Lowes Foods Weekly Menu September 18-24, 2011

This week's total based on meals for two people is around $41 (without tax) depending on which meat and pantry/fridge staples you have stocked up.  The Black Beans & Rice Chili is for 6 servings so you will have leftovers or invite some people over for dinner! Lowes Foods participates in the Fuel Perks program where you can earn $.05 off every gallon of gas when you spend $100 in their store.  Be sure to check the list and see if your store participates!

Weekly Menu
Sunday: Ground Turkey Tacos & Refried Beans
Monday: Grilled Pork Chops with Corn on the Cob & Pasta Salad
Tuesday: Chicken Caprese with Arugula-Pear Salad
Wednesday: BLT in a Bowl
Thursday: Grilled Chicken with Mediterranean Orzo
Friday: Black Beans & Rice Chili
Saturday: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Shopping List
Weekly Menu Items

(T,Th,Sa) 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - $6.99 for Perdue Frozen Package

(T,W,Sa) 1 pint grape tomatoes - $1.75 each

(T,W) Fresh Arugula - $1.99 each

(T) 1 Bosc or Anjou pear- $.57 each

(T,Th) 2 lemons -$1

(M) 2 ears of corn -$1.38

(W,F) 1 small red onion ~ $1.12 each

(F) 1 green bell pepper - $1.29 each

(Su,Sa) Fresh Express Romaine lettuce -$2.50 each

(Th) ½ lb of Mediterranean Orzo salad (deli) -$2.49 ($4.99/lb)

(T) Walnut pieces -$2.15 each

(Su,F) 99% fat free ground turkey -$4.99 each

(Su) Old El Paso reduce-sodium taco seasoning - $.99 each

(Su) 1 can Old El Paso fat-free refried beans -$1.69 each

(Su) 1 box Old El Paso taco shells -$1.25 each

    *buy all 3, use -.60/3 print = $2.73 for all 3

(F) 1 box Zatarain’s Black Beans and Rice Mix -$1.50 each

     *buy 1 boxZatrain’s yellow rice mix for next week

     -.50/2 print = $2.09 for both

(F) 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes - $1 each

(M) Kraft barbecue sauce - $.90 each

(Sa) Et Tu Caesar Reduced Fat Salad Kit -$1.99 each

(F) Frozen corn kernels - $.97 each

(Su) Reduced–fat shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese (Sargento) -$2.50 each

Pantry/Fridge Staples

(T) Red wine vinegar

     -need it: Pompeian - $2.29 each -.50/1 print = $1.29 each

(T) Italian seasoning

(T) Garlic powder

Cooking spray

(M,F) Garlic powder

(M) Onion powder

(M) Brown sugar

(M) Paprika

(M,F) Chili powder

(F) Crushed red pepper

Black pepper

Salt

(T) 2% milk shredded mozzarella cheese

(M) 1 box Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad

(M) 2 boneless pork chops

Extra-virgin olive oil

(W) 4 slices of turkey bacon

(Th) Lemon pepper seasoning

(Su) Optional toppings: salsa, onion, avocado

(W) 6 oz small rigatoni or other short pasta

     -need it: Barilla Piccolini White Fiber Mini Penne-$1.50

                     Barilla Plus - $2 each - .55/1 SS 9/18 = $.90 each

(T) Toothpicks