Bi-Lo Weekly Menu Nov 4-10

This week there are a lot of delicious meatless meals. You can always add chicken to the Chipotle Taco Salad, Noodles with Ginger Onion Sauce, and the Open-Face Caprese Sandwich if you have a meat lover in the family. I hope everyone is feeling refreshed today after an extra hour of sleep!

Weekly Menu

Sunday

Chipotle Taco Salad

Monday

Noodles with Ginger Onion Sauce & Edamame

Tuesday

Chalupa Dinner Bowl

Wednesday

Open-Face Caprese Sandwiches with Roasted Pesto Potato Hash

Thursday

Pumpkin Pie Spiced Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Friday

Caprese Soup & Caesar Salad

Saturday

Low Calorie Pepperoni Pizza & Caesar Salad

Shopping List...{Weekly Menu Items}

Pantry/Fridge Stock-up in Italics

Sunday	Cilantro 1 avocado 1 red onion Fresh Express Italian blend - $2.99 SH corn, 14 oz can - $.58 Luck's black beans, 15 oz can - $.50 Salsa Light sour cream, 8 oz Chipotle chile in adobo sauce (last week) Ground cumin Chili powder Lime juice Salt
Monday	1 small ginger root ~ $1 Green onions Pictsweet shelled edamame Whole wheat spaghetti   -need it: Mueller's - $.99 Sesame seeds Sesame oil (or grapeseed) Sweet chili sauce Lower sodium soy sauce Rice wine vinegar Honey Pepper Cilantro (split w/Chipotle Taco Salad)
Tuesday	1 red onion ~ $1.25 Luck's black beans, 15 oz can - $.50 SH diced tomatoes with green chiles, 10 oz - $.59 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - $2.99/lb Garlic Chili powder Dried oregano Ground cumin Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Salsa (split w/Chipotle Taco Salad) Fresh Express Italian blend (split w/Chipotle Taco Salad) Shredded cheese (last week)
Wednesday	1 tomato  Fresh basil  1/2 lb red potatoes  French bread loaf  Kraft sliced mozzarella cheese - $2.50  Classico basil pesto    -$1/3 jars print  Butter Olive oil Salt Pepper Parmesan cheese
Thursday	1 lb Brussels sprouts  2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - $2.99/lb Crumbled blue cheese  Pumpkin pie spice (see recipe to make your own) Dried sage Salt Pepper Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Dried cranberries (last week) Pecans
Friday	Fresh Express Caesar Lite Salad Kit  Progresso Tomato Basil soup, 19 oz - $1 French bread (split w/Caprese Sandwiches) Olive oil Mozzarella (split w/Caprese Sandwiches) Pesto (split w/Potato Hash) Salt Pepper
Saturday	Whole wheat pizza dough Butternut squash puree SH pizza sauce Turkey pepperoni (last week) Mozzarella cheese Parmesan cheese

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Lowes Foods Weekly Menu Nov 4-10

This week is Super Double coupons at Lowes Foods! Check out my post on Port City Foodies for a few of the best food items to grab at a low price.

The subtotal is $45.

