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Below is the latest Publix Meal Planner. My favorite thing on it: Edy’s Fruit Bars. With the 100 degree heat outside, these are great!

Thank you to Michelle at iheartpublix for posting all the coupon match-ups to this week’s Publix sales flier.

WHAT TO BUY

Grocery:

• 2 Orville Redenbacher Popcorn – BOGO $4.89 – Use two $.40/1 coupons from 5/16/10 SmartSource (coupon doubled = $.80 savings)
• Cheerios – $1.99 – Use $.55/1 coupon from 6/27/10 SmartSource
• Jar of Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce – $2.49 – Use $.50/1 PRINTABLE coupon (coupon doubled = $1 savings)
• 2 Starkist Gourmet Choice Tuna Fillets, Solid Albacore Tuna in Water 4 5 oz. cans – BOGO $7.19
• Publix Mini Pretzel Twists – $1.99 There’s surprisingly no “scary” stuff in these – my kids love them!

Refrigerated:

• 3 Dannon Activia – 3/$6 – Use three $1/1 coupons from 6/6/10 SmartSource
• 2 Dozen 4-Grain Eggs – 2/$4
• Kraft Shredded Cheese 16 oz. (cheddar) – $3.99
• Gallon of Publix Milk – $3.19

Frozen:

• 4 Rosetto Frozen Pasta (I chose 1 Ravioli, 1 Stuffed Shells, and 2 Tortellini) – $3.99 – Use $1.50/2 PRINTABLE coupon Coupon link is on the bottom right corner. Print two coupons by hitting the back button.
• 2 Edy’s Fruit Bars – BOGO $3.99

Produce:

• Georgia Peaches (2 lbs.) – $.79 a pound
• Red or White Seedless Grapes (2 lbs.) – $1.69 a pound
• Northwest Cherries (2 lbs.) – $1.99 a pound
• 2 Broccoli Bunches – 2/$4
• Whole White Mushrooms 16 oz. – $2.69
• Publix Baby Cut Carrots 2 lbs. – $1.99
• White Potatoes 5 lb. Bag – $2.99
• 2 Heads of Lettuce – around $1.50 each
• Tomatoes on the Vine (2 lbs.) – $1.49 a pound

Meat:

• Boneless Chuck Pot Roast (4 lbs.) – $2.99 a pound
• Ground Sirloin (1 lb.) – $3.69

Deli:

• Italian Bread (sliced) – $2.49
• French Hamburger Buns 8 ct. – $2.89
• Baguette – $1.99

WHAT TO MAKE

Breakfast:

• Cereal w/ Milk
• Cheddar Omelets
• Yogurt w/ Fruit

Lunch:

• Garden Salad Topped w/ Tuna
• Tortellini Salad w/ Fruit – Toss cooked tortellini with italian dressing or mayo, and add a dash of salt and pepper.
• Tuna Salad Sandwiches w/ Carrot Sticks

Dinner:

• Gourmet Hamburgers Topped w/ Mushrooms – Clean mushrooms and slice. Saute in stovetop pan with two small pats of butter; serve on top of hamburgers that have been grilled or cooked on the stovetop.
• Stuffed Shells w/ Garden Salad – Place shells in baking dish and top with tomato sauce. Bake according to package directions. Serve with a garden salad.
• Paprika Garlic Beef w/ Baked Potato – The paprika adds a nice red color! I came up – and tried – this “rub” this week and wow, it came out tasty. Rinse roast and pat dry. Place in crock pot and sprinkle these ingredients over roast: 1/2 cup diced onion, 2 TBS minced garlic, 1 TBS paprika, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper; rub in. Add 1 cup of water to bottom of pot. Cook on high 4 hours, then low 4 -6 hours, or until beef is fully cooked. Serve beef for dinner with baked potato. “Pull” leftover beef and save for BBQ sandwich dinner.
• Ravioli w/ Steamed Broccoli and Garlic Bread – Boil ravioli according to directions on package; top with tomato sauce and serve with a side of steamed broccoli. For bread: Slice baguette lengthwise then drizzle with olive oil and garlic; toast bread and cut into wedges.
• BBQ Beef Sandwiches w/ Homemade Steak Fries – Make sandwiches from pulled leftover beef and serve with fries. For homemade fries: Peel four potatoes and rinse. Cut into long strips, then toss with 2 TBS olive oil and 1 tsp salt. Place in single layer on cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees 20 – 30 minutes or until fries are cooked and crispy.
• Baked Potato Bar – Top baked potatoes with sauteed mushrooms, steamed broccoli, and cheddar cheese.
• This leaves you one night of leftovers or eating elsewhere with family and friends.

Snacks:

• Frozen Fruit Bars
• Pretzels
• Popcorn
• Fruit
• Carrot Sticks

Total Spent: $88.16 (before taxes)
$3.15 per person/per day (based on a family of four)

For more information about the Publix Meal Planner, check out my previous posts:

• How To Use The Publix Meal Planner
• Do I Really Eat What’s On The Publix Meal Planner?

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* Note: I am not a dietician – please consult your doctor to determine what you and your family’s nutritional needs may be.

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