Roasted Maple-Mustard Chicken taco 'Taters
20-minute meal
freezerfriendly
slowcooker one-dish meal dinner
chop ahead
make ahead
➊ Roasted Maple-Mustard Chicken 4 Servings
active Time 10 minutes Cook Time 40 minutes
I ng r e d i e n ts
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1.5 lbs. 1-2 Tbsp minced onion Salt and pepper About 2 lbs. red potatoes, quartered 4 carrot sticks, peeled and cut into chunks 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
D ire cti ons 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. To a large roasting pan, or glass baking dish, add the chicken breasts in the middle and season with minced onion, salt and pepper. 3. Add the quartered red potatoes and carrot sticks around the chicken. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Pour over the top of the chicken and veggies. 5. Roast in the preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are soft. Cooking time may vary depending on thickness of the chicken and size of the potatoes. 6. Serve Roasted Maple-Mustard Chicken with potatoes and carrots.
➋ taco ‘Taters 4 servings
active Time 25 minutes Cook Time 1 hour
I ng r e d i e n ts
4 large baking potatoes 3 lb. ground beef * 1 small white onion, finely chopped 6 oz. can tomato sauce 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped 2 Tbsp chili powder 2 Tbsp ground cumin 2 Tbsp garlic powder Salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Ears of corn Fresh fruit, as a dish © 2014 - 5DollarMealPlan.com - Week 38 Plan
D ire cti ons 1. Bake the potatoes, or cook them in the microwave if you are short on time. 2. Brown the ground beef with the onion. Drain and return to the skillet. Mix in the tomato sauce, bell pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder and season with salt and pepper. 3. Add the taco meat on top, then sprinkle cheese on top and microwave or run under the broiler to melt the cheese. 4. Boil the corn cobs or prepare fruit. 5. Serve Taco ‘Taters with buttery corn cobs and fresh fruit.
N OT ES *Freezer Friendly: You will have at least 1 meals worth of taco meat leftover. To freeze, let cool completely in the fridge and add to a plastic freezer baggie or container. page 1
20-minute meal
freezerfriendly
slowcooker one-dish meal dinner
chop ahead
make ahead
➌ fiesta beans and Rice 4 Servings
active Time 10 minutes Cook Time 50 minutes
I ng r e d i e n ts
1 1/2 cup brown rice 15 oz. can small kidney red beans 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 6 oz. can tomato sauce 1/4 cup lime juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and pepper to taste Cilantro, optional garnish Fresh veggies, as side dish
D ire cti ons 1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring 3 ½ cups of water to boil. Add the brown rice and return to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook the brown rice for 45 to 50 minutes, or until tender. 2. Once the brown rice is cooked, stir in the beans, chopped red bell pepper, chopped green bell pepper, tomato sauce, lime juice and ground cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 3. Turn heat to low, cover and keep warm until serving time. 4. Prepare veggies. 5. Serve Fiesta Beans and Rice with fresh veggies as side dish.
➍ zucchini Meatballs 16 large meatballs active Time 10 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes
I ng r e d i e n ts
1 1/2 lb. ground beef 1 medium zucchini, shredded 1 egg 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp salt and pepper About 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, to top meatballs 1 lb. spaghetti pasta 3 cups spaghetti sauce Fresh veggies, as side dish © 2014 - 5DollarMealPlan.com - Week 38 Plan
D ire cti ons 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, zucchini shreds, egg, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Form into large meatballs, mine were about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter and I made 16 meatballs. Place into a 7x11 or 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Then top each meatballs with dollop of spaghetti sauce. 3. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through. Cooking time will vary depending on size and thickness of the meatballs. 4. Cook the pasta as directed, and prepare fresh veggies. 5. Serve Zucchini Meatballs over pasta with spaghetti sauce with side of fresh veggies.
N OT E S Freezer Friendly: You can freeze meatballs before they are cooked. Place onto a piece of foil and wrap up completely, then place into plastic baggie. Freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in deep freezer. page 2
20-minute meal
freezerfriendly
slowcooker one-dish meal dinner
chop ahead
make ahead
➎ english muffin pizzas 4 servings, 4 mini-pizzas each active Time 30 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes
I ng r e d i e n ts
8 English muffins 1 cup pizza sauce 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 8 oz. package pepperoni 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 8 oz. can sliced black olives Fresh fruit, as side dish
D ire cti ons 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. Open up the English muffins and place face up on a baking sheet. Spread a large spoonful of pizza or marinara sauce onto each piece and sprinkle a pinchful of shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Add the pepperoni, diced bell pepper, olives or other favorite pizza toppings on the cheese. 3. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted. 4. Prepare fresh fruit. 5. Serve English Muffin Pizzas with fresh fruit.
