The traditional St. Patty’s meal of Corned Beef & Cabbage while tasty, it isn’t really waistline friendly. Corned beef is a brisket, typically a fattier cut of meat and its also salted.
To eliminate some of the fat & salt in cooking, you can boil it in water & change the water midway through cooking. Throwing in a few potatoes will also extract some of the salt (just don’t add them to the meal).
Alternatively, you can roast it on a rack in the oven allowing the fat to drip away during cooking. Be sure to look for lean, low sodium cuts of corn beef when you’re shopping and trim all fat before cooking. And of course, watching your portion size is important when enjoying corned beef.
*These prices are based off of averages and are subject to change weekly
Corned Beef and Cabbage – Recipe
Crown Corned Beef, $2.99 lb (at Publix at Harris Teeter) or Murphy & David Corned Beef Brisket $3.19 lb (at Publix or Bi-Lo)
Green Cabbage, 29¢ lb (at Publix), 49¢ lb (at Bi-Lo), 59¢ (at Food Lion)
Petite Red Potatoes, $2.50 (at Publix) or Red Potatoes, 3 lb bag, $2.99 (at Bi-lo)
Yellow Onions, 3lb, $2.69 (at Food Lion)
Baby Cut Carrots, 1 lb bag, $1 (at Bi-Lo)
Fiesta Stuffed Cabbage – Recipe
Green Cabbage, 29¢ lb (at Publix), 49¢ lb (at Bi-Lo), 59¢ (at Food Lion)
Turkey (from freezer)
Yellow Onions, 3lb, $2.69 (at Food Lion)
Old El Paso Taco Seasoning, 1 oz, 42¢ (at Bi-Lo) or McCormick Taco Seasoning 49¢ (at Harris Teeter)
(5 Points Plus)
Barbecue Pork Sandwich with Homemade Slaw
Pork Loin Chops $1.99 lb (at Bi-Lo)
Fresh Express Cole Slaw, 10-16 oz, $1 (at Bi-Lo)
Barbecue Sauce (from stockpile)
Kraft Squeeze Mayo, 22 oz. 50¢ (at Harris Teeter wyb 8 Participating products)
(7 Points Plus)
Seared Fish over Napa Salad
Mahi Mahi Fillets $3.99 lb
Baby Cut Carrots, 1 lb bag, $1 (at Bi-Lo)
Green Cabbage, 29¢ lb (at Publix), 49¢ lb (at Bi-Lo), 59¢ (at Food Lion)Yellow Onions, 3lb, $2.69 (at Food Lion)
(8 Points Plus)
Corned Beef and Cabbage Strudel (make with leftovers!) – Recipe
Crown Corned Beef, $2.99 lb (at Publix at Harris Teeter) Murphy & David Corned Beef Brisket $3.19 lb (at Publix or Bi-Lo)
Canned Chicken Broth (from stockpile)
Oreida Potatoes O’Brien $2.49 (at Ingles)
(7 Points Plus)
Here are some frugal Weight Watcher friendly menu ideas based on the sales at stores around the Southeast this week. Coming up with budget friendly but healthy meal ideas can be tricky if you are trying to make a weeks’ worth of meals from one circular. The great thing about having a 6 week stockpile is that you have most everything you need on hand, just add in the fresh produce and perishables that are on sale this week to round out the meal.
*These prices are based off of averages and are subject to change weekly
Chili Rubbed Pork Chops – Recipe
Assorted Pork Chops, $1.99 lb (at Publix)
Uncle Bens Rice, Boil-in-Bag, Brown Whole Grain 14-15.8 oz, 64¢ (at Publix)
(6 Points Plus)
Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms – Recipe
White Mushrooms, 16 oz, $2.69 (at Publix)
Earthbound Farm Organic Salad (Spinach), 5-7 oz, 99¢ (at Bi-Lo)
(2 Points Plus)
Quinoa and Mango Salad with Arugula – Recipe
Quinoa is a delicious grain that can be purchased in bulk at a store like Earthfare or Whole Foods (don’t pay full price for a small box at a regular store)
Green Pencil Onion, 34¢ (at Bi-Lo)
Mangoes, 84¢ (at Bi-Lo)
Earthbound Farm Organic Salad (Arugula), 5-7 oz, 99¢ (at Bi-Lo)
(7 Points Plus)
Chicken Teriyaki with Broccoli – Recipe
Perdue Fit & Easy Chicken Breast $2.99 lb (at Harris Teeter)
Broccoli Crowns $1.79 lb (at Harris Teeter)
Green Pencil Onion, 34¢ (at Bi-Lo)
College Inn Broth, 32 oz., $1.99 (at Publix)
Uncle Bens Rice, Boil-in-Bag, Brown Whole Grain 14-15.8 oz, 64¢ (at Publix)
(7 Points Plus)
Philly Chicken Cheese Steaks – Recipe
Tyson Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.79 lb (at Kroger)
Yellow Onions, 10 lb bag, $4.99 (at Kroger)
Kroger Cheese, Shreds, Sliced, or Chunk 8 oz., $1.66 (at Kroger)
(8 Points Plus)
Its always fun to get new products or samples to try out – who doesn’t love FREE!! Here are a new ones few you can request (or download) today!
