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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.
Again this week I used the website that uses weight watchers guidelines www.skinnytaste.com ! I also tried to focus on pasta based meals since there is a great stock up price on pasta this week. Also a great stock up price on chicken 1.33 a lb!! Make sure you buy a little extra if you have freezer/shelf space!
Menu Planning for 2-15-12
Chicken and Mushrooms in a Garlic White Wine Sauce
Alternatives: For Vegetarians use pasta sides and salad and Steamed Veggies, there aren't many alternatives to this recipe.
Sides: Salad and asparagus
Price match ups: Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 3.99 a 3 lb bag (1.33 a lb) at No Frills, Sliced Monterey White Mushrooms 1.77 8 oz packages at Hy Vee
Pasta with Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Oil
(http://www.skinnytaste.com/
Alternatives: For Carnivores add Chicken
Sides: Salad
Price match ups: Bariilla Pasta SV .97 at Bag N Save (use 1.00/2 printable from Facebook (take the challenge) or $0.55/1 Barilla Whole Grain Pasta, (SS 01/08/12) makes it .94 when you buy 2 or .47 each when you use the printable or .42 when you use the paper coupon, Broccoli Crowns .99 a lb at No Frills, Iceberg Lettuce .88 at Bakers, Wishbone Salad Dressing 16 oz 1.89 at Fareway (use $0.70/1 Wish-Bone Dressing, (RP 01/29/12 R) makes it 1.19)
Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde
(http://www.skinnytaste.com/
Alternatives: For Vegetarians omit chicken and add veggies, steamed veggie bags work well but canned corn would work too.
Sides: Rice
Price match ups: Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 3.99 a 3 lb bag (1.33 a lb) at No Frills, Onions .88 lb at Hy Vee, Generic Sour Cream 24 oz 1.99 at Bakers
Pasta with Asparagus
(http://www.skinnytaste.com/
Alternatives: For Carnivores add Chicken
Sides: Salad
Price match ups: Bariilla Pasta SV .97 at Bag N Save (use 1.00/2 printable from Facebook (take the challenge) or $0.55/1 Barilla Whole Grain Pasta, (SS 01/08/12) makes it .94 when you buy 2 or .47 each when you use the printable or .42 when you use the paper coupon, Asparagus 1.48 a lb at No Frills, Iceberg Lettuce .88 at Bakers, Wishbone Salad Dressing 16 oz 1.89 at Fareway (use $0.70/1 Wish-Bone Dressing, (RP 01/29/12 R) makes it 1.19)
Crock Pot Asian Pork with Mushrooms
(http://www.skinnytaste.com/
Alternatives: For Carnivores, you can ground hamburger or used leftover chicken or pork from previous week's meals. Also can use extra veggies, using frozen veggies on sale last week or fresh veggies on sale this week
Sides: Salad and Mac and Cheese
Price match ups: Pork Steak 1.49 lb at Fareway, Sliced Monterey White Mushrooms 1.77 8 oz packages at Hy Vee, Iceberg Lettuce .88 at Bakers, Wishbone Salad Dressing 16 oz 1.89 at Fareway (use $0.70/1 Wish-Bone Dressing, (RP 01/29/12 R) makes it 1.19), Generic Mac and Cheese Spirals or Original .29 at Bag N Save
Roasted Cabbage Rolls
(http://www.myrecipes.com/
Alternatives: For Vegetarians, omit meat and add root veggies such as zucchini or squash
Sides: Knorr pasta sides
Price match ups: Green Cabbage .33 at Bakers, Onions .88 lb at Hy Vee, Large Premium Washington Braeburn Apples .89 at Fareway, Generic Eggs 12 ct .99 at Bakers
Pork Schnitzel with Noodles and Browned Cabbage
(http://www.myrecipes.com/
Alternatives: For Vegetarians, add salad or steamed veggies
Sides: salad
Price match ups: Pork Steak 1.49 lb at Fareway, Onions .88 lb at Hy Vee, Green Cabbage .33 at Bakers, Generic Eggs 12 ct .99 at Bakers, Bariilla Pasta SV .97 at Bag N Save (use 1.00/2 printable from Facebook (take the challenge) or $0.55/1 Barilla Whole Grain Pasta, (SS 01/08/12) makes it .94 when you buy 2 or .47 each when you use the printable or .42 when you use the paper coupon
Baby Pasta Shells with Asparagus and Marinara Sauce
(http://www.skinnytaste.com/
Alternatives: For Carnivores add ground beef
Sides: Salad
Price match ups: Bariilla Pasta SV .97 at Bag N Save (use 1.00/2 printable from Facebook (take the challenge) or $0.55/1 Barilla Whole Grain Pasta, (SS 01/08/12) makes it .94 when you buy 2 or .47 each when you use the printable or .42 when you use the paper coupon, Asparagus 1.48 a lb at No Frills
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