December 30, 2011
12% off at Sweet Jack Today Only
December 29, 2011
New Year's Eve Menu
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I hope each and every one of you had a happy holiday with family and friends. As we roll into 2012, I want to say thank you to all the followers of Coupon Kitchen. I've thoroughly enjoyed turning one of my passions into a hobby that can reach a large audience. Reaching out and helping other people plan their meals with ease is the reason I started this blog. I sincerely appreciate all of the comments, emails, facebook messages, tweets and texts about how much you are enjoying the menus and the big difference it has made in your lives! Hopefully 2012 will bring many exciting and happy memories to you and your loved ones.
Below is a sample New Year's Eve menu at a fraction of what it would cost in a restaurant. Last year we had a similar menu and it was delicious. We enjoyed a low key dinner party at our house spending time with close friends and eating a decadent meal - all while saving money!
New Year's Eve Menu
NY Strip and Lobster Tails
Garlicky Black-Eyed Peas with Spinach and Bacon
Crash Hot Potatoes
Blackberry Champagne Cocktail
Shopping List
NY Strip
-Harris Teeter - $8.97/lb
-Lowes Foods - $6.99/lb
Lobster Tails
-Harris Teeter - $5.99/lb
-Lowes Foods - $3.99/lb
1 bunch spinach
-Harris Teeter - $1.79
-Lowes Foods - $1.99
1 pint blackberries
-Harris Teeter - $2.50
-Lowes Foods - $2.99
1 bag petite red creamer potatoes
-Harris Teeter - $3.99
-Lowes Foods - $3.79
1 15 oz can black-eyed peas
-Harris Teeter - $.57
-Lowes Foods - $.69
Center Cut Bacon
-Harris Teeter - $3.77
-Lowes Foods - $3.50
1 bottle Cook's Champagne (or your favorite)
-Harris Teeter - $6.99
-Lowes Foods - $5.99
Pantry/Fridge Stockup Items
Garlic
Salt
Pepper
Garlic salt
Olive oil
Rosemary
Oregano
Thyme
Cooking spray
December 21, 2011
Christmas Meal: Pork Tenderloin
Pork Tenderloin Christmas Meal
Cranberry and Molasses Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Southern Sausage Stuffing
Creamy Herbed Mashed Potatoes
Rolls with Honey Butter
Utterly Deadly Southern Pecan Pie
Pomegranate Champagne Punch
Shopping List
Pantry/Fridge Stockup in Italics
| Tenderloin | 1 2 lb pork tenderloin 1 can whole cranberry sauce Molasses Garlic Salt Pepper |
| Stuffing | 1 lb reduced-fat breakfast sausage -.50/1 Carolina Pride SS 10/9 or 12/11 -.35/1 Bob Evan's SS 11/13 1 onion 1 bunch celery 1 loaf white bread Fresh sage Fresh parsley Butter Poultry seasoning Pepper 2 eggs Fat-free, lower sodium chicken broth -.75/2 Swanson cartons SS 11/6 -.50/2 Swanson cartons eVIC ecoupn |
| Potatoes | 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes 1 8 oz container low-fat sour cream Fresh parsley Fresh chives Milk Butter Salt Pepper |
| Rolls | 1 tray yeast rolls (such as Sister Schubert) -.50/1 print, SS 11/13, or Oct-Dec All You magazine Butter Honey |
| Pecan Pie | 1 14 oz package refrigerated pie crusts -.50/2 Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts print -.50/2 Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts eVIC ecoupon Pecan halves Powdered sugar -.50/1 RP 12/4 (free at Harris Teeter) -.50/2 RP 10/16 Brown sugar -.50/1 RP 12/4 (free at Harris Teeter) -.50/1 RP 10/16 Butter 4 Eggs Milk Granulated sugar -.50/1 RP 10/16 or 12/4 All-purpose flour Bourbon or vanilla extract |
Christmas Meal: Beef Tenderloin
Hosting your first Christmas? Looking for new ideas? Hopefully these menus will make your holiday meal planning stress free!