➏ potato, egg & Cheese Tacos {Brinner} 4 Servings, 2 tacos each active Time 15 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes
I ng r e d i e n ts
8 flour tortillas 6 small white potatoes, diced 8 eggs Salt and pepper 1/2 cup salsa 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Fresh fruit, as side dish
© 2014 - 5DollarMealPlan.com - Week 38 Plan
D ire cti ons 1. Warm tortillas in oven or microwave. 2. Cook diced potatoes in small amount of water in bottom of skillet (use oil if you prefer “greasier” potatoes!). Season with salt and pepper. 3. When cooked, transfer to plate. Scramble the eggs in the same skillet. When the eggs are almost fully scrambled, stir in potatoes and mix together. 4. Spoon the egg/potato mix into tortilla, then add a spoonful of salsa and sprinkle with a pinchful of shredded cheddar cheese. Roll and eat warm. 5. Serve Potato, Egg & Cheese Tacos with fresh fruit.
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20-minute meal
freezerfriendly
slowcooker one-dish meal dinner
chop ahead
make ahead
➐ triple berry baked oatmeal 12 breakfast servings active Time 10 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes
I ng r e d i e n ts
1 pint blueberries 1 pint blackberries 1 pint raspberries 2 large eggs 1/4 cup applesauce 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 3 cups quick cooking oats 1/2 cup wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup brown sugar, for sprinkling 2 tsp cinnamon, for sprinkling 1 tsp ground nutmeg, for sprinkling
D ire cti ons 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non stick cooking spray. 2. Toss the blueberries, raspberries and blackberries in the baking dish. 3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients, except the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour the batter over top of the fruit and stir gently to combine the fruit. 4. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the top. Then sprinkle the cinnamon and nutmeg over the top. 5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean in the middle. 6. Serve Triple Berry Baked Oatmeal with milk, cream, or yogurt for breakfast, or drop in a lunchbox, or for a fun weeknight ‘brinner.’
➑ wedge cobb salad {lunch} 4 Servings
active Time 15 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes
I ng r e d i e n ts
4 slices bacon, crumbled 2 eggs, hard boiled 1 head iceberg lettuce 1 cup ranch dressing about 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken about 1 cup chopped tomatoes about 1 cup chopped cucumber Couple pinchfuls of shredded cheddar cheese for each salad Fresh fruit, as side dish
© 2014 - 5DollarMealPlan.com - Week 38 Plan
D ire cti ons 1. Cook the bacon, hard boil the eggs. 2. Cut the lettuce head into quarters, removing the stem. 3. Place the wedge flat on a plate or shallow bowl. Pour the ranch dressing over the wedges. 4. Top with the shredded chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers,crumbled bacon, crumbled boiled egg, shredded cheese or whatever other toppings. 5. Serve Wedge Cobb Salad with fresh fruit.
N OT ES I recommend keeping a baggie of cooked and shredded chicken in the freezer at all times, so you can quickly prepare recipes like these.
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20-minute meal
freezerfriendly
slowcooker one-dish meal dinner
chop ahead
make ahead
➒ grilled banana splits 4 dessert servings active Time 10 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes
I ng r e d i e n ts
4 bananas About 3 Tbsp sugar 4-8 scoops vanilla ice cream Toppings, optional
D ire cti ons 1. Split the banana lengthwise, making flat pieces of the banana. 2. Spread the sugar out of a small plate and dip the banana side into the sugar, it should stick to the banana. 3. Grill the split bananas in their peels with the sugar side down for 3-4 minutes. Remove and top with ice cream and toppings and serve immediately. 4. Serve Grilled Banana Splits.
