Weekly Menu Dec 30 - Jan 5

Only one menu this week. The prices below are from Harris Teeter and based mainly off of their sales. There are rumors that Harris Teeter will have Super Doubles starting on Wednesday which would be an awesome way to start off 2013!


Weekly Menu

Sunday

Penne Rosa with Shrimp

Monday

NYE Menu

Tuesday

White Bean & Collard Soup

Wednesday

Brown Rice Casserole

Thursday

Chipotle Shrimp with Roasted Corn Quinoa

Friday

Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Burgers with Roasted Asparagus

Saturday

Margherita Pizza

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

Sunday	8 oz sliced mushrooms - $1.89 1 roma tomato ~ $.45 1 bunch spinach - $1.79 1/2 lb shrimp ~ $5 Bertolli marinara sauce, 24 oz - $1.49 Chobani plain Greek yogurt, 6 oz - $1   -.30/1 printable coupon = $.40 Whole wheat penne   -need it: Mueller - $1 Olive oil Garlic Red pepper flakes Salt Pepper Parmesan cheese
Monday	NYE Menu
Tuesday	1 onion ~ $.30 1 lb collard greens - $.99 Luck's Great Northern Beans, 15 oz    -Buy 2, Get 3 free = $.40 each Olive oil Garlic Pepper Dried thyme Fat-free, low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
Wednesday	1 green bell pepper - $1.29 Perdue Fit & Easy ground chicken - $3 HT 2% shredded mozzarella cheese - $2.75 Onion (split w/White Bean Soup) Olive oil Italian seasoning Cooking spray Red pepper flakes Brown rice   -need it: HT Instant Rice, 14 oz - $1.25
Thursday	2 ears corn - $1.50 Fresh parsley - $1.79 1/2 lb shrimp - $5 Earthly Choice Easy Quinoa - $3.79 Chili powder Garlic Red pepper flakes Lemon juice Olive oil Cayenne pepper Salt Pepper Fat-free, low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
Friday	1 onion ~ $.30 1/2 lb asparagus - $1.90 Wheat hamburger buns - $1.69 Ground chicken (split w/Brown Rice Casserole) Green bell pepper (split w/Brown Rice Casserole) Garlic Italian seasoning Red pepper flakes Marinara sauce (split w/Penne Rosa) Shredded mozzarella (split w/Brown Rice Casserole) Salt Pepper Olive oil
Saturday	2 roma tomatoes ~ $.90 1 pizza dough ball (in deli) - $1.49 Fresh basil - $2.19 Furmano's crushed tomatoes, 15 oz - $1.39 Shredded mozzarella  Parmesan cheese

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This menu is linked at Organizing Junkie & StoneGable..

New Year's Eve 2012

Source: Pinterest

I love that the grocery stores always put steak and lobster on sale around the end of the year so we can indulge on New Year's Eve! If you live near an Earth Fare, use this snazzy coupon to snag a petite filet and lobster tail for only $9!

What are your plans and/or menus for New Year's Eve? The menu below is for two people but can easily be modified for more!

Happy 2013 everyone! It has been an amazing year for Coupon Kitchen (thanks to all of my wonderful readers!) and I'm excited for all of the new adventures that lie ahead.


New Year's Eve Menu
NY Strip and Lobster Tails
Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Collards
Blackberry Champagne Cocktail
Chocolate Mug Cake

Shopping List 
NY Strip & Lobster Tails
NY Strip- $6.99/lb (HT), $11.99/lb (LF)
Lobster Tails - $5.99 each (HT), $5 each (LF)               
Pepper
Dried thyme
Dried rosemary
Dried oregano
Cooking spray

Black-Eyed Pea Salad
1 cucumber - $.99 (HT & LF) 
1 red onion  - $1 (HT), $1.27 (LF)
2 plum tomatoes - $1 (HT), $.70 (LF) 
1 small serrano chili -$.12 (HT)
Fresh cilantro - $1.79 (HT), $.89 (LF) 
15 oz can black-eyed peas - $.50 (HT), $.75 (LF)
Salt
Pepper
Lemon juice

Collards
1/2 lb fresh collard greens - $.99/lb (HT & LF)
Salt
Pepper
Butter

Blackberry Champagne Cocktail
1 pint blackberries - $1.99 (HT), $2.99 (LF)
Champagne or Prosecco of choice 

Chocolate Mug Cake
Unsweetened cocoa - $5.49 (HT), $2.99 (LF)
Peanut butter
All-purpose flour
Sugar
Baking powder
Salt
Vegetable oil
Milk

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Healthy Christmas Menu 2012

StarNews article

This was a very exciting week with my first article being published in StarNews, the local Wilmington paper. I started writing for PortCityFoodies a few months ago but was ecstatic when the paper approached me for a center piece about healthy holiday eating and a menu. I felt like a true "StarNews Correspondent" when Paul Stephen came to my house for the photo shoot.