Weekly Menu

Sunday

Grilled Salmon with Teriyaki Mushrooms & Rice

Monday

Noodles with Ginger Onion Sauce & Edamame

Tuesday

Chipotle Pork Stew

Wednesday

Open-Face Caprese Sandwiches with Roasted Pesto Potato Hash

Thursday

Chipotle Pork Tacos with Black Beans

Friday

Caprese Soup & Caesar Salad

Saturday

Thin Crust Turkey Pepperoni Pizzas & Caesar Salad

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

Sunday	8 oz mushrooms - $1.89 Green onions - $.69 2 salmon fillets, 6 oz each ~ $7 Birds Eye Brown & Wild Rice with Broccoli & Carrots - $1.89   -.50/1 print = $.89 Lower sodium soy sauce Light brown sugar Sesame oil Canola oil
Monday	1 small ginger root ~ $1 Fresh cilantro - $.99 Pictsweet shelled edamame, 8 oz - $2.09 Green onions (split w/Salmon) Whole wheat spaghetti Sesame seeds Sesame oil (or grapeseed) Sweet chili sauce Lower sodium soy sauce Rice wine vinegar Honey Pepper
Tuesday	1 red onion ~ $1.25 1 green bell pepper - $.99 1 roma tomato ~ $.35 1 chipotle pork loin roast - $3.79 LF 15 oz can corn - $.69 LF salsa, 16 oz - $1.50 LF fat-free sour cream, 8 oz (optional) - $.99 Olive oil Garlic Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Cilantro (split w/Noodles)
Wednesday	1 tomato - $1.50 Fresh basil - $2.39 1/2 lb red potatoes - $.65 French bread loaf - $1.99 BelGioioso mozzarella cheese, 8 oz - $3.99  Classico basil pesto - $2.89   -$1/3 jars print = $2.22 each Butter Olive oil Salt Pepper Parmesan cheese
Thursday	LF 15 oz can black beans - $.79 Old El Paso tortillas - $1.25 Chipotle pork loin roast (split w/Chipotle Pork Stew) Cooking spray Onion (split w/Chipotle Pork Stew) Green bell pepper (split w/Chipotle Pork Stew) Cilantro (split w/Noodles) Sour cream (split w/Chipotle Pork Stew)
Friday	Fresh Express Caesar Lite Salad Kit - $3.69 Progresso Tomato Basil soup, 19 oz - $1 French bread (split w/Caprese Sandwiches) Olive oil Mozzarella (split w/Caprese Sandwiches) Pesto (split w/Potato Hash) Salt Pepper
Saturday	LF diced tomatoes - $.95 Turkey pepperoni (last week) Tortillas (split w/Chipotle Pork Tacos) Fresh Express Caesar Lite Salad Kit  Mozzarella Basil Cooking spray

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Harris Teeter Weekly Menu Nov 4-10

This week is Super Doubles at Harris Teeter! Check out my post on Port City Foodies for a few of the best food items to grab at a low price. If you got fall squash-ed out after last week's menu you are in luck. No squash here this week (I'm still not over it though!).

The subtotal is right at $50.

Weekly Menu

Sunday

Pecan Crusted Tilapia with Apple Cider Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Monday

Noodles with Ginger Onion Sauce & Edamame

Tuesday

Pumpkin Pie Spiced Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Wednesday

Skillet Steak with Mushrooms, Onions, & Spinach Salad

Thursday

Mexican Stuffed Shells

Friday

Three Bean Turkey Chili

Saturday

Steak House Pizza

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

Sunday	1 lb sweet potatoes - $.99 2 tilapia fillets, 6 oz each ~ $5 HT cornflakes, 18 oz - $1.97 HT pecan chips, 2 oz - $1.33 HT fat-free buttermilk, 16 oz - $.79 Salt Garlic powder Paprika Pepper Butter Flour Olive oil Ground cinnamon Apple cider (two weeks ago)
Monday	Green onion - $.99 1 small ginger root ~ $1 Fresh cilantro - $1.79 Pictsweet edamame, 6 oz - $1.33 Whole wheat spaghetti Sesame seeds Sesame oil (or grapeseed) Sweet chili sauce Lower sodium soy sauce Rice wine vinegar Honey Pepper
Tuesday	1 lb Brussels sprouts - $3.50 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (from butcher) ~ $2 HT crumbled blue cheese - $2.99 Pumpkin pie spice (see recipe to make your own) Dried sage Salt Pepper Olive oil Balsamic vinegar   -need it: Colavita - $2.79 Dried cranberries (two weeks ago) Pecans (split w/Tilapia)
Wednesday	1 onion ~ $.30 8 oz sliced mushrooms - $1.89 Fresh Express spinach, 9 oz - $2.69 2 lb London Broil - $6.98 Olive oil Cooking spray Garlic powder Salt Pepper Blue cheese (split w/Brussels Sprouts) Pistachios (last week) Balsamic vinaigrette or your favorite dressing
Thursday	Green onions - $.99 Hanover 15 oz can black beans - $.75 HT ground turkey - $3.99 HT enchilada sauce, 10 oz - $.99 Olive oil Garlic Onion (split w/Skillet Steak) Chili powder Paprika Cumin  Cayenne pepper Oregano Salt Pepper Jumbo shells (two weeks ago) Shredded cheddar cheese (last week)
Friday	HT 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes - $.79 15 oz can Hanover kidney beans - $.75 15 oz can Hanover Great Northern beans - $.75 HT salsa, 24 oz - $1.97 Ground turkey (split w/Mexican Stuffed Shells) Black beans (split w/Mexican Stuffed Shells) Chili powder Ground cumin Shredded cheddar cheese (last week)
Saturday	1 red onion ~ $1.15 1 whole wheat dough ball (in deli) - $1.49 Olive oil Garlic London Broil (split w/Skillet Steak) Spinach (split w/Skillet Steak) Balsamic vinaigrette   -need it: HT - $1.95  Pepper  Blue cheese