➓ Berry Cherry Jubilee Smoothie 2 servings, 8 oz. each active Time 15 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes
I ng r e d i e n ts
2 cups spinach, fresh 2 cups water 1 cup cherries, pitted 1 cup mixed berries 1 banana
© 2014 - 5DollarMealPlan.com - Week 38 Plan
D ire cti ons 1. Blend spinach and water until smooth. Next add the remaining fruits and blend again. Drink for breakfast, lunch, snack or dessert. 2. TIP: Use at least one frozen fruit to make the green smoothie cold. 3. TIP: Make sure to remove cherry pits before blending. Sprinkle chia seeds on top for a light crunchy texture. 4. Recipe and tips courtesy of my friends from Simple Green Smoothies!
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Shopping List Shopping List Produce
item
quantity
meals used
red potatoes
2 lbs.
➊
whole carrots
1 lb. bag
➊
baking potatoes
4 large
➋
small white onion 2
➋
green bell pepper 3
➋➌➎
ears of corn
4
red bell pepper
DAIRY-FROZEN item
quantity
meals used
shredded cheddar cheese
4 1/2 cups ➋ ➏ ➑
egg
13
➍➏➐➑
shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups
➎
➋
milk
1 1/2 cups ➐
1
➌
vanilla ice cream
small tub
➒
lime juice
1/4 cup
➌
mixed berries
8 oz. bag
➓
cilantro, optional
1 bunch
➌
medium zucchini
1
➍
small white potatoes
6
➏
blackberries
1 pint
➐
blueberries
1 pint
➐
item
quantity
meals used
raspberries
1 pint
➐
2 lbs.
➊➑
iceberg lettuce
1 head
➑
boneless skinless chicken breast
Roma tomatoes
2
➑
ground beef
4 1/2 lbs.
➋➍
small cucumber
1
➑
bacon
4 slices
➑
bananas
5
➒➓
spinach
2 cups
➓
cherries
1 cup
➓
fresh veggies (side)
2
➌➍
fresh fruit (side)
4
➋➎➏➑
MEATS
Bread-Bakery-STARCHES
item
➊ Roasted Maple Chicken ➏ Potato, Egg, Cheese Taco ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎
Taco Taters Fiesta Beans & Rice Zucchini Meatballs English Muffin Pizzas
➐ ➑ ➒ ➓
quantity
meals used
brown rice
1 1/2 cup
➌
spaghetti pasta
1 lb.
➍
English muffins
8 pack
➎
flour tortillas
8 count
➏
Triple Berry Oatmeal
Wedge Cobb Salad
Grilled Banana Splits Berry Cherry Smoothie
© 2014 - 5DollarMealPlan.com - Week 38 Plan
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20-minute meal
Shopping List freezerfriendly
slowcooker one-dish meal dinner
PANTRY STAPLES
BAKING-SPICES
Add to your list if you don’t have them on hand.
item
item
chop ahead
quantity
meals used
quantity
meals used
minced onion
2 Tbsp
➊
canola oil
1/4 cup
➐
chili powder
2 Tbsp
➋
tomato sauce
2 - 6 oz. cans
➋➌
ground cumin
2 Tbsp, 1 tsp
➋➌
small red bean
15 oz. can
➌
garlic powder
2 Tbsp
➋
spaghetti or marinara sauce
3 1/2 cups ➍
Italian seasoning
1 tsp
➍
pizza sauce
1 cup
➎
cinnamon
2 tsp
➐
salsa
1/2 cup
➏
white sugar
1 cup
➐➒
quick cooking oats
3 cups
➐
wheat flour
1/2 cup
➐
brown sugar
1/4 cup
➐
ground nutmeg
1 tsp
➐
baking powder
2 tsp
➐
OTHER INGREDIENTS item
quantity
meals used
make ahead
maple syrup
1/4 cup
➊
Dijon mustard
1/4 cup
➊
bread crumbs, plain
1/2 cup
➍
pepperoni slices
8 oz. bag
➎
sliced black olives 8 oz. can
➎
applesauce
1/4 cup
➐
ranch dressing
small bottle
➑
ADDITIONAL ITEMS item
quantity
ice cream toppings, optional
➊
Roasted Maple Chicken
➏
Potato, Egg, Cheese Taco
➋ ➌ ➍ ➎
Taco Taters
➐ ➑ ➒ ➓
Triple Berry Oatmeal
Fiesta Beans & Rice Zucchini Meatballs English Muffin Pizzas
Wedge Cobb Salad Grilled Banana Splits Berry Cherry Smoothie
© 2014 - 5DollarMealPlan.com - Week 38 Plan
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freezerfriendly
slowcooker one-dish meal dinner
chop ahead
make ahead
➊ Roasted Maple-Mustard Chicken 4 Servings
active Time 10 minutes Cook Time 40 minutes
I ng r e d i e n ts
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1.5 lbs. 1-2 Tbsp minced onion Salt and pepper About 2 lbs. red potatoes, quartered 4 carrot sticks, peeled and cut into chunks 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
D ire cti ons 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. To a large roasting pan, or glass baking dish, add the chicken breasts in the middle and season with minced onion, salt and pepper. 3. Add the quartered red potatoes and carrot sticks around the chicken. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Pour over the top of the chicken and veggies. 5. Roast in the preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are soft. Cooking time may vary depending on thickness of the chicken and size of the potatoes. 6. Serve Roasted Maple-Mustard Chicken with potatoes and carrots.
