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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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Vegetables in Season

The produce is really starting to roll in and we are seeing huge sales on corn, onions, squash and tons of other vegetables in season. Shopping in-season is one of the very best ways to still eat fresh, but do it on a budget!

I pulled together a week’s worth of recipes using these (and other) sale ingredients. Most of the meals below can be made with a few bucks per person.

Coconut Corn SaladRecipe

Corn, fresh, 33-41¢ ea. (almost everywhere)
Shaved Coconut (pantry)
Almonds, Blue Diamond, 4 oz, $1.24 (Kroger)
Vidalia Onions, $1-$1.29 lb (Kroger, Sweetbay) or get larger bags for less
Lemon or Lime (not on sale this week)

Three Amigos CasseroleRecipe

Lean Ground Turkey, 1 lb, $2.49-$4.28 (Ingles, Publix, Sweetbay)
Sweet Potato (not on sale this week)
Vidalia Onions, $1-$1.29 lb (Kroger, Sweetbay) or get larger bags for less
Bell Pepper, 74¢-$1.25 ea. (Kroger, Harveys, Safeway)
Jalapeno (not on sale, but just a few cents for lots of flavor!)
Black Beans (pantry)
Tomatoes, 99¢-$1.99 lb (Kroger, Food City, Food Lion, Sweetbay, Winn Dixie)
Philadelphia Cooking Creme, $2 (Winn Dixie)
Cheddar Cheese, 7-8 oz, $2.50 (Target, Ingles, Food City, Winn-Dixie)

Turkey Stuffed Meatloaf Recipe

Lean Ground Turkey, 1 lb, $2.49-$4.28 (Ingles, Publix, Sweetbay)
Spaghetti Sauce, 12 oz, $1.42 (Lowes Foods)
Bread Crumbs, 4C, 8-15 oz, 75¢ (Publix)
Vidalia Onions, $1-$1.29 lb (Kroger, Sweetbay) or get larger bags for less
Eggs, 12 ct., 79¢-99¢ (Publix, Harris Teeter, Safeway/Randalls)
Spinach, Fresh Express, 5-12 oz, 89¢-$1.95 (almost everywhere)
Mozzarella Cheese, 7-8 oz, $2.50 (Target, Ingles, Food City, Winn-Dixie)

Summer Squash, Bacon & Mozzarella Quiche Recipe

Flour (pantry)
Butter, Publix Sweet Cream, 16 oz, $2.50 (Publix)
Squash/Zucchini, Organic, $1.99 (Kroger)
Bacon, 12-16 oz, $3-$3.49 (Publix, Kroger)
Eggs, 12 ct., 79¢-99¢ (Publix, Harris Teeter, Safeway/Randalls)
Mozzarella Cheese, 7-8 oz, $2.50 (Target, Ingles, Food City, Winn-Dixie)

Chopped Greek Salad w/ChickenRecipe

Romaine Lettuce, Fresh Express, 5-12 oz, 89¢-$1.95 (almost everywhere)
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, $1.99  lb (Food Lion, Harvey’s)
Tomatoes, 99¢-$1.99 lb (Kroger, Food City, Food Lion, Sweetbay, Winn Dixie)
Cucumbers, 74-99¢ (Harveys, Safeway)
Vidalia Onions, $1-$1.29 lb (Kroger, Sweetbay) or get larger bags for less
Olives, Mario, 6 oz, 39¢ (Harris Teeter)
Feta Cheese (not on sale this week)