Meal Plan for the Week 08/03/2011-08/09/2011

 Total Spent on Food Groceries this Week    $48.35

Sale prices are guaranteed through Tuesday, August 8th, 2011

So, I selected a new store this week called Michael's Fresh Market and to be honest, it will probably be my last visit.  Although there was an abundance of produce at a comparable price, the extremely high prices of everything else, from dairy to dry ingredients completely negated anything saved on the produce and meat.  Unfortunately this meant my sister Shelley and I had to drive straight from Michael's over to SuperTarget for the rest of our grocery list, which I am usually a one shot wonder when it comes to shopping.   Along with the high prices on pre-packaged food, the customer service is also slightly lacking. I asked an employee in the meat department to direct me to the baby back ribs that were on sale in the ad since I couldn't find them.  After about 1.2 seconds of perusing the meat section, he said "Sorry, we must not have any."  Now let me tell you something, if I were at Caputo's and were in the same predicament, the butcher would have diligently searched the aisles for me and if not found, would have packaged a comparable meat for me at the same sale price.  Thank goodness my observant sister was able to find them, otherwise I was about to leave without offering them any of my business. 


Conclusively, we will happily be returning to our dependable grocery store next week.  :)

Please check the ingredients needed for the recipes first in case you already have an item or need something in addition to my list.

On to this week's groceries:
Michael's Fresh Market
1 slab baby back ribs - $4.99

3 lbs chicken wings - $2.94

Ricotta Cheese - $3.09

1 pckg shredded cheddar

1 bunch green onions - 33c

1 bunch cilantro - 19c

3 pears - $1.05

1 large red onion - 78c

4 bananas - 69c

1 Head cauliflower - $1.62

3 ears corn - 87c

Target

1 lb bacon - $3.79

Sweet n' sour sauce - $1.99

Frank's Red Hot - 99c (there was a coupon on the bottle)

Apple Cider Vinegar - $1.29

1 box couscous - $2.24

1 box chocolate cake mix - 89c

Crab Meat - $2.49

1 pckg mixed frozen veggies - $1.09

Shredded Frozen Hash Browns - $1.83

1 pint organic heavy cream - $2.49

2 16 oz sour cream - $3.18

2 cream cheese - $3.78

Mini Filo Shells - $2.04

Total w/ tax - $48.35

Our Meals this week are as follows:

Entrees

• Baked Crab Rangoon and Fried Rice (Made with Whole Wheat Couscous)
• Homemade Cheese Blintz (Polish Naleśniki)(Crepe Recipe for Blintz's courtesy of Mr. Keller)
• Baby Back Ribs, Corn on the Cob, and Cheesy Potato Casserole
• Buffalo Wings with Spicy Garlic Sauce, sweet potato chips and cauliflower salad
• Spaghetti with meat sauce (nothing special here guys, have had a lb of frozen beef in the freezer for a while and some Prego in the pantry that needs use, so I figured this would be a good week)

Snacks

• Pears
• Bananas

Dessert

• Blackberry Fudge Cake with Chocolate Ganache (Mom and Dad had an abundance of fresh blackberries in their garden, so I thought it was a good time to whip out this recipe) 

Please see the recipe links on the left for full recipes

Please post comments below or e-mail me @ erin.latawiec@gmail.com

Meal Plan for the Week 07/27-08/02

Total Spent on Food Groceries this Week    $31.70

Sale prices are guaranteed through Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

I have selected Caputo's for this week's shopping trip based on sale prices posted.

Please check the ingredients needed for the recipes first incase you already have an item or need something in addition to my list.

On to this week's groceries:

24 pack ice cream cones
Shredded Mexican Cheese - $1.50
12 flour tortillas - $1.29
1/2 gallon rainbow sherbet - $3.00
23 oz fish sauce - $1.69
Tamarind paste - $1.79
Seedless Watermelon (bought with $5 in store credit for taking a survey)
2.50 lbs Italian sausage - $4.12
4 lbs boneless chicken breast - $5.25
16 oz rice noodles - $1.79
Romaine - $2.00
Cilantro - 25c
3 limes - 30c
3 green peppers - 81c
5 cups bean sprouts - $1.01
1 lb strawberries - $1.99
2 sweet potatoes - 82c
3 Mangos - $1.50

Total w/ tax - $31.70 (with a $5 in store credit that I got for doing a survey) 

Our family only needed 4 dinners this week.

