Weekly Menu and Shopping Deals

This week Kroger wins the shopping game!

Take the time this week to shop the sales. With prices this low, you will definitely want to stock up on these deals at Kroger! Check our our local ad (make sure you view your area-specific ad, as prices may be different) for April 11-April 17 and their 3 day sale, April 13-15.

On sale for 3 days only! April 13 -15
Time to stock the freezer with 88 cents per pound Fresh Heritage Split Chicken Breasts
Lay’s Family Size Potato Chips for $1.49 each when you buy 3
16 ounces of Strawberries for just 88 cents each
Corona or Dos Equis 12 oz 12 Pack Bottles for $13.99
Crest Toothpaste for 79 cents

Mix and Match with the What A Deal Buy 5, Save $5 (just make sure you buy in increments of 5)
You can combine coupons with these items to save even more!
Some of my favs are:

$.89 each Pepperridge Farm Goldfish, 6oz – 8oz Kool-Aid, Country Time, or Tang Drink Mix
$1.99 Kraft or Laughing Cow Cheese (stock up, great freezer item)
$3.99 Dave’s Killer Organic Bread
$1.59 Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (I like to grab a rice or potato medley to make dinner time a breeze)
$4.99 Fresh Foods Market Roasted Chicken (freeze leftovers for use in casseroles later)
$1.99 Herbal Essences or Aussie Shampoo or Conditioner
$4.77 T-Bone Steaks !!!!!
4 for $1 Avocados or Honey Mangos
10 for $10 Kroger Frozen Vegetable (stock the freezer)
$2.99 Fresh Foods Market Soup

BOGO Sale (Free is always BEST!) ***stock the freezer!


***BONELESS PORK HALF LOIN
***BACK RIBS
***FRESH PILGRIM’S PRIDE BONELESS CHICKEN BREASTS
***EDDY SMOKED SAUSAGE
Wright’s Stack Pack Bacon
Oscar Mayer Weiners
Private Selection Frozen Fruit
Nabisco Snak-Saks

  • Monday – Barbecue Chicken Breast (Fresh Heritage Split Chicken Breasts $.88/lb; cook and save 2-3 chicken breasts for Chicken Avocado Rice Bowl)

  • Wednesday – Chicken Avocado Rice Bowl (avocado 4/$1) Recipe below.

  • Thursday – T-Bone Steaks ($4.77/lb)

  • Friday – Grilled Cheese and Soup (use Dave’s Killer Organic Bread $3.99/loaf when you participate in the Buy 5, Save $5 sale, Kroger Natural Cheese Slices 2/$4, and Fresh Foods Market Soup 15 oz/$2.99)

A delicious and healthy way to use leftover chicken! These are easily customized to suit anyone’s tastes. Get creative and make substitutions where desired!

Chicken Avocado Rice Bowls

servings=4    time=10 minutes      difficulty=easy

description=Use leftover chicken to create an easy, yummy, and healthy weeknight meal         Credit: Melissa Thomas
Ingredients
– 2-3 cooked chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 3 cups cooked brown rice (1 cup uncooked rice yields 3 cups cooked rice)
– 2 avocados, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 2 cups (1 pint) cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/2 cup cashews or walnuts
– 1/2 cup feta cheese (can substitute shredded colby-jack, cheddar, etc)
– salt and pepper to taste
– fresh lime wedges
– salsa for garnish (optional)
– plain Greek yogurt or sour cream for garnish (optional)
– chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Distribute rice, chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, nuts, and cheese between 4 bowls.
2. Squeeze lime juice over bowls, and add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Garnish with salsa, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), and cilantro.
Recipe Notes
– If you don’t have Italian seasoning, you can substitute equal parts of dried oregano, dried basil and dried thyme.
– Make sure your pan is oven safe to 400 degrees.

We hope you enjoy this weekly menu! Please use these menus as a guide and make changes and substitutions based on your families’ tastes and schedules.

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