Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Menu Planning 4/25


I would love feedback on this email! If you are using the recipes, how they turned out, if you loved them or not. Please let me know how this email is helping you!

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.

This week Cheese (shredded, cube, or chunk) is .97 at Super Saver!  This is most definitely a stock up price!  Make sure you take advantage!!

Menu Planning for 4-25

Recipe Name: Beefy Corn and Black Bean Chili

Website: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/beefy-corn-black-bean-chili-10000001895912/

Alternatives: No Vegetarian alternatives
Sides: Rice, Steamed Broccoli
Price match ups: Green giant Vegetables SV 1.00 at Bakers (use .60/2 printable makes it 1.40 when you buy 2 or .70 each), Ground Beef 80% Lean 2.69 a lb at No Frills, Roberts Sour Cream 16 oz SV 1.19 at Bag N Save, Kraft Natural Cheese Chunks, Shreds, Cubes or Crumbles  $0.97 at Super Saver

Recipe Name: Individual Salsa Meat Loaves

Website: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/individual-salsa-meat-loaves-10000001896057/

Alternatives: No Vegetarian alternatives
Sides: Mexican Rice
Price match ups: Ground Beef 80% Lean 2.69 a lb at No Frills, Hunt's Ketchup 24 oz .89 at Bag N Save, Generic Eggs 12 ct .77 @ Fareway

Recipe Name: Oven Fried Parmesan chicken Strips

Website: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/oven-fried-parmesan-chicken-strips-10000001194654/

Alternatives: No Vegetarian alternatives
Sides: Mac n Cheese
Price match ups: All of these should be things that you have in your pantry!

Recipe Name: Grilled Turkey Ham Sandwiches

Website: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-turkey-ham-sandwiches-10000001867560/

Alternatives: Vegetarians omit meat, add extra veggies!!!
Sides: Salad
Price match ups: Kraft Natural Cheese Chunks, Shreds, Cubes or Crumbles  $0.97 at Super Saver, Kraft Mayo 30 oz 1.75 at Super Saver , Gulden's Spicy Brown Mustard .89 at Bag N Save, Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh meats or Sub Combos SV 1.98 each at Super Saver, Vine tomatoes $0.77 lb at Fareway

Recipe Name: Slow cooker BBQ Chicken

Website: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/slow-cooker-barbecue-chicken-50400000112435/

Alternatives: No Vegetarian Alternatives
Sides: Salad and steamed veggies
Price match ups: Hunt's BBQ Sauce SV .89 at Bag n Save,

Recipe Name: Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
Website: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/roasted-vegetable-lasagna-10000000640301/

Alternatives: Carnivores add ground beef
Sides: Salad
Price match ups: Vidalia Onions .88 at No Frills, Kraft Natural Cheese Chunks, Shreds, Cubes or Crumbles  $0.97 at Super Saver

Recipe Name: Cavatappi with Spinach, Garbanzo beans, and feta

Website: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cavatappi-with-spinach-garbanzo-beans-feta-10000000222381/

Alternatives: Carnivores add Chicken
Sides: Salad
Price match ups: All these items you should have stocked in your pantry!!






Sides Recipe and Price match ups

Recipe: Mexican Rice
Price match ups: Vidalia Onions .88 at No Frills

Recipe: Salad
Price match ups: Iceberg Lettuce .99 at Fareway

Recipe: Steamed/Frozen Veggies
Price match ups: IGreen giant Vegetables SV 1.00 at Bakers (use .60/2 printable makes it 1.40 when you buy 2 or .70 each) 

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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Meal Planning 4-18


I would love feedback on this email! If you are using the recipes, how they turned out, if you loved them or not. Please let me know how this email is helping you!

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.

Menu Planning for 4-18

Recipe Name: Crockpot Honey Sesame Chicken

Website: http://www.chef-in-training.com/2012/04/crock-pot-honey-sesame-chicken.html

Alternatives: No Vegetarian alternatives
Sides: Rice, Steamed Broccoli
Price match ups: Sweet Vidalia Onions .58 at Fareway

Recipe Name: Black Bean Enchiladas

Website: http://daily-sips.blogspot.com/2012/04/recipe-black-bean-enchiladas.html

Alternatives: Carnivores can add chicken or ground beef
Sides: Mexican Rice
Price match ups: Sweet Vidalia Onions .58 at Fareway, Kraft Touch of Philly Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella, Mexican, Triple Cheddar) 8 oz pk 5/5 or 1.00 at HyVee

Recipe Name: Chicken Tamale Casserole

Website: http://www.tablefortwoblog.com/2012/04/16/chicken-tamale-casserole/

Alternatives: No Vegetarian alternatives
Sides: Mexican Rice
Price match ups: Kraft Touch of Philly Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella, Mexican, Triple Cheddar) 8 oz pk 5/5 or 1.00 at HyVee

