Omaha Weekly Meal Planning 4-11

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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.

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

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

Recipe: Pineapple Salad

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

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

Recipe: Rice with mango and Cilantro

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

Price match ups: Mangoes $0.49 ea. At Aldi