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JLW Bargain Sale 2013

If you live in Wilmington, NC or surrounding areas, be sure to catch the Junior League of Wilmington's annual Bargain Sale on Saturday, November 10th from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm at Unit 44 at the University Centre (the intersection of S. College Road and New Centre Drive, right next to Sam’s Club). An admission of only $3 gives you access to new and gently used adult clothing, children’s items, furniture, household goods, books, electronics, and more.  My favorite part is the “Unique Boutique” which features donations from local businesses including Monkee's, Fisherman’s Wife, Return Passage, Lula Balou, New River Pottery, and many more.  Not only will you find great bargains at the sale but you will also be giving back to the community.  All proceeds from the Bargain Sale go directly to Junior League projects including partnership with the Blue Ribbon Commission and D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy to help create a positive change in the lives of Wilmington’s children and families.  I don't know how a day of shopping could feel anymore rewarding!

Looking for something to do Friday night?  Get first dibs on the deals at the Sip & Shop Bargain Sale preview November 9th from 6:30-8:30 pm.  An $8 admission will give you the first chance to peruse the sale.  If that's not enticing enough, while you shop you will be able to enjoy live music, food, cash bar, and a raffle.  A ticket to the Sip and Shop gains you free access into the Bargain Sale on Saturday.  Check out the JLW Bargain Sale on facebook for more information and to see pictures of some of the best merchandise up for grabs!

Sip & Shop: Friday, November 9th: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Price for Admission: $8, with free entry on Saturday
Price of Items: All items priced as marked

Bargain Sale: Saturday, November 10th: 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Price for Admission: $3
Price of Items: All items HALF the marked price

All Sales are CASH ONLY!

My big score last year was a "Doors of Chapel Hill" poster that I bought for $1! It is now framed in our house and a great way to decorate on a budget. Have you been to the Bargain Sale in the past? Leave a comment below of any great items you found. 

Bi-Lo Weekly Menu Oct 28-Nov 3

A few tips on butternut squash:
1) Dice a whole butternut squash at one time and keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
2) An easy (or should I say easier) way to cut butternut squash: Cut off both ends of the butternut squash. Lay one end flat on a cutting board and use a vegetable peeler to take skin off down the sides of squash. Cut the squash lengthwise and then slice into smaller sections.

Happy Halloween!!


Weekly Menu

Sunday

Cider Glazed Chicken with Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

Monday

Butternut Squash & Shallot Soup with Spinach-Artichoke Grilled Cheese

Tuesday

Beef Tips in Mushroom Sauce with Rice and Broccoli

Wednesday

Halloween Menu

Thursday

Chicken with Pepperoni-Marinara Sauce and Roasted Asparagus

Friday

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burritos with Yellow Rice

Saturday

Sauteed Chicken & Mushrooms with Sweet Potatoes

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

Sunday	1 butternut squash  Fresh Express spinach - $2.49 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - $3.99/lb Dried cranberries Butter Salt Pepper Apple cider (last week) Dijon mustard Olive oil
Monday	2 shallots  1 small piece of ginger  Fresh Express spinach, 9 oz - $2.69 Artichoke hearts, 6 oz  100% whole wheat bread  Fat-free sour cream, 8 oz 7 Butternut squash (split w/Butternut Squash Salad) Spinach (split w/Butternut Squash Salad) Olive oil Salt Pepper Vegetable broth Garlic Mozzarella cheese (last week)   -need it: Borden - $2
Tuesday	1 onion 1 lb broccoli crowns - $1.49 8 oz sliced mushrooms - $1.99 1 lb sirloin tips - $3.99/lb 1 can 98% fat free mushroom soup 1 package dry onion soup mix Fat-free beef broth Pepper Salt Crushed red pepper Rice Garlic
Wednesday	Halloween Menu Shopping List
Thursday	1/2 lb asparagus ~ $1 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - $3.99/lb Hormel turkey pepperoni    -.55/1 print = $2.89 Cooking spray Marinara sauce (last week) Garlic Dried oregano Olive oil Pepper Salt Mozzarella cheese (last week)
Friday	1 sweet potato - $.79/lb 1 red onion 15 oz can black beans 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 package yellow rice Borden's shredded cheddar cheese - $2 Olive oil Spinach Tortillas (last week)
Saturday	Fresh parsley 1 shallot 2 sweet potatoes - $.79/lb 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - $3.99/lb Salt Olive oil Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Butter  Mushrooms (split w/Beef Tips) Dried thyme

