Meals for the next 2 weeks!

So......what meals are you planning for the next two weeks?  I have left over Paleo Spaghetti sauce in the freezer, along with 2 large pieces of grouper, and 3 large pieces of boneless, skinless, chicken breasts. 

Here is what I have on our menu:

Monday - Lean beef taco's
Tuesday - Paleo Spaghetti sauce w/ organic noodles + salad
Wednesday- Grilled Pork Loin + squash casserole
Thursday-Paleo Chicken Tortilla-less soup
Friday-Lean beef burgers (no bun for some) + Bushes Baked Beans
Saturday-Grilled Grouper + Salad
Sunday-Pork Ribs, steam fresh veggies
Monday- Paleo Taco Soup
Tuesday-Roast, carrots, veggies over rice
Wednesday-Grilled Pork Loin + steam fresh veggies
Thursday-Turkey, squash casserole, sweet pot casserole, dressing, pie

Winn Dixie, Publix, and Target Deals!

I noticed all the coupons that came in the paper this Sunday.........$5 off $40 purchase at Publix, $5 off $50 purchase at Winn Dixie, and $10 off $50 food and beverage purchase at Target.  Wow!  As soon as I got back into town I went right to town clipping and researching coupons.  After chatting with my sis in law, she mentioned the $10 off Target coupon and how she grocery shops there...hmmm....maybe I should give it a whirl?  So I went online and clipped coupons after doing the whole cartwheel thing.  I was able to stack coupons plus use cartwheel....triple awesome!

With that said, I carefully planned my grocery trip on errands day so that I could get the most bang for my buck out of all three stores.  Luckily they are all pretty close to our home and the errands I already had to run so I did not waste any extra gas.

My first trip was to Winn Dixie.  Here is what I got (plus fuel perks for gas)!

Pot Roast $8.19
Pork Loin $8.62
Country Style Ribs $4.68
Country Style Ribs $5.28
16 lb turkey $9.25
Bell Pepper .89 - .30 WD Cpn = .59
Squash $1.48
Baby Carrots $1.39
Glass Cleaner $1
Charmin Toilet Paper $3.99-$1.20 WD Cpn = $2.79
Steam Fresh Veggies $1 a box
Waffles $1.58
Ice Cream $2.39
3 pack Aqua Soap $1.49 - .50 WD Cpn = .99
Cover Girl Blush $3.99 BOGO - $1.50 Manuf Cpn= $1.24 each blush
Total $51.71- WD $5 off $50 order = 46.71

Next stop was Publix.......This run I got toiletries as I doubled up on cpns for everything!  Score!

Here is what I got:

Suave Professionals Shampoo $3.00 - $1 off any suave product= $2
Suave Professionals Conditioner $3.00 - $3.00 BOGO manuf cpn = FREE
Simple Facial Wash $6.99 - $1.75 Publix Cpn = $5.24
Simple Facial cloths $5.49 - Buy any Simple product get the wipes= FREE - $1.75 Publix cpn = credit of $1.75 applied back to the face wash which ended up costing me $3.49 for BOTH items!
Degree Motion sense deod $3.50 - $1 Publix cpn = $2.50
Degree Motion sense deod $3.50 - $1 Publix cpn - $3 manuf cpn off two Degree items = FREE plus the credit of .50 was applied to the first deod which costs me $2.00 for 2!  Score!
Tresemme leave in conditioner $5.99 - $5.00 manuf cpn  off 2 Tres products = .99
Tresemme ceramic heat protector $4.49 - $3 off Publix manuf cpn when you buy 2 Tres products = 2.49

 

 

                                                                   Total Spent $13.41
                                                                   Total saved $32.94

My last trip was Target.  Here is my food/beverage purchase:

Simply Balanced Organic  Blue Corn Tortilla Chips $2.99-$1.25 Target cpn - 5% cartwheel = 1.59
Simply Balanced Organic Honey $3.00 - 5% cartwheel = 2.85
Simply Balanced Organic Eggs $2.99 - .50 Target Cpn - 10% cartwheel = $2.24
Simply Balanced Organic Spagh Pasta $2.49
Smithfield Bacon $3.49
Garlic .59
Skippy Natural PB $2.69 - .55 manuf cpn = $2.14
Black Olives $1.22
Chicken Broth $1.22
Tom sauce $.49
28 oz can Diced Petite tomatoes $1.42
Red onion .84
Jalapeno Peppers $.92
Fresh Cilantro $.99
Bushes Baked Beans $1.39
Fruit cups 4 pack  $1.99
Oregano spice $2.24
Strawberries $2.79
4 pack ground beef patties $4.89-$2 Target cpn- 5% Cartwheel  = $2.70
4 pack ground beef patties $4.89 - $2 Target cpn- 5% Cartwheel =  $2.70
1 lb Lean ground beef $3.39 - 5% Cartwheel = $3.22
Frozen Steam Peas .92
Tater Tots $2
Lean cuisine frozen meal $1.60
Lean Cuisine frozen meal $1.60
Bagel Bites $1.99

Total $37.94

**I gave the cashier the $10 off $50 cpn first, then handed the cashier the Target and Manufac cpns, then lastly gave her the cartwheel scan code therefore getting it down to $37.94.

 

Lastly here is my toiletries deals which were a separate order.  Here is what I got:

Colgate Max Advanced toothpaste $3.49 - $1 off Target cpn - $1 manuf cpn = $1.49
Target Brand sand Ziploc bags $2.49-.50 Target cpn = 1.99
Hefty trash bags $5.54- $1.50 Target cpn - .55 manuf cpn = $3.49
Vanity Fair napkins $2.19 - .50 manuf cpn - 15% Cartwheel = $1.36
Vanity Fair napkins $2.19 - .50 Manuf cpn - 15% Cartwheel = $1.36
Dog Food $4.64 - $1.50 manuf cpn - $1 Target cpn = $2.14

Total Spent $11.83 

Paleo Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Here is a new recipe I found online this weekend.  It turned out really good!

Ingredients

2 lbs. grass fed  beef stew meat (I used lean stew beef)
1-2 sweet potatoes (quartered)
1 yellow onion, (chopped)
1 tbsp. bacon fat (I used coconut oil)
6 oz. can of organic tomato paste
3/4 cup red wine (I used 1 cup)
1 cup baby carrots
1 cup sliced mushrooms 
bag of frozen green peas 
2.5 cups beef broth
3 cloves of garlic (minced)
1 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. marjoram
1 pinch of salt

 
Instructions


1. In a large saucepan, heat the bacon fat (coconut oil) over medium-high heat.
2. Once the pan is searing hot, add the cubed beef to the pan, cook until its brown on all sides. It's important that you only add the beef once the pan is very hot, this produces a good sear and keeps in the beef's juicy goodness. Once the meat is ready, place it in your slow cooker.
3. Fry the chopped onions in the saucepan at medium heat for about 5 mins.
4. Add the red wine and tomato paste to the pan with the onions and let it simmer for 3 minutes. Add to the slow cooker.
5. Stir in the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker.
6. Cook for 8 hours on low (5-6 hours on high)
7.. Serve and enjoy!