Our Meals this week are as follows:

Entrees

• Chicken Pad Thai
• Grilled Italian Sausages with peppers and onions and roasted sweet potatoes
• Strawberry Craisin salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette and feta
• Grilled Chicken Fajitas

Snacks

• Mangos
• Watermelon

Dessert

• Rainbow Sherbet Ice Cream Cones 

Please see the recipe links on the left for full recipes

Please post comments below or e-mail me @ erin.latawiec@gmail.com

Meal Plan for the Week 07/20-07/26

Total Spent on Food Groceries this Week    $30.57

 

Sale prices are guaranteed through Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

 

I have selected Garden Fresh for this week's shopping trip based on sale prices posted.

 

Please check the ingredients needed for the recipes first incase you already have an item or need something in addition to my list.

 

On to this week's groceries:

11 chicken quarters @ 39c/lb - $3.74

1.3 lbs catfish nuggets - $2.75

1.25 lbs homemade polish sausage - $2.74

Bakehouse Biscuits - 89c

Old-fashioned Oats - $1.39

Parkay Margarine - 99c

KCM BBQ sauce - $1.49

1 lb broccoli - 48c

2 lb romaine - $1.29

1.8 lbs green beans - $1.60

3 medium onions - $1.06

1.89 lbs organic cameo apples - $2.40

1 large red onion - 51c

2 bosc pears - $1.57

3 lemons - $1.20

1 avocado - $1.49

2 jalapeno peppers - 18c

Tortilla chips - $1.99

Hot Dog buns - 79c

1 loaf Sliced Homemade Wheat Bread - $1.49

Total w/ tax - $30.57

 

 

Our Meals this week are as follows:

 

Entrees

• BBQ Chicken Nachos
• Beer Brats with Pasta Salad
• Fried Catfish with red potatoes and bacon green beans
• Grilled Lemon-Butter Chicken Quarters with biscuits and steamed broccoli
• Avocado/Pear Salad with garlic bread

Snacks

• Pears
• Apples

Dessert

• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

Please see the recipe links on the left for full recipes

 

Please post comments below or e-mail me @ erin.latawiec@gmail.com

Meal Plan for the Week 7/13-7/19

Total Spent on Food Groceries this Week    $55.41

Sale prices are guaranteed through Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

I have selected Caputo's Fresh Market for this week's shopping trip based on sale prices posted.

 

Again, please check the ingredients needed for the recipes first incase you already have an item or need something in addition to my list.

 

On to this week's groceries:
8 Chicken Drumsticks - $3.67
1.2 lbs Italian Hot Sausage - $2.11
2.5 lbs Angus tip sirloin steak - $8.01
4.5 lbs Pork Spare Ribs - $11.08 (the butcher packaged this special for me and gave me twice as much as I needed which was the reason for going over $50 this week, sorry)
1 pckg smoked turkey bacon - $2.50
12 package Dreamsicles - $2.89
Heavy Cream - $2.49
Shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese - $1.50
Shredded Cheddar Cheese - $1.50
Fresh Baked Parisian Bread - $1.69 (it was still warm and seemed perfect for the steak sandwiches)
28 oz Tomato Sauce - 99c
Balsamic Vinegar - $1.50
4 onions @ .49/lb - 71c
2.82 lbs red potatoes @ .79/lb - $2.23
1.05 lb organic broccoli @ .69/lb - 72c
1.37 lb sweet potatoes (2 large) @ .59/lb - 81c
1.99 lb zucchini (6 zucchini) @ .59/lb - $1.17
2.2 lb red grapes @ $1.49/lb - $3.28
16 oz mushrooms - $2.49
1 pckg carrots - 79c
3 mangoes - $1.34
Cauliflower - 99c

Total w/ tax - $55.41

Our Meals this week are as follows:

 

Entrees

• Picnic Spice Rubbed Chicken Legs with German Potato Salad
• Steak Sandwiches with mushrooms, green peppers, onion, and garlic mayo
• Baked Veggie Pasta with cauliflower and carrots
• Pork Spare Ribs with sweet potato chips and grilled zucchini
• Rigatoni with Italian sausage and broccoli in a mushroom cream sauce

 Snacks

• Mangoes
• Grapes

Dessert

• Orange Dreamsicles 

 

Please see the recipe links on the left for full recipes

 

Enjoy!

Meal Plan for the Week 7/6-7/12

Total Spent on Food Groceries this Week    $37.12 

Sale prices are guaranteed through Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

I have selected Caputo's Fresh Market for this week's shopping trip based on sale prices posted today.

