Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Happy Fourth of July!



We hope that this week you are celebrating our great nation. We are so proud to be American, and really enjoy the Fourth of July. This week we have incorporated a feast for Saturday’s celebration. There is a lot of seafood options this week as well. Please be very careful in your celebrations, and we will see you next week!




Breakfast:
Pancakes and Bacon  Total Cost: $5.76
·        1 Publix Aunt Jemima Pancake & Waffle Mix, 32-35 oz.
o   BOGO at $2.69 ($1.34)
·        1 Publix Aunt Jemima Syrup, 24 oz.
o   BOGO at $3.87 ($1.93)
·        1 Kroger Hormel Black Label or Natural Choice Bacon, 12-16 oz.
o   On sale $3.49
§  $1 off Hormel Black Label premium bacon printable
§  $1 off Hormel Black Label premium bacon, (zip 22901) printable
§  $1 off Hormel Black label premium bacon, Kroger eCoupon
Makes it $2.49
1.    Fix the Pancakes as directed and cook.
2.  Fry bacon in skillet as desired.
3.  Top pancakes with syrup and serve bacon on side.

Bagel, Hummus and Sugar Melon  Total Cost: $5.18
·        Publix Thomas English Muffins or Bagels, 12-20 oz, 50% off
o   6 count on sale $2.24
§  $1/2 Thomas bagels, SS 5/10
§  .50/1 Thomas English Muffins, mobiSave mobile coupon
Makes English Muffins $1.74 after mobiSave
·        1 Publix Sabra Hummus, 10 oz.
o   BOGO at $3.99 ($1.99)
§  .55/1 Sabra Hummus , 10 oz. printable
§  $1.50 off Stacy’s (1) Pita Chips, Pita Crisps or Bagel Chips and (1) Sabra Hummus, Publix (EXP 07/08) eCoupon
§  $1/2 Sabra Hummus, 10 oz. +, SS 6/28
Use .55/1, makes it $1.44
·        1 Publix Sugar or Summer Kiss Melon, $2 ea.

1.    Smear hummus on bagel.
2.  Cut fruit. Serve on the side.


Entrees:
July 4th Dinner: Chicken Leg Quarters with Slaw, Baked Beans, and Watermelon Total Cost $11.27
·        2 lbs. Kroger Chicken Leg Quarters
o   On Sale 49¢ per lb.
·        1 Aldi’s Watermelon
o   On sale $2.79
·        1 Publix Marie Cole Slaw Dressing, 12 oz.  (GET THE COLESLAW!!)
o   On sale $3.69
o   Get free coleslaw with purchase
·        2 cans Bush’s Baked Beans, 21-28 oz.
o   On sale $1.66
§  $3/$12 Bush’s Beans Savingstar
§  .50/1 Bush’s Beans, Ibotta app
Makes the beans $1.41 each
·        1 Kroger Yellow Onion
o   On sale 99¢ per lb.
·        2 TBLS Minced Garlic
1.    Season chicken leg quarters with any seasoning of choice. (Kroger has McCormick’s seasoning on sale.)
2.  Place chicken legs on sheet pan and bake at 350° or grill them until they reach internal temperature of 165°.
3.  Mince yellow onion and sauté until translucent. Add 2 TBLS. of minced garlic and the cans of beans and bring to a simmer.
4.  Toss slaw mix and dressing together.
5.  Chill watermelon overnight and slice.


BBQ Ribs with Vegetable Pasta Salad Total Cost: estimated $15.17
·        2 packs Kroger Pork Back Ribs
o   On sale BOGO
·        1 Kroger Sweet Baby Ray’s Sauce, 16-18 oz.
o   On sale 99¢
·        1 Kroger Betty Crocker Classic Suddenly Salad, 5.9-7.75 oz.
o   On sale $1
o   .50/2 Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad printable
o   .50/2 Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad, Kroger eCoupon
o   .50/2 Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad, SS 5/17
o   .50/2 Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad, SS 6/07
Makes it 75¢ ea. (Unless your store doubles then it’s 50¢)
·        1 Aldi’s Corn
o   On sale 20¢
·        ½ -1 container Kroger Grape Tomatoes, 10 oz.
o   On sale $1.50
·        1 Publix Yellow Squash
o   On sale 99¢
·        1 Publix Zucchini
o   On sale 99¢
1.    Take ribs and coat with Sweet Baby Ray’s sauce. Cover in roasting pan and cook at 325° for four hours or until tender.
2.  Boil corn until tender, cool, then cut off of the cob.
3.  Cut grape tomatoes in half and cube squash and zucchini.
4.  Cook Better Crocker pasta according to the directions on box and toss with the vegetables.  