                      

Publix deals

Here are some deals I scored today at Publix!  Half of my coupons were from newspapers and the other half I got from coupons.com and redplum.com.  No worries, I know it looks like a ton of cookie dough BUT I bake a lot around Halloween for my work and Justin's work plus neighbor kids each afternoon :)

Total spent $18.95, saved $37.46  (Each item was BOGO except for the Del Monte fruit squeezes)

Motts Juice BOGO $2.50-$1 off = $1.50 for 2, .75 each bottle
Arm and Hammer Laundry Detergent BOGO $4.99 - $1 cpn = $3.99 for 2, $1.99 each
Nestle Cookie Dough BOGO $3.29 - $1.25 = $2.05 for 2, $1.03 each
Veggie Dip BOGO  $3.69 - $.75 cpn + .50 cpn = $2.44 for 2, $1.22 each container
Quaker Medley Bars BOGO $3.99 - $1 cpn - $1 cpn = $1.99 for 2, .99 each box
Delmonte Fruit Squeezes $2.99 - $1 cpn - $1 Publix cpn = .99 a box
Sponge Bob and Dora Fruit Snacks BOGO $2.50 - .50 cpn = $2.00 for 2, $1 a box

Arugala Chopped Greek Salad with home made dressing

This was a great salad!  Found this on health bent.com. 

Here is the recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 English (also called Hot House) cucumber
• 2 green onions
• 1 pint cherry/grape tomatoes
• 1 handful kalamata olives
• 4 pepperoncini peppers
• 2 handfuls arugula greens
• juice of 1 generous lemon
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint (I do not care for mint so I did not use this)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt & pepper
• feta, if you want (YUM, I added this)

 

 

Method

Get out a storage/serving container.
Chop up the cucumber, green onions, tomatoes, olives, peppers and arugula. (If you are trying to save time and make ahead, do not add the Arugula just yet, wait till your ready to serve)
Toss them into the container. Add in everything else.
Make sure you generously season the salad with salt and pepper, to your liking of course.
Stir to combine.

Salmon with Avocado Salsa

This was a wonderful recipe I tried tonight!  D_E_L_I_S_H!  Trust me!

I got this recipe from laylita.com . 

Here is the recipe!

Ingredients

 

 

• 2 lbs salmon, cut into 4 pieces
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
Avocado salsa
• 1 avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 3 mild hot peppers, seeded and deveined, diced or sliced
• Juice from 2 limes
• 3 tbs olive oil
• 2 tbs finely chopped cilantro
• Salt to taste
  
• Instructions:

 

1. Mix the salt, coriander, cumin, paprika, onion and black pepper together, rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and this seasoning mix, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Pre-heat the grill.
3. Combine the avocado, onion, hot peppers, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and salt in a bowl and mix well, chill until ready to use.
4. Grill the salmon to desired doneness.
5. Serve the salmon topped with the avocado salsa.

Finished Product:

 

 

 

 

Paleo Crock Pot Chili

I decided last week to search out new recipes!  I am tired of the old!  Time for a change!  I found about 5 new recipes that I will share this week as I make them!

Tonight it was a chili recipe from paleonewbie.com.  This turned out to be a good chili recipe!

Here is the recipe!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. of lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 red and 1 green bell pepper, both diced
• 1 cup of carrots, finely diced
• 1 cup of celery, diced
• 1 jalapeno, minced
• (1) 28-ounce can of crushed or stewed tomatoes
• (1) 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes
• (1) 15-ounce can of tomato sauce
• ****I chopped up all of the veggies the night before and stored in a large container to save time in the morning****Also don't forget to thaw the ground beef the night before****
 
Spices
• 3 tbs. of chili powder
• 1 tbs. of oregano
• 1 tbs. of basil
• 2 tsp. of cumin
• 1 tsp. of salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. of cayenne
Garnish
• About 4 pieces of bacon, fried and crumbled (This makes the dish)
• 1 or 2 avocados, diced

Instructions

1. Saute onions and garlic together in a large saucepan over medium heat
2. Add ground beef to the saucepan, and brown
3. Drain excess fat
4. Transfer the cooked onions, garlic and meat to your crockpot
5. Add all vegetables and spices (except garnish ingredients) to the crockpot
6. Give it all a good stir
7. Set crockpot to low and allow to slow cook for about 6 hours
8. Spoon into individual bowls
9. Garnish with crumbled bacon and avocado slices
10. Serve hot and enjoy!