetables.

Broiling Directions Place steak on a rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 to 5 inches from heat 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.

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Beef & Potato Bake

Ingredients
1 1/2 pound Beef Sirloin Steak, 1 1/4-inches thick
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 all-purpose potatoes, each cut into 6 lengthwise
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper

Directions
1. Combine steak seasoning ingredients; press into both sides of steak.
2. In medium bowl, combine oil and 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper. Add potatoes; toss to coat.
3. Place steak on one side of rack in broiler pan so surface of meat is 3 to 4 inches from heat; arrange potatoes on the other side. Broil 18 to 20 minutes until steak is rare to medium doneness and potatoes are tender, turning steak and potato wedges once.
4. Carve steak crosswise into slices and serve with potatoes.

Makes 6 servings.

Cooking Tip: There are many types of potatoes. Feel free to experiment with russets, Yukon Golds or purple potatoes.

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Beef Kabobs, Fajita Style

Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
1 1/4 pounds Flank Steak, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 yellow pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 purple onion, cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions
1. Combine lime juice and next 6 ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Thread steak, bell peppers and onion alternately on 4 (12-inch) skewers. Pour lime juice mixture over skewers and marinate in the refrigerator 2 hours.
3. Spray grill with cooking spray. Place skewers on grill; cover with grill lid, and cook, turning occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.


Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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Beef & Spinach burritos

Ingredients
1 pound 92% Lean Ground Beef or 96% Lean Ground Round
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (15-ounce) can low-salt black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup salsa
8 (8-inch) fat-free tortillas
3/4 cup 2% Mexican shredded cheese blend
Sour cream, salsa, chopped tomatoes and chopped cilantro (optional)



Directions
1. Cook beef and onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or beef is browned and onion is tender; drain.
2. Stir in seasoning mix and cook 2 more minutes. Stir in spinach, black beans and salsa and cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
3. Spoon about 1/4 cup beef mixture evenly down center of each tortilla; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Roll up tortillas and top with sour cream, salsa, tomatoes and cilantro, if desired.



Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Cooking Tip: The easiest way to thaw frozen spinach is in the microwave. Place spinach on a microwave-safe dish and cover with vented plastic wrap. Thaw several minutes on high. Break up center with a fork, then drain spinach by pressing out excess moisture.

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Garlic clove chicken

4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
20 cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup Light Classic Caesar Dressing
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

HEAT large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook 4 min., turning chicken after 2 min.

STIR in broth and dressing; cover skillet with lid. Cook chicken 3 to 5 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).

SPRINKLE with Parmesan; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 1 min.
Serving Suggestion; Serve with roasted vegetables and whole wheat rolls.

Purchasing and Storing Garlic; Look for heads of garlic that are both large and plump with dry skins. Store in a cool dark place, such as on a pantry shelf, for up to 8 weeks

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Zesty Shrimp & Pasta

1/2 lb. linguine, uncooked 3/4 cup
Zesty Italian Dressing Fat Free, divided
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, quartered
1 lb. uncooked cleaned large shrimp
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

COOK pasta as directed on package.

MEANWHILE, heat 1/2 cup dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Stir in mushrooms, onions and artichokes; cook 3 min. or until onions are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and parsley; stir. Cook 2 min. or until shrimp are pink and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN pasta; return to pot. Add shrimp mixture and remaining dressing; toss lightly. Sprinkle with cheese.

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Tomatoes, Spinach & Mushroom Salmon Bake

4 salmon fillets (1 lb.)
2 cups chopped fresh spinach leaves
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tomato, chopped
1/3 cup Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing

HEAT oven to 375°F.

PLACE fish fillets, skin-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.

COMBINE remaining ingredients; spoon over fish.

BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork.

Serving Suggestion; Serve with hot cooked rice to round out the meal.

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Chicken & Cheese Salsa Meal

2 cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1-1/4 cups Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 large green pepper, cut into short thin strips
1 cup Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese

COOK pasta as directed on package.

MEANWHILE, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 2 min. Stir in salsa, corn and peppers. Bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Top with cheese. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 1 min. or until cheese is melted.

Extra; Garnish each serving with 1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro or chopped green onions.

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Chicken Parmesan Bundles

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.)Neufchatel Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1-1/4 cups Shredded 2% Milk Mozzarella Cheese, divided
6 Tbsp.Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb.), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1 egg
10 RITZ stlye, Reduced fat Crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup)
1-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, heated

HEAT oven to 375ºF.

