Dinner Tonight - Shabbos Menu 6/29

I tried several recipes this week from my new cookbook (thanks Tzip!!!) For dinner tonight I am making corn salad, red eggplant, scallion dip, fandango salad, Pastrami knish, sticky chicken drumsticks, salt and pepper noodle kugel, zucchini muffins, spicy green beans, and Tirimisu for dessert. Have a beautiful shabbos!

Sticky Drumsticks 

8 drumsticks

salt 

pepper 

onion powder

garlic powder

12 oz apricot jam

1/4 cup teriyaki sauce

1 tbs. brown sugar

1 tsp. cornstarch

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pat chicken dry and place in a 9x13 pan. Season with salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder. Bake covered 45 minutes. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Bake an additional 45 minutes uncovered.

Spicy green beans

2 lbs green beans

1/4 cup olive oil

2 med plum tomatoes diced

6 cloves garlic minced

2 tbs coarse salt

1/2 crushed red pepper flakes 

Heat oil in large skillet. Add beans and saute for 2 minutes. Add in tomatoes garlic salt, and red pepper. cook for an additional 2 minutes. Lower heat and cook covered for 15 minutes. 

Scallion dip

2 bunches scallions sliced

1/2 cup mayo

1 tsp. lemon juice

Place all in a bowl and blend with immersion blender. 

Publix Totals 6/28

This was a small week in Publix. I spent $21.34 and saved $34.46 (a savings of over 60%) Here is what I got and how I did it:

8 Hunts Tomato Sauce - BOGO - ($0.50/each)
2 Fab Laundry detergent - BOGO - ($3.99/2) - use 2 coupons = $3/2
-.50/1 Ajax, Dynamo, Fab or Niagra laundry item, SS 5/20
2 Jars Hellmans Mayonnaise - BOGO - ($5.41/2) - use 2 coupons = $3.41/2
-$1 off Hellman’s product, 22 oz + SS 6/24
2 Box's Quaker Squares cereal - BOGO - ($4.99/2) 
1 Reynolds aluminum foil - on sale for $2.99 - 1 coupon = $2.49
-.75/1 Reynolds Wrap Non-Stick foil PRINTABLE
-.75/1 Reynolds Wrap foil, 35 sq ft.+, excl Wrappers, SS 5/13
-.75/1 Reynolds Wrap heavy duty non-stick foil, SS 5/13
-.55/1 Reynolds Wrap foil, 35 ft.+, excl Wrappers, SS 6/24


2 kelloggs rice krispies - BOGO - ($3.99) - 1 coupon = $2.99/2
-$1/2 Kellogg’s cereals, 8.7 oz+ PRINTABLE 


2 Box's Quaker Chewy bars - BOGO ($3.07/2) - 2 coupons = $1.07/2

Dinner Tonight - Teriyaki Stir Fry

For dinner tonight I am making a teriyaki stir fry. Its a one dish meal and is super quick to make. It's delicious and I hope you enjoy!

Quick Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

1 lb chicken cutlet cut up into strips
salt
pepper
1/4 cup zest italian dressing
1 1/3 cups water
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 cups frozen broccoli
1 1/2 cups instant rice

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat dressing in a large skillet. Add in chicken strips  and cook for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink. Stir in water, teriyaki sauce, and garlic powder. Fold in broccoli and rice. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.

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Dinner Tonight - Hamburgers

For dinner tonight we are having a BBQ!!! I am serving hot dogs and hamburgers and making Cole Slaw to go with it. Ill also serve a veggie platter with tomato lettuce and onions for the burgers. This is an awesome burger recipe that stays super moist. Enjoy!!!

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation:

1. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together well.
2. Shape into 10 hamburgers, and place on a broiler pan.
3. Broil for about 8 minutes on each side, until cooked through.

Free shampoo at Walgreens!!!

This week (through Saturday) Walgreen is giving a $2 reward for every 2 Suave products you buy. There are shampoos and conditioners that are $1 - purchase 2 of them and receive $2 back = totals spent $0.14 on tax!!! Use those rewards towards your next weeks sake purchases. Just a reminder if you want to do more then one deal you must break up the transactions.

Baking!!!

I'm baking for an engagement party. Today I made Cinnamon Rugelach, Lemon dipped Rugelach, Bisscoti, Linzer Tarts, Custard Cups, and napoleons . If you want any of the recipes that aren't posted let me know.

Dinner Tonight - Spinach and Shells

For dinner tonight I am making Spinach and shells with Mushroom Onion Quiche (thanks Yentel!!!) and Chinese Cole slaw. I spent the day in the kitchen baking so look out for those pics in a bit. Enjoy!!!

Spinach and Shells

1 box shell pasta cooked and drained according to directions
1 box frozen spinach, defrosted and liquid squeezed out
15 oz container ricotta cheese
2 cloves garlic minced
1 large egg
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cups marinara sauce, divided
4 oz shredded cheese

Combine the ricotta, garlic, egg, salt and pepper. Stir together with the pasta. On the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan place 1 cup sauce. Pour pasta mixture on top and top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle evenly with cheese and bake for 25-35 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Mushroom Onion Quiche

Ingredients

- Frozen pie crust - 2 large onions - diced - 1 lg container mushrooms - munster cheese - chedder cheese - 1 cup warm milk - 1/2 cup flour - 3 eggs - salt

- pepper

Instructions
	Sautee onions and mushrooms.
	Layer in pie crust alternating with cheeses.
	combine milk, flour, eggs, and spices to form batter.
	Pour into crust and bake for 40 minutes on 350 degrees.