Beef Tenderloin Christmas Meal
Herbed Beef Tenderloin with Two-Onion Jus
Roasted Green Beans
Fontina-Stuffed Potato Skins
Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread
Warm Brownie Sundae with Peppermint Ice Cream
Winter White Sangria
Shopping List
Pantry/Fridge Stockup in Italics
| Tenderloin | 1 3 lb beef tenderloin 1 sweet onion 1 large or 2 small shallots Fresh thyme Fresh oregano Salt Pepper Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Dry red wine Brandy |
| Green Beans | 12 oz green beans Olive oil Salt Pepper Garlic powder |
| Potato Skins | 3 lbs russet potatoes 1 8 oz container light sour cream Reduced-fat buttermilk Fontina cheese Chives Milk Butter Salt Pepper Parmesan or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese |
| Garlic Bread | 1 loaf Italian bread Fresh parsley Provolone cheese Butter Garlic powder |
| Brownie | 1 box brownie mix -.35/1 Pillsbury brownie mix RP 11/6 -.75/2 Betty Crocker Supreme brownie mix print -.55/1 Nestle refrigerated brownie mix print Peppermint ice cream Chocolate syrup Cool Whip Canola oil Eggs |
December 19, 2011
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December 18, 2011
Lowes Foods Weekly Menu Dec 18-24
This menu will last you right through Christmas eve. Next week I will feature two Christmas menus, one with pork tenderloin and one with beef tenderloin. Lowes Foods has pork tenderloin on sale this week for $4.99/lb so go ahead and grab one if that menu interests you. The subtotal this week is about $55. It's a little over the $50 goal but you get a roast, turkey tenderloin, and a 3 lb bag of chicken which in my mind is a steal!
Weekly Menu
| Sunday | Slow Cooked Roast with Sauteed Carrots and Mashed Potatoes |
| Monday | Parmesan Chicken with Cucumber and Tomato Salad |
| Tuesday | Roast Beef Sandwiches with Spinach and Mushroom Potatoes |
| Wednesday | Quick Roasted Grape Tomato and Feta Cheese Spaghetti |
| Thursday | Sizzlin Skillet Chicken with Roasted Asparagus |
| Friday | Cranberry Turkey Tenderloin with Roasted Parmesan Green Beans |
| Saturday | Leftover Turkey Tenderloin and Green Beans |
Shopping List...{Weekly Menu Items}
Pantry/Fridge Stockup in Italics
| Sunday | 1 small eye of round roast ~ $9.58 ($4.79/lb) 1 bag baby carrots- $1.79 1 5 lb bag russet potatoes - $2.97 Fresh parsley- $.99 Butter Olive oil Salt Pepper Dried sage Garlic Reduced-fat or fat-free milk Red wine vinegar -need it: Regina - $1.99 -$1 print = $.99 Soy sauce -need it: Kikkoman - $2.45 - $1 print= $1.45 -La Choy - $1.50 Worcestershire sauce -need it: French's - $1.65 -.50/1 print = $.65 Lemon juice Dry mustard |
| Monday | 1 3 lb bag Perdue boneless, skinless chicken breasts - $6.49 1 can garbonzo beans - $.95 1 cucumber - $.99 1 pint grape tomatoes - $2.99 Treasure Cave Feta cheese - $2.50 -.50/1 SS 12/11 or -.40/1 print Garlic Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Dried oregano Salt Pepper Poultry seasoningPanko breadcrumbs -.55/1 Kikkoman Panko breadcrumbs SS 11/13 Parmesan cheese |
| Tuesday | 1 rosemary olive oil round - $2.99 Sliced mushrooms - $2 1 box frozen spinach - $1 -Green Giant: .60/3 SS 11/13 or 12/11 or -$1/3 print 1 8 oz container fat-free sour cream- $.99 Lowes Foods 2% shredded mozzarella cheese - $1.88 Green onions- $.59 Olive oil Pepper Dijon mustard -need it: French's - $2.49 -.75/1 print = $.99 -or -$1 off print Russet potatoes (Split w/Roast) Roast beef (from Sunday) |
| Wednesday | 8 ounces spaghetti Pepper Grape tomatoes (split w/Cucumber and Tomato salad) Feta cheese (split w/Cucumber and Tomato salad) Olive oil Fresh parsley (split w/Roast) Red wine vinegarCrushed red pepper |
| Thursday | 1/2 lb asparagus - $1.49 ($2.97/lb) 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (from Perdue 3 lb bag) Salt-free seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash) 1 onion (from last week) Cooking spray Olive oil Garlic Salt Pepper |
