Bi-Lo Weekly Menu Sept 30 - Oct 6

Bi-Lo has their fall squash on sale for $.79/lb which is the lowest I have seen anywhere. I love the versatility of the various types of squash available in the fall so for the next month or so the menus will be full of it!

Weekly Menu

Sunday

Salmon, Asparagus, and Orzo Salad

Monday

Southwestern Stuffed Acorn Squash

Tuesday

Chicken with Pepperoni Marinara Sauce and Roasted Asparagus

Wednesday

Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Garlic Green Beans

Thursday

Crispy Oven Baked Tilapia with Lemon Tomato Linguine

Friday

Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples and Mashed Potatoes

Saturday

Broccoli, Chicken, and Rice Casserole

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

Sunday	1/3 lb asparagus ~ $1 1 red onion  Fresh dill  6 oz salmon fillet ~ $4.50 Crumbled feta cheese (last week) Orzo pasta Salt Pepper Cooking spray Lemon juice Olive oil
Monday	2 small acorn squash ~ $3 1 green pepper  1 jalapeno  Fresh cilantro  15 oz can SH black beans  Birds Eye frozen corn    -.50/1 print = $.99 Olive oil Garlic Onion (split w/Salmon, Asparagus, and Orzo Salad) Cumin Salt Pepper Lime juice Feta cheese (last week)
Tuesday	1/2 lb asparagus - $1.50 Hormel turkey pepperoni - $1.99 SH pasta sauce - $1.50 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts - $2.49/lb Crystal Farms 2% shredded mozzarella - $2 Cooking spray Garlic Dried oregano Olive oil Pepper Salt
Wednesday	1/2 lb fresh green beans 2 sweet potatoes ~ $1.50 1 package boneless pork chops - $1.25 Dried sage Pepper Garlic Olive oil Cinnamon Cooking spray
Thursday	1 lemon  1 onion 2 SH tilapia fillets - $3.99 SH diced tomatoes  Crumbled feta cheese (last week) Panko bread crumbs Paprika Salt Butter Linguine   -need it: Mueller's whole grain - $.89 Olive oil Garlic
Friday	2 medium Granny Smith apples 1 russet potato Low-fat buttermilk Dried sage Salt Pepper 2 pork chops Vegetable oil Cooking spray Butter Brown sugar Lemon juice Cinnamon Garlic
Saturday	1/2 lb broccoli crowns - $.75 1 red bell pepper 1 boneless skinless chicken breast - $2.49/lb Fat-free cream cheese Brown rice Skim milk Garlic Cooking spray Pepper Parmesan cheese   -need it: DiGiorno - $1.86 Onion (split w/Crispy Oven Baked Tilapia)

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Lowes Foods Weekly Menu Sept 30 - Oct 6

The subtotal this week is $50. You can add chicken to the Southwestern Stuffed Acorn Squash or Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes with Linguine if you aren't a fan of going meatless!

