Friday, July 31, 2015

July 29th Menu



Hey ya’ll! Kroger has their Mega Event going strong this week. When you buy 5 items, you save $5 off of your order. This means it’s a great time to stock up. The two top meals we are really excited about are the Honey Rosemary Pork Chops with baked sweet potatoes and the Turkey Burger with Tomato Cucumber Salad. These meals offer so much for the taste buds! This round of shopping should cost $77 before taxes to feed your family of 4 for the week. 

Don't forget to get your shopping list here


Breakfasts:
Omelets: Bacon, Peppers, & Mushrooms
Total Cost: $10.25
Image result for eggs·       1 carton Aldi’s Eggs
o   Usually 89¢-$1.29
·       1 Aldi’s Mushrooms, 8 oz.
o   On sale $1.49
·       1 Aldi’s Green Pepper diced, 20 oz.
o   On sale $1.49
·       1 Yellow Onion diced (probably best buy at Aldi’s)
·       1 pack of Kroger Tyson Bacon, 16 oz.
o   On Sale $2.99
·       1 pack of Kroger Natural Sliced Cheese, 6-8 oz.
o   On sale $1.49 (Mega Event Buy 5 save $5)
1.   Cook and crumble bacon.
2.  Heat 1 tsp of oil in pan over medium high heat.
3. Wisk 3 eggs together and pour into pan.
4. Add peppers, bacon, and other ingredients then cover until egg is cooked and cheese is melted.
5. Fold the egg and then serve.



Pillsbury Toaster Strudel and Fruit
Total Cost: $5.74
·       1 box Kroger Strudel, 12 count
Image result for pillsbury strudelo   On sale $2.97 (Mega Event Buy 5 get $5 off)
·       Aldi’s Bananas 39¢ per lb.
·       Aldi’s Grapes 2 lb. $2.38




Entrees:
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Roasted Asparagus & Pasta Roni
Total Cost: $14.65
·       1 lb. of Kroger Large Shrimp, 31-40 count.
o   On sale $7.99 lb.
·       1 Kroger Tyson Bacon, 16 oz.
o   On sale $2.99
·       2 Bunches of Aldi’s Asparagus, 16 oz.
o   On sale $1.49
·       1 Publix Pasta Roni, 4.2-7.2 oz.
o   BOGO $1.39 (69¢)
1.   Preheat oven to 350°.
2.  Cut bacon slices in half length-wise. Then wrap around shrimp and place on sheet pan. Bake until bacon is crisp.
3. Trim asparagus (cut woody parts) and wash. Toss lightly with oil, salt, and pepper. Bake until tender.
4. Follow directions on pasta box to prepare the pasta.





Pan Seared Ribeye with Potato Wedges & Salad
Total Cost: $12.08
·       2 lbs. Publix Ribeye
o   On sale $8.99
·       5-8 Aldi’s Red Potatoes, 5 lb.
o   On Sale $1.49
Image result for Kraft dressing·       1 Aldi’s Salad mix, 12 oz.
o   On sale 49¢
·       1 Kroger Kraft Dressing (Choose your favorite), 15-24 oz.
o   On sale $1.49
§  .75/2 Kraft salad dressings, 15.8-16 oz., SS 6/14
§  $3/$12 Ken’s salad dressing, SavingStar eCoupon
§  $3/$12 Ken’s salad dressings, Upromise eCoupon
Use the .75/2 to make them $1.11 each (If you do all of the recipes you will also need Italian Dressing)
1.   Preheat oven to 425°.
2.  Season steak with salt and pepper. Sear in pan, then finish in oven to desired tastes.
3. Cut potatoes into wedges. Toss with salt, pepper, 1 tsp minced garlic. Place on sheet pan.
4. Toss salad.