Photo shoot in progress

For those of you who don't live in Wilmington or didn't run out and buy 5 copies of the paper like I did (oops!), here is the menu if you would like to make any or all of these dishes for your celebration this year.

I'll be taking this week off from the menu plans to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. Coupon Kitchen will be up and running with new menus for the week of Dec 30-Jan 5, complete with a New Year's Eve dinner plan.

I hope you all have very Happy Holidays!

Bi-Lo Weekly Menu Dec 16-22

Weekly Menu

Sunday

Shrimp Quesadillas

Monday

Spinach Lasagna Rolls

Tuesday

Lemon-Herb Chicken with Oven Fried Sweet Potatoes

Wednesday

Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas

Thursday

Chicken, Wild Rice, & Grape Tomato Casserole

Friday

Shrimp with Tomato & Spinach Orzo

Saturday

New York Strip with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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

Sunday	1 green bell pepper - $.89 1 onion SH corn, 8.5 oz can  SH shrimp, 16 oz  Low salt taco seasoning  Wrap-Itz tortillas - $.99 SH reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese - $1.88 Olive oil   -need it: Star, 17 oz - $3.50 Onion (last week)
Monday	Fresh Express spinach, 9 oz Barilla lasagna - $1.20 SH low-fat cottage cheese SH 2% shredded mozzarella - $1.88 Marinara sauce, 24 oz Garlic Parmesan cheese 1 egg Salt Pepper
Tuesday	Sweet potatoes, 3 lb bag - $1.99 Fresh parsley 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts - $1.88/lb Olive oil Salt Pepper Cooking spray Garlic Lemon juice
Wednesday	SH diced tomatoes with green chilies  1 boneless skinless chicken breast - $1.88/lb Canola oil Chili powder Ground cumin Garlic powder Dried oregano Onion (split w/Shrimp Quesadillas) Tortillas (split w/Shrimp Quesadillas) Green bell pepper (split w/Shrimp Quesadillas)
Thursday	1 onion Mushrooms, 8 oz 1 pint grape tomatoes 5 oz package long grain and wild rice mix 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts - $1.88/lb Garlic Dried rosemary Salt Pepper
Friday	1 lemon  Spinach (split w/Lasagna Rolls) Olive oil Salt Pepper Shrimp (split w/Shrimp Quesadillas) Orzo pasta Garlic Grape tomatoes (split w/Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole) Parmesan cheese
Saturday	2 New York strip steaks, 6 oz - $5.99/lb Pepper Dried thyme Dried rosemary Dried oregano Sweet potatoes (from 3 lb bag) Olive oil Salt Dried sage Parmesan cheese

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This menu is linked at StoneGable.

Lowes Foods Weekly Menu Dec 16-22

The subtotal this week is $47.