Weekly Menu

Sunday

Crispy Oven Baked Cod with Lemon Tomato Linguine

Monday

Southwestern Stuffed Acorn Squash

Tuesday

Fall Shepherd's Pie

Wednesday

Southwestern Beef and Bean Wraps with Cantaloupe

Thursday

Roast Chicken with Balsamic Bell Peppers

Friday

Lemon Oregano Pork Chops with Herbed Onion, Pepper, and Potato Salad

Saturday

Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes with Linguine

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

Sunday	1 lemon - $.59 3 lb bag onions - $1.97 2 cod fillets, 4 oz each ~ $4 Better Valu diced tomatoes - $.50 Crumbled feta cheese (last week) Panko bread crumbs Paprika Salt Butter Linguine   -need it: Lowes Foods - $.73 Olive oil Garlic
Monday	2 small acorn squash ~ $4 1 green pepper - $1.19 1 jalapeno ~ $.10 Fresh cilantro - $.99 15 oz can Luck's black beans - $.69 Birds Eye frozen corn - $1.99   -.50/1 print = $.99 Olive oil Garlic Onion (split w/Crispy Oven Baked Cod) Cumin Salt Pepper Lime juice Feta cheese (last week)
Tuesday	Celery - $1.99 1 carrot - $.25 1 sweet potato ~ $.75 1 lb ground sirloin - $3.97 Craisins dried cranberries - $2.39 Butter  Flour Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Frozen corn (split w/Acorn Squash) Cinnamon All spice Skim milk  1 onion (from 3 lb bag)
Wednesday	1 avocado - $1.99 Boston butter lettuce - $1.59 1 cantaloupe - $2.50 Old El Paso refried beans - $1.69   -.50/1 print (zip code 90210) = $.69 Fresh salsa - $1.99 Shredded cheddar cheese (last week) Ground sirloin (split w/Fall Shepherd's Pie) Cilantro (split w/Acorn Squash) Jalapeno (split w/Acorn Squash) Garlic powder Tortillas (last week)
Thursday	1 red bell pepper - $.99 1 yellow bell pepper - $2.50 1 shallot - $.25 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts - $2.99/lb Salt Pepper Garlic powder Dried oregano Olive oil Cooking spray Dried rosemary Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Balsamic vinegar
Friday	1 lemon - $.59 1 lb red potatoes - $1.29 1 lb boneless pork chops - $3.99  Garlic Olive oil Dried oregano Salt Pepper Yellow bell pepper (split w/Balsamic Roasted Chicken) Red bell pepper (split w/Balsamic Roasted Chicken) Onion (from 3 lb bag) Feta cheese (last week)
Saturday	1 pint grape tomatoes - $2.50 Fresh parsley - $.99 Olive oil Salt Pepper Balsamic vinegar Linguine

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Harris Teeter Weekly Menu Sept 30 - Oct 6

This week we're continuing the fall squash theme and I'm really excited about the Fall Shepherd's Pie recipe. Usually I'm not the biggest fan of shepherd's pie but this mix of fall flavors adds an interesting spin on the classic dish. I hope you enjoy it as well! 

The subtotal is $47. You can add chicken to the Southwestern Stuffed Acorn Squash or take it away from the Fried Rice and Quesadillas to make this a versatile weekly menu to please everyone!

Weekly Menu

Sunday

Salmon, Asparagus, and Orzo Salad

Monday

Southwestern Stuffed Acorn Squash

Tuesday

Fall Shepherd's Pie

Wednesday

Southwestern Beef and Bean Wraps with Cantaloupe

Thursday

Jalapeno Popper Chicken with Broccoli

Friday

Chicken, Edamame, and Mushroom Fried Rice

Saturday

Chicken, Spinach, and Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Avocado Sour Cream

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

Sunday	1/3 lb asparagus ~ $1.50 1 red onion ~ $1 Fresh dill - $1.99 6 oz salmon fillet ~ $3 HT crumbled feta cheese - $2.69 Orzo pasta Salt Pepper Cooking spray Lemon juice Olive oil
Monday	2 small acorn squash ~ $3 1 green pepper - $.99 1 jalapeno ~ $.10 Fresh cilantro - $1.79 15 oz can HT black beans - $.77 Birds Eye frozen corn - $1.99   -.50/1 print = $.99 Olive oil Garlic Onion (split w/Salmon, Asparagus, and Orzo Salad) Cumin Salt Pepper Lime juice Feta cheese (split w/Salmon, Asparagus, and Orzo Salad)
Tuesday	1 onion ~ $.30 Celery - $1.99 1 carrot - $.25 1 sweet potato ~ $.70 1 lb 93% lean ground beef - $4 Butter  Flour Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Frozen corn (split w/Acorn Squash) Dried cranberries (last week) Cinnamon All spice Skim milk
Wednesday	1 bag calavo avocados - $1.27 Fresh Express lettuce shreds - $1.50 1 cantaloupe - $3.50 HT refried beans - $.77 Wholly Salsa - $2.49   -$1.50 off print = $.99 HT tortillas, 10-inch - $1.09 HT 2% shredded cheddar cheese - $2.75 Lean ground beef (split w/Fall Shepherd's Pie) Cilantro (split w/Acorn Squash) Jalapeno (split w/Acorn Squash) Garlic powder
Thursday	1 jalapeno ~ $.10 1 lb broccoli crowns ~ $2.50 1 lemon - $.69 Old El Paso low salt taco seasoning - $.79   -.50/1 print (zip code 90210) = FREE Panko bread crumbs Canola oil 1 egg Shredded cheddar cheese (split w/Beef and Bean Wraps) 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (stock up) Salt Pepper Olive oil Parmesan cheese Garlic
Friday	8 oz sliced mushrooms - $.77 Green onions - $.89 Pictsweet shelled edamame - $1.99 Vegetable oil Sesame seeds Sesame oil Low sodium soy sauce 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (stock up) Rice   -need it: Mahatama - $1 Garlic
Saturday	Fresh spinach - $1.99 HT 8 oz fat-free sour cream - $.77 Tortillas (split w/Beef and Bean Wrap) Goat cheese (last week) Salt Pepper Cayenne pepper Garlic Cooking spray 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (stock up) 1 avocado (split w/Beef and Bean Wraps) Lime juice Onion powder

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This menu is linked at Organizing Junkie.

