Lowes Foods Weekly Menu April 29 - May 5

Lowes Foods is making me really happy this week with great meat and produce specials, especially considering it's the week after Super Doubles. The subtotal this week is only $41!! Happy Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate two nights with Chipotle Pork Lime Soup and Chipotle Pork Tacos...yum!

Weekly Menu

Sunday

Bruschetta Chicken

Monday

Barbecued Chicken with Mustard Glaze and Strawberry, Peach and Basil Salad

Tuesday

Edamame Fried Rice

Wednesday

Steak with Onions and Mushrooms with Side Caesar Salad

Thursday

Soy-Marinated Chicken Thighs with Sesame Green Beans

Friday

Chipotle Pork Lime Soup

Saturday

Chipotle Pork Tacos

Shopping List...{Weekly Menu Items}
Pantry/Fridge Stock-up in Italics

Sunday	1 pint grape tomatoes - $1.99 Fresh basil - $2.39 T&A Romaine Hearts - $1.74 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts ~ $2.75 Olive oil Garlic Balsamic vinegar Salt Pepper Parmesan cheese
Monday	1 orange - $.50 Strawberries - $2.99 1 peach ~ $1.10 4 boneless chicken thighs- $1.50/lb Brown sugar Garlic powder Chili powder Paprika  Salt Ketchup  Red wine vinegar Dijon mustard Cooking spray Sugar White wine vinegar Basil (split w/Bruschetta Chicken) Olive oil
Tuesday	Green onions - $.69 1 carrot ~ $.25 1 onion - $.80 Pictsweet shelled edamame - $1.10 Eggs - $1.69 Brown rice Low sodium soy sauce Garlic Salt Pepper Olive oil Cooking spray
Wednesday	South Mill white mushrooms - $1.25 1 lb London Broil - $3.50 Onion (split w/Edamame Fried Rice) Olive oil Cooking spray Garlic powder Salt Pepper Romaine hearts (split w/Bruschetta Chicken) Grape tomatoes (split w/Bruchetta Chicken) Parmesan cheese Light Caesar dressing
Thursday	1 lb green beans - $2.49 4 boneless chicken thighs - $1.50 Low sodium soy sauce Olive oil Dried thyme Garlic Cooking spray Salt Sesame seeds
Friday	Fresh cilantro - $.99 1 onion - $.80 1 avocado - $1.99 Boneless Chipotle pork loin roast - $2.75 Snyders white corn tortilla chips - $2.50 Olive oil Garlic Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Lime juice Salt Pepper
Saturday	Ole whole wheat tortillas - $2.29 Reduced-fat sour cream, 8oz - $.99 Chipotle pork loin roast (split w/Chipotle Pork Lime Soup) Cooking spray Onion (split w/Chipotle Pork Lime Soup) Cilantro (split w/Chipotle Pork Lime Soup)

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Bi-Lo Weekly Menu April 29 - May 5

This week is another Pick 4 for $9.99 deal on vegetables so make sure you purchase any item with an asterisk to get the special price. Happy Cinco de Mayo! Turkey Burger Quesadillas sound like a delicious way to celebrate the holiday.