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Lowes Foods Weekly Menu Oct 28-Nov 3

The subtotal this week is $38. This price doesn't include the Halloween Menu but with $12 to spare you should still be close to the $50 range if you choose to do the holiday menu. The Butternut Squash & Spinach Pasta is six servings so you can plan to eat leftovers for lunch or take out one of the other dinners this week.

Happy Halloween!!


Weekly Menu

Sunday

Scallops with Warm Tuscan Beans

Monday

Butternut Squash & Shallot Soup with Spinach-Artichoke Grilled Cheese

Tuesday

French Dip with Zucchini Oven Chips

Wednesday

Halloween Menu

Thursday

Butternut Squash & Spinach Pasta

Friday

Steak Fajitas with Black Beans

Saturday

Chicken with Pepperoni-Marinara Sauce and Green Beans

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

Sunday	1 onion ~ $.80 Fresh Express spinach - $2  15 oz can Hanover Great Northern beans - $.89 1/2 lb bay scallops ~ $3.50 Olive oil Salt Crushed red pepper Garlic Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Dried basil
Monday	2 shallots - $.50 1 small piece of ginger ~ $1 1 butternut squash ~ $2.60 Delallo marinated artichokes, 6 oz - $2.49 French bread - $1.99 LF fat-free sour cream, 8 oz - $.99 Spinach (split w/Scallops) Olive oil Salt Pepper Vegetable broth Garlic Mozzarella cheese (last week)
Tuesday	1 large zucchini ~ $1.15 London Broil, 2 lb ~ $7 Reduced-sodium soy sauce Beef bouillon cube Bay leaf Pepper Dried rosemary Dried thyme Garlic powder French bread (split w/Grilled Cheese) Breadcrumbs Parmesan cheese Seasoned salt Fat-free milk Cooking spray
Wednesday	Halloween Menu Shopping List
Thursday	1 onion ~ $.80 LF low fat ricotta, 15 oz - $1.99 Pasta (penne, rigatoni, or ziti) Butternut Squash (split w/Squash & Shallot Soup) Spinach (split w/Spinach-Artichoke Grilled Cheese) Butter Flour Fat-free milk Dried basil Garlic Dried sage Nutmeg Red pepper flakes Olive oil Salt Pepper Parmesan cheese Shredded mozzarella (last week)
Friday	1 onion ~ $.80 1 green bell pepper - $.97 Hanover black beans - $.89 London broil (split w/French Dip) Canola oil Garlic Tortillas (last week)
Saturday	1/2 lb green snap beans ~ $.64 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - $2.74/lb Contadina crushed tomatoes, 28 oz - $.85 Hormel turkey pepperoni - $3.99   -.55/1 print = $2.89 Cooking spray Garlic Dried oregano Olive oil Pepper Salt Mozzarella cheese (last week)

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Harris Teeter Weekly Menu Oct 28-Nov 3

If you're not a fan of fall squash you are going to hate this week's menu so I'll go ahead and apologize now! With fall squash on sale at $.79/lb and so many delicious recipes out there, it is just too hard to resist incorporating them into almost every dish this week. I think this calls for a Happy Fall, Y'all!

A few tips:
1) Dice a whole butternut squash at one time and keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
2) An easy (or should I say easier) way to cut butternut squash: Cut off both ends of the butternut squash. Lay one end flat on a cutting board and use a vegetable peeler to take skin off down the sides of squash. Cut the squash lengthwise and then slice into smaller sections. Harris Teeter does sell butternut squash already diced but it is more expensive.
3) The Tex-Mex Spaghetti Squash Boats and Spaghetti Squash Pie can both be made with a meat substitute or with vegetables only.

The subtotal this week is $34!! This doesn't include the Halloween Menu but with $16 to spare you should still be under this week.