| Friday | 1 Butterball turkey tenderloin - $6.99 1 can Ocean Spray whole berry cranberry sauce - $1.50 White House 1/2 gallon apple cider - $2 Lowes Foods orange juice - $2.69 1 lb snap green beans - $1.99 Parmesan cheese 1 onion (from last week) Dried thyme Garlic powder Cooking spray Salt Pepper |
| Saturday | Items from Friday |
- ♥ healthy eating | ¢ on a budget -
December 17, 2011
Bi-Lo Weekly Menu Dec 18-24
Weekly Menu
| Sunday | Slow Cooked Roast with Sauteed Carrots and Mashed Potatoes |
| Monday | Maple Vinaigrette Pear Salad with Shredded Chicken |
| Tuesday | Roast Beef Sandwiches with Spinach and Mushroom Potatoes |
| Wednesday | Philly Chicken Sandwiches with Lemony Bean Salad |
| Thursday | Vegetable Lasagna |
| Friday | Sizzlin Skillet Chicken with Rosemary Mashed Sweet Potatoes |
| Saturday | Leftover Lasagna |
Shopping List...{Weekly Menu Items}
Pantry/Fridge Stockup in Italics
| Sunday | 1 small eye of round roast - $3.99/lb 1 bag baby carrots 1 8 lb bag russet potatoes - $3.99 Fresh parsley Butter Olive oil Salt Pepper Dried sage Garlic Reduced-fat or fat-free milk Red wine vinegar Soy sauce -need it: Kikkoman - $1 print Worcestershire sauce -need it: French's -.50/1 print = $.55 Lemon juice Dry mustard |
| Monday | 1 rotisserie chicken Fresh Express baby spinach - $1.99 1 pear ~ $.73 Maple syrup Balsamic vinegar Dijon mustard Olive oil Dried cranberries -need it: Mariani -.75/1 SS 11/20 Pecan halves -need it: Diamond - $3.45 |
| Tuesday | 1 package whole wheat sandwich rolls Sliced mushrooms 1 box frozen spinach -Green Giant: .60/3 SS 11/13 or 12/11 or -$1/3 print 1 8 oz container fat-free sour cream 2% shredded mozzarella cheese Green onions Olive oil Pepper Dijon mustard -need it: French's -.75/1 print or -$1 off print Russet potatoes (Split w/Roast) Roast beef (from Sunday) |
| Wednesday | 1 red bell pepper - $1.99 1 red onion 1 15 oz can Hanover cannellini beans - $.80 Olive oil Garlic Pepper Dried rosemary Fresh parsley (split w/Roast) Dry white wine Fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth -need it: Swanson $1.50 with eCoupon -.75/2 SS 11/6 Shredded mozzarella (split w/Potatoes) Whole wheat sandwich rolls (split w/Roast Beef Sandwiches) Rotisserie chicken (split w/Maple Vinaigrette Salad) |
| Thursday | 1 red bell pepper - $1.99 1 green bell pepper 2 yellow squash 2 zucchini squash 1 15 oz container fat-free ricotta 1 package Barilla lasagna noodles - $1.19 2 24 oz jars marinara sauce 1 onion Sliced mushrooms (split w/Potatoes) Olive oil Garlic Dried basil Dried oregano Salt Pepper 1 egg Grated Parmesan cheese Shredded mozzarella (split w/Potatoes and Philly Chicken) Baby spinach (split w/Maple Vinaigrette Salad) |
| Friday | 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 shallot 1 sweet potato - $.49/lb 1 red onion (split w/Philly Chicken Sandwiches) Salt-free seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash) Olive oil Cooking spray Garlic Brown sugar Salt Pepper Dried rosemary |
| Saturday | Items from Thursday |
- ♥ healthy eating | ¢ on a budget -
December 16, 2011
Harris Teeter Weekly Menu Dec 18-24
I think I failed to mention last week the amazing news that boneless, skinless chicken breasts are back to $1.99/lb! Oh, it's the small things in life that create so much excitement. This week's menu should carry you right up to Christmas Eve. Next week I am going to feature two different Christmas menu options so be on the lookout for those. One will include a pork tenderloin, the other a beef tenderloin. Smithfield Whole Pork Tenderloins are on sale this week for $4.99/lb so go ahead and grab one if you are interested in the pork tenderloin menu. The subtotal this week is right at $50.