Again, please check the ingredients needed for the recipes first incase you already have an item or need something in addition to my list.

On to this week's groceries:
6 fudge bars - $1.89

3 lbs of Angus ground chuck - $6.37

Light Mayo - $2.59

Cool Whip - $1.49

1 lb bacon - $2.50

6 small cans tomato soup @ 69c each

1 jar fire roasted red peppers - $1.49

4 Fresh Buns - $1.34

4 sliced smoked mozzarella - $1.05

2 large tomatoes- $1.10

Angel food Cake - $2.59

3 broccoli crowns - $1.27

1 large romaine heart - 43c

1 bunch spinach - 99c

1 lb strawberries - $1.50

2 large eggplants - $1.14

1 red onion - 29c

4 portobello mushroom caps - $1.35

5 giant green peppers - $1.51

1 lemon - 54c

4 bananas - 91c

$37.12 including tax

Our Meals this week are as follows:

Entrees

• Portobello Burgers with Roasted Pepper Paste and Smoked Mozzarella with broccoli salad
• Open faced sloppy joe's on homemade beer bread with side salad
• BLT's with Parmesan Eggplant chips
• Chicken Caesar Salad with garlic bread
• Stuffed Green Peppers

Snacks

• Bananas
• Fudgsicles

Dessert

• Strawberry Shortcake
  

Please see the recipe links on the left for full recipes

Enjoy

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner for 10!

So I didn't reach my goal of staying under $100.00 to feed 10 people for an entire week breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beverages.  As I was shopping, I observed the large quantity of food that was going into my cart and quickly realized my goal might not be feasible.  When I got home from shopping, I told my husband that we need to stick with the plan of 2.5 children, because feeding a family of 10 is tough!  So, here is my grocery list with a grand total of............

$141.44 for food groceries for 10 people for an entire week!

There was more, but I couldn't fit it all on the table

Costco:
12 giant bagels
12 giant muffins (blueberry and chocolate)
5 lbs of red grapes
3 dozen eggs
Tortilla Chips
7 lbs of ground beef

Garden Fresh:
3 lbs of chicken breast
3 lbs organic bosc pears
1 lb sliced cajun turkey breast
1 lb maple honey ham
Apple Juice
4 avocados
1 lb loraine swiss
1 loaf of polish rye bread

Caputos:
5.5 lbs Fresh Bratwurst
1.2 lbs Fresh Italian Sausage
2 bottles Western Dressing
1 box Jiffy Corn Mix
2 16 oz Dutch Farms Sour Cream
2 28 oz diced tomatoes
4 Brook's Chili Hot Beans
2 Pillsbury grand biscuits
1 Can Cream-style Corn
1 pckg shredded mozzarella
2 pckgs shredded Mexican cheese
3 lbs bananas
Brick of Romano Cheese
3 limes
4 Orange Peppers
1 head of garlic
3 bunches of fresh romaine
2 heads of lettuce
10 plum tomatoes
1 bunch of cilantro
5 large eggplants
2 red onions
3lbs yellow onions
3 pckgs hot dog buns
1 seedless watermelon
8 2lt bottles of soda

Total = $141.44

Menu for the Week:

Breakfast:
Eggs
Muffins
Bagels
Sausage
Biscuits
Fruit

Lunch:
Sandwiches
Pizza Bagels
Leftovers

Dinner:
Taco Salad
Grilled Bratwurst with chips
Stuffed Eggplant with side salad
Chili with Cornbread
Avocado/Pear Salad with Grilled Chicken and Feta

Thanks again for reading.  Beginning again on Wednesday July 6th, we should be back to the normal schedule of planning for only 1 family! :-)

Change of Plans this Week

Wednesday's shopping trip this week has been postponed to Sunday, June 26th.  However, Sunday's shopping trip will be a bit different compared to past weeks.  I will be planning breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 10 people for the entire week.  The challenge is to try to stay under $100 for everything.  I will post what I bought, where I shopped, and the menu on Sunday afternoon.

Sneak Peek of menu (subject to change):

Grilled Bratwurst w/ grilled onions (these are made fresh at the store) - $1.59/lb this week at Caputo's
Homemade Chili with all the fixin's
Taco Salad
Stuffed Eggplant (Eggplant is on sale again for 59c/lb) This recipe is fantastic!!
Mixed Green Salad with Grilled Chicken (Chicken Breast is $1.39/lb)

Check back on Sunday and Happy Cooking!
~Erin