➋ taco ‘Taters 4 servings
active Time 25 minutes Cook Time 1 hour
I ng r e d i e n ts
4 large baking potatoes 3 lb. ground beef * 1 small white onion, finely chopped 6 oz. can tomato sauce 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped 2 Tbsp chili powder 2 Tbsp ground cumin 2 Tbsp garlic powder Salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Ears of corn Fresh fruit, as a dish © 2014 - 5DollarMealPlan.com - Week 38 Plan
D ire cti ons 1. Bake the potatoes, or cook them in the microwave if you are short on time. 2. Brown the ground beef with the onion. Drain and return to the skillet. Mix in the tomato sauce, bell pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder and season with salt and pepper. 3. Add the taco meat on top, then sprinkle cheese on top and microwave or run under the broiler to melt the cheese. 4. Boil the corn cobs or prepare fruit. 5. Serve Taco ‘Taters with buttery corn cobs and fresh fruit.
N OT ES *Freezer Friendly: You will have at least 1 meals worth of taco meat leftover. To freeze, let cool completely in the fridge and add to a plastic freezer baggie or container. page 1
20-minute meal
freezerfriendly
slowcooker one-dish meal dinner
chop ahead
make ahead
➌ fiesta beans and Rice 4 Servings
active Time 10 minutes Cook Time 50 minutes
I ng r e d i e n ts
1 1/2 cup brown rice 15 oz. can small kidney red beans 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 6 oz. can tomato sauce 1/4 cup lime juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and pepper to taste Cilantro, optional garnish Fresh veggies, as side dish
D ire cti ons 1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring 3 ½ cups of water to boil. Add the brown rice and return to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook the brown rice for 45 to 50 minutes, or until tender. 2. Once the brown rice is cooked, stir in the beans, chopped red bell pepper, chopped green bell pepper, tomato sauce, lime juice and ground cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 3. Turn heat to low, cover and keep warm until serving time. 4. Prepare veggies. 5. Serve Fiesta Beans and Rice with fresh veggies as side dish.
➍ zucchini Meatballs 16 large meatballs active Time 10 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes
I ng r e d i e n ts
1 1/2 lb. ground beef 1 medium zucchini, shredded 1 egg 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp salt and pepper About 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, to top meatballs 1 lb. spaghetti pasta 3 cups spaghetti sauce Fresh veggies, as side dish © 2014 - 5DollarMealPlan.com - Week 38 Plan
D ire cti ons 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, zucchini shreds, egg, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Form into large meatballs, mine were about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter and I made 16 meatballs. Place into a 7x11 or 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Then top each meatballs with dollop of spaghetti sauce. 3. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through. Cooking time will vary depending on size and thickness of the meatballs. 4. Cook the pasta as directed, and prepare fresh veggies. 5. Serve Zucchini Meatballs over pasta with spaghetti sauce with side of fresh veggies.
N OT E S Freezer Friendly: You can freeze meatballs before they are cooked. Place onto a piece of foil and wrap up completely, then place into plastic baggie. Freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in deep freezer. page 2
20-minute meal
freezerfriendly
slowcooker one-dish meal dinner
chop ahead
make ahead
➎ english muffin pizzas 4 servings, 4 mini-pizzas each active Time 30 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes
I ng r e d i e n ts
8 English muffins 1 cup pizza sauce 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 8 oz. package pepperoni 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 8 oz. can sliced black olives Fresh fruit, as side dish
D ire cti ons 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. Open up the English muffins and place face up on a baking sheet. Spread a large spoonful of pizza or marinara sauce onto each piece and sprinkle a pinchful of shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Add the pepperoni, diced bell pepper, olives or other favorite pizza toppings on the cheese. 3. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted. 4. Prepare fresh fruit. 5. Serve English Muffin Pizzas with fresh fruit.
