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Simplifying our Meals + Menu Suggestions for the Week

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With Easter last Sunday the Publix ad has been a little off, but starting this week everything will be back on track. There are some great deals to be found in stores. I’m taking the week off from menu planning, shopping lists, and recipe postings. Instead I will leave you with a few easy lunch and dinner ideas that can be made cheaply with what is on sale this week.

Nasoya organic tofu is on sale for $1.49 at Publix. Plus there is a $.75 off coupon and $.55 of coupon found here (use zip code 02468). With the tofu you can make a big pot of Mushroom-Tofu Miso Soup

Fresh Express Salad blends are buy one, get one free and honey mangos can be found for $1. I made a salad last night with greens, chopped mango, and toasted almonds that was delicious. Finish it off with Ruffles and Truffles Honey Lime Dressing.

Boston Butt Roast can be found for $1.99/lb. May I suggest Kalua Pulled Pork or Asian Style Pulled Pork. Use any leftovers to make into another meal of Pork & Avocado Spring Rolls.

Wholly Guacamole is buy one, get one also. I’m thinking some kind of wrap would be delicious. Leftover chicken, black beans, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo or salsa, and guacamole. Wraps are a go to around here when we need an easy meal.

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After going to a new to me farmer’s market this weekend and buying $15 worth of vegetables I tried to keep my Publix trip simple. Lately I have felt the need to simplify our eating. So we are taking a break from all the fancy recipes and just focusing on the nutrition our body needs.  Salads, soup, wraps, a roasted chicken, breakfast for dinner. Those are all on the menu for the week. For lunches I like to get creative. I’m sure this week will include plenty of guacamole. My goal for my grocery trip was $30. Check out my total below. Pretty darn close, eh? I’m not to disappointed with that savings either.

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With the $15 I spent at the market. I’m coming in at a total of $45 for the week. Not bad for breakfast, lunch, and dinners for the two of us.  Sometimes it takes a little bit of creativity, but eating healthy meals on a budget is completely do able. Now I’m off to experiment with new hummus flavors.

Dinner Idea: Buitoni Complete Meal and Cole’s Garlic Bread

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For an easy, no thinking required weeknight meal pick up two of the Buitoni Complete Meals for Two that are on sale buy one, get one free at Publix starting 6/7. You could get a kid friendly and adult friendly meal or two of the same. Cole’s Garlic Bread (also buy one, get one) would make an excellent side along with some steamed broccoli. When buying prepackaged meals I always look for the ones that already have the most veggies in them and then serves extra veggies on the side. Just because it is going to be an easy meal doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be as nutritious as possible.  These meals are rather expensive if they aren’t on sale and don’t have coupons, but Lobster ravioli? Sometimes it is ok to splurge!

Dinner Idea: Crab cakes and Salad

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Here is an easy dinner idea for you this Friday. Phillips crab cakes are BOGO this week and there are also a few coupons available. Buy a few boxes of these and serve them with a Fresh Express Salad (also BOGO). I would suggest the Pear Gorgonzola or Harvest Peach for a light and refreshing pairing with the crab. An easy dinner that is table ready in minutes.

Update: I was just at Publix and it looks like the salad kits are not BOGO, just lettuce bags. Instead purchase (2) Spring Mix, toss with a vinaigrette and add any veggies/fruits you have on hand.

Dinner Idea: Publix Rotisserie Lemon Pepper Chicken

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I don’t have a recipe for you today only an easy suggestion. The Lemon Pepper Rotisserie Chickens are on sale for $5.99. They are all around 2-3lbs usually. Grab the largest one you can find to ensure you have leftovers. Reheat the chicken in the oven according to the directions on the package and serve. Sliced watermelon is on sale for $.59, regionally, but if your store doesn’t have it grab another fruit that is on sale to serve on the side.

Save as much leftover chicken as you can. My #SundaySupper this week is a Chicken Tortellini Soup and leftover rotisserie chicken tastes delicious in it.