Grilled or Baked Chicken Legs with Mashed Potatoes & Salad
Total Cost: $3.96 (depending on the price of the packaging of the drumsticks)
·       2 lbs. Kroger Perdue Chicken Drumsticks
o   On Sale 99¢ lb.
Image result for perdue drumsticks§  $1/2 Perdue fresh chicken items, (zip 30004) printable
§  $1/2 Perdue Fresh items, RP 7/26
·       1 Kroger Weber Grilling Seasonings, 2.5-3.75 oz.
o   On Sale 79¢
§  -$1 off Weber Seasoning or Rub  SS 6/14 (EXP 8-02)
Makes it free
·       6 Aldi’s Red Potatoes, 5 lb.s
o   On sale $1.49
·       1 Aldi’s Salad Mix, 12 oz.
o   On sale 49¢
·       1 Kroger Kraft Dressing (Choose your favorite), 15-24 oz.
o   On sale $1.49
§  .75/2 Kraft salad dressings, 15.8-16 oz., SS 6/14
§  $3/$12 Ken’s salad dressing, SavingStar eCoupon
§  $3/$12 Ken’s salad dressings, Upromise eCoupon
Use the .75/2 to make them $1.11 each
1.   Preheat oven to 375°.
2.  Toss chicken with seasoning and place on sheet pan. Bake until 165° internal temperature is met.
3. Cube potatoes and boil until tender in lightly salted water. Drain and mash with 4 TBLS. butter and 2 oz. of milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Toss salad.



Turkey Burger with Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Total Cost: $9.61
·       1 Publix Jennie-O Turkey Burger, 32 oz.
o   BOGO $7.99 ($3.99)
§  .75/1 Jennie-O turkey burgers, SS 6/07 (EXP 08/03)
Image result for jennie o turkey burger
§  .75/1 Jennie-O turkey burgers, (zip 03103) printable
Makes it $3.24
·       1 Aldi’s L’Oven Kaiser Buns, 13-15 oz.
o   On sale $1.29
·       1 Kroger English Cucumber
o   On sale 99¢
·       1 Kroger Grainger Co. Kroger Tomatoes
o   99¢ lb.
·       1 Yellow Onion
·       1 Kroger Kraft Cheese, 5-8 oz.
o   On sale $1.99
§  .75/1 Kraft Pepper Jack, Chipotle, Jalapeno or Hot Habanero Natural Cheese – shredded, block, sliced or string, Kroger (EXP 08/04) eCoupon (limit reached)
Use $1/2 off, makes it $1.49 ea.
·       1 Kroger Kraft Italian Dressing, 15-24 oz.
o   On sale $1.49
§  .75/2 Kraft salad dressings, 15.8-16 oz., SS 6/14
§  $3/$12 Ken’s salad dressing, SavingStar eCoupon
§  $3/$12 Ken’s salad dressings, Upromise eCoupon
Use the .75/2 to make them $1.11 each (If you do all of the recipes you will also need Italian Dressing)
1.   Preheat oven to 375°. Place turkey burgers on sheet pans. Season with favorite seasonings. Cook turkey burgers until they reach an internal temperature of 165°.
2.  Peel, wash, and slice cucumber. Cut tomatoes into wedges, and marinate all with Italian dressing.
3. Build sandwich to your likings. 




Quick Chinese Dinner
Total Cost: $ 8.47
·       1 Aldi’s Fusia Chicken Lo Mein, 24 oz.
o   On sale $2.99
·       1 Aldi’s Fusia General Tso’ Chicken, 26 oz.
o   On sale $2.99
·       1 Aldi’s Fusia Egg Rolls, 12.26-12.55 oz.
o   On sale $2.49
1.   Follow the directions on packages for all items.
(Note: You can buy Fortune Cookies at Kroger!)



Honey Rosemary Pork Chops with Baked Sweet Potatoes and Steamed Broccoli
Total Cost: $10.45
·       2 lbs. Kroger Assorted Pork Chops
o   On sale $1.99 lb.
·       1 head of Kroger Broccoli
o   On sale $1.49 lb.
·       4 Publix Sweet Potatoes
o   On sale 99¢ lb.
·       Fresh Rosemary
·       Honey
1.   Preheat oven to 375°.
2.  Wash sweet potatoes and place on sheet pan. Lightly salt. Bake until fluffy.
3. Stem and lightly mince 4 sprigs of Rosemary. Place pork chops in a baking pan, lightly season with salt and pepper. Top with Rosemary and 1 TBLS of honey on each pork chop. Bake until it reaches the internal temperature of 165°.
4. Cut broccoli into spears after washing. Steam, season with salt and pepper, and toss with 2 TBLS of olive oil or butter.