Labor Day Menu 2012

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With school starting, football season kicking off, and Pinterest boards covered in fall food/decor, here's a menu to help you hang on to the last weekend of summer. What better way to celebrate than throwing burgers on the grill?! Since Labor Day falls on Monday, this menu skips over Meatless Monday. However, I've provided a vegetarian choice for anyone who dislikes (gasp!) beef. The menu is four servings - just click on the meal name at it will take you right to the recipe! Pricing is based from Harris Teeter's weekly ad but this menu and shopping list can be used for any grocery store!


Menu

Inside-Out Burgers with Worcestershire Tomato Ketchup Blue Cheese Portobello Burgers Wild Rice Salad Parmesan Grilled Corn

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

Inside-Out Burgers	1 red onion ~ $1 Lettuce - $1.79 4 roma tomatoes ~ $1.50 1 lb lean ground beef - $4.99/lb for 93% patties HT Fresh Foods hamburger buns - $1.74 or HT hamburger buns - $.99 HT sliced cheese - $1.32 Olive oil Salt Pepper Garlic Worcestershire sauce   -need it: French's - $1 Apple cider vinegar Sugar Dried dill Allspice  Celery salt Mustard seed
Portobello Burgers	4 large portobello mushrooms - $3.49 1 red onion ~ $1 Earthbound Farm arugula - $3.99 1 tomato ~ $1.50 HT crumbled blue cheese - $2.99 Pepperidge Farm whole wheat hamburger buns - $2.79 Balsamic vinegar Salt Pepper Olive oil Garlic
Wild Rice Salad	1 green pepper - $1.19 Green onions - $.89 1 pint grape tomatoes - $3 Uncle Ben's wild rice - $1.67 HT marinated artichoke hearts, 6 oz - $1.89 HT 8.5 oz can peas - $.67 HT slivered almonds, 2 oz - $1.99 Salt Canola oil White vinegar Parmesan cheese Sugar Celery seed Ground white pepper Dry mustard Paprika Garlic
Corn	4 ears corn - $1.76 Fresh parsley - $1.89 Butter Parmesan cheese Garlic

Bi-Lo Weekly Menu Aug 26-Sept 1

A few things about this week's menu:
1) Add grilled chicken, lean ground beef, or veggie crumbles to the Corn, Avocado, and Black Bean Tostadas if you want to add a little extra taste. This is a great dish if you have a house divided between vegetarian(s) and meat lover(s).
2) If you don't feel up to making your own Gnudi, you can substitute a package of gnocchi instead. Also, this another easy meal to make vegetarian by leaving out the pancetta. Stir in fresh spinach for more color and taste. This dish is making me ready for fall!
3) I stumbled upon this Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken recipe and lightened it up a bit. I thought it would be a fun idea for a "date night" or "girls night" by cooking a restaurant favorite at home to save money and calories.

