Weekly Menu August 14-20, 2011

This is an exciting week with Super Doubles and other sale items!  The total this week from the shopping list based off of two people is about $55 without tax. Plus, you will have gnocchi and pork chops to use next week and accumulate more pantry staples.  Additionally, there are a few tips below the shopping list to help stretch your dollar even further this week.

Weekly Menu

Sunday: Pesto Chicken Italiano

Monday: Sesame Grilled Tuna with Brown Rice & Steamed Broccoli

Tuesday: Greek Dinner Salad with Pita Wedges

Wednesday: Oregano Lemon Pork Chops with Onion, Pepper &Potato Salad

Thursday: Taco Salad

Friday: Potato Gnocchi with Lemon-Thyme Sauce

Saturday: Chicken Caprese Burgers with Zucchini Chips

Shopping List

Weekly Menu Items

2 lemons -$1.38

1 shallot – $.50 each

2 Roma tomatoes – $.70

1 large zucchini – $.70 each

1 red bell pepper - $2.50 each

1 red onion – $.99 each

1 small yellow onion - $.31 each

1 jalapeno - $.07 each

1 cucumber - $1.23 each

1 bunch green onions - $.79 each

1 bunch of broccoli - $2 each

1 package Earthbound Organic Farms Romaine Hearts Leaves - $3.50 each

1 package Wholly Guacamole

print - $1.99 each

4 small red potatoes - $2.00

½ lb chicken breast - $1.00

HT Fresh Foods Market hamburger buns 8ct – $1.50 each

1 package Flatout Rosemary Olive Oil flat bread - $3.29 each

Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops (1 per person) -$3.97/lb

2 6 ounce HT Fisherman’s Market Sashimi Yellow fin Tuna fillets - $6.99/lb

1 box Uncle Ben’s Whole Grain Brown Rice

            print = $1.15 each

1 can of garbanzo/chickpea beans - $.57 each

1 can of black beans -$.57 each

1 bottle of Ortega Taco Sauce - $1.99 each

1 bottle Kikkoman Lower-Sodium Soy Sauce

            print = $.69 each

1 16 oz package of Gnocchi (in pasta isle) - $2.99 each

1 jar of Classico Pesto

            print = $2.29 each

Southern Tsunami Natural Sesame Seeds - $1.99 each

Kraft grated Parmesan cheese (8oz) – $2.99 each

Athenos Feta Cheese -$2.50 each

Morningstar Veggie Burger or Ground Chicken (from last week)

            Morningstar – print = $2.49 per pack

Pantry/Fridge Staples

Butter

Olive Oil

Dried Oregano

Fresh thyme (from last week)

Fresh basil (from last week)

Balsamic vinegar

Salt

Pepper

Garlic powder

Garlic

Chili powder

Ground cumin

Fat-free, soy, or almond milk: need it -

            Smart Balance (SS 7/10) = $.99 each

            Silk Almond Milk print or print = $1.50 each

Ground Chicken (from last week) or Morningstar Veggie Burger

1 egg

Breadcrumbs

Cooking spray

Shredded mozzarella (from last week): need it – Sargento = $1.89 each

Angel Hair Pasta or Thin Spaghetti: need it – Mueller’s print = FREE

Red wine vinegar: need it – Regina print = $.39 each

Purchase the Wholly Guacamole package with individual 100 calorie packs. One individual pouch will be sufficient for the Taco Salad meal and you will get 5 more pouches to use this week and next for lunches.

Mix up your lunch this week:

1) Top a Morningstar Veggie Burger with Wholly Guacamole and wrap it up in a Rosemary Olive Oil Flatout or sandwich it with a bun.

2) Left over ingredients from the Greek Salad? Make it a wrap with a Rosemary Olive Oil Flatout.

This menu is linked up at Organizing Junkie.