Starting A Coupon Binder

Coupon Kitchen is set up for people who already know how to coupon or I suggest checking out Southern Savers for a detailed tutorial on how to get started. However, Coupon Kitchen is useful even without using coupons! If you really want to dive right into the coupon world, the first thing to know are the two methods: accordion file and binder. While I stick to the accordion file method, the binder route is preferred by many and may be the best solution for you.  Luckily, we have Ashlee from Coupon Community to give a few easy tips on starting a coupon binder.


An Easy Way to Start a Coupon Binder

Making a Coupon Binder is really an easy thing to do. It will help you to organize your shopping trips and increase the amounts that you save. Plus, it is also a great place to save a few reference lists and tips.

Step one: Breathe. This can be done by almost anyone, so don’t panic.

Step two: Get a three ring binder that will hold 30 or more pages. You can either use baseball card holders or full sheet holders depending on how organized you want to be.

Tip: If you clip them first and then add them to the baseball card holders, you won’t have to clip them at the market from the sleeve style. You can find binders and sleeves at places like Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby or E bay. I used a 40% off one item coupon at Hobby Lobby to get my binder.

Step three: Organization. This is a two part step to make life easier. When I clip my coupons, I add the newest ones to the back and have the oldest (or soonest to expire) at the front of the sleeve.

For me, this makes it easier to purge the coupons that I didn’t use and have expired. I also have each of my pages split up into categories such as canned goods, dairy products, etc. This way I can flip through faster in case I see an in store sale that isn’t listed on their ad.

Of course I also have a section at the front that I call “This trip” for the items that I want to get on this trip so I won’t miss something I came to the store for. I sometimes miss things on my lists because I didn’t write them down in the same order I found them in the store. When this happens, I see the missed items in my “This trip” coupons so I don't miss a deal.

Step four: Create what will be your seasonal food and retail sales cycle lists and place it at the end of your book as a reference. You can always watch your local papers and work out when the best deals are in your area to make your own customized list.

So who wants to go shopping?

Thanks for your help, Ashlee! Interested in starting your own coupon binder? Check out Delly's Deals for binders and complete start-up kits!

$100 Food Lion Gift Card Winner

I can't contain it any longer! The winner of the $100 Food Lion Gift Card is...

ASHLEY NEFF!

Congratulations, Ashley! She always has lentils, basmati rice, and garlic in her pantry. Thank you to everyone who entered. I loved hearing all of the pantry staples you have on hand! 

Also, if you continue to enter the giveaways and never win, don't give up! I enter other giveaways all of the time and finally won a great prize yesterday from Fifi Cheek. You never know when it might be your luck day!

Bi-Lo Weekly Menu Sept 23-29

You must buy all four produce items (marked with *) to get the special price of Pick 4 for $9.99. Also, don't forget to enter the giveaway for your chance to win $100 to spend at Food Lion - that's two weeks worth of Coupon Kitchen menus!


