Fry's Bargain Meal of the Week - grill time!

This week, Fry's stores are featuring some terrific 99 cent deals. Be sure to look at your print ad when you head to the store to stock up on some good buys this week! Here's another great bargain meal featuring items on sale at Fry's stores this week....

Grilled steaks with baked potatoes, corn on the cob and green salad

Ingredients to purchase on sale for this meal:
Boneless USDA Choice Rib Eye steak - $3.97 per pound
McCormick grill mates or grinders - $1 (great seasoning options for your grilling)
Kroger potatoes - use the remaining potatoes leftover from yesterday's meal (10 lb bag for $2.57)
Fresh sweet corn - 50 cents per ear
Dole classic salad mix - $1


Find some great grilling tips here:
How To Grill Steak (with video)
How To Grill Corn on the Cob in the Husk
How To Bake Potatoes on the Grill (see step 2)


Thank you for stopping by our little blog. Check back later for more great meals for area stores using current advertised sales!

Fry's Bargain Meal of the Week - new crock pot recipe

Tonight, I had the chance to try a wonderful new recipe - and you can too thanks to the great sales at Fry's this week! Almost every ingredient for this great dish is on sale at Fry's stores this week! And, it is a crock pot recipe so it will provide you a quick way to toss dinner together and let your crock pot slave away for you all day, making dinner time a snap!

Crock Pot Baked Potato Soup
great served with your favorite bread or rolls

Ingredients on Sale for this Meal:
10 lb. bag Kroger potatoes - $2.57
(you will only need half the bag - save the other half for meal #2 coming tomorrow!)
Kroger cream cheese - 8 oz. package - 99 cents (pick up 2 packages)
Farmer John bacon - 12 oz. - 99 cents


Recipe Tips:

I did not have the chance to put this soup together until mid-afternoon but was so anxious to try it that I couldn't put it off until tomorrow. To speed up cooking time, I used my food processor to shred the potatoes instead of cutting them all into cubes. This made the potatoes cook quickly and our soup was still ready for dinner (with cooking on high). The whole family loved this recipe, served with homemade rolls.

We only used half of the package of bacon for garnishing our bowls so the other half package is chopped and ready for breakfast scramble or burritos tomorrow!


Thanks for stopping by - please be sure to check in for more great bargain meal ideas using current grocery ads throughout each sales week!

Fry's Bargain Meals of the Week - 05/20-05/26/09 with Leftover Makeovers!

Thanks for coming by to check out this week’s Bargain Meals at Fry’s! I am excited to be part of Erin’s team providing money savings tips and suggestions for frugal meals each week!

It’s grilling season so there are some terrific items to purchase for your grill time this week! The following sale items are valid 05/20 through 05/26/09.

Be sure to check out the print ad when you visit your Fry’s store this week. There are some wonderful $1 deals this week including – 4 count Angel Soft toilet paper, Betty Crock brownie mixes, Colgate toothpaste and toothbrushes, Dial liquid hand soap, several deodorants and much more!



Meal #1 – Grilled chicken with chips and green salad

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Tyson Split Chicken Breast (Bone-in) – 88 cents per pound (first 4 packages)
Lay’s potato chips – $3.99 – buy one get one free
Dole premium classic salads - $1
Roma tomatoes - $1 per pound

Leftover makeover – Remove any leftover chicken from bones and reheat with BBQ sauce for quick sandwiches a second day! Both Cattlemen’s and Kraft BBQ sauces are on sale this week for only $1 a bottle!



Meal #2 – Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs with watermelon and corn on the cob

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Biggie patties – 5 lb. Bag of ground beef patties – $6.99
All Beef Franks – save 50% off regular prices
Farmer John meat franks - $1
Sara Lee hamburger or hot dog buns - $1.50
Nature’s Own hamburger and hot dog buns - $2
Personal size seedless watermelon - $1.99 each
Corn on the cob – 50 cents per ear

Leftover makeover – Slice up any leftover hot dogs and add a few cans of baked beans (Van Camp’s are $1 per can this week) for a quick, kid friendly lunch of “beans and weenies”.



Meal #3 – Your favorite chicken casserole!