Weekly Menu

Sunday

Creole Cod with Healthified Creamed Corn

Monday

Corn, Avocado, and Black Bean Tostadas

Tuesday

Sauteed Shrimp with Creamed Spinach and Mushrooms

Wednesday

Grilled Chicken, Pear, and Blue Cheese Salad

Thursday

Grilled Chicken Stuffed with Basil and Tomato with Garlicky Green Beans

Friday

Gnudi with Butternut Squash, Sage and Pancetta

Saturday

Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken with Grilled Zucchini

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

Sunday	5 pack ears of corn - $2.99 1 red bell pepper  Green onions SH cod fillets, 16 - $4.99 SH 1/3 less fat cream cheese - $1.50 Olive oil   -need it: Star, 25 oz - $4.79   -$1 off print (zip 77477) or SS 7/22 = $3.79 Dijon mustard Salt Pepper Creole seasoning (check recipe for how to make your own) Cooking spray Lemon juice Fresh parsley (last week) Skim, soy or almond milk Parmesan cheese
Monday	1 avocado 15 oz can SH black beans  Fresh cilantro (last week) Corn tortillas (last week) Salt Cooking spray Lime juice Crushed red pepper Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (last week)   -need it: Southern Home - $2 1 ear corn (split w/Healthified Creamed Corn)
Tuesday	Sliced baby bella mushrooms, 8 oz - $1.99 1 shallot  Fresh Express baby spinach - $2.99 SH shrimp - B1G1 Cream cheese (split w/Healthified Creamed Corn) Olive oil Salt Pepper Garlic Fat-free milk All-purpose flour Nutmeg
Wednesday	1 red onion 1 pear Salemville blue cheese, 4 oz - $2.49 McCormick Grill Mates Garlic Herb & Wine seasoning SH frozen chicken breasts, 40 oz - $7.99 Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Spinach (split w/Creamed Spinach and Mushrooms) Pecans (last week) Balsamic vinaigrette    -need it: Kraft - $2
Thursday	Fresh basil  1 roma tomato 1/2 lb green beans  2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (from 40 oz bag) Salt Pepper Garlic Olive oil Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Lemon juice
Friday	1 small butternut squash  Fresh sage  1 oz thinly sliced pancetta (from deli)  Fat-free ricotta cheese Salt Pepper Olive oil All-purpose flour Parmesan cheese 1 egg Dried sage
Saturday	1 zucchini  Turkey bacon  Duke's light mayonnaise    -.40/1 SS 8/12 Heluva Good Colby Jack cheese    -.50/1 print  2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (from 40 oz bag) Sliced mushrooms (split w/Creamed Spinach and Mushrooms) Seasoned salt Yellow mustard Dijon mustard Worcestershire sauce   -French's coupons for all 3 = print Honey Dried onion flakes Lemon juice Olive oil Butter Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Pepper Garlic Garlic powder Dried oregano Italian dressing

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Lowes Foods Weekly Menu Aug 26-Sept 1

The subtotal this week is $49. I stumbled upon this Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken recipe and lightened it up a bit. I thought it would be a fun idea for a "date night" or "girls night" by cooking a restaurant favorite at home to save money and calories.

Weekly Menu

Sunday

Roasted Salmon with Strawberry Salad

Monday

Corn, Avocado, and Black Bean Tostadas

Tuesday

Grilled Sesame Ginger Chicken with Snap Pea Salad

Wednesday

Sauteed Shrimp with Creamed Spinach and Mushrooms

Thursday

Grilled Chicken Stuffed with Basil and Tomato with Garlicky Green Beans

Friday

Gnudi with Butternut Squash, Sage and Pancetta

Saturday

Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken with Grilled Zucchini

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

Sunday	1 lime - $.25 Fresh basil - $2.39 Fresh Express spinach, 9 oz - $2.59 Strawberries - $1.97 2 salmon fillets, 6 oz each ~ $6 Treasure Cave feta cheese - $2.50   -.40/1 SS 6/24 = $1.70 Salt Pepper Pecans (last week) Olive oil Honey
Monday	1 avocado - $1.99 15 oz can Hanover black beans - $.75 1 ear corn - $.69 Fresh cilantro (last week) Corn tortillas (last week) Salt Cooking spray Lime juice Crushed red pepper Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (last week)   -need it: Lowes Foods - $2.79
Tuesday	1 small ginger root ~ $1 1 zucchini ~ $1 2 radishes ~ $.99 Baby carrots - $1.50 1 peach ~ $1 1/2 lb snap peas ~ $1 1 lime - $.25 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts - $1.97/lb Teriyaki sauce   -need it: Kikkoman - $1.50   -$1 off print or -.55/1 SS 6/3 Sesame seeds 2 chicken breasts (last week) Dried dill Fresh cilantro (last week) Olive oil White balsamic vinegar Hot sauce   -need it: Texas Pete - $1.25   -.50/1 SS 5/6 = $.25 Salt Pepper
Wednesday	Sliced mushrooms, 8 oz - $1.79 1 shallot - $.25 1/2 lb Carolina shrimp - $3.50 LF light cream cheese - $1.89 Olive oil Salt Pepper Garlic Spinach (split w/Summer Berry Salad) Fat-free milk All-purpose flour Nutmeg
Thursday	1 roma tomato ~ $.30 1/2 lb green beans ~ $1 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts - $1.97/lb Salt Pepper Garlic Olive oil Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Lemon juice Fresh basil (split w/Summer Berry Salad)
Friday	1 small butternut squash ~ $3 1 oz thinly sliced pancetta (from deli) ~ $1 LF low-fat ricotta cheese - $1.99 Salt Pepper Olive oil All-purpose flour Parmesan cheese 1 egg Dried sage
Saturday	1 zucchini ~ $1 Butterball turkey bacon - $2.79   -.55/1 SS 6/24 = $1.69 Duke's light mayonnaise - $2.69   -.40/1 SS 8/12 = $1.89 Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (last week) 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts - $1.97/lb Seasoned salt Yellow mustard Dijon mustard Worcestershire sauce   -French's coupons for all 3 = print Honey Dried onion flakes Lemon juice Olive oil Butter   -need it: Smart Balance - $1.97   -$1.75 print = $.22 Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Pepper Garlic Garlic powder Dried oregano Italian dressing Sliced mushrooms (split w/Creamed Spinach and Mushrooms)

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Harris Teeter Weekly Menu Aug 26-Sept 1

The subtotal this week is $48.