Kirkland Signature Household Wipes sample
Fekkai Glossing or Color Care Kit sample
U by Kotex sample
Eucerin Daily Skin Balance (facebook) sample
HealthiDent Dog Treats sample
Circle of Friends 25 Slow Cooker Recipes free ebook for Kindle
The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul free Audio book download from Christian Audio
iTunes 20 song sampler from Southwest Airlines when you sign up for their newsletter
Lego Mini Bird Free build event at Lego Stores tonight
Tomorrow is a fun day, get loads of new coupons from our favorite printable coupon sites and get FREE pancakes from IHOP! March 1st from 7am to 10pm every person at IHOP gets a free short stack of pancakes (3). They do ask that you consider leaving a donation to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
You need to plan a chunk of time because their will be lines, but you can turn it into a fun outing and make some memories.
(thanks Danielle!)
Don’t forget that today is the last day to watch any Rite Aid Videos for the month of February. When you watch videos you get a coupon for various products that doesn’t expire until the end of March.
You do not have to print them yet, the system will save them for you. So sit down and watch any you might want so you can have those coupons for another month!
Tomorrow all new videos will be up, so you can start over and get tons more.
To get a better idea of what you want/need check out the upcoming Rite Aid deals to see what coupons we are needing next week.
What better way to celebrate a birthday than with some great free things? A lot of companies offer freebies around your birthday and no matter what age you are, anything free is always great present. Here are some great birthday freebies I know of, if you know of any others leave them in a comment below to share with everyone. You may want to call ahead to make sure your location is participating.
***This deal is no longer available, but you can see the complete list of entertainment deals here.***
Also, check out all the comments below. Thanks to our readers, there is an even longer list of birthday deals below mine!
Free Dessert
Applebee’s – Free Dessert and Song
Bakers Square – Free Piece of Pie
Baskin Robbins – Free 2.5 oz. Ice Cream Scoop (must register)
Big Boy – Free Hot Fudge Ice Cream (must register)
Carrows – Free Dessert (must register)
Cattlemen’s – Free Dessert (must register)
Chevy’s – Free Dessert (must register)
Claim Jumper – Free Dessert (must register)
Cold Stone Creamery – Free Ice Cream (currently on hold)
Dairy Queen – Free Ice Cream Cone (must register)
Friendly’s – Free Offer (must register)
Hard Rock Cafe – Free Dessert
Joe’s Crab Shack – Free Piece of Cake
Macaroni Grill – Free Dessert and Song
Marble Slab – Free Small Ice Cream and One Mix-In (register)
Outback – Free Dessert and Song
P.F. Chang’s – Free Dessert
Texas Roadhouse – Free Dessert or Appetizer (must register)
Zio’s – Free Dessert (must register)
Free Adult Meal
Bruegger’s – Free Bagel (must register)
Captain D’s – Free Adult Meal (must register)
Denny’s – Free Grand Slam
Firehouse Subs – Free Medium Sub w/ ID
Fuddruckers – Free Burger (must register)
Moe’s – Free Entree (must register)
Noodles and Company – Free Entree (must register)
Provinos – Free Birthday Dinner w/ ID
Red Robin – Free Burger (must register)
Ruby Tuesday – Free Burger (must register)
Tony Roma’s – Free Dinner (must register)
Qdoba – Free entree when you buy one (must register)
Free Kid’s Meal
Bob Evans – Free Kid’s Meal (must register)
Burger King – Free Kid’s Hamburger Meal (must register)
California Pizza Kitchen – Free Kid’s Meal (must register)
Captain D’s – Free Kid’s Meal (must register)
Claim Jumper – Free Little Jumper’s meal (must register)
Shoney’s – Free Kid’s Meal (must register)
Sonic – Free Wacky Pack (must register)
Taco Time – Free Kid’s Meal (must register)
Other
Austin Grill – Special Reward on your birthday and anniversary (must register)
Desperados – $10 Gift Certificate (must register)
TGI Friday’s – Free appetizer (must register)
Lone Star Steakhouse – Gift on your Birthday (must register)
Marie Callender’s – $5 off your meal and piece of pie (must register)
Olan Meals – Free Photo Package (must register)
On the Border – Free appetizer (must register)
Red Lobster – Gift on your Birthday (must register)
Sephora – Free Gift (must register)
Starbucks – Free Drinks (must register)
Toy’s R Us – Birthday card and surprise gift (must register)
Discovery Cruise Line – Free 1 day cruise from Ft. Lauderdale to Grand Bahama Island. One birthday passenger travels free with each full-fare paying adult. Birthday passengers are required to pay $45 per person administration fee (must register)
Most people have goals to save money and lose weight. One of the common myths is that products with coupons are all unhealthy. Each week, this list will provide you with some tasty, good-for-you frugal meal ideas based on sales at the grocery store.
