When you turn out the porch lights on Halloween and finally sit down and relax, the last thing you want to think about is dinner on Saturday. Not to worry. Expert recipe researcher Sheila Kern has come up with great ideas that you can plan in advance. Most of the ingredients are on sale this week at local grocery stores.
First, we pay homage to Paul Newman with Paul's Quick Balsamic Chicken. This recipe calls for a whole chicken, but breasts will do just fine. Boneless, skinless breasts are on sale at Safeway ($1.99 a pound) and Foods Co. ($1.87 a pound). At Savemart, Foster Farms breasts with ribs attached are $1.49 a pound in the value pack.
Paul's Quick Balsamic Chicken
From www.newmansown.com
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Marinating Time: 120 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
Marinade:
1 bottle Newman's Own Balsamic Vinaigrette or Lighten Up! Light Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano or 2 tsp. dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 chicken, cut up into 6 pieces
Finishing touches (optional)
Baking potatoes, onions, carrots
Directions:
Place a large zipper seal plastic bag into a large, shallow dish. Into the bag, add vinaigrette, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Seal bag. Massage gently to combine ingredients.
Add chicken to bag and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator, turning occasionally, for 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place chicken in roasting pan with half the marinade poured around pan. If desired, cut up potatoes, onions, and carrots and place around chicken. Roast for 40 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced.
The next three recipes use baking squash (butternut and spaghetti), which is on sale at Raley's for 99-cents a pound.
Creamy Butternut Squash With Cinnamon Soup
From www.allrecipes.com
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds peeled and seeded butternut squash, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 large onion, cut into large dice
1 tablespoon butter
1 pinch sugar
3 large garlic cloves, thickly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups chicken broth, homemade or from a carton or can
1 1/2 cups half-and-half (or whole milk)
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Garnish: store-bought apple chips
Directions:
1. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep pan. Saute until shimmering.
2. Add butternut squash, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until squash start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
4. Add cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cayenne pepper; continue to saute; until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
5. Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until squash is tender, about 10 minutes.
6. Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
7. Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.
I her that even kids can't tell the difference between real spaghetti and spaghetti squash!
SPAGHETTI SQUASH MARINARA
From: www.cooks.com
Ingredients:
2 tsp. each olive oil and butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 c. canned ready cut tomatoes
2 c. cooked spaghetti squash strands
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. dried basil
3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
In a large non-stick skillet heat olive oil and butter. Saute garlic and onions until onions are translucent about 5 minutes, add mushrooms and saute 2 minutes longer, stir in tomatoes, parsley and seasonings, cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes, stir in half of the Parmesan cheese, reheat spaghetti squash and arrange strands on serving platter, spoon sauce over squash and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
How to cook spaghetti squash in microwave. Cut squash in half, scoop out seeds and place cut sides down, in microwave safe dish. Add 1/3 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high (100% power) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender, turning dish after 5 minutes. Drain and cool.
And, lastly, a (Golden) delicious cake. It calls for Golden Delicious apples, which are on sale at Raley's for 88-cents a pound.
Apple Bundt Cake
From www.epicurious.com
Bon Appetit | December 1999
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients:
4 medium Golden Delicious apples (about 1 1/2pounds), peeled, cut into 1/3-inch pieces
5 tablespoons plus 2 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Oil and flour 12-cup Bundt pan. Mix apple pieces, 5
tablespoons sugar and ground cinnamon in medium bowl. Combine 2 1/2 cups
sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, orange juice, orange peel and vanilla extract in large
bowl; whisk to blend. Stir flour, baking powder and salt into egg mixture. Spoon 1
1/2 cups batter into prepared Bundt pan. Top with half of apple mixture. Cover
with 1 1/2 cups batter. Top with remaining apples, then batter.
Bake cake until top is brown and tester inserted near center comes out with moist
crumbs attached, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack 15 minutes.
Run knife around sides of pan to loosen. Turn cake out onto rack. Cool at least
45 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve slightly warm or at room
temperature.
Let's face it, this week is about costumes and candy - at least until Saturday. To make life easier on Halloween, we'll cut to the chase and tell you that Safeway's Friday $5 special is pizza. Raley's has a Take & Bake pizza for $6.49 and 8-piece fried chicken in the deli is $5.99 (both are available all week). If you're planning to invite the neighborhood, Savemart has a 50-piece chicken meal for $37.99 and pumpkin pies for $5. If it's tradition to have cereal before trick'or'treating, head over to Vic's Markets where most varities are $1.99 a box.
