Menu Planning Weekly with Pricematching 2-21

Menu Planning for 2-21

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Menu planning is a great way to also save money.  By planning your meals, you can make sure you buy exactly what you need, stick to your budget, and create healthy homecooked meals.

This works under the assumption that you keep certain pantry staples always stocked.  (Here is a great site that has a pantry staples list: http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/food/pantry-staples-checklist-00000000000197/index.html)  It also works under the assumption that you are stocking up on the good deals such as meat and cheese when it is on sale so that these are always staples in your pantry.  For example, chicken is a great price at No Frills 1.49 for boneless skinless chicken breasts.  I bought 8 packages and will be using them for the next month in my meal planning.

Blogs that I found this week with great menu planning!

http://fullbelliesmakehappykids.wordpress.com/2012/02/16/menu-plan-for-feb-15th-march-1st-2012/

what is menu planning http://familycorner.blogspot.com/2012/02/i-want-to-menu-plan-but-i-dont-know-how.html

Gluten free http://moneysavingmom.com/2012/02/this-weeks-gluten-free-menu.html

Pork Tenderloin with Red and Yellow Peppers (http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pork-tenderloin-with-red-yellow-peppers-recipe-50400000109575/ )

Alternatives: For Vegetarians use pasta sides and salad and Steamed Veggies, there aren't many alternatives to this recipe. I also omit the anchovies and use a couple dashes of Worcestershire sauce instead

Sides: Salad Pasta sides, steamed veggies

Price match ups: Farmland Boneless Pork Loin Chops 10/$10 (sold in 10 pack) at Super Saver , Larget Red or yellow Bell Peppers .88 at No Frills

Smoked Paprika Pork Chops with Bell Pepper and Corn Relish (http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/smoked-paprika-pork-chops-with-bell-pepper-corn-relish-10000001041923/ )

Alternatives: For Vegetarians use pasta sides and salad and Steamed Veggies, there aren't many alternatives to this recipe.

Sides: Pasta or Rice Sides, Salad, Steamed Veggies

Price match ups: Farmland Boneless Pork Loin Chops 10/$10 (sold in 10 pack) at Super Saver , Large Red or yellow Bell Peppers .88 at No Frills, Yellow onions, $0.27/lb at Aldi 

Skinny Yet Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup

(http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/02/skinny-yet-creamy-carrot-ginger-soup.html )

Alternatives: For Carnivores, have leftover pork or make a chicken breast

Sides: Bread and Salad

Price match ups: Baby Carrots 1 lb .90 at No Frills, Yellow onions, $0.27/lb at Aldi , Generic Sour Cream or soft margarine 16 oz 1.28 at Hy Vee

Cajun Chicken Pasta on the Lighter Side

(http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/02/cajun-chicken-pasta-on-lighter-side.html )

Alternatives: For Vegetarians omit chicken and add extra veggies

Sides: Salad

Price match ups: Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 1.57 a lb at Super Saver, Large Red or yellow Bell Peppers .88 at No Frills, Yellow onions, $0.27/lb at Aldi , Mushrooms, 8 oz $0.79 at Aldi, Generic milk, gallon Vit D, 2%, 1% or skim $2.69 at Baker's 

Zucchini Casserole

(http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/07/zucchini-casserole-25-pts.html )

Alternatives: For Carnivores, you can ground hamburger or used leftover chicken or pork from previous week's meals.

Sides: Salad and Mac and Cheese

Price match ups: Zucchini & Yellow Squash .98lb at No Frills, Yellow Onions 3lb bag 99¢ at Fareway , Bisquick Shake and Pour 5.1 oz .90 at No Frills (use $0.50/1 Bisquick Original, Heart Smart or Shake 'N Pour, (GM 02/05/12) makes it .40)

Chicken Rollatini with Spinach alla Parmigiana (http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/04/chicken-rollatini-with-spinach-alla.html )

Alternatives: For Vegetarians use pasta sides and salad and Steamed Veggies, there aren't many alternatives to this recipe

Sides: Rice Side

Price match ups: Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 1.57 a lb at Super Saver, 12 Large Eggs .88 at Fareway, Dole Spiniach 1.88 a bag at No Frills, Hunts Spaghetti Sauce 24 oz. to 26.5 oz. 59¢ at Hy Vee

Provençal Beef Daube (http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/provencal-beef-daube-50400000110437/ )

Alternatives: For Vegetarians use pasta sides and salad and Steamed Veggies, there aren't many alternatives to this recipe

Sides: salad and fruit salad

Price match ups: Boneless Beef Chuck or Arm Roast 2.99 lb at Bakers, Mushrooms, 8 oz $0.79 at Aldi , Baby Carrots 1 lb .90 at No Frills, Yellow onions, $0.27/lb at Aldi 

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff (http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/beef-stroganoff-10000001535413/ )

Alternatives: For Vegetarians use pasta sides and salad and Steamed Veggies, there aren't many alternatives to this recipe.

Sides: Salad and Knorr Pasta or Rice sides

Price match ups: Boneless chuck roast or steak $2.99/lb at No Frills, Mushrooms, 8 oz $0.79 at Aldi, Generic Sour Cream or soft margarine 16 oz 1.28 at Hy Vee

Sides Price match ups:

Salad: Dole Classic Iceberg Salad .99 at Bag N Save, Leaf Lettuce 88¢ each at Fareway, Iceberg lettuce $0.68 head   at No Frills

Asparagus $1.29 lb at Fareway

Rice or Pasta Roni 11/$10 or .90 a piece at No Frills (use $1/4 printable from Facebook makes it 2.60 when you buy 4 or .65 a piece)

Fruit Salad Braeburn or jonagold apples $0.99/lb at Bag'N Save, Navel oranges $0.44/lb at Super Saver, Strawberries (1 lb.) 2/$4 at Bakers

Mac and Cheese Kraft Mach and Cheese SV .50 at Super Saver

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