Weekly Menu

Sunday

Basil Salmon with Julienne Vegetables

Monday

Barbecue Meatloaf with Spinach Salad

Tuesday

Stuffed Peppers

Wednesday

Avocado Basil Pasta

Thursday

Fajita Shrimp Tacos

Friday

Loaded Sante Fe Potatoes

Saturday

Turkey Burger Quesadillas

Shopping List...{Weekly Menu Items}
Pantry/Fridge Stock-up in Italics

Sunday	1 small zucchini - $1.29/lb 4 pack red bell pepper* - $2.49 1 bag vidalia onions, 4 lbs* - $2.49 Fresh basil 1 lb fresh salmon steaks - $5.99/lb Cooking spray Olive oil Seasoned salt Lemon-pepper seasoning Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth
Monday	Fresh Express baby spinach* - $2.49 1 pint organic grape tomatoes* - $2.49 Ground turkey (2 weeks ago) Breadcrumbs Onion Barbecue sauce   -need it: Southern Home - $.95 Yellow mustard   -need it: Southern Home - $.79 Chili powder Garlic powder Salt Pepper Cooking spray 2 eggs Light balsamic vinaigrette   -need it: Southern Home - $2
Tuesday	Tomato sauce, 8 oz Ground turkey (split with Barbecue Meatloaf) Garlic Onion Dried cilantro Garlic powder Cumin powder Red bell peppers (split w/Basil Salmon) Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Rice   -need it: Southern Home - $1.69 Olive oil Shredded mozzarella cheese (last week)
Wednesday	1 avocado - $1.25 Turkey bacon Bow tie, penne, rotini, or rigatoni pasta Basil (split w/Basil Salmon) Lemon juice Olive oil Garlic Pepper Salt Parmesan cheese
Thursday	Reduced-sodium taco seasoning Chi Chi's wheat tortillas - $1.20 Southern Home fat-free cream cheese - $1.25 1/2 lb shrimp Onion Red bell pepper (split w/Julienne Vegetables and Stuffed Peppers) Garlic Olive oil Butter
Friday	2 russet potatoes Fresh cilantro 1 small jalapeno Green onions Luck's black beans - $.49 Southern Home corn - $.59 Southern Home reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese - $2 Ground turkey (2 weeks ago) Grape tomatoes (split w/Spinach Salad) Garlic  Onion Ground cumin
Saturday	Pico de gallo Tortillas - split w/Fajita Shrimp Tacos Ground turkey (split w/Loaded Santa Fe Potatoes) Shredded cheddar cheese (split w/Loaded Santa Fe Potatoes Cooking spray Salt Pepper

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Harris Teeter Weekly Menu April 29 - May 5

This is a fun week leading up to the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo all in one day! I'll be celebrating both while raising money for a great cause at Mint Julep Jubilee. If you are in Wilmington or surrounding areas and looking for a great way to celebrate, you should come too! The Chicken-Chile Tostadas seem like a perfect way to celebrate May 5th but do you have a favorite recipe or cocktail to celebrate either one of these occasions? Feel free to comment below!

The subtotal this week is $56. Remember to shop your local produce stand or Farmers Market and you may score even better deals on fresh produce.

Weekly Menu

Sunday

Marinated Grilled Chicken with Watermelon-Jalapeno Salsa

Monday

Soy Marinated Chicken Thighs with Sesame Green Beans

Tuesday

NY Strip with Ratatouille Wanna-be

Wednesday

Greek Chicken Pita Burgers with Baked Zucchini Sticks

Thursday

Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Friday

Barbecued Chicken with Mustard Glaze and Strawberry, Peach and Basil Salad

Saturday

Chicken-Chile Tostadas

Shopping List...{Weekly Menu Items}
Pantry/Fridge Stock-up in Italics

Sunday	1 cut watermelon ~ $2 ($.69/lb) 1 mango - $1 1 small jalapeno ~ $.09 1 small red onion ~ $1 Fresh cilantro - $1.50 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (from Butcher) ~ $2 Dried oregano Olive oil Chili powder Cumin Salt Cooking spray Garlic Lime juice Rice Sugar
Monday	1 lb green beans - $1.99 Perdue boneless skinless chicken thighs (8 count) ~ $5.50 Lower sodium soy sauce Garlic Dried thyme Olive oil Cooking spray Salt Sesame seeds
Tuesday	1 zucchini ~ $.55 1 yellow squash ~ $.75 1 pint grape tomatoes - $2.50 1 yellow bell pepper - $2.50 Fresh basil - $2.19 2 (8 ounce) New York Strip steaks - $5.99/lb Garlic powder Dried thyme Dried parsley Dried oregano Dried rosemary Salt Pepper Olive oil Garlic Red onion (split w/Watermelon-Jalapeno Salsa) Sugar
Wednesday	1 Roma tomato ~ $.37 Iceberg lettuce head - $.79 2 medium zucchini ~ $1.10 HT crumbled feta - $2.69 HT wheat pita pockets - $2.50 1 package Perdue ground chicken - $3 Lemon juice Olive oil Salt Pepper Garlic Red onion 1 egg white Breadcrumbs Parmesan cheese Garlic powder
Thursday	1 broccoli bunch - $1.59 1 onion - $.31 1 boneless, skinless chicken breats (from Butcher) ~ $1 Bowtie, rotini or penne pasta Pepper Olive oil Garlic Crushed red pepper flakes Grape tomatoes (split w/Ratatouille Wanna-Be) Parmesan cheese
Friday	Strawberries - $3 Blueberries - $2.49 1 peach ~ $.80 1 orange - $.60 Basil (split w/Ratatouille Wanna-Be) Salt White wine vinegar Olive oil Sugar Brown sugar Boneless skinless chicken thighs (split w/Soy-Marinated Chicken Thighs) Garlic powder Chili powder Paprika Ketchup Red wine vinegar Dijon mustard Cooking spray
Saturday	HT reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese - $2.75 Ortega salsa - $2.50 Ortega tostada shells - $1.99   -$1/2 print = $3.49 for both Onion (split w/Parmesan Chicken Pasta) Ground chicken (split w/Greek Chicken Pita Burgers) Olive oil Garlic Ground cumin Chili powder Ground cinnamon Salt Cilantro (split w/Watermelon-Jalapeno Salsa) Lime juice Iceberg lettuce (split w/Greek Chicken Pita Burgers)