For all the last-minute shoppers, Halloween candy:
Safeway: Reese's, KitKat, Hershey's or Mars fun size bars $1.50 a bag (Wed-Friday)
Raleys: Hershey's, KitKat or Reese's for $1.88 a bag.
Savemart: Buy 4 bags get one Free.
Here are the highlights:
SAFEWAY: Let''s promise to get some fresh fruit so that it's not an all-candy weekend. Apples are 88-cents a pound for Fuji or organic Braeburn and Texas red grapefruit is 79-cents each. Pomegranates are BOGO and pears are $1.29 a pound. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are $1.99 a pound, lean (93%) ground beef is $3.99 a pound and fresh Atlantic salmon filets are $5.99 a pound. Safeway has a bunch of BOGO items including, Keebler cookies or Cheez-Its, sliced bacon, Nathan's beef franks, Steak-umm sliced steaks, Smithfield smoked sausage links, Minute Maid or Florida's Natural orange juice, 12-packs of Coke or 7-UP; Oroville Redenbacher's microwave popcorn; frozen orange juice and waffles; butter top breads, Breyers ice cream and Safeway Select vitamins. Arrowhead water is $3.99 a case; Campbell's and Progresso soups are $1 a can and pumpkin pies are $3.99. The 8-hour weekend sale includes Yoplait multi-packs for $2.99; Betty Crocker cake mix for 59-cents each; a 10-pound back of Russett potatoes for $1.99 and a 4-pound bag of frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts for $7.16.
RALEY'S/BELAIR: You can get apples (88-cents a pound for organic red or golden delicious) here, too. Broccoli crowns are 77-cents a pound and large artichokes are $1 each. Avocados are $1 each and butternut, spaghetti or acorn squash is 99-cents a pound. Pears are $1.29 a pound and pomegranates are 2/$3. Dr. Pepper is $1 for 2-liters; Crystal Geyser spring water is $3.99 a case and Martinelli's sparkling cider is $2 a bottle. Large eggs (18-count) are $2.49 and milk is still the best bargain at 2 gallons of non-fat for $4.29. In frozen foods, Michelina's budget gourmet entrees are 79-cents each and Campbell's chunky soups are 2/$3.
SAVEMART has a deal on avocado - 69 cents each - and Roma tomatoes - 79-cents a pound. Washington state apples are $1.29 a pound; large pomegranates are 2/$4 and raspberries (12 oz) and strawberries (2lbs) are $4.99 each. Martinelli's sparkling cider is $2 a bottle and Sunny Select drinking water is $3.50 a case. Gallo sliced salame is $4.99 a pound and large eggs (18-count) are $3. Sunnyside Farms cottage cheese is $1.99 a carton and shredded cheese is $2 a bag. Green Giant veggies are $1 a can; Marie Callender's salad dressing is $2 a bottle, English muffins are $1.99 a pack and General Mills cereals are $2 a box..
FOODS CO. has the deals this week. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are $1.87 a pound; large eggs (18-count) are $2.50 and an 8-pack of Yoplait yogurt is $3.98. One-pound chunks of Joseph Farms cheese are $3.50 each; large Hass avocados are 57-each and large boxes of General Mills cereals are 2/$6. 7-UP or Sunkist soda is 88-cents for a 2-liter jug. Rome apples are 2lbs/98-cents; fresh whole pineapple is $1.98; kiwi is 4/$1 and Nissin cup noodles are 10/$3. Wishbone salad dressing is 2/$4; Challenge or Danish butter is $2.98 a pound; a twin pack of Layton Farms bread is $1.98 and Take'n'Bake pizza is $5.98.
VIC'S MARKETS (Folsom and Fulton Ave.): The deal of the week - by far - is the sale on cereal at $1.99 a box (use the coupon inside and get another $3 off if you buy 5 Quaker varities). Other items worth noting include Crystal Geyser water for $3.99 a case; Anderson's soups for $1.39 a can and Michelina's budget entrees for 99-cents each.
Come back tomorrow for recipes that will take the edge off all that candy.
Hi Moms. Here's a link to a great Raley's coupon: http://www.raleys.com/promo...