A few things about this week's menu:
1) Add grilled chicken, lean ground beef, or veggie crumbles to the Corn, Avocado, and Black Bean Tostadas if you want to add a little extra taste. This is a great dish if you have a house divided between vegetarian(s) and meat lover(s).
2) The Cheesy Lasagna Soup with Toasted Baguette would be a great meal to bring to new parents or someone else in need.  It could easily be frozen or reheated at their convenience.
3) If you don't feel up to making your own Gnudi, you can substitute a package of gnocchi instead. Also, this is another easy meal to make vegetarian by leaving out the pancetta. Stir in fresh spinach for more color and taste. This dish is making me ready for fall!
4) I stumbled upon this Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken recipe and lightened it up a bit. I thought it would be a fun idea for a "date night" or "girls night" by cooking a restaurant favorite at home to save money and calories.

Weekly Menu

Sunday

Creole Cod with Healthified Creamed Corn

Monday

Corn, Avocado, and Black Bean Tostadas

Tuesday

Grilled Sesame Ginger Chicken with Snap Pea Salad

Wednesday

Cheesy Lasagna Soup with Toasted Baguette

Thursday

Grilled Chicken Stuffed with Basil and Tomato with Garlicky Green Beans

Friday

Gnudi with Butternut Squash, Sage and Pancetta

Saturday

Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken with Grilled Zucchini

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

Sunday	2 ears corn - $.80 1 red bell pepper - $2.50 Green onions - $.89 2 cod fillets, 6 oz each ~ $5 HT /3 less fat cream cheese - $1.97 Olive oil Dijon mustard Salt Pepper Creole seasoning (check recipe for how to make your own) Cooking spray Lemon juice Fresh parsley (last week) Skim, soy or almond milk Parmesan cheese   -need it: Mama Francesca - $2
Monday	Calavo avocados, 2 ct - $1.27 15 oz can HT black beans - $.77 1 ear corn - $.40 Fresh cilantro (last week) Corn tortillas (last week) Salt Cooking spray Lime juice Crushed red pepper Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (last week)   -need it: Sargento - $1.77
Tuesday	1 small ginger root ~ $1 1 zucchini ~ $.50 2 radishes ~ $.50 Baby carrots - $1.50 1 peach ~ $.85 1/2 lb snap peas ~ $2 1 lime - $.50 Teriyaki sauce   -need it: Kikkoman - $2.49   -$1 off print or -.55/1 SS 6/3 Sesame seeds 2 chicken breasts (last week) Dried dill Fresh cilantro (last week) Olive oil White balsamic vinegar Hot sauce   -need it: Frank's, 4.5 oz - $.74   -.30/1 print = $.14 Salt Pepper
Wednesday	1 onion ~ $.30 1 green bell pepper - $.99 La Brea wheat baguette - $1.49 1/2 lb HT Naturals 90% lean ground beef - $2.50 14.5 oz can HT Italian style diced tomatoes - $.79 HT tomato paste - $.47 Sargento shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese - $1.77 Garlic Penne or bow tie pasta  Brown sugar Italian seasoning Pepper Garlic powder or garlic clove
Thursday	Fresh basil - $1.99 1 roma tomato ~ $.35 1/2 lb green beans ~ $.90 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (last week) Salt Pepper Garlic Olive oil Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Lemon juice
Friday	1 small butternut squash ~ $4 Fresh sage - $1.99 1 oz thinly sliced pancetta (from deli) ~ $1 Sorrento fat-free ricotta cheese - $2.85   -$1 off SS 6/24 = $1.85 Salt Pepper Olive oil All-purpose flour Parmesan cheese 1 egg
Saturday	Fresh sliced mushrooms, 8 oz - $1.69 1 zucchini ~ $.50 HT turkey bacon - $2 Smart balance mayonnaise - $2.50   -.75/1 print = $1 Heluva Good Colby Jack cheese - $2.19   -.50/1 print = $1.19 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (last week) Seasoned salt Yellow mustard Dijon mustard Worcestershire sauce   -French's coupons for all 3 = print Honey Dried onion flakes Lemon juice Olive oil Butter   -need it: Smart Balance - $2.27   -$1.75 print = $.52 Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Pepper Garlic Garlic powder Dried oregano Italian dressing   -need it: Ken's - $1.50   -$1/2 SS 8/12 = $1 each