Weekly Menu

Sunday

Pan-Seared Tilapia with Spinach Baked Potatoes

Monday

Greek Pasta Casserole

Tuesday

Southwestern Beef and Bean Wraps with Cantaloupe

Wednesday

Grilled Black Bean and Rice Stuffed Peppers

Thursday

Jalapeno Popper Chicken with Broccoli

Friday

Skillet Burritos

Saturday

Sauteed Scallops with Spaghetti Squash

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

Sunday	White potatoes, 5 lb bag* - $2.49 Fresh Express baby spinach* - $2.49 SH tilapia fillets, 16 oz bag - $3.99 1 red onion Crumbled feta cheese Dried basil Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Parmesan cheese Olive oil Salt Garlic  Pepper Olive oil White wine vinegar Dijon mustard
Monday	1 small butternut squash 1 lemon SH black sliced olives, 2.25 oz  Yoplait plain Greek yogurt, 6 oz - $1 Feta (split w/Spinach Baked Potatoes) Spinach (split w/Spinach Baked Potatoes) Penne or rotini pasta 1 egg Garlic Salt Pepper
Tuesday	Fresh cilantro 1 jalapeno 1 avocado 1 cantaloupe* - $2.49 Romaine hearts, 3 pack* - $2.49 1 lb 90% lean ground beef - $4.99 Wrap-Itz tortillas - $.99 SH refried beans Salsa Borden reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese - $2.39 Garlic powder
Wednesday	Green peppers, 4 pack - $2.49 Green onions 1 plum tomato SH 15 oz can black beans  Rice Cilantro (split w/Beef and Bean Wraps) Olive oil Lime juice Garlic  Salt
Thursday	1 lb broccoli crowns 1 lemon 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts - $2.99/lb SH taco seasoning  Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (split w/Beef and Bean Wraps) Panko bread crumbs Canola oil 1 egg Olive oil Salt Pepper Garlic Parmesan cheese Jalapeno (split w/Beef and Bean Wraps)
Friday	SH diced tomatoes with green chiles  15 oz can SH pinto beans  Tortillas (split w/Beef and Bean Wraps) Garlic Ground turkey (split w/Mini Turkey Meatloaf) Chili powder Ground cumin Salt Shredded cheddar cheese (split w/Beef and Bean Wraps) Rice Canola oil Onion (split w/Spinach Baked Potatoes) Romaine hearts (split w/Beef and Bean Wraps)
Saturday	1 small spaghetti squash Leeks 1 shallot SH scallops, 16 oz - $6.49 Olive oil Flour Salt Pepper Butter Green onions (split w/Stuffed Peppers) White wine (optional)

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Lowes Foods Weekly Menu Sept 23-29

The Greek Pasta Casserole recipe is four servings so you can eat leftovers and cancel out another meal for extra savings or save some to eat for lunch the next day as I like to do!

The subtotal this week is $52. Also, on Tuesday the giveaway ends so be sure to enter for your chance to win $100 to spend at Food Lion - that's two weeks worth of Coupon Kitchen menus!


Weekly Menu

Sunday

Shrimp, Black Bean, and Pineapple Foil Packets over Rice

Monday

Greek Pasta Casserole

Tuesday

Mini Turkey Meatloaf with Green Beans

Wednesday

Chipotle Mango Flank Steak with Salad

Thursday

Jalapeno Popper Chicken with Broccoli

Friday

Skillet Burritos

Saturday

Steak Fajitas with Black Beans

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

Sunday	1 red onion ~ $1.35 1 jalapeno ~ $.10 1 lime - $.25 1 avocado - $1.99 Fresh cilantro - $.99 1/2 lb medium shrimp - $3.50 15 oz can Luck's black beans - $.69 Del Monte pineapple tidbits, 8 oz - $.99 Ground coriander Ground cumin Chili powder Salt Pepper Rice   -need it: Mahatma - $.69
Monday	1 small butternut squash ~ $2 Fresh Express spinach, 9 oz - $2.50 1 lemon - $.50 LF black sliced olives, 2.25 oz - $.99 Chobani plain yogurt, 6 oz - $.99   -.30/1 print = $.39 Kryssos feta - $2.49 Penne or rotini pasta 1 egg Garlic Salt Pepper
Tuesday	1 small sweet potato ~ $.70 1/2 lb green beans - $.49 Butterball lean ground turkey - $3.79 Olive oil   -need it: Lowes Foods, 17 oz - $2.47 Cooking spray Red onion (split w/Greek Pasta Casserole) Salt Pepper Barbecue sauce   -need it: Lowes Foods - $.99 Maple syrup
Wednesday	1 mango - $1.99 1 avocado - $1.99 1 navel orange - $.69 1 chipotle flank steak - $7.99  Spinach (split w/Greek Pasta Casserole) Champagne or white wine vinegar Salt Honey  Olive oil Cilantro (split w/Shrimp Foil Packet)
Thursday	1 lb broccoli crowns - $1.99 1 jalapeno ~ $.10 1 lemon - $.50 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts - $3.79 LF taco seasoning - $.33 LF reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese - $2.50 Panko bread crumbs Canola oil 1 egg Olive oil Salt Pepper Garlic Parmesan cheese
Friday	1 onion ~ $.80 1 green bell pepper - $.99 14.5 oz can LF diced tomatoes with green chiles - $.95 15.5 oz can Luck's pinto beans - $.69 Pepito tortillas - $2 Garlic Ground turkey (split w/Mini Turkey Meatloaf) Chili powder Ground cumin Salt Shredded cheddar cheese (split w/Jalapeno Popper Chicken) Rice Spinach (split w/Greek Pasta Casserole) Canola oil
Saturday	15 oz can Luck's black beans - $.69 Flank steak  Canola oil Tortillas (split w/Skillet Burritos) Garlic Onion (split w/Skillet Burritos) Green bell pepper (split w/Skillet Burritos)