This link takes you directly to the coupon, which, if you shop on Saturday or Sunday, gets you $10 off groceries when you spend $50 or more and $25 off when you spend $100 or more. There are some exclusions, like alcohol, milk, prescription drugs, gift cards and lottery tickets (DUH!) I'm sure we all cart more than $50 or $100 worth of groceries without that stuff all the time.
Click now and save! Have a great weekend.
Before I share the recipes for this week, I've got to give a shout out to Francy Wallace who emailed Shop Cheap about the "Progresso" soup deal at Safeway. Buy 2 cans of Light & Reduced Sodium soup and get 3 free. Being in the news biz, I thought it was a typo. That is a great deal. Thanks, Francy!
This week we are featuring tri-tip, eggplant parmesean and fresh pineapple in cinnamon syrup.
In addition, we are providing a link to the Raley's Dijon Herb Cross Rib Roast recipe featured in their Wednesday ad for the Family Meal Deal (buy a Cross Rib roast and get three sides free. Here's the link: http://www.raleys.com/apps/...
Tri tip is on sale at Safeway ($2.99 a pound) and SaveMart ($2.77 a pound). In addition, this recipe calls for green bell pepper (99-cents a pound at Safeway) and red potatoes ($2.49 for a bag up to 2 pounds) at Raley's.
Beef Tri-Tip with Rosemary-Garlic Vegetables
From: Tyson Foods Recipes
Ingredients
1 beef tri-tip roast, (1 1/2 to 2 lb.)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 small red potatoes, halved
2 medium bell peppers, cut into eighths
2 medium sweet onions, cut into 1-inch wedges
Cooking Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Wash hands. Combine garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper; press half onto beef. Wash hands. Combine remaining seasoning with oil and vegetables in large bowl; toss.
2. Place beef on rack in shallow roasting pan. Add vegetables to pan. Roast, uncovered, 30 to 40 minutes for medium rare (internal temp 135°F) or 40 to 45 minutes for medium doneness (internal temp 150°F).
3. Transfer beef to board; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°F.)
4. Increase oven temperature to 475°F. Remove peppers. Continue roasting potatoes and onions 10 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
Eggplant isn't the most popular vegetable, but it's on sale this week so give it a try. At 99-cents each at Safeway, this recipe is both inexpensive and easy.
Neapolitan Eggplant Parmesan
From Food Network
c, 2006, Robin Miller, All rights reserved
Ingredients:
Roasted eggplant slices
Spicy pasta sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Arrange eggplant slices on prepared baking sheet. Top each slice with an equal amount of sauce and then top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly. Top with fresh basil before serving.
All desserts don't have to be chocolate. This poached pineapple recipe makes a great fall dessert and if you head over to a Safeway store on Saturday or Sunday, you can pick up a whole pineapple for $1.99. If you are closer to SaveMart, whole pineapple is $1 more, or $2.99.
Fresh Pineapple Poached in Cinnamon Syrup
Bon Appetit | June 2000
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
3 1/4-inch-thick slices peeled fresh ginger
1 1/4-inch-thick slice fresh lemon
1 large pineapple (about 4 1/2 pounds), peeled, cut lengthwise into 8 wedges, cored, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick pieces
Preparation
Stir 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, ginger and lemon in heavy large pot over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring syrup to boil; cover and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Add pineapple and simmer until pineapple is just translucent, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Transfer pineapple and syrup to bowl. Refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
Hi Moms. If you had to pick one store to shop this week, it's definitely Raley's/BelAir. Here's why:
1) Buy a boneless beef roast ($2.88 a pound with a recipe included) and get a pack of Ore-Ida mashed potatoes, a bag of Fresh Express garden salad and a loaf of bakery French bread for FREE.
2) A dozen eggs are $1.49 or Sunnyside Farms egg substitute 2/$4
3) Bakery bagels are 3/99-cents
4) Buy a 5-lb bag of Idaho potatoes and get one free (BOGO)
5) The 10 items for $10 sale.
Other items include: Luna or Clif bars for $1; 2-liter Pepsi for 88-cents; Lundberg Rice chips $1.50 a bag; buy Ragu Pasta sauce 2/$3 and get one pack of Barilla Pasta FREE. In produce, organic Valencia oranges are 99-cents a pound; Earthbound Farms salad blends are BOGO and cucumbers are 79-cents each. Tomatoes on the vine are $1.99 a pound and Fresh Express salads are 2/$4. And, lastly, Halloween decorations are 50% off.
