Grocery Deals

I did pretty good at Kroger this week, I got 92 items for $65.96, which is roughly $0.71 per item, which isn't bad considering I bought a number of things at full price. I saved 68% in total.



Shelf price : $210.71
Spent : $65.96
Saved : $144.75
Pct : 68%







6 x kleenex tissue boxes
quilted northern
4 x hartz dog biscuits
hunts ketchup
3 x mighty dog canned food
3 x temptations cat treats
6 x speedstick deodorants
Fiji water
2 x smart ones frozen meals
6 x marie callenders froxen meals
sea bonds
14 bananas
2 jalapenos
2 kiwi fruits
5 x fresh corn on the cob
cucumber
2 x green bell peppers
2 x daisy sour cream
4 x glade candle tins
4 x glade plug ins
3 x sunny delight
jiff peanut butter
2 x chex mix
fritos
2 x hot shot ant spray
texas brand chili
3 x kraft 2% shredded cheese
sargento sliced swiss cheese
sargento sliced provalone cheese
fresh mozzerella cheese
milk
mango chutney
nilla wafers
2 x vanilla pudding
12 x zatarains boxed rice mixes
2 x fruit 20 water
land o lakes olive oil butter
2 x dannon danonino yogurts
dannon crush cups yogurt

See other grocery deals at The Grocery Cart Challenge

Menu Plan Monday

Monday: Spag bol with salad

Tuesday: Pot roast and homemade dinner rolls

Wedneaday: Roasted pork tenderloin with mango lime salsa and rice

Thursday: Hot and sweet chicken with steamed red potatoes and corn on the cob

Friday: Going out to eat

See other menu plans over at Organizing Junkie

Jalapeno Cream Cheese Wontons

I've never made wontons before, I've been worried I couldn't make them properly, that they would open up while frying and turn into a disaster, but they were incredibly easy to make, and as long as the edges of the wonton wrapper was sealed with water, we had no problems. Very easy and delicious!



1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, diced
20 square wonton wrappers
oil for deep frying

In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese and jalapeno.

Place about a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each wrapper.

Moisten your fingertip in the bowl of water and trace the edges of the wonton wrappers. Follow directions on the package for desired shapes.

Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees. When hot, fry the wontons a few at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with all of the wontons.

Grocery Deals

I only went to Kroger to take advantage of the mega deals this week, but having the hubby with me, meant a lot more ended up in the cart, as usual!


Shelf price : $167.74
Spent : $59.94
Saved : $107.80
Pct : 64%




2 x purina dry dog food
3 x mighty dog cans
3 x purina kitten chow
2 x temptations cat treats
3 x glade candle tins
Dixie paper plates
Frozen egg patties
Healthy choice frozen meal
3 x Marie callenders pasta frozen meals
Texas chili
Sea bonds
Fritos
Fresh mozzerella cheese
3 x Kraft 2% shredded cheese bags
Sargento shredded cheese
Oscar Mayer bacon
2 x velveeta shells and cheese cups
Canned corn
Canned mushrooms
Quaker granola bars
Kraft salad dressing
2 x speedstick deodorant
Starbucks 4 pack iced coffee
7 x fruit 20 water
Pepsi 2 liter
A & W root beer 2 liter
Kraft bbq sauce
2 x kozy shack rice pudding
2 x daisy sour cream
Butterfinger snack sticks
2 x Thomas english muffins
Sara Lee honey wheat bread
Chex mix turtle snack mix
2 x del monte mandarin orange cups
3 x pepperidge farm granola cookies
2 x ritz cheese crackers
3 lbs yellow onions
Organic chicken thighs
Kleenex anti viral tissues
2 x kroger reusable grocery bags

See other grocery deals at The Grocery Cart Challenge

Rhubarb and Apple Crumble

Another apple recipe to use them up! I absolutely love fruit crumbles, especially with custard. My favourite has always been rhubarb, so instead of just making an apple crumble I decided to mix in some rhubarb also.


1 lb rhubarb, chopped
1 lb apples, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp cornstarch

For the crumble topping:
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup butter, diced
3 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp brown sugar

Preheat the oven to 375

Place the rhubarb and apples into a pan on medium heat, with the 1/4 cup sugar, butter, vanilla and cornstarch for about 5 minutes. Transfer to baking dish

To make the crumble topping, place the flour and baking powder in a bowl and rub in the cold butter until it looks like soft crumbs

Stir in the sugars and spread evenly over the fruit, bake for 35-45 minutes

See other recipes at The Grocery Cart Challenge

Menu Plan Monday

Monday: Steak, greek mashed potatoes and caprese salad

Tuesday: BLT's with avocado and leftover pasta fagioli soup

Wedneaday: Frito chili pie for the hubby and jacket potato topped with chili and cheese for me

Thursday: Homemade pigs in a blanket with salad and watermelon

Friday: Going out to eat

See other menu plans over at Organizing Junkie

Pasta E Fagioli Soup

This is a version of the hubby's favourite soup from the olive garden. It turned out a little too thick, so it needs some water or extra tomato sauce added.



1 lb ground beef
1 cup diced onion
1 cup julienned carrot
3 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans (with liquid)
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans (with liquid)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (12 ounce) can v-8 vegetable juice
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 lb ditali pasta (I didn't have any, so I used mini elbows)

1. Brown beef in a large stock pot over medium heat, drain off fat.

2. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic and saute for 10 minutes.

3. Add remaining ingredients, except pasta, and simmer for 1 hour.

4. After 50 minutes boil pasta to al dente.

5. Drain well.

6. Add pasta to the large pot of soup and simmer for 10 minutes.