Weekly Menu

Sunday

Shrimp Quesadillas

Monday

Grape Tomato Pasta Toss

Tuesday

Italian Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower

Wednesday

Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas

Thursday

Slow-Cooker Burgers with Zucchini Chips

Friday

Shrimp with Tomato & Spinach Orzo

Saturday

Tex-Mex Taco Salad

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

Sunday	1 green bell pepper - $1.29 LF corn, 8.5 oz can - $.69 1 lb jumbo shrimp, 16-20 ct - $8 Old El Paso low salt taco seasoning - $.89 LF tortillas - $1.50 LF reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese - $2 Olive oil Onion (last week)
Monday	Fresh basil - $2.39 Grape tomatoes - $3.99 Pasta (fettuccine from last week) Olive oil Garlic Parmesan cheese
Tuesday	2 roma tomatoes ~ $1 1 head cauliflower - $2.99 World Classics Trading Company artichoke hearts - $3.22 LF 2% shredded mozzarella - $2 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (last week) Garlic Olive oil Salt Pepper Italian seasoning All-purpose flour Lemon juice Parmesan cheese
Wednesday	LF diced tomatoes with green chilies, 10 oz - $.95 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (last week) Canola oil Chili powder Ground cumin Garlic powder Dried oregano Onion (split w/Shrimp Quesadillas) Tortillas (split w/Shrimp Quesadillas) Green bell pepper (split w/Shrimp Quesadillas)
Thursday	1 large zucchini ~ $.65 Romaine lettuce - $1.99 1 lb 90% lean ground sirloin - $3.97 Merita wheat hamburger buns - $2.49  Tomato (optional) Garlic Shredded cheddar (split w/Shrimp Quesadillas) Onion (last week) Pepper Ketchup Mustard Bread crumbs Parmesan cheese Seasoned salt Garlic powder Cooking spray Fat-free milk
Friday	1 lemon - $.59 1 bunch spinach - $1.99  Olive oil Salt Pepper Shrimp (split w/Shrimp Quesadillas) Orzo pasta Garlic Grape tomatoes (split w/Grape Tomato Pasta Toss) Parmesan cheese
Saturday	1 roma tomato ~ $.40 Fresh cilantro - $.99 LF salsa, 16 oz - $1.50 LF fat-free sour cream, 8 oz - $.99 Hanover kidney beans, 15.5 oz - $.75  Olive oil Garlic Lean ground beef (split w/Slow-Cooker Burgers) Ground cumin Chili powder Shredded cheese (split w/Shrimp Quesadillas) Onion (last week) Romaine lettuce (split w/Slow-Cooker Burgers)

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Harris Teeter Weekly Menu Dec 16-22

I made the Roasted Corn Chowder today for lunch without the chicken. It was delicious and an easy way to have another meatless meal if you like.

The subtotal this week is only $40. $10 extra dollars to put towards your Christmas shopping ;)


Weekly Menu

Sunday

Garlicky Broiled Salmon with Tomato & Spinach Orzo

Monday

Grape Tomato Pasta Toss

Tuesday

Roasted Corn Chowder with Chicken

Wednesday

Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas

Thursday

Slow-Cooker Turkey Burgers with Zucchini Chips

Friday

Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken with Cheddar & Broccoli Rice Cups

Saturday

Tex-Mex Lasagna

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

Sunday	1 pint grape tomatoes - $2 HT fresh spinach, 10 oz - $2.49 1 lemon - $.69 2 salmon fillets, 6 oz each ~ $5 Olive oil Paprika Salt Pepper Dried thyme Garlic Orzo pasta Parmesan cheese
Monday	Fresh basil - $2.19 Grape tomatoes (split w/Salmon) Pasta (fettuccine from last week) Olive oil Garlic Parmesan cheese
Tuesday	1 onion ~ $.30 1 ear corn - $.60 1 small sweet potato ~ $.80 1 large roma tomato ~  $.40 HT diced tomatoes with green chilies, 10 oz - $.79 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (from butcher) ~ $1 Olive oil Cumin Chili powder Garlic Salt Pepper Vegetable or chicken broth
Wednesday	1 green bell pepper - $.99 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (from butcher) ~ $1 HT diced tomatoes with green chilies, 10 oz - $.79 Canola oil Chili powder Ground cumin Garlic powder Dried oregano Onion (split w/Roasted Corn Chowder) Tortillas (last week)
Thursday	1 onion ~ $.30 1 large zucchini ~ $.65 1 package 99% lean ground turkey breast - $4.99 Sargento reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar - $2 HT wheat hamburger buns - $1.69  Lettuce (optional) Tomato (optional) Garlic Pepper Ketchup Mustard Bread crumbs Parmesan cheese Seasoned salt Garlic powder Cooking spray Fat-free milk
Friday	Green onions - $.99 Sliced mushrooms - $1.89 1/2 lb broccoli crowns ~ $1 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (from butcher) ~ $2  Cooking spray Dried thyme Garlic Flour Breadcrumbs 2 eggs Olive oil Rice Shredded cheddar (split w/Turkey Burgers) Pepper
Saturday	1 green bell pepper - $.99 HT Diced Tomato Fire Salsa, 15 oz can - $.69 HT corn, 8.5 oz - $.67 HT enchilada sauce, 10 oz - $1.49 HT dark red kidney beans, 15 oz - $.77 Ground turkey (split w/Turkey Burgers) Onion (split w/Turkey Burgers) Garlic Chili powder Tortillas (last week) Shredded cheddar cheese Green onions (split w/Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken)

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Bi-Lo Weekly Menu Dec 9-15

Bi-Lo has an awesome sale this week on many items that would be useful for holiday parties, dinners, and treats. Be sure to check your local ad in the paper, online, and/or Southern Savers for coupon match-ups!