At Safeway, the weekend 48-hour sale focuses on breakfast with bacon, butter and orange juice on sale. But if you're focusing on breakfast, shouldn't eggs be included? Just a thought. Whole fresh pineapple for $1.99 each is the best part of the weekend sale.
Other items at Safeway: Whole trip tip for $2.99 a pound; whole Foster Farms chickens for 79-cents a pound; medium pumpkins for $2.99 each and Safeway sandwich breads for $2 a loaf. Safeway has a BOGO on Ragu sauce but you don't get the free pasta. Other BOGOs include Red Baron pizza; Hormel Black Label sliced bacon (BLTs anyone?); Dreyer's ice cream; Safeway facial tissue; Hefty storage or sandwich bags; Vlasic pickles; Star olive oil; Pop*Secret microwave popcorn; IBC 6-pack soda and Airborne Health Formula.
The $5 Friday special is roasted chicken.
In produce, 8-ounce packs of whole or sliced mushrooms are 99-cents; eggplant and cucumber are both 99-cents each and bell peppers are 99-cents a pound. Fresh Express bagged salads are $1.29. Kellogg's Rice Krispies and Capt'n Crunch are $1.88 a box and Lucerne Milk is 2 gallons for $5.19. The 10 for $10 items include Goldfish crackers, Gatorade or SoBe Lifewater; Rice or Pasta Roni; PowerBars and Zone Perfect Bars.
SaveMart: It must be roast season because tri-tip is on sale for $2.77 a pound; Sunnyside Farms boneless, skinless breast and thigh combo pack is $2.99 a pound; fresh gound sirloin is $3.99 a pound and white Ruffy fillets are $3.99 a pound. Cartons of Dannon Light&Fit yogurt are 50-cents each; Crystal Geyser drinking water is $3.34 a case; Bayview Farms orange juice is $1.69 and a family size serving of Stouffer's Mac&Cheese is $4.99. Pillsbury ready to bake cookies are 2/$5. Sunny Select chili is $1 a can; tomato sauce is 4/$1 and canned fruit is also $1 a can. In produce, pumpkins are $4.33 each; whole pineapple is $2.99 each; Fuji or Gala apples are $1.29 a pound and a 3-pound bag of tangerines is $3.99. Earthbound Farm organic salads are BOGO and Roma tomatoes are 99-cents a pound.
At Foods Co., produce is a good deal with red delicious apples at 57-cents a pound; seedless red grapes at 87-cents a pound; fresh spinach is 68-cents a bunch and Valencia oranges at 2 pounds for 98-cents. Got kids in college? Nissin family packs of Cup Noodles and Top Ramen are 2/$3; Crystal Geyser water is $3.98 a case; Kraft shredded cheese is 2/$5 and fresh-baked sub rolls are 5/$1. Foods Co. is having a 98-cents sale, which includes Hormel chili, Rice or Pasta Roni, Nestle hot cocoa; Guerrero corn tortillas, Hass avocados, Michelina's budget gourmet frozen entrees; HIllshire Deli Selects lunch meats and for after your meal, Colgate toothbrushes.
Vic's on Fulton has full-sized pumpkins for $3.49 and coupons for charcoal ($1.99 for a 9-lb. bag); $5.99 for 24 pack of Pepsi and Nissin cup noodles 3/$1..
Vic's in South Land Park has pumpkins for $3.99; tomatoes for 79-cents a pound and apples for $1.49 a pound. Fresh raspberries are $1.99 a carton and fresh pineapple is $2.89.
Vic's in Folsom is the place to go for Crystal yogurt (50-cents a carton); cottage cheese or sour cream ($1.99 a pint) and sliced pumpkin cake $3.99.
Whew! That's a lot of stuff. Come back tomorrow for some tasty recipes.
Hi Moms. Here are three great recipes that feature London broil, bean salad and a tasty, cheesy appetizer. I'm definitely going to try the appetizer. All recipes have items that are on sale this week. Enjoy and let me know how they turn out.
The London broil in on sale at both Safeway (50% off) and Raley's ($2.47 a pound). The beans are 5/$4 at Raley's and the eggs and cottage cheese for the Cheese Chili Cubes are 2/$4 at Raleys (18-count) and 2/$4 (12 count) at Savemart.
Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad
From: www.allrecipes.com
Submitted by: Kim Fusich
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Serves 8
Ingredients:
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
1 ounce crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions:
Combine the beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olives, cheese, salad dressing, lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper. Toss together and refrigerate 2 hours before serving. Serve chilled.
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Cheese Chili Cubes
Courtesy of Mary Doebbeling of Cleburne, Texas.
8 eggs
1/2 C. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking powder
1 1/2 C. cottage cheese (12 oz)
3/4 t. salt
3 C. shredded Monterey Jack cheese (12 oz)
2 - 4 oz. cans mild chopped green chilies, drained
In large mixer bowl beat eggs with electric mixer until light, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to eggs and mix well. Fold in Monterey Jack cheese, cottage cheese, and chilies. Turn into a greased 9X9X2 baking dish. Bake in 350-degree oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes. Cut into small squares. Serve hot. Makes 3-4 dozen appetizers.
Sweet and Spicy London Broil
From Food Network Kitchens
www.foodnetwork.com
Ingredients
1 steak (about 1 3/4 pound)
3 T. extra-virgin olive oil
2 T. sweet paprika
2 T. light brown sugar
1 T. kosher salt
2 t. chili powder
1 lime, zested
Directions:
Preheat a broiler to high. Bring the steaks to room temperature about 20 minutes before cooking.
Mix the olive oil, paprika, sugar, chili powder, salt, chili powder, and zest in a bowl to make a paste. Rub the spice mixture all over the steak. Broil until just charred and crispy on top, about 6 minutes on 1 side. Flip the steak and cook until beginning to char, about 6 minutes more or until rare and temperature registers 115 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Place the steak on a cutting board and let rest, tented with foil for about 10 minutes. Slice across the grain and serve.
Remember last week when we wrote about Raley's having the lowest milk prices around - $4.29 when you buy two gallons of Bayview Farms. This week, Raley's is getting around to promoting its milk prices in their Dairy Days Sale. Check it out: "Bayview Farms Milk" - the lowest price in the state for 2 gallons. But we alread knew that! I got an email from a former Raley's shopper who has switched to Wal-Mart where he says milk is about $1 a gallon cheaper.
Speaking of dairy, egg prices are back where they belong. At Raley's you can get an 18-pack of large eggs for $2. If you live near the Safeway at Madison Avenue in Fair Oaks, head over on Friday to get a dozen large eggs for 88-cents. In addition to the eggs, the Madison Avenue Safeway store is holding a "grand re-opening celebration." Other 12-hour sale items on Friday include, 5-pounds of C&H sugar for 99-cents; Quilted Northern tissue for 99-cents and Nabisco saltines for $1.29.
Other, good buys this week include:
Raley's: In addition to the eggs and milk, Yoplait yogurt is 10/$5; Sunnyside Farms cottage cheese is $1.99 for a carton; and ice cream is 2 quarts for $6. Black Angus London broil is $2.47 a pound; Kellogg's cereals are $2 a box and soups - Campbell's cream of mushroom, chicken or celery - are 69-cents a can while Swanson's broth is 60-cents a can. If you like San Luis Sourdough sliced bread it's $3 a loaf. Still a little pricey, but one slice makes a good-sized sandwich. Arrowhead bottled water is $3.99 a case; and Bush's canned beans are 80-cents a can. Raley's is promoting Apple Hill with Barsotti's fresh apple juice at BOGO prices. Barsotti's is based in Placerville. They also are having a 2-week natural foods sale with liters of Crystal Geyser sparkling water for $1; Kettle chips and Lundberg rice chips at 2/$3. Clif bars are $1 each and kid's ZBars are 5/$3.
Over at Safeway, the Saturday/Sunday weekend sale has a case of Refresh drinking water for $2.88; large Hass avocados at 77-cents each and Tyson hot & spicy cooked chicken wings at $2.99 a pound. Rancher's Reserve London broil is 50% off. BOGOs are plentiful this week with raspberries, Eating Right salads; Hillshire Farm smoked sausage; Tropicana orange juice; Foster Farms grilled chicken strips; Safeway Select ice cream; Safeway wheat breads and Eating Right Kids bread; and lots of household cleaning items. Packaged Knorr Lipton rice or pasta sides are $1 per package. Balance, Clif and Luna bars are $1 each. In produce, pumpkin prices range from $6.99 for a large gourd to $2.99 the small ones. Pomegranates are $1.50 each and my favorite BOGO of the week - Caramel Apples!
