Bi-Lo Weekly Menu September 18-24, 2011

Here is the inaugural menu for Bi-Lo! I'm unable to price the list out per item but hopefully this menu is still around the $50 mark.  The weekly menu is based off of two servings except for the Chicken Casserole and Black Bean & Rice Chili (both serve 6).  You can plan for these leftovers and use each for two more dinners or lunches. Make sure to get to the store on Friday or Saturday for the $2.99 Tilapia special!

Getting Started Tips
-If this is your first week, start small and build up! Pick which recipes fit your taste, time, and budget and work up from there. 
-If you don't have all of the pantry/fridge staples, your shopping list may be over $50 in the beginning.  Over time you will build up your own stock and begin to see the savings add up.
-Freeze any left over meat and shop the stock up list to be prepared for meals in the following weeks!
 
Weekly Menu
Sunday: Sauteed Tilapia with Honey Scallion Dressing & Spinach
Monday: Chicken Casserole with Peas
Tuesday: Black Bean & Rice Chili
Wednesday: Butternut Squash Lasagna
Thursday: Ground Turkey Tacos with Refried Beans
Friday: Roast Chicken with Potatoes & Butternut Squash
Saturday: Pork Chops with Zucchini and Squash Casserole

Shopping List

Weekly Menu Items

(Sa) 1 squash

(Sa) 1 zucchini

(F) ½ lb red potatoes

(W,F) 1 butternut squash -$.69/lb

(Su,W) Fresh spinach

(T,W) 1 yellow onion

(T) 1 green bell pepper

(Su) 1 lemon (lemon juice)

(Su) Green onions

(M) 1 package mushrooms

(Su) Bottled ground or fresh ginger (will use it next week too)

(M) 1 box rice-a-roni chicken flavored rice and vermicelli mix -$1

(M,F) 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast – Southern Home bag -$5.49 each

(Su) Southern Home Tilapia Fillets 16 oz -$2.99 each *Friday and Saturday special

(Sa) 1 package boneless pork chops -$1.79/lb (will use next week too)

(T,Th) 1 package ground turkey

(M) 1 can Campbell’s low sodium cream of mushroom soup

     -.60/3 print (buy 1 can of tomato soup for next week)

(M,Sa) 1 package Wheatables Whole-Grain Crackers - $2.50 each

(W) Lasagna noodles

(Sa) Light Italian Dressing

(Sa) 1 bottle French’s Worcestershire sauce

     -.50/1 print

(W) Grated Parmesan cheese (Southern Home) -$2.50 each

(W) 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

(M) 1 can of peas

(Th) 1 Southern Home taco kit -$2 each

(Th) 1 can fat-free refried pinto or black beans

(T) 1 can diced tomatoes -$1 each

(T) 1 package Zatarain’s Black Beans and Rice Mix -$1

     -stock up: 1 package Zatarain’s yellow rice (will use next week)

     -.50/2 print= $1 each

(Sa) 4 oz reduced fat garden vegetable cream cheese -$1.50 each

(Th,Sa) Reduced –fat shredded cheddar cheese

(W) Shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese

(T) 1 package frozen corn kernels

(M,Sa) 1 16 oz container of nonfat sour cream

(W) 1 (15-ounce) carton fat-free ricotta cheese

(W) 1 large egg or egg white

Pantry/Fridge Staples

(T) Chili powder

(T) Garlic powder

(T) Crushed red pepper

Cooking spray

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

(M) Poppy seeds

(M) Garlic powder

(Th) Optional toppings: lettuce, salsa, onion, avocado

Garlic clove

Salt

Pepper

(W) Dried parsley

(W) Dried oregano

(W) Balsamic vinegar

(W) Dried Basil

(F) Dried thyme

(F) Dried rosemary

(M) Margarine or butter

(Su) Honey

(Su) Low-sodium soy sauce 

Fuel Perks Promotions
Yoplait Light Yogurt with Granola, 2 pk -$2 each
     -.50/1 Yoplait Multipk SS 8/07
     -Buy 2, use 2 coupons, makes it $1 each and $.10 in Fuel Perks