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Q&A

I had another great question pop up in my inbox after the first Q&A post.

I was wondering if you have any recommendations for a meal that can easily be frozen and still taste great? I was planning to take a meal to a neighbor who just had a baby. I wanted to give them something that they didn't have to eat right away but could could just pop in the oven and eat whenever they needed something.  

I think the best things to freeze are pasta dishes. A lot of times those are pretty much already "cooked" and can be frozen at the point you would normally put them in the oven and then just cooked later at a convenient time. Below are a few easy recipes that I have taken to people who just had babies and they are hit!

Easy Italian Pasta Bake 
6 servings 
From Kraft Recipes


Ingredients
1lb. extra-lean ground beef or ground turkey breast

3 cups whole wheat penne pasta, cooked
1 jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/3 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups  2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese


Preparation
1) Brown meat in large skillet with Italian seasoning and garlic; drain. Add pasta, sauce and half the Parmesan; mix well.
2) Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish; top with remaining cheeses.*This is the point I would freeze it. When they are ready to bake it, take it out of the freezer and let it sit for about 20 minutes.
3) Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

From www.kraftrecipes.com

Chicken Cannelloni with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce 
6-8 servings
From Southern Living November 2002


Ingredients
1 (8-ounce) package cannelloni, manicotti shells, or jumbo pasta shells
4 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
2 (8-ounce) containers chive-and-onion cream cheese
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 cup (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
For sauce:
2 (7-ounce) jars roasted red bell peppers, drained
1 (16-ounce) jar creamy Alfredo sauce
1 (3-ounce) package shredded Parmesan cheese


Preparation
1) Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2) Stir together chicken and next 6 ingredients.
3) Cut pasta shells lengthwise through the other side (for jumbo shells you don't have to do anything, just stuff them).
4) Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken mixture into each shell, gently pressing cut sides together. *This is the point where you can freeze the shells. Wrap tightly with wax paper; freeze until ready to serve. Let thaw in the refrigerator. Unwrap and place in a baking dish. You can give them a jar of pasta sauce or use this Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce and that's something they can freeze as well. They will need to thaw it so they can pour the sauce over the shells to bake.
5) To make roasted red bell pepper sauce: Process roasted red bell peppers, Alfredo sauce and Parmesan cheese in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
6) Place shells, cut sides down, in 2 lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dishes. Pour sauce evenly over shells.
7) Bake, covered, at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.


My husband is allergic to milk so here's another red bell pepper sauce that would be great for this recipe and is dairy free:


Ingredients
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed
1 (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, undrained
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper


Preparation
Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

From www.myrecipes.com

Do you have any frozen meals that are a hit? Feel free to share your recipe below. Also, email me anytime at couponkitchen@yahoo.com with your questions!

25% off $25 or more at Half Off Depot

I know I post a lot about the deals at Half Off Depot but it's a great way to go out to dinner or enjoy an activity for half the price! Today, to celebrate April 25, they are offering 25% off any $25 or more purchase with the code EXTRA25. If you've had your eye on anything special, now is the time to get it!

Bi-Lo Weekly Menu April 22-28

Sadly, Bi-Lo doesn't do Super Doubles (not that I know of at least). However, I still think it's a great menu this week. If you're new to Coupon Kitchen, just click on the meal names below and it will take you straight to the recipe!