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Tyson Split Chicken Breast (Bone-in) – 88 cents per pound (first 4 packages)


Thank you so much for stopping by this week! Check back next week for more great ideas using Fry’s current grocery sales!

Fry's Bargain Meals of the Week - 05/13 through 05/19/09

I am sorry to have missed posting some bargain meals for last week’s sales cycle. However, I am back this week and happy to be part of the Bargain Meals of the Week feature at $5 Dinners! Here are a few thrifty meal ideas for this week based upon Fry’s advertised sales running this week (05/13 through 05/19/09).



Meal #1 – Whole roasted chicken with baby carrots and baked potatoes

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Tyson whole fresh chicken fryer – 88 cents per pound
Private selection mini peeled carrots – organic – 1 lb. Bag - $1
Russet potatoes – 10 lb. Bag - $2.67



Meal #2 – Chili fritos with green salad (or chili frito salad!)

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Super Lean ground beef – 93% lean - $1.88 per pound (sold in 2 lb. Chub – first 4 can be purchased at this price)
Fritos – 9.25 – 11.2 oz. bag - $1.88
Dole premium classic salads – 10-12 oz. bag - $1
On the vine tomatoes - $1 per pound
Cucumbers – 2 for $1
Kroger salad dressing – 16 oz. bottle - $1



Meal #3 – Sloppy Joe’s with fresh vegetables and chips

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Super Lean ground beef – 93% lean - $1.88 per pound (sold in 2 lb. Chub – first 4 can be purchased at this price)
Kroger value buns – 8 count – 88 cents per package
Cheetos or Fritos – 9.25 – 11.2 oz. bag - $1.88
Cucumbers – 2 for $1
Private selection mini peeled carrots – organic – 1 lb. Bag - $1
Kroger salad dressing (ranch for dipping) – 16 oz. bottle - $1



Thank you so much for stopping by this week! Check back next week for more great ideas using the Fry’s current grocery sales. And, check back throughout this week for more ideas creating affordable meals with other store advertised specials!

Fry's Bargain Meals of the Week - Pork Roast Ideas

A few weeks ago, I noticed that Albertson's had a great sale on bone-in, whole pork butt roast (my kids laugh uncontrollably every time they hear "butt" roast). I still have not had the opportunity to try cooking with this particular cut of meat. However, it is on sale again this week - this time at Fry's stores.

They will allow you to purchase two whole pork roasts at a price of 99 cents per pound. To see some recipe ideas using this bargain cut of meat, check out my prior post. I'd love to hear any great recipes you have for using this bone-in pork as well. I am hoping to eat enough items from our freezer this week to make room for one or two and try our hand at some new recipes!

Fry's Bargain Meals of the Week - sales cycle of 04/29 - 05/05/09

I am excited to be part of the Bargain Meals of the Week feature at $5 Dinners! Check the site every week for terrific meal ideas that won’t break your budget! Contributors use the current store sales to put together thrifty meals for your family. Here are a few meal ideas for this week based upon Fry’s advertised sales running this week (04/29 through 05/05/09).


Meal #1 – Easy crock pot beef stew

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Boneless beef chuck roast - $1.77 per pound (limit 2)

(ask the butcher to cut this boneless roast into cubes for you - they will cut and rewrap it free of charge)
Red potatoes – 69 cents per pound


Meal #2 – Taco Night – tacos, refried beans and fresh bell peppers

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Boneless beef chuck roast - $1.77 per pound (limit 2)
(ask butcher to grind this roast into ground chuck for you and use as you would hamburger)
Mission soft taco tortillas – 8 count – 99 cents
Ortega taco shells – entire line on sale for 33% off
Kroger shredded cheese on sale for 50% off
Rosarita refried beans – 16 ounce can – 88 cents
Pace Picante Sauce – 16 ounce jar - $1.88
Red or yellow bell peppers - $1 each


Meal #3 – Shrimp Pasta Pomodoro with green salad

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Raw EZ peel shrimp – 51/60 count - $3.99 per pound
Roma tomatoes - $1 per pound
Dole salad blends or kits – 5 to 12 ounce bag - $2.50
English cucumbers - $1 each


Thank you so much for stopping by this week! Check back next week for more great ideas using the Fry’s current grocery sales. And, check back throughout this week for more ideas creating affordable meals with other store advertised specials!