➏ potato, egg & Cheese Tacos {Brinner} 4 Servings, 2 tacos each active Time 15 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes
I ng r e d i e n ts
8 flour tortillas 6 small white potatoes, diced 8 eggs Salt and pepper 1/2 cup salsa 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Fresh fruit, as side dish
© 2014 - 5DollarMealPlan.com - Week 38 Plan
D ire cti ons 1. Warm tortillas in oven or microwave. 2. Cook diced potatoes in small amount of water in bottom of skillet (use oil if you prefer “greasier” potatoes!). Season with salt and pepper. 3. When cooked, transfer to plate. Scramble the eggs in the same skillet. When the eggs are almost fully scrambled, stir in potatoes and mix together. 4. Spoon the egg/potato mix into tortilla, then add a spoonful of salsa and sprinkle with a pinchful of shredded cheddar cheese. Roll and eat warm. 5. Serve Potato, Egg & Cheese Tacos with fresh fruit.
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20-minute meal
freezerfriendly
slowcooker one-dish meal dinner
chop ahead
make ahead
➐ triple berry baked oatmeal 12 breakfast servings active Time 10 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes
I ng r e d i e n ts
1 pint blueberries 1 pint blackberries 1 pint raspberries 2 large eggs 1/4 cup applesauce 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 3 cups quick cooking oats 1/2 cup wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup brown sugar, for sprinkling 2 tsp cinnamon, for sprinkling 1 tsp ground nutmeg, for sprinkling
D ire cti ons 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non stick cooking spray. 2. Toss the blueberries, raspberries and blackberries in the baking dish. 3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients, except the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour the batter over top of the fruit and stir gently to combine the fruit. 4. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the top. Then sprinkle the cinnamon and nutmeg over the top. 5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean in the middle. 6. Serve Triple Berry Baked Oatmeal with milk, cream, or yogurt for breakfast, or drop in a lunchbox, or for a fun weeknight ‘brinner.’
➑ wedge cobb salad {lunch} 4 Servings
active Time 15 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes
I ng r e d i e n ts
4 slices bacon, crumbled 2 eggs, hard boiled 1 head iceberg lettuce 1 cup ranch dressing about 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken about 1 cup chopped tomatoes about 1 cup chopped cucumber Couple pinchfuls of shredded cheddar cheese for each salad Fresh fruit, as side dish
© 2014 - 5DollarMealPlan.com - Week 38 Plan
D ire cti ons 1. Cook the bacon, hard boil the eggs. 2. Cut the lettuce head into quarters, removing the stem. 3. Place the wedge flat on a plate or shallow bowl. Pour the ranch dressing over the wedges. 4. Top with the shredded chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers,crumbled bacon, crumbled boiled egg, shredded cheese or whatever other toppings. 5. Serve Wedge Cobb Salad with fresh fruit.
N OT ES I recommend keeping a baggie of cooked and shredded chicken in the freezer at all times, so you can quickly prepare recipes like these.
page 4
20-minute meal
freezerfriendly
slowcooker one-dish meal dinner
chop ahead
make ahead
➒ grilled banana splits 4 dessert servings active Time 10 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes
I ng r e d i e n ts
4 bananas About 3 Tbsp sugar 4-8 scoops vanilla ice cream Toppings, optional
D ire cti ons 1. Split the banana lengthwise, making flat pieces of the banana. 2. Spread the sugar out of a small plate and dip the banana side into the sugar, it should stick to the banana. 3. Grill the split bananas in their peels with the sugar side down for 3-4 minutes. Remove and top with ice cream and toppings and serve immediately. 4. Serve Grilled Banana Splits.