Weekly Menu

Sunday

Sauteed Scallops with Spaghetti Squash

Monday

Healthier Fettuccine Alfredo

Tuesday

Roasted Corn Chowder with Chicken

Wednesday

Seared Scallops with Tomato-Zucchini Bake

Thursday

Italian Chicken with Fettuccine

Friday

Chicken with Sauteed Mushrooms and Roasted Cabbage Wedges

Saturday

Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad

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

Sunday	Leeks  1 small spaghetti squash (1lb) 1 shallot  Green onions  Chef's Catch bay scallops, 16 oz ~ 6.49 Olive oil All-purpose flour Salt Pepper White wine or chicken broth Butter
Monday	1 medium head cauliflower  Heavy cream, 8 oz   Fettuccine noodles  Vegetable broth Garlic Butter Salt Pepper Nutmeg Olive oil
Tuesday	1 onion 1 ear corn  1 small sweet potato 1 package Mountain Rose tomatoes ~ $2 SH diced tomatoes with green chiles  Boneless skinless chicken breasts - $2.50/lb Olive oil Cumin Chili powder Garlic Salt Pepper Vegetable or chicken broth 1 tomato (from
Wednesday	2 zucchini - $1.49/lb 1 ear corn 2 tomatoes (from Mountain Rose package) Panko breadcrumbs Parmesan cheese Bay scallops Salt Pepper Butter Cooking spray
Thursday	2 roma tomatoes  Artichokes, 6 oz can  2 boneless skinless chicken breasts  Garlic Olive oil Salt Pepper Italian seasoning All-purpose flour 2% shredded mozzarella cheese (last week) Butter  Garlic powder Dried oregano Dried basil Fettuccine (split w/Fettuccine Alfredo)
Friday	1 small head green cabbage  8 oz sliced mushrooms  2 boneless skinless chicken breasts  Cooking spray Olive oil Garlic salt Pepper Salt Butter Dried minced onion Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Garlic Worcestershire sauce
Saturday	Cilantro 1 avocado - $.85 1 red onion Grape tomatoes Fresh Express garden salad - $1.50 Hanover black beans, 15 oz can - $.79 with ecoupon SH corn, 8.5 oz can  SH fat-free sour cream Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (last week) Ground cumin Chili powder Lime juice  Salt 1 boneless skinless chicken breast

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This menu is linked at StoneGable.

Lowes Foods Weekly Menu Dec 9-15

Lowes Foods is having a great sale on a variety of meat items so I feel it's a pretty diverse menu this week and I'm loving it! The subtotal is $45 and you will still have 3 chicken breasts and a bunch of onions left to use next week.


Weekly Menu

Sunday

Sauteed Scallops with Spaghetti Squash

Monday

Healthier Fettuccine Alfredo

Tuesday

Roasted Corn Chowder with Chicken

Wednesday

Chicken with Lemon Leek Pasta

Thursday

Peppers & Beef with Rice

Friday

Chicken with Sauteed Mushrooms and Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Saturday