Bargain Meals of the Week for Fry's current ad - 04/22 - 04/28/09 - with dessert ideas and recipes

This week, Fry’s has some tremendous $1 deals – be sure to check out your ad before making a shopping trip to Fry’s this week for some terrific bargains! I feel very fortunate to be included in the Bargain Meals of the Week feature at $5 Dinners! Check the site every week for terrific meal ideas using the current store sales!

Here are a few meal ideas for this week based upon Fry’s advertised sales running this week (04/22 through 04/28/09).


Meal #1 – Shake n Bake pork chops with steamed vegetables and noodle or pasta side dish

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Assorted pork loin chops – 97 cents per pound
Steamfresh frozen vegetables – 10-12 ounce bag - $1
Rice A Roni or Pasta Roni - $1



Meal #2 – Fried chicken with French fries and fresh vegetable tray

(I use my chicken nugget recipe for fried chicken pieces as well!)

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Fresh chicken drumsticks or thighs – 77 cents per pound
(whole chicken also on sale at this price)

For fresh vegetable tray:
Hot House cucumbers - $1 each
Kroger mini carrots – 1 lb. Bag - $1
Red or yellow bell peppers - $1 each
Fresh cauliflower and broccoli – $1 per pound
Kroger salad dressing – 16 ounce bottle - $1.69 (ranch for dipping)



Meal #3 – Spaghetti and meatballs (or meat sauce) with green salad and your choice of bread

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Super Lean ground beef – sold in a 2 lb. Chub - $1.88 per pound (limit 4)
Fry’s pasta – 16 ounce - $1
Kroger pasta sauce – 26 ounce can - $1
Dole premium classic salads – $1 per bag
On The Vine tomatoes – 77 cents per pound
Hot House cucumbers - $1 each
Kroger salad dressing – 16 ounce bottle - $1.69


Quick Dessert ideas for this week:
Brownies and ice cream:
Pillsbury brownies - $1
Kroger ice cream, 56 ounce - $1

Popsicles - $1 per box (12 count)

Cool Classics Ice cream sandwiches - $1 per box

Pudding pops:
Place a stick or spoon into each of the four count puddings and freeze until firm.
Hunt’s Snack Pack puddings – 4 count - $1



Thank you so much for stopping by this week! Check back next week for more great ideas using the Fry’s current grocery sales. And, check back throughout this week for more ideas creating affordable meals with other store advertised specials!

Fry's Bargain Meals of the Week - sales cycle for 04/15 - 04/21/09 - includes recipes and leftover makeover ideas

Check out great bargain meals every week at $5 Dinners!
Here are a few meal ideas for this week based upon Fry’s advertised sales running this week (04/15 through 04/21/09).


Meal #1 – Grilled chicken breasts (or oven roasted) with carrot, cauliflower and broccoli vegetable medley

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Boneless skinless chicken breasts – $1.67 per pound
Fresh cauliflower and broccoli – 77 cents per pound

Kroger mini carrots - 1 lb. bag - $1

(An easy way to change your steamed vegetables into a great side dish is to mix one can of cream of mushroom soup with your steamed vegetables. Mix together and the heat from the cooked vegetables will allow you to mix together the vegetables and sauce easily. And, it adds a great flavor!)

Leftover make-over – Dice leftover chicken and use it on top of salad greens for a great main course salad! Or, consider using leftover diced chicken in crock pot enchiladas or chicken and broccoli casserole!



Meal #2 – Homemade chicken strips with French fries and fresh vegetable tray

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Boneless skinless chicken breasts – $1.67 per pound

For fresh vegetable tray:
Kroger mini carrots – 1 lb. Bag - $1
Fresh celery - $1
Red or yellow bell peppers - $1 each
Fresh cauliflower and broccoli – 77 cents per pound

Thanks for checking in to see some of favorite meals using ingredients on sale this week at Fry’s stores. Check out $5 Dinners for more great bargain meal suggestions - and stop by again next week for more thrifty menu ideas!

