Thursday, May 2, 2013

Tempt Your Tummy Tuesday: Cheese Steak Egg Rolls

Cheese Steak Egg Rolls are a simple recipe made with real, natural ingredients, but are definitely an indulgence.  They are good for when you want something greasy and 'fattening,' but don't want to feel all bloated and gross afterwards.  They are one of my husband's favorites, and I like them pretty well myself too.  Here's the lowdown...

1 c sliced Onions
2 Rib Eye Steaks, sliced thin (I have used flat irons, which are cheaper at my grocery store, also, I have made this using 1/2 of a flat iron and a small can of mushrooms, and it still made 9 egg rolls, just an fyi)
Egg Roll Wrappers
6-8 oz Provolone Cheese (I have used 1/2 of a provolone slice on each egg roll, but you can use shredded mozzarella also, it's just not as tidy)
Cooking Spray (I use Olive Oil in my refillable sprayer)
Optional Sliced Peppers or Mushrooms

1.  Preheat Oven to 400 degrees F.  Spray baking sheet with cooking spray*.
2.  Cook steak strips with onions (and mushrooms/peppers if using) in skillet until no longer pink, and vegetables or softened.
3.  Add steak/vegetable filling into an egg roll wrappers (I put a hefty tablespoon in each one), and 1/2 slice provolone cheese (or a decent pinch of shredded mozzarella).  Use water to moisten the edges of the wrapper, wrap up your egg roll, and place on the baking sheet.  Repeat until you have used all of the filling.
4.  Spray your egg rolls with cooking spray (this makes them nice and crispy), and bake 15 minutes.
5.  I like to serve mine with a little mayo mixed with A1 sauce, but you could whip up a BBQ sauce if you wish; kids would probably like it with pizza sauce or ketchup.  Serve Immediately, and try not to eat them all, they're pretty good!  Refrigerate leftovers, if there are any :-)
*I bake mine on a stone, so I just spray each roll all over with olive oil, and then place it on the stone


Wednesday, May 1, 2013

ALDI Deals, Starting 05/01/2013

Here are some of the awesome deals this week at ALDI...
  • Wednesday 05/01 ONLY: Tyson Fresh Fajita Chicken Breasts $2.49/lb
  • Avocados $0.69 ea
  • Roma Tomatoes 16 oz $0.99 ea
  • Limes $0.19 ea
  • Vidalia Onions 2 lb bag $0.99 ea
  • Sweet Corn 4 pk $1.69 ea
  • Zucchini 24 oz pk $1.19 ea
  • Stonemill Essentials Salad Dressing Mix Italian or Ranch 0.7-1 oz $0.69 ea
  • Season's Choice Steak Fries 28 oz $1.69 ea
  • Nature's Nectar Variety Fruit Drinks 20-8 oz bottles $2.79 ea
  • Priano Shrimp Scampi or Chicken Farfalle Skillet 24 oz $4.49 ea
  • Priano Ravioli Portobello Mushroom or Steak and Cheese .25 oz $3.99 ea
  • Casa Mamita Mexican Style Seasonings Enchilada, Fajita, and Burrito 1.12-1.62 oz $0.59 ea
  • Southern Grove Sunflower Seeds Assorted Varieties 9.5-10.5 oz $1.69 ea
  • Southern Grove Jumbo Salted In-shell Peanuts 16 oz $1.49 ea
  • Fage Non Fat Greek Yogurt Assorted Varieties 5.3 oz $1.19 ea
  • Grandessa Signature Mango Licorice 7 oz $1.99 ea
  • Adventuridge Camping Cot $29.99 ea
  • Adventuridge Foldable Chair with Bag $7.99 ea
  • Adventuridge Sleeping Bag 33x75" $12.99 ea
  • Adventuridge 6-person 12x8' Dome Tent $59.99 ea
  • Adventuridge Queen Single-high Air Bed with Pump $24.99 ea
  • Adventuridge Aluminum Folding Table with Bag 27.5"W x 27.5"H x 27.5"L $19.99 ea
  • Huntington Home Table Cloth $3.99 ea
  • Huntington Home Indoor/Outdoor Rug 5x8' $39.99 ea
  • Gardenline Flame-less Lantern with LED Candle $7.99 ea
  • Gardenline Folding Rocking Chair $39.99 ea
  • Japanese Maple Tree 1 gal $12.99 ea
  • 1 gal Perennials Assortment Assorted Varieties $4.99 ea
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Monday, April 29, 2013

Menu Plan Monday, 04/29/2013

This week Joe and I are working on some projects for the house, like fixing up two lamps for the living room.  We are also gearing up for the first event here at the museum, where we have a few things to set up for sale.  I tried to keep the menu simple this week, to help get us through until we get paid and can go grocery shopping.  Here's what's on the menu...

