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.
This week I started using this tool for meal planning, its amazing! Try it out!
http://www.myrecipes.com/general/ingredient-chef/ingredient-chef-00420000010081/?pid=ingredient-search
Menu Planning for 4-25
Recipe Name: Macaroni and Beef (slow cooker)
Website: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/slow-cooker-macaroni-beef-10000001875197/
Alternatives: No Vegetarian alternatives
Sides: Salad
Price match ups: 93% Lean Ground Sirloin $2.59/lb. At Bag N Save, Vidalia Sweet Onions $0.79/lb. At Bakers
Recipe Name: Slow Cooker Shepherds Pie
Website: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/slow-cooker-shepherds-pie-10000001892145/
Alternatives: No Vegetarian alternatives
Sides: Steamed Veggies
Price match ups: Land O Lakes Milk (gal.) $2.29 at Bag N Save, Vidalia Sweet Onions $0.79/lb. At Bakers, Idaho Russet Potatoes (5 lb.) $1.38 at Fareway, 85% Lean Ground Chuck $1.99/lb. (sold in 10 lb. tube) at Fareway
Recipe Name: Vegetable Ribbon Pasta Shells
Website: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/vegetable-ribbon-pasta-shells-10000001916225/
Alternatives: Shortcut, use premade marinara sauce, carnivores add chicken or beef
Sides: Salad
Price match ups: Zucchini or Yellow Squash $0.69/lb. At Hyvee, Baby Carrots (16 oz.) $0.88 at Hyvee, Ragu Pasta Sauce $0.99 at Hyvee
Recipe Name: Black Bean Zucchini Quesadillas
Website: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/black-bean-zucchini-quesadillas-10000001992086/
Alternatives: Carnivores add chicken, vegetarians add extra veggies if you want!
Sides: Rice a roni
Price match ups: Azteca Tortillas (6 oz. corn or 8.5 oz. flour) $0.69 at Fareway, Zucchini or Yellow Squash $0.69/lb. At Hyvee,
Recipe Name: Roast Chicken Chimichangas
Website: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/roast-chicken-chimichangas-10000000604814/
Alternatives: Vegetarians omit meat, add veggies!
Sides: Rice a roni
Price match ups: Azteca Tortillas (6 oz. corn or 8.5 oz. flour) $0.69 at Fareway, Rosarita Refried Beans (15-16 oz.) 10/$10 at Bakers (Use $0.50/2 coupon from 4/22 SS Final cost $0.75 each!)
Recipe Name: Chili Cheese Steak with Avocado
Website: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chile-cheese-steak-with-avocado-10000000600558/
Alternatives: No Vegetarian alternatives
Sides: Salad, rice a roni
Price match ups: Sirloin tip roast or family pack steaks $2.99/lb at Bag N Save, Avocados $0.29 at Aldi
Recipe Name: Smothered Green Chilie Pepper Chicken
Website: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/smothered-green-chile-pepper-chicken-10000001896126/
Alternatives: No Vegetarian alternatives
Sides: Salad, pasta roni
Price match ups: Limes 8/$1 at No Frills
Sides Recipe and Price match ups
Recipe: Boxed Potatoes
Price match ups: Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes 10/$10 at Fareway (Use $0.50/2 coupon from 3/25 SS or found HERE Final cost $0.75 each! )
Recipe: Salad
Price match ups: Iceberg Lettuce $0.77 at Super Saver
Recipe: Rice a Roni
Price match ups: Rice-a-Roni or Pasta Roni 5/$5 at Hyvee
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