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Weekly Menu Aug 19-25

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We're in the homestretch...last night we drove to Nick's hometown for his sister's wedding weekend. For those of you who have been counting, yes, this is our third wedding in three weeks! I'm thrilled to be a part of my sister-in-law's special day and we are so excited to welcome her perfect fit, Joe, into the Arnold clan!

Since I'll be busy with wedding festivities all weekend, I've looked at the sale items from all three stores and developed a menu that will hopefully suit them all. Harris Teeter has their 2.5 lb bags of frozen chicken back on sale at B2G3 ($1.67/lb) so go ahead and stock up on those to last you for a while. Don't forget to sort through your own store's ad for special deals you don't want to miss!

If you're feeling adventurous and want to make your own gnocchi there are many recipes on the internet. I think this one would go great with the (not) sun-dried tomato sauce.

Weekly Menu

Sunday

Lemon Garlic Fish with Mediterranean Crunch Salad

Monday

Gnocchi and (Not) Sun-dried Tomato Sauce with Mediterranean Crunch Salad

Tuesday

Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Wednesday

Pesto Pizza

Thursday

Pecan Crusted Chicken Fingers with Lemon-Herb Potatoes

Friday

Shrimp with Balsamic Succotash

Saturday

Coconut-Crusted Chicken with Mango Salsa and Rice

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

Sunday	1 lemon 1 cucumber 1 pint grape tomatoes 1 broccoli bunch 1 bunch kale 1 red onion Fresh parsley 2 tilapia fillets, 6 oz  15 oz can garbanzo beans 4 Kalamata olives Garlic Olive oil Salt Pepper Red wine vinegar Dried thyme
Monday	8 oz tomato paste 1 package gnocchi Garlic Olive oil Dried basil Dried oregano Dried thyme Dried rosemary Crushed red pepper flakes Salt Pepper Honey Mediterranean Crunch Salad Leftovers
Tuesday	1 green bell pepper 1 can chopped green chiles Yellow corn tortillas 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast Low-fat, low sodium cream of chicken soup 8 oz fat-free sour cream Reduced-fat shredded cheese Fat-free milk Chili powder Ground cumin Grape tomatoes
Wednesday	1 medium roma tomato 1 wheat pizza dough ball 8 oz jar basil pesto or homemade Shredded cheese
Thursday	1 lb small potatoes 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 small bag chopped pecans Breadcrumbs Paprika Salt Pepper 1 egg Cooking spray All-purpose flour Lemon juice Dried thyme Dried rosemary Olive oil Garlic Fresh parsley
Friday	1 ear corn  Red bell pepper 1/2 lb shrimp 5 oz frozen lima beans Chili powder Minced garlic Red pepper flakes Lemon juice Olive oil Cayenne pepper Salt Pepper Butter  Onion Dried basil Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Sugar Balsamic vinegar
Saturday	1 mango Fresh cilantro Shredded unsweetened coconut 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Red bell pepper (split w/Balsamic Succotash) Red onion (split w/Mediterranean Crunch Salad) Rice vinegar Salt Pepper Vegetable oil Rice 1 egg

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Starbucks $5 Gift Card Rebate

I got super excited today when I saw this post from Southern Savers. With the purchase of either (2) Starbucks Coffee or Tazo K-Cups 16 ct. or (3) Starbucks coffee or Tazo K-Cups 10 ct. you can mail in or submit this rebate online to receive a $5 Starbucks gift card. Why I got super excited vs. just excited? This week at Harris Teeter Starbucks Coffee K-Cups 10 ct. are on sale for $7.99 (regularly $10.39). If you purchase 3 and send in the rebate, that's an overall savings of $12, very rare for something like K-Cups. The other super exciting part is that my supply was just running out! Thank you Starbucks and Harris Teeter, always to the rescue. I couldn't find any coupons for the Starbucks K-Cups to make this deal even sweeter so if anyone knows of some, please comment below. Also, don't forget to register the gift card you receive to start earning free syrups, soy milk, and drinks!