The Safeway $5 Friday meal deal is the "All American" sub sandwich and the new Monday only dinner deal is the $5 Cafe Pizza.
Savemart has boneless, skinless chicken breasts (check out the Chicken & Pear recipe from last week) for $1.99 a pound; a dozen large eggs are $2 and Carnation chunk light tuna in water is $1 a can. Get boneless roast for $2.99 a pound; 85% lean ground beef is $2.99 a pound; and S&W beans are $1 a can. Arrowhead drinking water is $3.99 a case. Driscoll's berries are 2/$5 and avocados are $1 each.
Foods Co. has the best price on Gala apples - 67-cents a pound. Western Hearth bread is $1.50 a loaf and Donald Duck orange juice is $1.98 a carton. Zacky Farms ground turkey is $2.50 a pound and Kroger buns are 98-cents a pakage.
Rainbow Foods has an insert this week. Boneless tri-tip roast is $3.77 a pound. Produce prices are good at Rainbow with gala or Fuji apples at 99-cents a pound; large stalk celery is 89-cents each; lemons are 4/$1 and Russett potatoes are $1.50 for a 5-pound bag. If you want a free reusable grocery bag, just purchase 5 General Mills products like cereal, Progresso soups, ready to bake cookies or Betty Crocker cake mix. The free-bag offer is a "buy prink" promotion. Arrowhead for $3.99 a case is available at Rainbow, too. Angel soft tissue - 12-roll pack - is $2.99; Gatorade is $1 a jug and Yoplait yogurt is 50-cents a carton.
Come back tomorrow for new recipes.
Hi Moms. I tried the Chicken and Pear recipe on Saturday night and it was fantastic. Easy, easy to prepare and the ingredients cost less than $10 for the meal (I used six chicken breasts, not four). The recipe is good enough to serve at a dinner party or just a family meal. Here's the recipe again. Chicken is still on sale at Safeway and Raleys. Pears are 49-cents a pound at Safeway. Let me know if you agree
Balsamic Chicken and Pears
Adapted from Tyson Foods recipes
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 pears, cored and thinly sliced
½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
3 t. olive oil
½ t. thyme
½ t. salt
¼ t. pepper
1 T. balsamic vinegar
Preheat oven to 450°F. Wash hands. Place pear and onion slices in a single layer in 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Combine oil, thyme, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Spoon half of mixture over pears and onions. Cover dish tightly with foil; bake 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, place chicken in remaining mixture, turning to coat on all sides. Wash hands.
Uncover pear and onion slices; arrange chicken on top and drizzle with vinegar. Discard remaining oil mixture. Bake uncovered 20 minutes more or until chicken is done (internal temp 170°F).
Hi Moms, there's good moos to report. The price of milk - especially at Raley's - has dropped dramatically since early summer. I grabbed two gallons of non-fat Bayview brand for only $4.29. That's for TWO gallons, not one. Raley's price even beats Costco!
This is our "Recipe of the week" because it includes both chicken breasts and pears , which are on sale. Get the chicken breasts at either Raley's ($1.88 a pound) or Safeway ($1.99 a pound). Pears are 49-cents a pound at Safeway.
Balsamic Chicken and Pears
Adapted from Tyson Foods recipes
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 pears, cored and thinly sliced
½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
3 t. olive oil
½ t. thyme
½ t. salt
¼ t. pepper
1 T. balsamic vinegar
Preheat oven to 450°F. Wash hands. Place pear and onion slices in a single layer in 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Combine oil, thyme, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Spoon half of mixture over pears and onions. Cover dish tightly with foil; bake 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, place chicken in remaining mixture, turning to coat on all sides. Wash hands.
Uncover pear and onion slices; arrange chicken on top and drizzle with vinegar. Discard remaining oil mixture. Bake uncovered 20 minutes more or until chicken is done (internal temp 170°F).
When times are tough, we turn to meatloaf because it's easy, nutritious and relatively inexpensive. This recipe has two ingredients on sale this week at Safeway. Shop Saturday or Sunday and get the ground beef (80% lean) for $1.88 a pound. And use red bell pepper 99-cents a pound - instead of green.
