Meal Planning 4-18

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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.

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

Website: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/11/good-ol-basic-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