Fry's Bargain Meals of the Week - 04/08 - 04/14/09

I feel fortunate to be included in the Bargain Meal of the Week feature at $5 Dinners! Check out their site for great bargain meal suggestions each and every week. Here are a few menus to try this week based upon Fry’s advertised sales running this week (04/08 through 04/14/09).

In our family, we have a lot of “familiar” meals that we use throughout each month. These are the starting point of our meal plans – the things I know my family will eat again and again. I will often try one or two new recipes a week based on the weekly sales or recipes that I find appealing and want to sample. You may, as a result, see some repeats in our menus. But, that is why I always try to offer at least two meal suggestions for each store – to help you find at least one bargain meal your family might enjoy from our selections!


Meal #1 – Roasted turkey breast with mashed potatoes, gravy and steamed carrots
Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Jennie-O turkey breast – 97 cents per pound
Russet potatoes – 5 pound bag – 67 cents (limit 2)
Kroger mini peeled carrots – 1 pound bag – 88 cents



Meal #2 – Ham with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables
Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Cook’s Spiral Sliced ham, bone-in – $1.17 per pound (limit 1)
Russet potatoes – 5 pound bag – 67 cents (limit 2)
PictSweet frozen vegetables – 77 cents per bag



Meal #3 – Grilled T-bone steaks with baked potatoes and green salad
Items to buy on sale for this meal:
USDA Choice Aged T-bone steaks – $3.77 per pound (first 2)
Russet potatoes – 5 pound bag – 67 cents (limit 2)
Dole bagged salads – 5-12 ounces - $2


Thanks for stopping by to see our meal suggestions based on what is on sale this week at Fry’s stores. Check out $5 Dinners for more great bargain meal suggestions - and stop by again next week for more thrifty menu ideas!

Fry's Bargain Meals coming later tonight

Just a mini update - expect meals for Fry's ad late this evening! And, I will also do my best to add a few more recipe links to my many meal suggestions for Albertson's this week! Just ran out of time on the blog for now. :)

Have a great evening and check back late tonight or tomorrow for those updates!

Fry's Bargain Meals of the Week - sales cycle 04/01 - 04/07/09

This week, Fry’s is having a special 8 hour sale on specific items from 3 to 11 pm on Thursday, April 2nd. If you are in your store during these hours, be sure to check the advertised specials for some possible bargains. Also, be sure to ask for a rain check if they are out of any of the 8 hour advertised specials so you can still get a great deal if their current stock is depleted.

Here are some menus to try based upon Fry’s advertised sales running this week (04/01 through 04/07/09). Consider stocking up on the meats that are on sale this week if you have freezer space to store them. It will make your future meals more affordable during a week where these meats are not sale priced.

Meal #1 – Pork chops with scalloped potatoes and green salad

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Boneless half pork loin - $1.97 per pound (limit 2) **
10 pound bag Russet potatoes - $3.77
Dole salad mix – 10-12 ounce package - $1
Roma tomatoes – 77 cents per pound

(** Ask your butcher and they will happily cut and re-package the pork loin into chops or smaller roasts for you free of charge.)

Meal #2 - Beef Roast with carrots and potatoes

Items to buy on sale for this meal:
Boneless beef cross rib roast - $1.97 per pound (limit 4)
10 pound bag Russet potatoes - $3.77

Meal #3 – Grilled steak with sauteed mushrooms, baked potatoes and green salad

Items to buy on sale for this meal:

USDA choice aged New York strip steak - $3.77 per pound
Sliced or whole mushrooms – 6-8 ounce package - $1.50
10 pound bag Russet potatoes - $3.77
Dole salad mix – 10-12 ounce package - $1
Roma tomatoes – 77 cents per pound

Thanks for stopping by to see our meal suggestions based on what is on sale this week at Fry’s. Check out $5 Dinners for more great bargain meal suggestions - and stop by again next week for more thrifty menu ideas!

Fry's Bargain Meal of the Week - sales cycle of 03/25 - 03/31/09

This week, Fry's has a terrific buy on whole chickens - only 57 cents per pound! You can buy 4 whole chickens at this price and store a few in your freezer for upcoming weeks. If you have room, you may even consider a second trip to Fry's during the sale cycle to really stock up at this price. I'm

providing a few meal options this week using this bargain priced poultry!