Recipe Name: Fruited Pork Chops

Website: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/poultry/fruited-pork-chops/

Alternatives: No vegetarian alternatives
Sides: Salad
Price match ups: 3 ct Multi-Pack Peppers (red, yellow, green) .99 at Aldi,

Recipe Name: Jalapeno Chicken Breasts

Website: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/chicken/jalapeno-chicken-breasts/

Alternatives: No Vegetarian Alternatives
Sides: Salad and steamed veggies
Price match ups: GBone-in Chicken Breasts .99 lb at Fareway,

Recipe Name: Chili Bean Stuffed PeppersWebsite: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/beans/chili-bean-stuffed-peppers/

Alternatives: No Carnivore alternatives
Sides: Salad
Price match ups: 3 ct Multi-Pack Peppers (red, yellow, green) .99 at Aldi, Kraft Touch of Philly Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella, Mexican, Triple Cheddar) 8 oz pk 5/5 or 1.00 at HyVee, Sweet Vidalia Onions .58 at Fareway

Recipe Name: Pepper Steak

Website: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/meat/so-easy-pepper-steak/

Alternatives: No Vegetarian Alternatives
Sides: Steamed Broccoli, Mashed Potatoes
Price match ups: Boneless Beef Arm Steak or Roast 2.98 lb at Bag N Save, Boneless Beef Arm Steak or Roast 2.98 lb at Bag N Save






Sides Recipe and Price match ups

Recipe: Mexican Rice
Price match ups: Sweet Vidalia Onions .58 at Fareway

Recipe: Steamed Broccoli
Price match ups: Broccoli Crowns 16 oz tray .79 at Aldi

Recipe: Salad
Price match ups: Dole Salads SV .69 at Fareway or Iceberg Lettuce .67 each at Bag N Save

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Omaha Weekly Meal Planning 4-11


I would love feedback on this email! If you are using the recipes, how they turned out, if you loved them or not. Please let me know how this email is helping you!

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.

Lots of Pork recipes this week!  And some good vegetarian ones!

Menu Planning for 4-11

Recipe Name: Crockpot Chicken Nachos

Website: http://www.macaroniandcheesecake.com/2012/04/crockpot-chicken-nachos.html

Alternatives: Omit Chicken
Sides: Chips
Price match ups: Most of these ingredients should be in your pantry or freezer from pricematching stock ups. But Chicken is All Natural Fresh Boneless Chicken Breast $1.69/lb. At Fareway

Recipe Name: Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup

Website: http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/broccoli-cheddar-cheese-soup-recipe-123136

Alternatives: Carnivores can add a grilled chicken breast or Turkey Breast
Sides: Crusty Bread
Price match ups: Broccoli Crowns $1.29/lb. at Fareway, Generic Milk (1/2 gallon) $0.99 at Fareway

Recipe Name: Cheesy Stuffed Peppers with White Beans

Website: http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/cheesy-stuffed-peppers-with-white-beans-recipe

Alternatives: Carnivores can add ground beef
Sides: Salad
Price match ups: Fresh Red Peppers $0.69 ea. At HyVee

Recipe Name: Pork Chops with smashed potatoes and peas

Website: http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/mustard-pork-chops-smashed-potatoes-peas-recipe-123007

Alternatives: No Vegetarian alternatives
Sides: smashed potatoes and peas
Price match ups: Pork Shoulder Steak $1.88/lb. At HyVee


Recipe Name: Italian Roast Pork and Vegetables

Website: http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/italian-roast-pork-vegetables-121664

Alternatives: No Vegetarian Alternatives
Sides: Salad, Pasta sides
Price match ups: Pork Shoulder Steak $1.88/lb. At HyVee, Fresh Red Peppers $0.69 ea. At HyVee

Recipe Name: Barbecue rubbed pork Tenderloin with pineapple salad
Website: http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/barbecue-rubbed-pork-tenderloin-with-pineapple-salad-recipe

Alternatives: No Vegetarian Alternatives
Sides: Pineapple Salad
Price match ups: Pork Shoulder Steak $1.88/lb. At HyVee, Fresh Red Peppers $0.69 ea. At HyVee

Recipe Name: Slow Cooker Braised Flank Steak with Peppers and Onions

Website: http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/slow-cooker-braised-flank-steak-peppers-onions-recipe-122816

Alternatives: No Vegetarian Alternatives
Sides: Rice with mango and Cilantro
Price match ups: Pork Shoulder Steak $1.88/lb. At HyVee, Fresh Red Peppers $0.69 ea. At HyVee



Sides Recipe and Price match ups

Recipe: Smashed Potatoes and Peas

Recipe: Pineapple Salad
Price match ups: Pineapple $1.29 ea. At Aldi, Fresh Red Peppers $0.69 ea. At HyVee

Recipe: Rice with mango and Cilantro
Price match ups: Mangoes $0.49 ea. At Aldi