Garden Vegetable Meatloaf
Adapted from Quaker Oats (www.quakeroats.com)
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef or turkey
¾ cup Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
¾ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup catsup
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 T. Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ t. salt
¼ t. black pepper
½ cup shredded carrot
2/3 cup finely chopped red or green bell pepper or combination of
3 T. finely chopped parsley
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
Preparation
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine first nine ingredients. Add carrots, peppers, and parsley. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Place meatloaf into a loaf pan.
Bake 50-55 minutes or until meatloaf is to medium doneness (160 degrees Fahrenheit for beef, 170 degrees Fahrenheit for turkey).
Spoon tomatoes into microwave-safe bowl; microwave covered on high until heated through. Slice meatloaf; top with tomatoes.
Here's a salad to go with the meatloaf or chicken. Broccoli is available at Raley's for $1.19 a pound or Safeway, 88-cents a pound.
Fresh Broccoli Salad
From Taste of Home (www.tasteofhome.com)
SERVINGS: 9
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, water chestnuts, cranberries and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 9 servings.
And, lastly, a tasty and low-cal zucchini dish. Zucchini is available at Safeway for 99-cents a pound;
Zucchini Oven Chips
From Cooking Light (www.cookinglight.com)
Yield
4 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)
Ingredients
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
2 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices zucchini (about 2 small)
Cooking spray
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425°.
Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Place milk in a shallow bowl. Dip zucchini slices in milk, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place coated slices on an ovenproof wire rack coated with cooking spray; place rack on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes or until browned and crisp. Serve immediately.
Everyone - soccer parents, college students, empty nesters - is looking to stretch their dollars in light of the current economic climate. Thankfully, Shop Cheap is here to help. When we started blogging, it was fun to compare prices and tell you all where to get the best deals on grocery items. Now, it's a matter of necessity in every household. We promise to focus on items that are reasonable and follow-up with recipes that make use of those ingredients.
Let's get the party started! This week you can buy grapes and apples for 88-cents a pound at Safeway; boneless, skinless chicken breasts for $1.88 a pound at Raleys and boneless beef chuck roast for $2.99 a pound at SaveMart. And that's just for starters.
RALEYS: In addition to the chicken breasts, Raley's has and entire page of buy one, get one free (or BOGO) items. They include Freschetta large pizza, Golden Grain pasta, S&W ready cut tomatoes, S&W canned corn or green beans; olives and Calistoga sparkling juice. Other items include General Mills cereal 4/$7 (that's less than $2 a box); Crystal Geyser spring water for $3.50 a case and Campbell's Tomato or Chicken Noodle soups for 50-cents a can.Sunnyside Farms cottage cheese is 2/$4; orange juice is 2/$5 and Tia Rosa flour tortillas are 2/$5. Raley's Hearty variety b read is $2.50 a loaf and Thomas' bagels or muffins are 2/$5. If you are looking for a quick meal, check out the Lasagne or Meatloaf in the deli for $5.99.
And it's not in the food or grocery category, but Pantene hair care products are $2.28. That's quite a deal.
SAFEWAY: Here's where you will find the savings on produce - especially Fuji or organic Gala apples for 88-cents a pound, broccoli crowns for 88-cents a pound and Bartlett pears for 49-cents a pound. Safeway is continuing with the weekend 48-hour store promotion. This week the focus is lean (80%) ground beef for $1.88 a pound and grape tomatoes, 99-cents per pint. Ken's salad dressing is also 99-cents a bottle. Safeway also has boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thighs or combo pack) for $1.99 a pound and medium cooked shrimp for $5.99 a pound. Ritz crackers and Fig Newtons are BOGO and gallons of Lucerne milk are 2/$5.19. Other BOGOs include Orange juice and Lucerne 18-count large eggs. The Friday $5 meal deal is Chicken Tenders and the new Monday $5 offering is cheese or pepperoni pizza. In produce, you can get zucchini for 99-cents a pound and red bell papper is still 97-cents a pound. O Organics salads are BOGO.
One last note on Safeway. If you were using your rewards to get 10-cents off a gallon of gas, the minimum has gone from $50 per visit to $100.
If you're out and about on Tuesday and want to contribute to a worthy cause, Shop Cheap and her colleagues - known as the Newhounds for Health - will be hawking newspapers all over town to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California. Stop by the Esquire Tower/Convention Center area and you're sure to get a good deal, expecially between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Sorry that I've been away from the blog for so long. I really needed some R&R and I got just that on the Southern California coast. I'll be back on Wednesday with the skinny on grocery sales - because we need to Shop Cheap more than ever.
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