Meal #1 - roasted whole chicken with vegetables (consider roasted carrots using baby carrots that are on sale for $1 per bag)

After Meal #1, take a few minutes to completely de-bone your chicken. Get every single piece of chicken off of the bones and stash it in the fridge for the next two meals. Also save the chicken bones as we will use them for Meal #3! Reusing the leftovers from one meal by using them as the basis for another meal is a great way to stretch your grocery dollars. Plus, it helps minimize complaints from family members about eating leftovers!

Meal #2 - chicken enchiladas with seasoned rice and green salad

Use the remaining leftover chicken PLUS the chicken bones from day one to make a great homemade chicken stock for Meal #3.

Meal #3 - chicken and rice soup with homemade rolls

Use the chicken bones to make homemade chicken stock in your crock pot. Then use this as the chicken broth in your soup (if using recipe above - which is very, very, very yummy - use cooked chicken in place of chicken breasts and broth in place of water and chicken bouillon cubes).

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy this leftover's remake meal plan for the week. Check out more great bargain meals at $5 Dinners and please be sure to stop by again next week for more thrifty meals cooking with weekly sales!

Fry's Bargain Meals of the Week - sales cycle 03/18 - 03/24/09

Please be sure to check the Fry's ad this week for great sale items as part of their Buy 10 items, Save $5 promo!

Check out $5Dinners for more great ideas for cooking dinner based upon what is on sale at your favorite grocer this week!


Meal #1 - Baked ziti with meat sauce and garlic bread

Items on sale for this meal:

(all items part of Buy 10, Save $5 promo)

Creamette or American Beauty pasta - 16 ounce package - 75 cents

Classico Pasta Sauce - 10-24 ounce jar - $1.50

Pepperidge Farm garlic bread or Texas Toast (in freezer section) - $1.50

Kroger shredded mozzarella cheese - 50% off this week

OR Sargento shredded cheese - $1.50

Super Lean ground beef (93% lean) - $1.88 per pound (sold in 2 lb. chub, limit 4)

Meal #2 - Pork Roast with your choice of roasting vegetables

Items on sale for this menu:

Boneless half pork loin or Boneless pork sirloin roast - $1.99 per pound

(Ask butcher to cut into two smaller sized roasts. Use one for this meal and the remainder for meal #3 - two meals from one roast!)

Meal #3 - Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches (Pressure Cooker Recipe) with your favorite sides

(consider fresh vegetables, green salad, chips or deli sides for an easy meal)

Items on sale for this menu:
Boneless half pork loin or Boneless pork sirloin roast - $1.99 per pound

(Ask butcher to cut into two smaller sized roasts. Use one for this meal and the remainder for meal #2 - two meals from one roast!)

Thanks for stopping by to see this week's bargain meals. Please remember to come by again next week to see what's cooking with the new sales cycle!

Fry's Bargain Meal of the Week - sales ad for 03/11 - 03/17/09

This week, Fry's is featuring a great Buy 10 and Save $5 Promotion. Check out your ad to see the wonderful deals that can be worked with this deal. And, remember - you can mix and match your groups of ten items to get great savings! Just be sure you have a total of 10, 20 or 30 items when you check out to save the most!

Some items in the below menus use items that are on sale as part of this Promotion. These items are marked with a double asterisks - **. Please keep in mind that to get that low price, you must combine the purchase of those items with others to make sure you have an increment of ten items for your purchase. Otherwise, the price of each individual item will be 50 cents higher than indicated below.

Meal #1 -St. Patrick's Day Meal!!!!

Corned Beef Brisket with green cabbage and red potatoes

Items to purchase on sale this week for this meal:
Corned Beef Brisket (point cut) - $1.27 per pound (limit 2)
Fresh green cabbage - 33 cents per pound

Red Potatoes - 5 pound bag - $2.50


Meal #2 - Grilled chicken breasts with Cole slaw and parsley potatoes

Items to purchase on sale this week for this meal:
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $1.67 per pound

Fresh green cabbage - 33 cents per pound
Red Potatoes - 5 pound bag - $2.50

Meal #3 - Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and green salad

Items to purchase on sale this week for this meal:

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $1.67 per pound
American Beauty pasta - 16 ounce package - 75 cents (**)
Classico jarred Alfredo sauce - 10-24 oz. jar - $1.50 (**)

Dole Salad Kits - $2.50 (try Caesar or another blend for a change of pace!)

