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May 02

Bargain Meal of the Week – Chicken Salad

I love rotisserie chickens.  Served with a nice rice pilaf, they’re a quick and easy meal.  What I like even better are the leftovers!   I love making chicken corn chowder and chicken salad! My favorite version of chicken salad (read full article)

Bargain Meal

Mar 21

Bargain Meal of the Week – On Hiatus

I’ve been in Milwaukee most of the week for my father’s surgery so I’m going to take a break from the Bargain Meal of the Week this week.  I’ll be flying home this afternoon and I’m looking forward to seeing Scott and Maddy, not so muc (read full article)

Bargain Meal

Mar 15

Bargain Meal of the Week – Irish Beef and Stout Stew

I’m not very impressed by the Cub sale ad this week.  They have very few fresh products on sale, very little produce, but they do have a good sale on chuck roast ($1.98/lb). So in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, go buy some chuck roast and make (read full article)

Bargain Meal

Mar 01

Bargain Meal of the Week – Steak Sandwiches with Sautéed Onions

One of my favorite easy meals is a steak sandwich.  If I have time I’ll make a big batch of caramelized onions and use them for several dishes!  If I’m short of time, sautéed onions will do just as well! I also like steak sandwiches b (read full article)

Bargain Meal, beef, easy, sandwich

Feb 22

Bargain Meal of the Week – Pork Chops with Mango Chutney

According to the Cub ad in Minneapolis there is a pretty good deal on mangoes this week!  I highly recommend trying this chutney.  It takes a little time to make but it’s simple!  You can make it ahead and re-warm it when you’re re (read full article)

Bargain Meal, fruit, Pork

Feb 15

Chicken with Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Cub has some good deals on tomatoes and cucumbers this week so I thought a nice, fresh cucumber and tomato salad would be nice with baked or grilled chicken!  A nice healthy meal! Chicken with Cucumber and Tomato SaladChicken breasts (on sale fo (read full article)

Bargain Meal, Chicken, vegetables

Feb 08

Bargain Meal of the Week - Shrimp and Scallion Pancakes

The prices for this meal are based on the sale prices shown in the Cub ad for Minneapolis!  They've got a great deal on frozen, uncooked shrimp so I thought I'd share this recipe.  I found the original on Epicurious and have made a few chan (read full article)

Appetizer, Asian, Bargain Meal, entree, Shrimp

Feb 01

Bargain Meal of the Week - Pasta with Tuna

No, no, no.  Don't run away!  Pasta with tuna is actually really tasty! Since Cub has several varieties of tuna and pasta on sale this week I thought I would suggest making a pasta dish with tuna.  If you're short on time, start with (read full article)

Bargain Meal, easy, Entertaining, italian, Pasta

Jan 25

Bargain Meal of the Week - Greek Stuffed Peppers

There are lots of different recipes out there for stuffed peppers with many different methods. Some cook everything ahead of time, some let the meat cook in the oven and just make sure it reaches an appropriate temperature. If you have a recipe you (read full article)

Bargain Meal

Jan 18

Bargain Meal of the Week - Pasta Marinara

My mother found this recipe somewhere and we really enjoy it. It's a very simple recipe and cooks in about the same amount of time it takes to bring water to a boil and cook your pasta!Pasta with Marinara SauceDried pasta (Barilla on sale $1.25/pack (read full article)

Bargain Meal, entree, italian, Pasta

Jan 10

Bargain Meal of the Week - Fajitas!

Cub has a lot of the ingredients for fajitas on sale for good prices this week. If you'd rather not use chicken thighs, hopefully you have some chicken breast or steak in your freezer from the last good deal! You can adjust the ingredients or their (read full article)

Bargain Meal, Chicken, easy

Nov 01

Bargain Meal of the Week - Lasagna

This week Cub has on sale many of the ingredients needed to make lasagna! Although the price on the ingredients does add up, chances are your lasagna will provide several meals! I love to make lasagna and cut the leftovers up into individual portio (read full article)

Bargain Meal, italian, lasagna

Oct 12

Bargain Meal of the Week - Pork Tenderloin with Baked Acorn Squash

We're going to stick to a very simple meal this week! Cub has flavored pork tenderloins on sale for $5 and squash on sale for $0.68/pound! This is a hearty meal that should provide leftovers. Use the leftover pork for a delicious sandwich.Pork Ten (read full article)

Bargain Meal, Pork, squash

Sep 29

I'm Still Alive

I just wanted to let you know that I'm still alive. I apologize for the lack of posts recently but I have been running a fever, among other flu-like symptoms, and haven't been moving, let alone cooking. I'm now fever-free and on the mend so you'll (read full article)

Bargain Meal

Sep 21

Bargain Meal - Steak and Ale Pie

Cub has a good deal on boneless chuck steak this week. With the weather beginning to show signs of the approaching fall I decided to share a recipe for steak and ale pie. It's a great fall meal and, though a little time consuming, easy to make! It (read full article)

Bargain Meal, beef

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