*These prices are based off of averages and are subject to change weekly
Pasta with Broccoli Rabe & Bolognese Sauce – Recipe
Mueller’s Whole Wheat Pasta FREE (at Publix)
Rappini (also called Broccoli Rabe), $1.99 (at Publix)
Fresh Express Spinach, 5-12 oz., at $1.99 (at Publix)
Hunt’s Fire Roasted Tomatoes, 14.5 oz., 17¢ (at Publix)
Lean Ground Beef (on sale last week at Publix) or $2.99 lb (at Harris Teeter)
(9 Points Plus)
Pork with Roasted Grape Sauce – Recipe
Smithfield Whole Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast, $1.98 lb. (at Harris Teeter)
Red Seedless Grapes 99¢ lb. (at Harris Teeter)
(7 Points Plus)
Garlic Herb Roasted Pork Loin – Recipe
Boneless Pork Loin, $1.99 lb. (at Kroger) or $1.67 lb. (at HEB)
Peaches, Plums or Nectarines, $1.58 lb. (at Kroger) substitute for pears
(5 Points Plus)
Broccoli with Cheese Sauce – Recipe
Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese, 8 oz, 59¢ (at Harris Teeter)
Broccoli Crowns, $1.28 lb. (at Kroger)
(3 Points Plus)
Tuna Steaks with Creamy Mustard Sauce – Recipe
Tuna Steaks, 8 oz., $3.49 (at Bi-Lo)
Swanson Organic Chicken Broth, $1.50 (at Publix)
(6 Points Plus)
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Most people have goals to save money and lose weight. One of the common myths is that products with coupons are all unhealthy. Each week, this list will provide you with some tasty, good-for-you frugal meal and snack ideas based on sales at the grocery store.
Today’s recipes focus on making substitutions for items in recipes based on sale items. For example, the Baja fish tacos call for cherry tomatoes and red cabbage, but vine ripe tomatoes and green cabbage are on sale and work just as beautifully in the recipe. Don’t be afraid to make simple substitutions that save you money without sacrificing flavor.
*These prices are based off of averages and are subject to change weekly
Italian Turkey and Spaghetti Squash Pie – Recipe
Jennie-O Turkey Store Ground Turkey, 20 oz., $2.99 (at Publix)
Hunts 100% Natural Tomatoes, 28 oz. 45¢ (at Publix)
Sorrento Ricotta Cheese, 32 oz., $2 (at Publix)
Sorrento Mozzarella Cheese, 16 oz., $1.50 (at Publix)
Sweet Onions, 99¢ lb. (at Publix)
(4 Points Plus)
Serve with mixed greens:
Fresh Express Salad Blend, $1.99 (at Publix)
Baja Style Fish Tacos – Recipe
Mahi Mahi, Cod, Haddock or Tilapia Fillets, $3.99 lb. (at Kroger)
Green Cabbage, 49¢ lb. (at Kroger)
Tomatoes on the Vine, $1.99 lb. (at Kroger)
La Banderita Fajita Tortillas Whole Wheat 16 oz., $1.59 (at Harris Teeter)
(9 Points Plus)
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo – Recipe
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, $2.49 lb. (at Harris Teeter) or $1.99 lb. (at Kroger)
Harris Teeter All Natural Hot or Mild Italian Style Pork Sausage, 75¢
Green Giant Frozen Veggies FREE (at Harris Teeter and Publix)
Harris Teeter Chicken Broth, 32 oz., $1.14
(7 Points Plus)
Zesty Broccoli Soup – Recipe
Broccoli Crowns, $1.28 lb. (at Kroger)
Sweet Onions, 99¢ lb. (at Publix)
Progresso 100% Natural Broth or Chicken Stock, 32 oz., $1.24 (at Publix)
Gold Potatoes, 5 lb., $2.99
(4 Points Plus)
Grilled Flank Steak with Onions – Recipe
Flat Iron Steak, $4.99 lb. (at Kroger)
Sweet Onions, 99¢ lb. (at Publix)
(4 Points Plus)
Roast Asparagus with Shaved Parmesan – Recipe
Asparagus, $1.99 lb. (at Kroger or Bi-Lo)
(2 Points Plus)