Please be sure to check back next week for more dinner ideas using our local grocer's sales! And, for more great meal ideas, check out the Bargain Meal of the Week section of $5dinners every week.

Fry's Bargain Meal of the Week - sales cycle from 03/04 - 03/10/09

This week's sales ad for Fry's in the Phoenix and Tucson areas features a variety of items great for stocking up your pantry including Quaker oatmeal, canned vegetables and hamburger helper items (a good go-to items if you forget your Menu Plan Monday like I did this week!). The following menus feature some other great items on sale this week!

Meal #1 -Pork tenderloin with baked potatoes and steamed baby carrots

Items to purchase on sale this week for this meal:

Boneless Half Pork Loin - $1.97 per pound

Organic mini peeled carrots - 16 ounce bag - $1.50

Russet potatoes - 69 cents per pound

Meal #2 - Shake n Bake style Pork chops with green salad

Items to purchase on sale this week for this meal:
Boneless Half Pork Loin - $1.97 per pound

(ask the butcher and they will slice the pork loin into chops and repackage it for you free of charge)

Dole Salad Kits - $2.50 (the Caesar is very yummy!)

Meal #3 - Easy Beef Roast with your choice of salad or roasted vegetables

Items to purchase on sale this week for this meal:

Boneless Beef Roast - a variety are on sale, all $4.99 per pound PLUS buy one get one free (so $2.49 per pound when you buy two) - select the roast that looks best to your personal tastes

Dole Salad Kits - $2.50

Organic mini peeled carrots - 16 ounce bag - $1.50
Russet potatoes - 69 cents per pound

Please be sure to check back next week for more dinner ideas using our local grocer's sales! And, for more great meal ideas, check out the Bargain Meal of the Week section of $5dinners every week.

Fry's Bargain Meal of the Week - sales flyer for 02/25 - 03/03/09

There are some great $1 deals this week so please make sure to check out your Fry's store ad before running to the store this week!

A few yummy snack or dessert items you may want to pick up for $1 each include....

• Popsicle ice pops (12 count)
• Kroger brand fruit snacks (16 ounce)
• Nabisco Snak Saks (5.5 - 8 ounce)
• Oscar Mayer mini lunchables (3.66 - 4.5 ounce)
• Armor lunch makers (2.6 - 3.5 ounce)
• Dole canned (15 - 20 ounce) or Del Monte Gold fresh pineapple (Limit 4 fresh)
• Fresh mangoes

Here are a few quick meal ideas for this week based upon the current sales!

Menu #1 - Fish and Chips and Relish Tray

Items to buy on sale for this menu:

Tilapia Fillets - $2.99 lb. (flash frozen)

McCormick breading or batter - $1 package

McCormick tartar sauce - $1

Bell peppers - $1 each

English cucumbers - $1 each

Cauliflower and broccoli - $1 per pound

Menu #2 - Homemade chili and green salad

Items to buy on sale for this menu:

Boneless Beef Chuck Roast - $1.97 per pound - ask butcher to grind into ground chuck for you (can purchase two packages at this price)

Hunt's tomatoes, 12-15 ounce - $1

bell pepper - $1 each

Dole premium classic salads, 10-12 ounce - $1

Roma tomatoes - $1 per lb.

English cucumbers - $1 each

You may also want to purchase some of these items as sides to your chili - all on sale for $1 this week!

• Kroger saltine crackers (15 - 16 ounce)
• Kroger shredded cheese (8 ounce)
• Pillsbury Golden Layers biscuits (10.2 - 12 ounce)
• Kroger sour cream (16 ounce)

Thanks for stopping by! For more great bargain meal ideas with this week's sales, check out $5Dinners and please check back for more great bargain meals next week!

Fry's Bargain Meal of the Week - sales flyer 2/18 - 2/25/09

I apologize for the slight delay in posting my suggestions for menus this week based upon this week's sales flyers. Recipes to accompany some of the below menu suggestions will post later this week for your convenience.