➓ Berry Cherry Jubilee Smoothie 2 servings, 8 oz. each active Time 15 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes
I ng r e d i e n ts
2 cups spinach, fresh 2 cups water 1 cup cherries, pitted 1 cup mixed berries 1 banana
© 2014 - 5DollarMealPlan.com - Week 38 Plan
D ire cti ons 1. Blend spinach and water until smooth. Next add the remaining fruits and blend again. Drink for breakfast, lunch, snack or dessert. 2. TIP: Use at least one frozen fruit to make the green smoothie cold. 3. TIP: Make sure to remove cherry pits before blending. Sprinkle chia seeds on top for a light crunchy texture. 4. Recipe and tips courtesy of my friends from Simple Green Smoothies!
page 5
Shopping List Shopping List Produce
item
quantity
meals used
red potatoes
2 lbs.
➊
whole carrots
1 lb. bag
➊
baking potatoes
4 large
➋
small white onion 2
➋
green bell pepper 3
➋➌➎
ears of corn
4
red bell pepper
DAIRY-FROZEN item
quantity
meals used
shredded cheddar cheese
4 1/2 cups ➋ ➏ ➑
egg
13
➍➏➐➑
shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups
➎
➋
milk
1 1/2 cups ➐
1
➌
vanilla ice cream
small tub
➒
lime juice
1/4 cup
➌
mixed berries
8 oz. bag
➓
cilantro, optional
1 bunch
➌
medium zucchini
1
➍
small white potatoes
6
➏
blackberries
1 pint
➐
blueberries
1 pint
➐
item
quantity
meals used
raspberries
1 pint
➐
2 lbs.
➊➑
iceberg lettuce
1 head
➑
boneless skinless chicken breast
Roma tomatoes
2
➑
ground beef
4 1/2 lbs.
➋➍
small cucumber
1
➑
bacon
4 slices
➑
bananas
5
➒➓
spinach
2 cups
➓
cherries
1 cup
➓
fresh veggies (side)
2
➌➍
fresh fruit (side)
4
➋➎➏➑
MEATS
Bread-Bakery-STARCHES
item
➊ Roasted Maple Chicken ➏ Potato, Egg, Cheese Taco ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎
Taco Taters Fiesta Beans & Rice Zucchini Meatballs English Muffin Pizzas
➐ ➑ ➒ ➓
quantity
meals used
brown rice
1 1/2 cup
➌
spaghetti pasta
1 lb.
➍
English muffins
8 pack
➎
flour tortillas
8 count
➏
Triple Berry Oatmeal
Wedge Cobb Salad
Grilled Banana Splits Berry Cherry Smoothie
© 2014 - 5DollarMealPlan.com - Week 38 Plan
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20-minute meal
Shopping List freezerfriendly
slowcooker one-dish meal dinner
PANTRY STAPLES
BAKING-SPICES
Add to your list if you don’t have them on hand.
item
item
chop ahead
quantity
meals used
quantity
meals used
minced onion
2 Tbsp
➊
canola oil
1/4 cup
➐
chili powder
2 Tbsp
➋
tomato sauce
2 - 6 oz. cans
➋➌
ground cumin
2 Tbsp, 1 tsp
➋➌
small red bean
15 oz. can
➌
garlic powder
2 Tbsp
➋
spaghetti or marinara sauce
3 1/2 cups ➍
Italian seasoning
1 tsp
➍
pizza sauce
1 cup
➎
cinnamon
2 tsp
➐
salsa
1/2 cup
➏
white sugar
1 cup
➐➒
quick cooking oats
3 cups
➐
wheat flour
1/2 cup
➐
brown sugar
1/4 cup
➐
ground nutmeg
1 tsp
➐
baking powder
2 tsp
➐
OTHER INGREDIENTS item
quantity
meals used
make ahead
maple syrup
1/4 cup
➊
Dijon mustard
1/4 cup
➊
bread crumbs, plain
1/2 cup
➍
pepperoni slices
8 oz. bag
➎
sliced black olives 8 oz. can
➎
applesauce
1/4 cup
➐
ranch dressing
small bottle
➑
ADDITIONAL ITEMS item
quantity
ice cream toppings, optional
➊
Roasted Maple Chicken
➏
Potato, Egg, Cheese Taco
➋ ➌ ➍ ➎
Taco Taters
➐ ➑ ➒ ➓
Triple Berry Oatmeal
Fiesta Beans & Rice Zucchini Meatballs English Muffin Pizzas
Wedge Cobb Salad Grilled Banana Splits Berry Cherry Smoothie
© 2014 - 5DollarMealPlan.com - Week 38 Plan
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