Back To School Sale at Half Off Depot

Today only, Half Off Depot is offering 28% off during their Back To School Sale with the code BACK 28. I just bought this $10 voucher to one of my favorite pizza places, Papa Murphy's for only $3.60! 

Lowes Foods Weekly Menu Aug 12-18

The subtotal is $60. The Tex-Mex Chicken Soup serves four so you can eat leftovers and take away one other meal to save even more. Also, the Mediterranean Strata should be prepared the night before so be sure to plan ahead.

A side note: a lot of the recipes I've been using lately call for fresh corn kernels. I think straight off the cob is tastier and healthier. You can always substitute canned or frozen if you aren't up to cutting the kernels off OR you can invest in one of these babies that will get the corn off in a zip (pun intended)!


Weekly Menu

Sunday

Shrimp and Corn Cakes with Yellow Rice

Monday

Mediterranean Spinach Strata

Tuesday

Jerk Spiced Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa and Rice

Wednesday

Pizza Chicken Kabobs with Green Beans

Thursday

Orzo with Chicken, Broccoli and Parmesan

Friday

Tex-Mex Chicken Soup

Saturday

Italian Chicken Packets with Spinach Salad

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

Sunday	1 red onion ~ $1.30 1 heirloom tomato ~ $1 1 serrano chile ~ $.10 1 large ear of corn - $.33 1 lemon - $.59 1 red bell pepper - $2.50 Green onions - $.69 Fresh cilantro - $.99 1/2 lb EZ peel white shrimp ~ $3.50 Mahatma yellow rice - $.99 Low-fat buttermilk, 16 oz - $1.79  Lime juice Salt Pepper Ground cumin Ground red pepper All-purpose flour Baking powder Hot sauce  1 large egg Garlic Canola oil
Monday	1 onion ~ $.80 2 plum tomatoes ~ $.50 8 ounce package sliced mushrooms - $2.29 Fresh Express spinach - $2 LF 2% shredded mozzarella cheese - $2.19 1 loaf French bread - $.99 Athenos Feta cheese - $2.99 Cooking spray Garlic All-purpose flour Fat-free milk Dijon mustard Dried oregano 3 eggs Salt Pepper
Tuesday	Fresh pineapple - $2.99 1 cucumber - $.77 3/4 lb shrimp - $5.25 Rice Sugar Paprika Salt Garlic pepper Ground red pepper Dried thyme Allspice Olive oil  Red onion (split w/Shrimp and Corn Cakes) Cilantro (split w/Shrimp and Corn Cakes) Cider vinegar Rice Cooking spray
Wednesday	8 ounce package whole mushrooms - $1.99 3/4 lb fresh green beans ~ $1.50 Perdue boneless skinless chicken breast ~ $1 ($1.97/lb) Ragu pizza sauce, 14 oz - $1.65   -.20/1 RP 7/29 = $1.25 Red bell pepper (split w/Shrimp and Corn Cakes) Light Italian dressing Italian seasoning Parmesan cheese Olive oil Salt Pepper Garlic powder
Thursday	1 bunch broccoli - $2.49 2 Perdue boneless skinless chicken breasts ~ $1.97 Barilla orzo pasta - $1.25   -.55/2 SS 6/24 = $.70 each Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth  Parmesan cheese Dried oregano Salt Pepper
Friday	1 small jalapeno ~ $.10 1 ear corn - $.33 Wholly Guacamole - $2.49   -$1.50 off print, SS 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 = $.99 1 Perdue boneless skinless chicken breast ~ $1 LF oz HT diced tomatoes with green chiles - $1 LF oz HT black beans - $.79 New York tortilla strips - $1.29 Olive oil Onion (split w/Mediterranean Strata) Red bell pepper (split w/Shrimp and Corn Cakes) Garlic Chili powder Crushed red pepper Salt Cumin Pepper Shredded cheese  Cilantro (split w/Shrimp and Corn Cakes) Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth
Saturday	1 yellow bell pepper - $2.50 2 plum tomatoes ~ $.50 1 red onion ~ $1.30  Strawberries - $2.99 2 Perdue boneless skinless chicken breasts ~ $1.97 Light Italian dressing Crushed red pepper flakes Spinach (split w/Mediterranean Strata) Feta cheese (split w/Mediterranean Strata) Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Salt

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