| Sunday | Slow-Cooked Roast with Sauteed Carrots and Mashed Potatoes |
| Monday | Shrimp and Grits Casserole with Steamed Lima Beans |
| Tuesday | Roast Beef Sandwiches with Spinach and Mushroom Potatoes |
| Wednesday | Grape Tomato Pizza |
| Thursday | Grilled Chicken with Pear-Maple Vinaigrette Salad |
| Friday | Shrimp Couscous |
| Saturday | Chicken Casserole with Steamed Peas |
Shopping List...{Weekly Menu Items}
Pantry/Fridge Stock-up in Italics
| Sunday | 1 eye of round roast ~ $10 ($4.99/lb) 1 bag baby carrots - $1.99 1 5 lb bag russet potatoes - $3.50 Butter Olive oil Salt Pepper Dried sage Garlic Reduced-fat or fat-free milk Red wine vinegar Soy sauce -need it: Kikkoman - $2.55 -$1 print = $1.55 Worcestershire sauce -need it: French's - $1.55 -.50/1 print = $.55 Fresh parsley (last week) Lemon juice Dry mustard |
| Monday | 1 18.4 oz box Quaker quick grits - $1.39 Green onions - $.79 8 oz Harris Teeter fat-free cream cheese - $1.50 1 package Green Giant frozen lima beans - $1 -.60/3 SS 11/13 or 12/11 = $.60 each -$1/3 print Salt Fresh parsley (last week) Butter Parmesan cheese Lemon juice 1 large egg white 1/2 lb shrimp Cooking spray Hot sauce (optional) -need it: Frank's - $.69 Reduced-fat or skim milk Fat-free, less sodium chicken broth -need it: Swanson -32 oz carton - 2/$4 -.752 SS 11/6 and -.50/2 eVIC coupon = $1 each -14.5 oz can - $.62 |
| Tuesday | 1 rosemary olive oil round - $3.49 Sliced mushrooms - $1.89 1 box Green Giant frozen spinach - $1 -.60/3 SS 11/13 or 12/11 = $.60 each -$1/3 print 1 8 oz Harris Teeter fat-free sour cream - $.87 Harris Teeter 2% shredded mozzarella cheese - $1.67 Olive oil Pepper Dijon mustard -need it: French's - $2.99 -.75/1 print = $1.49 -$1 off print Russet potatoes (Split w/Roast) Green onions (Split w/Shrimp and Grits) Roast beef (from Sunday) |
| Wednesday | 1 ball fresh pizza dough (in deli) - $.99 1 pint grape tomatoes - $3.50 Fresh basil - $2.19 Canned crushed tomatoes -need it: Harris Teeter or Furmano's - $1.25 Shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (split w/Potatoes) Parmesan cheese |
| Thursday | 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ~ $2 ($1.99/lb) Fresh Express spring mix - $3.69 1 pear ~ $.73 Maple syrup Balsamic vinegar Dijon mustard Olive oil Dried cranberries -need it: Mariani - $3.25 -.75/1 SS 11/20 = $1.75 Pecan halves -need it: Harris Teeter 6 oz - $3.67 Salt, pepper and/or seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash) |
| Friday | 1 box Near East whole wheat couscous - $1.67 1 fresh ginger root ~ $1 1 box Green Giant frozen peas - $1 -.60/3 SS 11/13 or 12/11 = $.60 each -$1/3 print Minced garlic Olive oil 1/2 lb shrimp Salt Lemon juice |
| Saturday | 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ~ $2 1 box Rice-A-Roni chicken flavored rice/vermicelli mix - $1.29 1 can Campbell's low sodium cream of mushroom soup - $.80 -.40/2 SS 12/4 and -.40/2 Saving Star eCoupon =$.40 each wyb 3 1 box Wheat Thins - $1.94 -$1 off print = $.94 Fat-free sour cream (split w/Potatoes) Poppy seeds Garlic powder Sliced mushrooms (split w/Potatoes) Margarine or butter Frozen peas (split w/Shrimp Couscous) |
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