Stuffed Chicken with Mustard Dressed Green Beans

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

Sunday	Leeks - $1.50 1 small spaghetti squash (1lb) ~ $1.49 1 shallot - $.25 Green onions - $.79 1/2 lb bay scallops ~ $3 Olive oil All-purpose flour Salt Pepper White wine or chicken broth Butter
Monday	1 medium head cauliflower - $3.49 Sealtest heavy cream, 8 oz - $1.69  Barilla fettuccine noodles - $1.25 Vegetable broth Garlic Butter Salt Pepper Nutmeg Olive oil
Tuesday	Yellow onions, 3 lb bag - $1.50 1 ear corn - $.69 1 small sweet potato ~ $.75 1 large roma tomato ~  $.40 LF diced tomatoes with green chiles - $.95 Perdue Perfect Portionss boneless skinless chicken breasts, 24 oz - $4.99 Olive oil Cumin Chili powder Garlic Salt Pepper Vegetable or chicken broth
Wednesday	Fresh parsley - $.99 Fettuccine (split w/Fettuccine Alfredo) 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (from Perdue bag) Salt Pepper All-purpose flour Butter Garlic Leeks (split w/Sauteed Scallops) Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Lemon juice
Thursday	1 green bell pepper - $1.29 8 oz sliced mushrooms - $2 1 lb stir fry beef strips - $5.99 Salt Pepper Onion (split w/Roasted Corn Chowder) Steak sauce Brown rice Olive oil
Friday	1lb Brussels sprouts - $1.50 Olive oil Garlic salt Pepper Dried rosemary Dried oregano Dried thyme Onion powder Salt Butter Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Garlic Worcestershire sauce Mushrooms (split w/Peppers & Beef) 2 chicken breasts (from Perdue bag)
Saturday	1/2 lb green beans ~ $.75 Perdue Perfect Portionss boneless skinless chicken breasts, 24 oz - $4.99 Alouette Italian Herbs Spreadable Portions - $3.99   -$1 off SS 11/11 = $2.99 Diamond Walnuts, 2.25 oz - $1.49 Parsley (split w/Chicken with Lemon Leek Pasta) Pepper Olive oil Toothpicks Dijon mustard Garlic

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Harris Teeter Weekly Menu Dec 9-15

I'm pretty pumped about this week's menu. Every dish is making my mouth water as I type. The subtotal is only $45 which makes me like it even more!


Weekly Menu

Sunday

Shrimp Quesadillas

Monday

Healthier Fettuccine Alfredo

Tuesday

Italian Chicken with Spaghetti Squash

Wednesday

Beef & Bean Chile Verde

Thursday

Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps with Red Potatoes

Friday

Chicken with Sauteed Mushrooms and Roasted Cabbage Wedges

Saturday

Tex-Mex Taco Salad

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

Sunday	1 green bell pepper - $1.19 1 onion ~ $.30 HT corn, 8.5 oz can - $.67 1/2 lb white shrimp ~ $3 Old El Paso low salt taco seasoning - $.79 Ole fat-free tortillas - $1.74 HT reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese - $2 Olive oil
Monday	1 medium head cauliflower - $3.29 HT heavy cream, 8 oz - $1.85  Mueller's fettuccine noodles - $.87 Vegetable broth Garlic Butter Salt Pepper Nutmeg   -need it: McCormick - $3.91 Olive oil
Tuesday	2 roma tomatoes ~ $1 1 small spaghetti squash (2 lbs) ~ $3 HT marinated artichokes, 6 oz - $1.89  2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (from butcher) ~ $2 Garlic Olive oil Salt Pepper Italian seasoning All-purpose flour 2% shredded mozzarella cheese (last week) Butter  Garlic powder Dried oregano Dried basil
Wednesday	1 lb 93% lean ground beef - $3.77 HT can kidney beans, 15 oz - $.77 Green pepper (split w/Shrimp Quesadillas) Onion (split w/Shrimp Quesadillas) Garlic Chili powder Cumin Cayenne pepper Salsa verde (two weeks ago)
Thursday	Eat Smart Broccoli Slaw, 12 oz - $2.29 Fresh cilantro - $1.89 1 lb red potatoes ~ $1 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (from butcher) ~ $1 1 small bag peanuts (at checkout) - $.50 Creamy peanut butter   -need it: Smart Balance - $2.50 Honey Lower sodium soy sauce Lime juice Olive oil Garlic Tortillas (split w/Shrimp Quesadillas) Dried thyme Salt Pepper
Friday	1 small head green cabbage ~ $1.18 8 oz sliced mushrooms - $1.89 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (from butcher) ~ $2 Cooking spray Olive oil Garlic salt Pepper Salt Butter Dried minced onion Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Garlic Worcestershire sauce
Saturday	1 onion - $.30 1 roma tomato ~ $.40 Romaine lettuce - $1.99 HT salsa, 24 oz - $1.97 HT fat-free sour cream, 8 oz - $.77 Kidney beans (split w/Beef & Bean Chili Verde) Olive oil Garlic Lean ground beef (split w/Beef & Bean Chili Verde) Ground cumin Chili powder Cilantro (split w/Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps) Shredded cheese (split w/Shrimp Quesadillas)

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