MIX cream cheese, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella and 3 Tbsp. Parmesan until well blended; spread onto chicken breasts. Starting at one short end of each breast, roll up chicken tightly. Secure with wooden toothpicks, if desired.

BEAT egg in shallow dish. Mix remaining Parmesan and cracker crumbs in separate shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in crumb mixture. Place, seam-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.

BAKE 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Remove and discard toothpicks, if using. Serve topped with spaghetti sauce and remaining mozzarella.

Make Ahead; Assemble chicken bundles and place in baking dish as directed. Refrigerate up to 4 hours. When ready to serve, uncover and bake at 375ºF for 35 min. or until chicken is done.

Special Extra; Stir chopped fresh basil and/or sliced black olives into spaghetti sauce before heating.

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Shopping list for Aldi 5/9/10

paprika
non stick spray
white vinegar
carrots
celery
red onion
ground ginger
green onion
garlic cloves
balsamic dressing (Fit & Active)
ground turkey (may need more than 1 lb, depending on how much your family will eat- burgers)

*remember you do NOT need to buy any of these items if you already have them at home! check your pantry before you shop and mark any items off the list before you head to the store!

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Shopping list for Kroger 5/9/10

Texas Pete Hot sauce coupon in the smart source sunday paper ($0.40, doubles)
Tyson bag frozen chicken tenders
Light Mayo (whatever brand you choose, or what ever is on sale)
Private Selection Blue Cheese crumbles
Organic Spring mix lettuce ($2.99 this week) or buy the Bagged salad 2/$5
10lb bag of potatoes $2.48
baby bella mushrooms 2/$4
Tyson Beef tips in gravy Buy one get one FREE, buy 2
Birds Eye steamfresh 2/$4, green beans & broccoli (coupon from weeks past in the paper, if you have 2, use them both)
Whole chicken $0.89/lb
Frozen tilapia fillets Buy One Get One FREE, go ahead and get 2 bags
low sodium soy sauce
olive oil print coupon here: http://www.redplum.com/
worcestershire sauce coupon in this weeks paper smart source ($0.50, doubles)
strawberries $1.68/lb
tomatoes $1.19/lb
corn 6/$2
Arnold sandwhich thins 2/$5
Baby Back Ribs $2.99/lb, may need 2 lbs depending on your family's appetite!
Sargentos cranberry pecan salad finishers coupon in smart source this sunday's paper ($0.50, doubles)
pickles (if your family likes them in potatoe salad & on hamburgers)
KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce coupon in the smart source this sunday's paper ($1.00)
cameo apples $0.99/lb
Navel oranges $0.68/lb
Heinz ketchup $1.79
mustard coupon this weeks smart source in the sunday paper ($0.30, doubles)
Boneless Pork Sirloin chops $1.99/lb

*remember this list is made with the understanding that you have none of the ingredients needed for this weeks menu. If you already have things on this list at home, please do feel the need to rebuy them!

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Wednesday is Penny day @ Publix!

Don't forget for those of you who frequent Publix, if you spend $10.00 or more in groceries, you get the item of the week for a PENNY! The only way to know what the item of the week is would be to actually visit your local Publix. It is always a Publix brand item, but it varies from a loaf of bread, to salad dressing, to a bottle of bleach, to a pack of toilet paper.
They also take competetors coupons, so you can stack them with manufacturers, plus they double coupons up to $0.50 everyday! YAY!!!

These are the deals for this week, starting today thru May 11, 2010
Buy One Get One FREE
* these are items that we promote as healthy, when buying other items check for the 4 ingredients we do not prefer in our food; enriched, high fructose corn syrup, partially hydrogenated, & sugar (as a top 5 ingredient listed) It's up to you!
*Tyson Chicken (fresh)
Betty Crocker Mixes print coupon here www.smartsource.com
General Mills Cereal print coupon here www.smartsource.com
Hellman's mayo
*Progresso Soup (the low calorie ones are best & taste good too)
Ragu Sauce (check to see if it has H.F.C.S., if not check the amount of sugar!)
V8 Splash
Eight O'Clock Coffee (OK if you like coffee)
Special K cereal print coupon here www.redplum.com
Honey Bunches of Oats
Hidden Valley Dressing (OK in the Light version, but sugar is the 5th ingredient)
Ken's Marinades (check the sugar!)
Pop Tarts
Peter Pan PB (buy a brand that has Natural instead)
Pop Secret Pop Corn (if is is just the kernnels, buy them and air pop it with minimal salt!)
*Emerald Nuts (these come in a handy container for snacking, but buy them raw or natual!)
Sara Lee Specialty Bread
*Thomas English Muffins (buy 100% whole wheat or Whole Grain light)
Nabisco Snacks (if you get the Kraft coupon booklet, coupon inside $1/2)
Lays Chips
Dove Chocolate (if they have dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa or more!)
Pillsbury cookies print coupon here www.smartsource.com
*Egg Beaters (Kroger coupon makes one $0.16) (especially if you have hight cholesterol)
Bird's Eye VIOLA meals
*Jimmy Dean Sandwiches print coupon here www.redplum.com & use one from this weeks paper (they have the english muffin with canadian bacon for only 230 calories a sandwhich)
Gorton's Frozen Seafood (if you can buy the fish non breaded and without all the butter)
Beach Nut babyfood
*Barrilla Pasta (buy whole wheat)