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Harris Teeter Weekly Menu Sept 23-29

With the season change fall squash is officially back on sale and this week's menu is packed full of two of my favorites - butternut squash and spaghetti squash. Tuesday is our second wedding anniversary and since we are headed out Saturday night to celebrate at Catch, I'm cooking Tuesday night. I've heard phenomenal reviews about Catch and I have to admit that I look forward to a night off from cooking. However, I am excited to celebrate with yummy Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash Gremolata that I stumbled upon from Ambitious Kitchen on our anniversary. There's no better way to please Nick than with a chicken dish! I can't believe how fast the best two years of my life have gone by and I look forward to many more to come with the love of my life (I just had to get sappy, sorry!)

The subtotal this week is $51. Also, on Tuesday the giveaway ends so be sure to enter for your chance to win $100 to spend at Food Lion - that's two weeks worth of Coupon Kitchen menus!


Weekly Menu

Sunday

Crab Cakes with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

Monday

Butternut Squash Pesto Pizza

Tuesday

Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash Gremolata

Wednesday

London Broil and Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Dried Cranberries

Thursday

Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes over Spaghetti with Side Salad

Friday

Skillet Burritos

Saturday

Steak Fajitas with Black Beans

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

Sunday	1 sweet potato ~ $.70 1/2 lb green beans - $.90 2 Charleston crab cakes - $5 Craisins dried cranberries - $1.77 HT walnut pieces - $1.99 Cooking spray Olive oil Butter Salt Pepper Dried sage
Monday	1 pint cherry tomatoes - $2.50 1 small butternut squash ~ $2 HT wheat dough ball (in deli) - $1 HT Traders pesto - $2.50 HT shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese - $2.75   -B2G3 Sugar Olive oil Cooking spray Dried oregano Parmesan cheese
Tuesday	1 small spaghetti squash ~ $3 1 lemon - $.69 1 zucchini ~ $.60 1 roma tomato ~ $.35 Perdue Fit & Easy ground chicken - $3   -$1 off print = $2 Chavrie goat cheese, 4 oz - $3.99   -$1 off SS 8/26 = $2.99 Garlic 1 egg Bread crumbs Dried basil Dried oregano Crushed red pepper flakes Salt Pepper Olive oil
Wednesday	1 bag Brussels sprouts - $1.79 1 shallot - $.50 London Broil (2 lbs) ~ $7  Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Low sodium soy sauce Dried rosemary Garlic Salt Pepper Walnuts (split w/Roasted Sweet Potatoes) Dried cranberries (split w/Roasted Sweet Potatoes)
Thursday	Fresh parsley - $1.79 Earthbound Organic mixed greens - $1.99 HT baby carrots - $1 1 cucumber - $.99 Cherry tomatoes (split w/Butternut Squash Pizza) Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Salt Pepper Spaghetti, angel hair or fettuccine pasta   -need it: Barilla - B2G3 Balsamic vinaigrette (or other salad dressing)   -need it: Kraft - $1.47
Friday	1 onion - $.31 1 green bell pepper - $1.19 10 oz can HT diced tomatoes with green chiles - $.77 15.5 oz can HT pinto beans - $.67 HT tortillas - $1.49 Garlic Ground chicken (split w/Chicken Meatballs) Chili powder Ground cumin Salt Shredded mozzarella (split w/Butternut Squash Pizza) Rice Mixed greens (split w/Side Salad) Canola oil
Saturday	15 oz can HT black beans - $.77 London Broil  Canola oil Tortillas (split w/Skillet Burritos) Garlic Onion (split w/Skillet Burritos) Green bell pepper (split w/Skillet Burritos)

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This menu is linked at Organizing Junkie.