I feel very fortunate to be involved with $5 Dinners' new feature, Bargain Meal of the Week. Each week, I will be posting a meal that you can make based upon the items on sale at Phoenix and Tucson area Fry's grocery stores. Meal ideas appear below as well as a list of items on sale that work within each meal.

Meal #1 - chicken in a haystack with green salad

Items to purchase on sale for this menu

Foster Farms Boneless skinless chicken breast - $1.67 per pound *

Dole Salad Blends or Kit, 5-13 oz. bag - $2.50

Meal #2 - pork chops and scalloped potatoes

Items to purchase on sale for this menu

Center Cut Pork Loin Chops - $1.77 per pound

Meal #3 - beef roast with roasted carrots and potatoes
(a bit of a repeat from last week, but the roast is a great price again this cycle)

Items to purchase on sale for this menu

Boneless Beef Bottom Roast - buy one get one free - $4.99 per pound

(the secret that makes this a great price is to try and get two packages as close to the same weight as possible!)

* - This is a definite STOCK UP price on Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast! Consider buying extra (limit 4 packages) to keep in your freezer for future meals

Recipes have now been added - click on the title of each suggested item to link to the full recipe on our sister blog, One Thrifty Mamma Recipes!

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to tune back in each week for meal updates!

Fry's Bargain Meal of the Week - sales flyer 2/11 - 2/17/09

I feel very fortunate to be involved with $5 Dinners' new feature, Bargain Meal of the Week. Each week, I will be posting a meal that you can make based upon the items on sale at Phoenix and Tucson area Fry's grocery stores. Meal ideas appear below as well as a list of items on sale that work within each meal. Look below the meal ideas for specific recipes for suggested items.

Meal #1 - meatloaf, steamed asparagus and scalloped potatoes

Items to purchase on sale for this menu

Super Lean Ground Beef - $1.88 per pound (sold in 2 lb. chub) *

Fresh Asparagus - 97 cents per pound

Meal #2 - roast with carrots and potatoes and green salad

Items to purchase on sale for this menu

Boneless Beef Chuck Roast - $1.97 per pound *

Kroger Mini Peeled Carrots - $1.25 for 1 lb. bag

Romaine, Red Leaf or Green Leaf Lettuce - $1 (for green salad) OR

Dole Salad Blends or Kit, 5-13 oz. bag - $2.50

* - consider buying extra of the ground beef (limit 4 packages) or boneless chuck roast (limit 2 packages) to keep in your freezer for future meals

Recipes:

Meal #1 - meatloaf, steamed asparagus and scalloped potatoes

Make Ahead Meatloaf

4 eggs

2 cups dry bread crumbs

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1 Tablespoon salt

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon pepper

4 pounds lean ground beef

In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add next five ingredients. Mix well. Add ground beef and mix again. Shape into two meatloaves (shape similar to a football, but flat on one side). Place side by side in a 9 by 13 pan. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 50-60 minutes, checking internal temperature with a meat thermometer.

Depending upon your family size, you can use both meatloaves in one sitting and use any leftovers for meatloaf sandwiches. Or, if you have a smaller family size, use one meatloaf for dinner and freeze the second for a future meal!

Scallopped Potatoes

Use your favorite homemade or boxed recipe. Or, try this great recipe from recipezaar.com

Meal #2 - roast with carrots and potatoes and green salad

Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

I have two favorite ways to cook roast with vegetables.

The first is to use a Reynold's roasting bag and just follow the instructions within the package. You can actually purchase a box of roasting bags and check the instructions while in-store to make sure you have all ingredients on hand to make your meal. The roasting bags make a very moist and delicious roast every time with minimal effort!

My second choice for cooking a roast is to layer all the ingredients - vegetables first (one onion, cut into chunks, a bag of baby carrots and a few potatoes, cut into chunks), then meat on top - in my large crock pot slow cooker. I set the dial to low and let it cook ALL DAY on low. It makes my home smell wonderful and is another great, easy way to make dinner. I will even go so far as to use the meat drippings from the crock pot to make gravy on a good day! :)

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