Other deals:
Buy Kraft slices cheese, get Osacar Mayer lunch meat FREE
*Corn 8/$2
*Yopliat Yogurt 20/$10, buy 6 and use coupon in the paper which doubles making each one $0.37 (buy the light version)
Coffee Mate 32oz, use coupon in this weeks paper, doubles, so $1.50/1
*Butter Ball ground Turkey print coupon here www.smartsource.com
Buy a $50 BP gift card & spend $25 in groceries, get $10 off the gas card!
Carvel Icecream cakes, coupon in last weeks paper $4/1 & $2/1 if you need a Mother's Day cake or Graduation, or maybe even Birthday!

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Just some deals I found this week...

The ones from ALDI are listed as a comment under the shopping list for Aldi this week.
FOOD LION:
Their deli sliced chicken was on sale for $4.88/lb, I got 1/2 lb so it was $2.44
Their deli sliced honey ham was on sale for $3.88/lb, I got 1/2 lb so it was 1.94
If you check out the prices of most pre-packaged lunch meat you'll find this fresh sliced is cheaper!
Classico Pasta sauce on sale 2/$4, plus I had a coupon $1.50/2, so I got them for $1.25 each
I also had a coupon, buy 2 Classico pasta sauces, get $1.50 off fresh beef product...
I bought a pound of 7% fat ground chuck, reg. $3.39/lb, I got for $1.89
The Birds eye steamfresh veggies were on sale for 10/$10, I bought 1 bag and used a $0.50/1 coupon from this weeks paper and got it for $0.50. **this would have been a better deal at Kroger if they had the same sale because they double coupons up to $0.50/daily!**
Digorno frozen pizzas were on sale 2/$6, I had a coupon for $1/1, so I got them for $2.50 each

All in all, I used a coupon for everything I bought or it was at least on sale. I spent $27.66 tax and all and saved $20.47!!!

KROGER:
They have their Pure Protein bars on sale for 10/$10, use the coupon form the paper and BOGO FREE!, That's $0.50 each.
They have Kraft natural shredded cheese on sale 2/$4, plus at the Dickson Kroger they have a coupon machine right there spitting out a coupon for $1/2. That comes to $1.50 per pack.
They have Silk Soy milk on sale 2/$5 and again they have a coupon machine at the Dickson store that spits out a coupon $0.55/1, that's $1.95 for 1. Normally it is $2.99.
Always remember to check for marked down fresh items! Today I got Laura's Lean ground beef $2.88/lb. Normally it is $5.99. There is nothing wrong with it, except it needs to be cooked or frozen by today!
Also check the produce dept for deals on salads or pre-cut fruit!
Vitamin Water is on sale 10/$10, plus there is a coupon in the paper $1/2. It's like getting them for $0.50 each!
Also remember that Kroger doubles coupons up to $0.50 daily and you get gas points for spending at least $100.00 in groceries and for using reuseable bags! Plus Shell has teamed up with Kroger to also offer $0.10 off a gallon. Hopefully this will be true for the diesel as well at Shell! For any of you diesel drivers! My husband included.