Weekly Menu

Sunday

Grilled Tilapia with Mango Salsa and Rice

Monday

Low Calorie Pepperoni Pizza

Tuesday

Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches with Corn and Baked Beans

Wednesday

Chicken-Spinach Rice Bowl

Thursday

Crispy Italian Chicken over Greens

Friday

Spinach Lasagna Rolls

Saturday

Chicken Parmesan Burgers with Oven Fries

Shopping List...{Weekly Menu Items}

Pantry/Fridge Stock-up in Italics

Sunday	1 package grape tomatoes 1 onion Fresh cilantro 1 mango - $1 Southern Home tilapia - $3.33 Lime juice Rice Olive oil Sugar Salt Pepper Cider vinegar Garlic
Monday	1 can butternut squash puree  Hormel turkey pepperoni - $1.99 SH pizza sauce - $1 Mama Mary's pizza whole wheat pizza crust - $3.19 Sargento reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese - $2 Parmesan cheese   -need it: SH - $1.50
Tuesday	1 small red onion 2 ears of corn - $.80 1 can vegetarian baked beans Whole wheat hamburger buns 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts - $2.49/lb Kraft barbecue sauce - $.79 Cooking spray
Wednesday	Tyson ground chicken - $2.50 Fresh Express baby spinach - $2.97 Rice Olive oil Crushed red pepper Garlic Parmesan cheese
Thursday	Kraft Fresh Taste Italian seasoning flavor   -.50/1 print or print 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts - $2.49/lb Baby spinach (split w/Chicken-Spinach Rice Bowl) Grape tomatoes (split w/Grilled Tilapia) Pepper Balsamic vinaigrette
Friday	Fresh Express baby spinach - $2.97 Daisy low fat cottage cheese, 16 oz - $2   -.51/1 Bi-Lo ecoupon   -.45/1 SS 2/12   = $.59 Barilla lasagna Barilla marinara sauce - $1.49   -$1 off Barilla sauce AND pasta SS 3/18 Shredded mozzarella (split w/Low Calorie Pepperoni Pizza) Garlic 1 egg Parmesan cheese Salt Pepper
Saturday	2 yukon gold potatoes Barilla marinara sauce - $1.49 Hamburger buns (split w/Barbecue Chicken) Ground chicken (split w/Chicken-Spinach Rice Bowl) Garlic Olive oil Dried rosemary Dried thyme Crushed red pepper Salt Pepper Cooking spray Baby spinach (split w/Spinach Lasagna Rolls) Shredded mozzarella

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Lowes Foods Weekly Menu April 22-28

Not only is it Super Doubles at Harris Teeter this week but Lowes Foods is participating as well! This means any coupon $1.98 or less will double at 20 coupons per day. Some of the sale items are incorporated into the menu but check out this list from Southern Savers for any extra items that you might need to stock up on or purchase simply because they are cheap or free! The subtotal this week is right at $50. If you're new to Coupon Kitchen, just click on the meal names below and it will take you straight to the recipe!


Weekly Menu

Sunday

Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa and Rice

Monday

Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Tuesday

Thai Grilled Chicken with Sesame Green Beans

Wednesday

Margherita Pizza

Thursday

Sesame Beef Stir Fry

Friday

Crispy Italian Chicken over Spinach

Saturday

Barbecue Chicken with Corn and Baked Beans

Shopping List...{Weekly Menu Items}
Pantry/Fridge Stock-up in Italics

Sunday	1 mango - $1.49 1 pint grape tomatoes - $2.99 3 lb bag onions - $1.49 Fresh cilantro - $.99 2 Mahi Mahi fillets, 6 oz ~ $6 Lime juice Rice Sugar Cider vinegar Black pepper Salt Garlic Olive oil
Monday	1/2 lb crown broccoli - $1 Sanderson Farms boneless skinless chicken breast (2 lbs) - $9.98 Bow-tie, penne or rotini pasta   -need it: Mueller's - $.75 Salt Pepper Garlic Olive oil Crushed red pepper flakes Grape tomatoes (split w/Mahi Mahi) Onion (split w/Mahi Mahi)
Tuesday	1 lb green snap beans - $1.49 4 Sanderson Farms boneless chicken thighs (1/4 lb each) ~ $1.30 White pepper Ground coriander Low sodium soy sauce   -need it: Kikkoman - $2.99   -$1 off print = $.99 Vegetable oil Salt Garlic Cooking spray Sesame seeds Fresh cilantro (split w/Mahi Mahi) Olive oil
Wednesday	Fresh basil - $2.39 2 Roma tomatoes ~ $.70 Mama Mary's whole wheat pizza crust - $3.99 LF Reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese - $2.49 Dried oregano Garlic Olive oil
Thursday	Green onions - $.69 Fresh Express spinach, 9 oz - $2.59 1/2 lb fresh beef tips ~ $3 Ginger Garlic Low sodium soy sauce Dark brown sugar Sesame oil Crushed red pepper flakes Sesame seeds Rice
Friday	Kraft Fresh Taste Italian blend - $2.50   -.50/1 print or print = $1.50  Spinach (split w/Sesame Beef Stir Fry) Balsamic vinaigrette   -need it: Ken's - $3.49   -$1 off SS 3/11 = $1.49 Grape tomatoes (split w/Mahi Mahi and Parmesan Chicken Pasta) 2 boneless chicken breasts (split w/Parmesan Chicken Pasta) Pepper
Saturday	2 ears of corn - $.80 4 Sanderson Farms boneless chicken thighs (1/4 each) ~ $1.30 1 small red onion ~ $1 Kraft barbecue sauce, 18 oz - $.99 Van Camp's vegetarian baked beans - $1.50 Cooking spray