Breakfasts: Waffles, Cold Cereal, and/or Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies

Lunches: Leftovers or Sandwiches/Salads

Dinners: (All dinners but salads served with a Steamed Vegetable)
Sunday - Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Monday - Taco Salads 
Tuesday - Grilled Chicken Salads
Wednesday - Spaghetti with Garlic Bread
Thursday - Homemade Pizza
Friday - Take-in
Saturday - TBA

Extras: Pineapple Upside Down Cake, and Banana White Chocolate Chip Bread

For more AWESOME Menu Plans, visit Org Junkie!

Weekly Spending Report: 04/21-04/27/2013

This week

  • Sunday's Walgreen's Trip (6-24 pk Nice! Bottled Water): $12.66 oop
  • Sunday's CVS Trip: $8.46 oop, Earned $7 ECB's
  • Sunday's Shopper's Trip: $14.82 oop 
  • Wednesday's Shopper's Trip (Cake Supplies): $5.57
  • Earned $10 for Cake ordered
  • Saturday's BJ's Trip (Waffles, Crystal Light, and Land O Lakes Olive Oil Butter Spread, used 3 coupons): $24.96 oop
  • Saturday's Walgreen's Trip (4-24 pks Nice Bottled Water): $8.44 oop
  • Saturday's Giant Trip (2 Newspapers, 1 head Organic Green Leaf Lettuce: $5.91 oop
Total OOP: $80.82 - $17 Earned Rewards/Cash = Net OOP: $63.82!  Not horrible, but we won't have to buy waffles or bottled water for a while!

Linked to Couponaholic! 

Frugal Finds Friday: Homemade Detangler

2 tbsp Condtitioner
+
Water to fill a spray bottle
Homemade Detangler

Shake, spray on hair and comb as usual.

It's just that simple!   Give it a try, and think of the money you'll save!

Thursday, April 25, 2013

ALDI Deals, Starting 04/24/2013

Here are a few of the awesome deals at ALDI this week...
  • Weds. 04/24 ONLY: Kirkwood Fresh Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts 14 oz $4.99 ea
  • Pineapple $1.69 ea
  • 3 lb bag Apples all varieties $2.69 ea
  • Strawberries $1.39/lb
  • Oranges 4 lb bag $1.79 ea
  • Mangoes $0.79 ea
  • Bananas $0.44/lb
  • Friendly Farms All Natural Chocolate Almond Milk 64 oz $2.49 ea
  • Chaza Exotic Pomegranate Splash 750 ml $4.99 ea
  • Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Garlic Bread Loaf 16 oz $1.59 ea
  • Apple and Eve Fruitables 8 pk Juice Boxes Assorted Varieties $2.49 ea
  • Apple and Eve Sesame Street 100% Juice Boxes 8 pk $1.99 ea
  • Kirkwood Dino Buddies Chicken Nuggets 46 oz $6.49 ea
  • Kirkwood Safari Chicken Nuggets 32 oz $3.99 ea
  • Naked Red Machine (Juice) 15.2 oz $2.49 ea  
  • Season's Choice Potatoes O'Brien 28 oz $1.29 ea
  • Gardenline Garden Cart 15.83 gal $19.99 ea
  • Gardenline Sprinkler Assortment $7.99 ea
  • Gardenline 15" Planters $9.99 ea
  • 10" Flowering Hanging Baskets $5.99 ea
  • Gardenline 6-in-1 Garden Tool, Pruner Set, or Shears $4.99 ea
  • Gardenline 18" Watering Wand Assortment $3.99 ea
  • Gardenline Flowering Clematis Vine Assortment $4.99 ea
  • Crane 5 Station Swing Set $99.99 ea
  • Step2 Wagon for 2 Plus $49.99 ea
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Tempt My Tummy Tuesday: Chicken Fajitas



