This week's menu will be shopped tomorrow (9/5) and planned to hopefully last until Thursday 9/11. James is out of town so it will just be the boys and I... I don't cook as much when he's gone :/. Anyway, we'll be finishing leftovers on Friday and possibly even more leftovers to clear out the refrigerator on Saturday. I bet it will be a frozen pizza kind of day on Sunday. Ain't no shame in that!!!!!!!!!!
On my menu this week:
Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
These sound amazing. Ground turkey is $1.99 on average so you can make double and freeze them but still only manage to pay very little. That's most likely what I'll do. A little extra work now and they're ready for a crazy night when there's little time or energy to cook :)!! Great weekend prep recipe!
I'll probably make noodles and sauce for the boys too. Prego is on sale this week.
I think I'll make roasted Brussels sprouts and garlic aioli to go with them {1/2 cup mayo, 1 clove minced garlic, little fresh lemon juice, pepper and maybe a pinch of kosher salt. Easy peasy}
Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese & Arugula Paninis
Hey! James is out of town. Why NOT make a sandwich with 2 of the things he seriously dislikes?!? While the cat's away... I'll eat beets and goat cheese. Maybe some fresh strawberries too. With balsamic glaze {Hy-Vee has a brand of pre-made glaze. Less work. Super delish}. I'm drooling 😍.
Hemp Crusted Baked Chicken Tenders
I am always looking for something new and different when it comes to chicken. I also don't like to rely on bread 100% of the time. I've done this with almond meal and coconut flour too. You don't need to shop anywhere special for hemp seed either. Not sure if Lee's Summit 2 {Ward Road} has a bulk section in their health market but Lee's Summit 1 {Rice Road} and Independence 1 {23rd Street} do. If you can't get it bulk, I'm sure they have a packaged version on the shelves. The Health Market brand also has an almond flour now that is just what you need. It's $8.99-10.99, I can't remember. A small investment as far as flour is concerned but I personally use it often... Which means you might need to now too...right?!?
... Not feeling like going through the trouble? That's fine. Replace hemp seed and almond meal for regular flour {eh, a cup or 2. No need to actually measure it}. Season well with kosher salt and pepper. Garlic and onion powder too if you're feeling flavorful. Bake as instructed in recipe.
I'll probably eat a salad and the rest of the Brussels sprouts with it. Maybe fries. Who knows. Not me right now. Lol. I do need to buy ketchup. Someone remind me to buy ketchup. Thanks ;).
Here's my favorite lettuce mix for Salads. Earthbound Farm Organic's Kale Italia.
Split chicken breasts are also on sale this week. Yes, that means you have to remove the breast from the bone. NO, it is NOT hard. I went through the trouble of finding a video for you too. Aren't I just so nice? The answer is yes. Lol http://m.youtube.com/watch?autoplay=1&v=r4r23trlLoY. It's not too hard. I usually buy lots when it's on sale and do this one whole day. That way I have lots of frozen chicken.
Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Carbonara
Nobody can beat a carbonara. Nobody. Me + pasta = LOVE. Not sure that I'll really do much else with this. Maybe toasted French bread rubbed with a clove of garlic. Bruschetta topping too? And wine. Definitely wine.
DONT BUY PRE-SLICED MUSHROOMS. DONT WASH THEM. Pre-sliced mushrooms are soggier and have more water which causes your dishes to be runny. Also why you don't wash them. Just brush the dirt off with a dry paper towel. And use the stem; trim the rough looking part off if it makes your little heart feel better.
I have some good tips & suggestions for the 'woody' parts of the asparagus too.
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Well, I think I'm going to call that good as far as my menu goes. We typically don't eat at home one or two nights while Daddy's away. Don't want to over do it & buy too much food.
GREAT DEALS THIS WEEK:
2-Day Sale: Buy $25 in meat & save $.15 off per gallon. Buy $50 & save $.30... Etc.
Driscolls raspberries
Split chicken breasts $.98/lb
Hy-Vee sugar $.99
Hy-Vee graham crackers 2/$4 with $.02 Fuel Saver {we eat a lot of these, well, the boys do.}
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