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Harris Teeter Weekly Menu April 22-28

It's Super Doubles this week at Harris Teeter! Some of the sale items are incorporated into the menu but make sure to check out these three lists from Southern Savers for any extra items that you might need to stock up on or purchase simply because they are cheap or free! The subtotal this week is $55. If you're new to Coupon Kitchen, just click on the meal names below and it will take you straight to the recipe!


Weekly Menu

Sunday

Cajun Shrimp with Mango Edamame over Rice

Monday

Pistachio Chicken with Balsamic Asparagus and Tomatoes

Tuesday

Pan-Grilled Cod with Pistachio, Goat Cheese, and Balsamic Salad

Wednesday

Pistachio Pesto Pasta

Thursday

Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry

Friday

Spinach Lasagna Rolls

Saturday

Lemony Orzo, Veggie, and Chicken Salad

Shopping List...{Weekly Menu Items}
Pantry/Fridge Stock-up in Italics

Sunday	1 red bell pepper - $2.50 Green onions - $.89 1 mango - $1 Fresh cilantro - $1.89 1/2 lb EZ peel white shrimp - $2.99 Pictsweet shelled edamame - $1.33 Lime juice Rice Canola oil Salt Cajun seasoning
Monday	1/2 lb asparagus - $1.90 1 pint grape tomatoes - $2.50 2 boneless skinless chicken breast (from Butcher) ~ $2 Wonderful Pistachios, 8 oz - $4.99   -$1 off print = $2.99 Balsamic vinegar Salt Pepper Garlic   -need it: $2 for 8 oz jar Olive oil   -need it: Pompeian - $3.99   -$1 off print = $1.99 Dijon mustard   -need it: French's - $3.19   -$1 off print = $1.19 Dried thyme Dried parsley
Tuesday	Fresh Express spinach - $2.79 Chavrie goat cheese - $4.99 2 cod fillets, 6 oz each ~ $5 Balsamic vinaigrette   -need it: Marzetti Simply Dressed Balsamic - $3.79   -$1.50 off SS 3/4 = $.79    -$1 off print = $1.79 Cooking spray Pistachios (split w/Pistachio Chicken) Salt Pepper
Wednesday	Fresh basil - $2.19 Rotini or penne pasta   -need it: Dreamfields - $2.99   -$1 off print = $.99 Pistachios Grape tomatoes (split w/Balsamic Asparagus and Tomatoes) Salt Garlic Olive oil   -need it: Pompeian - $3.99   -$1 off print = $1.99 Parmesan cheese
Thursday	1 zucchini ~ $.60 1 bunch broccoli - $2.49 1 onion ~ $.25 1/2 lb asparagus - $1.90 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (from Butcher) ~ $2 Red bell pepper (split w/Cajun Shrimp) Garlic Olive oil Reduced sodium soy sauce   -need it: Kikkoman - $2.99   -$1 off print = $.99 Pepper Rice
Friday	Sargento string cheese - $3.50   -$1 off SS 4/15 = $1.50 HT low fat cottage cheese, 16 oz - $2 Barilla lasagna - $2 Barilla marinara sauce - $3.29   -$1 off Barilla sauce AND pasta SS 3/18 = $3.29 for both Spinach (split w/Pistachio, Goat Cheese, and Balsamic Salad) Garlic 1 egg Parmesan cheese Salt Pepper
Saturday	1 cucumber - $.99 1 lemon - $.69 1 green bell pepper - $1.19 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (from Butcher) ~ $2 HT orzo - $1 Olive oil Salt Garlic Honey Pepper Basil (split w/Pistachio Pesto Pasta) Goat cheese (split w/Pistachio, Goat Cheese, and Balsamic Salad) Green onions (split w/Cajun Shrimp)

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