This Sunday we had our family over for a Mexican Fiesta, which included taco meat and shells, as well as chicken fajitas.  Chicken fajitas are one of our favorite meals to serve, and eat, of course ;-)  Not only are they delicious, but super simple, and rather healthy as well.  Here's my non-recipe...
  1. Cube up desired amount of Chicken Breasts (I do one per person, that way I usually have leftovers).
  2. Saute chicken in a skillet with Olive Oil, and Fajita Seasoning (I use McCormick), until chicken is no longer pink in the center.
  3. Add Sliced Bell Peppers (whatever colors you like, about 1 medium per 2 medium breasts), and Sliced Onions (you can you red, white, or yellow, I use yellow, and also about 1 medium per 2 medium breasts).  I add a little more seasoning and olive oil when I add in the veggies to make sure nothing sticks.
  4. Continue to saute on medium heat and stir frequently until the veggies have cooked down, and are softened.
  5. Serve hot with warmed tortillas, shredded lettuce and cheese, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, and sliced avocados or guacamole.  The topping combinations are half the fun! 
Linked to Tempt My Tummy Tuesday, A Bowl Full of Lemons, and Homemade Mondays!

Monday, April 22, 2013

Sunday's Shopper's Trip

Sunday I need to pick up the meat and ice cream for our Mexican Fiesta, SO I stopped into Shopper's to use the last of my birthday gift card.  I also picked up a few things that I either can't get at Giant (spaghetti), or that were way cheaper (pasta sauce and olives).  Here's what I ended up with...

2 lbs Laura's Lean Ground Beef $6.49 ea = 2/$12.98
1-2 pk Perdue Chicken Breasts $4.99
.11 lbs Jalapenos from the Salad Bar for Joe $0.60
1 carton Turkey Hill Naturals Coffee Ice Cream $3.99 on Sale - $0.50/1 MC doubled to $1 = $2.99
1 carton Turkey Hill Stuff'd PB Ice Cream $3.50 on Sale - $1/1 MC = $2.50
2 jars Newman's Own Pasta Sauce $2.69 ea on Sale - $1/2 MC = 2/$4.38
2 cans Sliced Black Olives $0.79 ea = 2/$1.58
2 boxes Organic Spaghetti $1.59 ea = 2/$3.18

+ $0.04 Tax
- $18.42 Gift Card used to Pay
Total OOP: $14.82

Menu Plan Monday: 04/22/2013

This week we finally got together with my family for our Mexican Fiesta.  We will also get to go to Joe's grandfather's house on Wednesday and get some work done there.  So, a nice balance of work and play.  :-)  Here's what's on the menu for this week...

Breakfasts: Cold Cereal, Smoothies, and/or Waffles

Lunches: Leftovers, and/or Salads

Dinners: (All served with salad or a steamed veggie)
Sunday - Family Mexican Fiesta: Chicken Fajitas, Taco Meat/Shells, Mexican Rice, and Chips and Salsa with Brownie Sundaes for dessert!
Monday - Cheesy Pork Chops, Rice Pilaf
Tuesday - Cheese Steak Egg Rolls, Onion Rings
Wednesday - Working at Joe's Grandfather's house, probably eating at Chili's with him.
Thursday -Homemade Pizza, Veggie Sticks and Dip
Friday - Out :-)
Saturday - Pancakes with Chipped Beef Gravy, and Fruit

Extras: Brownies!



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Sunday, April 21, 2013

Sunday's CVS Trip

This afternoon Joe and I stopped into CVS to pick up one of my prescriptions, and while we were there, I grabbed up some awesome deals.  Here's what we ended up with...

2 Tom's Toothpastes $5.49 ea - $1.49 ea Sale - $2/$8 Toothpaste CVS Coupon - $2/2 MC - $2 ECB's = 2/$2!
2 Crest Toothpastes $3.99 ea - $1 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 - $2 ECB's x 2 = 2 FREE!
1-100 ct box CVS Alcohol Prep Pads $2.37 - FREE CVS Coupon = FREE!
4 bags Gardetto's Snack Mix $1.25 ea (on sale, regular price not listed) - $0.50/2 MC x 2 = 4/$4
1 Snickers Egg $0.87 - $0.43 Clearance = $0.44
+ $1.04 Tax
- $5 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $8.46, Earned $7 ECB's!

Linked to Simply CVS!