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Shopping list for Food Lion, May 3,2010

**Be sure to shop here before Wed. in order to get these deals!**

• Deli sliced lunch meat 1/2 lb ham, 1/2lb chicken
• Jimmy dean breakfast sandwhiches (egg white on english muffin) use coupon in the red Plum this weeks tennessean or print one here www.redplum.com
• Mushrooms buy 2
• Olive oil, Bertolli, BOGO free buy one, it's 1/2 price
• Avacado $0.69 buy 5-10 if you like them, just store in the fridge! *squeeze them to check for ripeness!
• Bird's Eye steam Fresh veggies 10/$10 buy 2- broccoli cuts, 1- asian stir fry veggies (use coupon in this weeks paper smart source)
• Smithfiled cooked ham, $2.99/lb, buy the smallest one not over 1 lb)
• Classico Pasta sauce 28oz
• Ronzonni lasagna noodles, whole wheat
• Mangos 2

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Shopping List for Kroger - May 3,2010

• Arnold sandwhich thins 2/$5, buy 2 and freeze one, if you need to!
• Smuckers or Kroger brand Natural Peanut Butter
• Corn 6/$2
• Kroger brand brown rice boil in a bag
• Pork tenderloin $1.99 lb buy a big one, using for 2 recipes, cooking once!!!
• Soy Sauce, low sodium
• Frozen whole wheat biscuits (print coupon http://www.pillsbury.com/)
• Eggs $0.98/dz (buy 2 dz while they are on sale!)
• Kroger skim or 1 % milk (or if you drink it, Silk soy milk print coupon http://www.silk.com/) $2.39/gal milk; Silk 2/$5
• Kraft 2% cheddar cheese shreds 2/$5 (buy one)
• Kraft part skim mozzarella shreds 2/$5 (buy one)
• Kroger brand shredded parm. cheese
• Amwick Farms boneless chicken breast 1 lb $1.99
• Rotisserie Chicken $4.99
• Slivered almonds (use coupon in this weeks Smart Source, in the Tennessean)
• Onion 10/$10 (buy one)
• Fresh Selection Salad bags, one baby spinach, one mixed greens
• Organic cameo apples, 1 lb $0.99/lb

if you like these, Pure Protein Bars are 10/$10, print coupon www.redplum.com to make them $0.50 each!

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Shopping List - Aldi for May 3,2010

• bananas
• 32oz fit n active vanilla yogurt
• cocoa powder
• fit n active light italian dressing
• green onions bunch
• corn starch
• ground ginger
• mustard
• ground turkey 1 lb
• Reduced fat Ricotta cheese
• oregano

*Note: if you have any of the ingredients at home already, please do not buy more! Use what you have!

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Pork & Apple Toss

::Ingredients::
2 tsp olive oil
1 small garlic clove crushed
6-8 oz of thinly sliced pork tenderloin
1 small red apple cored and diced
2 tsp balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp mustard
salt and pepper to taste

::Directions::
1. Combine oil and garlic in skillet on med-high heat
2. Add pork to center of skillet
3. Toss apple with vinegar and add to the outter skillet around the pork
cook until pork is done tossing the apples often
4. When ready, top pork with mustard, season to taste

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Menu For The Week: May 3-9

I have posted 3 separate shopping lists for this weeks menu. Feel free to use them all 3 to get the most for your dollar. However, if this is not practical for your busy schedule, print all 3 lists and just use them at your preferred store! Remember that Wal-Mart will price match if you have the sales ad, however they do not double coupons!
*FYI, to get the reflected sale prices at Kroger and Food Lion, you must have one of their cards, MVP or Kroger plus.*

~DINNER MENU~

::Monday::
Pork Stir Fry and brown rice
Click here for Recipe

::Tuesday::
Ham Biscuit Bake and fruit
Click here for Recipe

::Wednesday::
Turkey-rice casserole (use the rotisserie chicken meat instead)
Click here for Recipe

::Thursday::
Lasagna Roll ups with side salad
Click here for Recipe

::Friday::
Pork & Apple toss with side salad (use the leftover pork from Monday!)
Click here for Recipe

::Saturday::
Grilled chicken breasts with grilled corn on the cob & saute mushrooms
Click here for Recipe

::Sunday::
Mother's day, take the day off and go out to eat!!!

~BREAKFAST IDEAS~

• Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Recipe (Click here for Recipe)

• Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwhich, english muffin with egg whites

• Boiled egg and fruit is always good!

~LUNCH IDEAS~

• Deli sliced lunch meat with mustard and some lettuce on a sandwhich thin
serve with fruit

**Don't forget your water!!!**

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Grilled Corn On The Cob

::Ingredients::
Entire ear of corn

::Directions::
1. Soak the entire ear of corn with shucks on in water for about 30 min.
2. Pull the shucks back just far enough to remove the silks
3. Season your corn with butter and sprinkle with salt & pepper
4. Pull the shucks back up as best you can to cover the corn, and grill until the shucks are brown and crisp.
5. Remove and enjoy your corn!

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