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Coupon Abbreviations
  • SC = Store Coupon
  • MC = Manufacturer Coupon
  • SS = Smart Source
  • RMN = Retail Me Not
  • PG = Proctor and Gamble
Coupon Terms
  • WYB = When You Buy
  • B1G1 = Buy One Get One Free
  • .75/1 = 75 cents off one item
  • .75/3 = 75 cents off three items
  • EXP = Expiration Date

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healthy meals

It’s a new year filled with lots of promise and new resolutions. If you’ve told yourself, “I’m going to start eating well” or if you just want to lighten up after months of heavy holiday food, you really can do it!

These dinners with five ingredients will reward you with both extra time and frugality. Plus, since they’re a little lighter than your holiday eating, you’ll be on your way to reaching your goal.

The prices listed below are an average price based on what’s on sale this week so you’ll have something to compare to your shopping list for your local grocery store.

Southwestern Chicken & White Bean Soup – recipe

chicken breast – $2.29 lb.
taco seasoning – 78¢
white beans – 59¢

Soy-Glazed Salmon – recipe

salmon fillets – $6.99 lb
soy sauce – 98¢
lemons – $2.99, 2 lb bag

Black Bean Quesadillas – recipe

black beans – 59¢
shredded cheese – $2.50
tortillas – $1.04
avocado – 99¢

Cowboy Chili – recipe

boneless beef chuck roast – $2.99 lb.
chili beans – $1
canned corn – 60¢
diced tomatoes & green chiles – $1

Sweet Mustard Chicken Thighs – recipe

chicken thighs – 99¢ lb.
mustard – 95¢

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