Parmesan and Cracker Crusted Salmon (with sautéed green beans and tomatoes)    Total Cost: $18.19
·        2 lbs. Kroger Atlantic Salmon fillets
o   On sale $5.99
·        1 Kroger Kraft Parmesan Cheese, 8 oz.
o   On sale $3.49
§  .55/1 Kraft grated Parmesan, 8 oz. printable
§  .75/1 Kraft 100% grated Parmesan cheese, 7 oz +, Kroger eCoupon
Use .75/1 off, makes it $2.74
·        Kroger Keebler Town House Crackers, 9-13.8 oz.,
o   On sale $1.99
§  $1 off Keebler crackers (850 points) printable
§  .70/1 Kellogg’s, Keebler, Sunshine, MorningStar Farms or Pringles item printable
Use .70/1 off, makes it $1.29
·        1 ½ lb. Publix Green Beans
o   On sale 99¢ per lb.
·        ½ -1 container Kroger Grape Tomatoes
o   On sale $1.50
·        ½ Kroger Yellow Onion
o   On sale 69¢ per lb.
1.    Preheat oven to 350°.
2.  Crumble about 2 cups of crackers and add 4 oz. of parmesan cheese. Press to the top of salmon.
3.  Place salmon on baking tray and then bake until flaky.
4.  Stem and wash green beans. Then steam until tender.
5.  Dice ½ yellow onion and quarter the grape tomatoes.
6. Take 2 TBLS. olive oil and sauté green beans with onions, 1 TBLS minced garlic, and ½ cup of quartered grape tomatoes.  Add salt and pepper.


Braised Mussels with Smoked Sausage and Linguine Total Cost: estimated $16 (depends on the wine)
·        1 lbs. Publix Mussels, 16 oz.
o   BOGO $5.99 ($2.99)
·        1 Kroger Hillshire Farm Sausage Links, 14 oz.
o   On Sale $2.49
·        Publix Barilla Pasta Linguine, 24 oz.
o   On sale BOGO $2.75 ($1.37)
·        1 Kroger Yellow Onion
o   On sale 99¢ per lb.
·        ½ cup Aldi’s Grape Tomatoes
o   On sale $1.50
·        1 White Wine
·        1 Publix Pepperidge Farm Texas Toast, 9.5-11.25 oz.
o   BOGO at $2.99 ($1.49)
·        2 TBLS Fresh Parsley Minced
·        Olive Oil
1.    Cook pasta until al dente and drain. Toss with olive oil.
2.  Quarter 1 cup grape tomatoes.
3.  Slice smoked sausage on bias thinly.
4.  Sauté sausage until it begins to get crisp. Add ½ cup diced onions, 2 TBLS. minced garlic, mussels, and 1 cup of white wine. Cover. Bring to a simmer. Cook until mussels open.
5.  Finish with salt and pepper, tomato, and parsley.

 
Chicken Tenders with Baked Mac & Cheese and Cesar Salad
Total Cost: $10.74
·        1 Publix Perdue Chicken Breast Nuggets, Tenders, or Patties, 28.8-29 oz.
o   On sale $4.99
§  .75/1 Perdue refrigerated fully cooked item, RP 6/14
§  $1 off Perdue refrigerated fully cooked item, RP 6/14
Use $1 off, makes it $3.99
·        Publix Kraft Mac and Cheese, 5.5-7.3 oz.
o   BOGO $1.59 (79¢)
·        Kroger Kraft Cheese or American Singles, 5-8 oz. or 16 ct.
o   On sale $1.99
§  $1/2 Kraft Natural shreds, slices or block cheeses, 7-8 oz. On Select Kraft Cheese Slices products
Makes it $1.49-$1.99
·        1 Kroger Hidden Valley Dressing, 16 oz.
o   On sale $2.49
§  $1 off Hidden Valley flavored ranch salad dressing printable
§  .75/1 Hidden Valley Ranch bottled dressing 16 oz., or Pasta Salad, SS 6/28
Use $1, makes it $1.49
·        Aldi’s Cesar Salad Kit, 9-10.5 oz.
o   On sale $1.99
·        Kroger Cheez-It Crackers, 9-13.8 oz.
o   On sale $1.99
§  $1 off Sunshine Cheez-It (850 points) printable
§  .50/1 Sunshine Cheez-It Crunch’d baked cheese snack, 8 oz, Kroger eCoupon
Use $1 off, makes it .99 or use 50
¢ to make it $1.49
1.    Follow directions on bag for chicken tenders and box for mac and cheese.
2.  Place mac and cheese in baking dish and add 6 slices of cheese on top with 1 cup of crumbled Cheez-Its. Bake at 350° until bubbly and golden brown.
3.  Follow directions on salad kit.
4.  If you buy ranch dressing or honey Dijon, you can dip the tenders in the dressing.

Desserts:
Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake  Total Cost: 4.82
·        1 Kroger Betty Crocker Cake Mix (White or Yellow), 15-20 oz.
o   On sale $1
·        1 Aldi’s Strawberries, 1 lb.
o   On sale $1.19
·        1 Publix Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 7-8 oz.
o   On sale $1.67  
·        1 Publix Cool Whip Whipped Topping, 8 oz.
o   BOGO at $1.93 (96¢)
1.    Mix cake mix according to directions.
2.  Dice ½ pint strawberries and add to the mix.
3.  Pour cake and strawberry mix into baking pan.
4.  Melt cream cheese in microwave. Then drizzle onto cake and bake.
5.  Top with whipped cream.










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