Weekly Menu

Sunday

Cider Glazed Chicken and Baked Rice with Butternut Squash

Monday

Butternut Squash & Shallot Soup with Spinach-Artichoke Grilled Cheese

Tuesday

Spaghetti Squash Pie

Wednesday

Halloween Menu

Thursday

Butternut Squash & Spinach Pasta

Friday

Pistachio Chicken with Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

Saturday

Tex-Mex Spaghetti Squash Boats

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

Sunday	1 butternut squash ~ $2 1 onion ~ $.30 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (from butcher) ~ $2 Butter Salt Pepper Apple cider (last week) Dijon mustard   -need it: French's - $2.99   -.75/1 SS 9/9 = $1.49 Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth   -need it: Swanson, 14 oz - $.59 Dried sage Olive oil Garlic Dried thyme Rice Cooking spray Parmesan cheese
Monday	2 shallots - $1 1 small piece of ginger ~ $1 Fresh Express spinach, 9 oz - $2.69 HT artichoke hearts, 6 oz - $1.89 HT 100% whole wheat bread - $1.69 HT fat-free sour cream, 8 oz - $.77 Butternut squash (split w/Baked Rice) Olive oil Salt Pepper Vegetable broth Garlic Mozzarella cheese (last week)
Tuesday	1 small spaghetti squash ~ $1.60 1 green pepper - $1.19 1 package ground turkey  breast - $5.99 Spaghetti sauce (last week)   -need it: HT - $.97 Italian seasoning Flour  Butter 2 eggs Parmesan cheese Garlic Shredded mozzarella (last week) Onion (split w/Baked Rice)
Wednesday	Halloween Menu Shopping List
Thursday	1 butternut squash ~ $2 1 onion ~ $.30 Pasta (penne, rigatoni, or ziti)   -Barilla Plus - $1.67 Spinach (split w/Spinach-Artichoke Grilled Cheese) Cottage cheese (last week)   -need it: Friendship - $2   -.55/1 print or SS 10/7 = $.90 Butter Flour Fat-free milk Dried basil Garlic Dried sage Nutmeg Red pepper flakes Olive oil Salt Pepper Parmesan cheese Shredded mozzarella (last week)
Friday	2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (from butcher) ~ $2 Wonderful pistachios, 8 oz - $3.99   -.50/1 print = $2.99 Dijon mustard Dried parsley Dried thyme Butternut squash (split w/Squash & Spinach Pasta) Olive oil Salt Pepper Spinach (split w/Grilled Cheese & Squash & Spinach Pasta) Dried cranberries (last week)
Saturday	1 small spaghetti squash ~ $1.60 HT reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese - $2.75 Onion (split w/Squash & Spinach Pasta) Green bell pepper (split w/Spaghetti Squash Pie) Ground turkey (split w/Spaghetti Squash Pie) Ground cumin Chili powder Salsa (last week)

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Scarily Delicious Halloween Menu

I got so excited a few weeks ago when I stumbled upon this Halloween recipe that I decided to make a whole menu around it. We don't have kids yet and I'm not sure if we'll even have any trick-or-treaters this year so a festive menu is my way of celebrating. Eating Santa Fe Soup has been our tradition for the past few years but after making a huge helping of it for our housewarming party and eating leftovers, I'm a little Santa Fe Soup-ed out. This Halloween menu would be fun to make with kids, entertain friends or family, or to eat with your honey before snuggling up to watch a few scary movies. Do you have any favorite Halloween meals or traditions? I would love to hear them!

Happy Halloween everyone!


Halloween Menu

Hamburger Soup with Ghoulish Mashed Potatoes
Spiced Pumpkin Biscuits
Candy Corn Popcorn Balls


Shopping List
Pantry/Fridge Stock-up in Italics

Hamburger Soup	1 onion 2 carrots Celery 1 lb russet potatoes 8 oz can peas 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes 1 package Lipton soup mix 8 oz fat-free sour cream Fat-free beef broth Small pasta (macaroni, shells, etc) Garlic Dried thyme Pepper Salt Red pepper flakes Italian seasoning Butter
Pumpkin Biscuits	15 oz can pumpkin Fat-free buttermilk All-purpose flour Baking powder Pumpkin pie spice (see recipe to make your own) Salt Butter Honey
Popcorn Balls	3 oz bag popcorn Candy corn 10 oz bag miniature marshmallows Butter Salt Cooking spray