Menu 4/28

I really enjoyed getting this week's Menu together! I don't know if the Sneak Peek was really inspiring, or if I just am ready to be back! This week looks really good at Publix. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are FINALLY on sale again for $1.99 lb. This past week several grocery stores had great deals on chicken. Winn Dixie had good prices on chicken drumsticks and whole chickens, and Bruno's/Food World had the boneless, skinless chicken breasts for $1.98 lb. When chicken breasts go that low I really stock up. I trim each breast of the excess fat and put each one in an individual zippy bag. I then put all of the "zippied" chicken breasts into a large freezer bag. I pull out what I need and thaw in the sink in cold water. I use the boneless, skinless breasts in all of my recipes that call for chicken. Tonight, when I make the Curry Chicken, it will be the first time I have attempted cutting up a whole chicken so wish me luck! The Chicken Tacos were inspired by some tacos that I had this weekend at LuLu's in Gulf Shores. They were fish tacos on the menu, but I substituted chicken instead. I'm not huge on fish, so I didn't want to be disappointed. Chicken is a safe bet for me! When I get that recipe written up I'll break down the ingredients further.

For the Publix Sneak Peek check out Michelle's match-ups at I Heart Publix.



Curry Chicken- Tues 4/27
Tuna Melts- Wed 4/28
Curry Chicken Salad- Thurs 4/29 (with leftover chicken)
Chicken Tacos- Fri 4/30
Snowball Cookies- Sat 5/1
BBQ Rub Ribs and Corn Bread Bites- Sat 5/1
Raisin Bran Muffins- Sun 5/2
Greek Chicken Pitas- Sun 5/2 (didn't get around to making this one!)
Moo-Shu Chicken- Mon 5/3

I will post the recipe and pictures after I make them on the designated day. To make it easier to cook with me, I decided to include a recipe ingredient break-down to make your shopping a bit easier. I haven't come up with the recipe for the Chicken Tacos yet, so when I do, I will leave a more detailed ingredient list. For now, what's listed is pretty close!

Curry Chicken (Tuesday)
1 whole chicken (on sale thru 4/27 at Winn Dixie)
Cream of Chicken or Celery
2-3 stalks celery
mayonnaise
curry powder


Tuna Melts (Wednesday)
20 oz. tuna in water *(big pouch on sale)
mayonnaise
red onion (I'm leaving this out)
capers (undecided on this one)
lemon juice
salt/pepper
oregano
crusty bread * (will need 4 slices)
tomato slices * (about 8)
cheese *


Curry Chicken Salad (Thursday)
2 oranges or 11-oz. can mandarin oranges (on sale thru 4/27 or 4/28)
3 cup cooked chicken (I'm using leftover Curry Chicken)
grapes *
celery
mayonnaise
yogurt *
soy sauce
curry powder (may omit because my chicken will be seasoned)


Chicken Tacos (Friday)
small flour tortillas *
chicken breasts*
black beans
cabbage *
cheese *
sour cream *
chipotle chilis in adobo
milk
yogurt? *
mayonnaise?
taco seasoning
salsa *
avocado *


Snowball Cookies (Saturday)
olive oil
quick-cooking oats
Pillsbury White Cake *
eggs
vanilla
walnuts
powdered sugar


BBQ Ribs, Iceburg Slaw, Corn Bread Bites (Saturday)
baby back ribs *
Stubb's Rub
BBQ sauce

iceburg lettuce
buttermilk
yogurt *
salt/pepper
parsley
dill?

all purpose flour
cornmeal
sugar
baking powder
salt
shredded cheddar *
sour cream *
green onions
cream-style corn (on sale thru 4/27-4/28)
hot sauce
egg


Raisin Bran Muffins (Sunday)
Raisin Bran Cereal
salt
flour
vegetable oil
brown sugar
granulated sugar
2 eggs
vanilla
baking soda
buttermilk
**I've been wanting to make this for a few weeks, so that's why its on the Menu :)


Greek Chicken Pitas (Sunday)
chicken breasts *
pita bread *
yogurt*
cucumber
garlic
lemon
feta cheese
romaine


Moo-Shu Chicken (Monday)
sesame oil ? (I may use veg oil)
garlic
cabbage * (or coleslaw mix)
carrots
green onion
hoisin sauce (good to have on-hand)
soy sauce
flour tortillas *
3 cups cooked shredded chicken *


Glad to be back guys! I hope you enjoy this week. I'm looking forward to trying these new recipes.

Tonight...Curry Chicken...and a funny story to go along with it :)