Weekly Menu July 24-30, 2011

Below is the weekly menu for July 24-30. The grand total for two people this week is around $43.00 (excluding tax) for 7 dinners! Heads up, there's a lot of chicken this week. It's a huge staple in our house and we eat it at least 3-4 days per week. If you're always looking for new ways to cook chicken...you're in luck!

Great Deals This Week:

HT Your Home 8 ct paper towels - $5 on sale. Add an eVIC coupon for $2 off to your VIC card and you will get 8 paper towels for $3!!! If you're not sure what eVIC is, go here for more information.

Harris Teeter canned beans are $.50 each so stock up on these if you have a particular favorite.

Sunday: Shrimp Kebabs with Rice

Monday: Chicken Caprese with Arugula-Pear Salad

Tuesday: BLT in a Bowl

Wednesday: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken with Corn, Green Beans, & Watermelon

Thursday: BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Friday: Roast Chicken with Balsamic Bell Peppers

Saturday: Tomato Soup with White Beans & Pasta

Shopping List

Weekly Menu Items

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3 per person) - $1.99/lb

½ lb Harris Teeter EZ Peel Shrimp (per 2 people) – $5.50/1/2 lb

1 large red onion (per 2 people) ~$1.57 each

Corn on the cob (1 per person) - $.40 each

Seedless Watermelon - $.69/lb (look for already cut 1/4-1/2 watermelons for about $2 each)

1 large shallot (per 2 people)- $.50 each

1 pint grape tomatoes - $3 each

1 red bell pepper - $2.50 each

1 yellow bell pepper - $2.50 each

1 large lemon - $.50 each

1 lime - $.69 each

1 pear (per 2 people) ~$1.00 each

1 package Fresh Express Wild Rocket Zest Arugula blend (per 2 people) - $3.50

1 bunch of fresh rosemary - $2.49 each

1 pack Harris Teeter wheat or white hamburger buns - $1.39-$1.69

1 32 oz carton of Harris Teeter Fat-Free Chicken Broth - $1.87 each

1 15 oz can Harris Teeter Cannellini Beans – $.50

1 28 oz can Harris Teeter diced tomatoes - $1.65

1 6 oz bag Harris Teeter Walnut Pieces - $2.47 each

1 bag Sargento shredded cheddar cheese - $2.50

Pantry/Fridge Staples/Items from Last Week

Italian Seasoning

Garlic Powder

Garlic

Oregano

Parsley

Red Wine Vinegar

Balsamic Vinegar

Cooking spray

1 yellow onion

Rice

1 can green beans

12 oz elbow macaroni: need it: harris teeter- $.64 each

Olive Oil: need it: Newman’s own - $4.49 each w/coupon (print)

Turkey bacon: need it: you may have an eVIC Friday special email for Harris Teeter turkey bacon -$1.50 each

Shredded mozzarella: need it: Sargento - $2.50 each

Tortillas (from last week): need it: Mission tortillas: $1.99 per pack or become a Harris Teeter fan on facebook and get 18 oz mission uncooked soft taco or fajita tortillas for $.99 each...only valid Sunday July 24th

1 12 oz bottle bbq sauce: need it: Kraft bbq sauce - $1 each