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Dinner Tonight - BBQ Beef Cubes

For dinner tonight I am making BBQ beef cubes with rice pilaf and fandango salad. My brother made this beef recipe up and its awesome!!!! (Thanks Mordy!) The longer you cook it the softer it gets. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Ingredients

- 3 lbs beef cubes - 4 onions -sliced - 1 cup ketchup - 1 cup duck sauce - 1/2 cup bbq sauce - 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions
	Boil beef in large pot with spices (salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder) and water to cover for 2 hours.
	Saute onions until browned. Place in pan with beef cubes.
	Mix remaining ingredients together to make a sauce. Pour over beef.
	Bake covered for 1-2 hours (the longer the better.)

Fandango salad

Raspberry Dressing:

2/3 cup raspberries - fresh or frozen
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbs minced red onion
1 tbs mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 cup olive oil

Blend all together in food processor.

Salad:

1 head romaine lettuce
8 oz mandarin oranges
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
handful of crumbled cheese (bleu, Gorgonzola, feta - if making it dairy)

Dinner tonight - Shabbos Menu 6/22

My sister and her family are here for shabbos!!!! We have a pretty big menu for this weekend. Have a beautiful shabbos!!!

Fish 

Cous cous salad

Choc chip biscotti

string bean

meat pie

corn salad

chick pea salad

pastrami knish

sushi salad

veggie liver

macaroni salad

zucchini muffins

Friday night:                                                            Shabbos lunch                                
Challah                                                                    Same dips and salads as night before
Fish                                                                          Egg salad
Sushi salad                                                               Veggie Liver
Macaroni salad                                                         chulent
cous cous salad                                                        pastrami knish
olive dip                                                                string beans
chumus                                                                    salt and pepper lukshen kugel
corn salad                                                                sweet potato pie
chick pea salad
cole slaw
pesto                                                                       Dessert is an assortment of chocolate cake,
capanada                                                                chocolate chip biscotti, custerd cups, coffee
Meat pie                                                                 cake, and kokosh cake
Poppers
Zucchini Muffins
potato kugel
cauliflower popcorn

Publix totals 6/21

It was not a great week again this week. I spent $49.48 and saved $87.92 (60% savings). My shop included:

2 box's Aunt Jemima waffles - BOGO - (making it $0.70/box after coupon)

-$1/2 Aunt Jemima frozen pancake, waffle or french toast (Facebook) PRINTABLE

4 box's Nabisco Honey Maid Grahm crackers - BOGO - (making it $1.15/box after coupon)

-$1/2 Nabisco cookie or crackers PRINTABLE
(use $1/2, makes it $1.59)

-$1/2 Nabisco crackers, excl single serve, (Target coupon) PRINTABLE 

2 box's Glad garbage bags- on sale for $4- (making it $1/box after coupon)

-$1 off Glad black bag trash bags (Facebook) PRINTABLE
-$2 off Glad OdorShield trash bags, 30 gal, 25 ct., (Target coupon) PRINTABLE

2 box's Magnum Ice cream bars - on sale $3 - (making it $0.25 after coupons)

-$1.25 off Magnum Ice Cream, 10.2-11 oz (in ad coupon)

-$1.50 off Magnum Mini item, (play game) PRINTABLE

10 Publix yogurts - on sale for $0.40 each

4 bottles bulls eye BBQ sauce - on sale for $1 - (making it $0.50 after coupons)

-$1/2 Bulls-Eye barbecue sauce, (Target coupon) PRINTABLE

2 bags fresh express salad - BOGO

4 packs single serve mount olive pickles - bogo

1 Neosporin - on sale for $3.99 (making it $0.99 after coupon)

-$3 off Neosporin Essentials product, excl individual trial size PRINTABLE

6 powerades - BOGO

4 Box's ritz crackers BOGO- (making it $1/box after coupons)

-$1/2 Nabisco cookie or crackers PRINTABLE
-$1/2 Nabisco crackers, excl single serve, (Target coupon) PRINTABLE

2containers Lysol wipes - BOGO

4 cases Diet Pepsi - on sale buy 3 get 1 free (4 for $12) - (making it $2/case after coupons)

-$1 off Pepsi Diet beverage, 12 oz 12 pk. PRINTABLE
-$1 off Pepsi Max beverage, 12 oz 12 pk. PRINTABLE
-$1 off Pepsi Next 12 oz 12 pk. PRINTABLE

Dinner Tonight - Baked Zitti and French Onion Soup

For dinner tonight I am making French onion soup and Baked Zitti. I am also making a salad to round it out. The baked zitti recipe was given to me from a co-worker 10 years ago, and I have been making it ever since. Its the best recipe I have ever encountered. Enjoy!!!

Ingredients

- 1 box zitti noodles - cooked and drained according to directrions on box - 2 packs munster cheese - 1/2 Tbs. sugar - drop of oil - 3 heaping Tbs. cottage cheese - oregano - 16 oz tomato sauce - 6 oz tomato paste

Instructions
	Combine sauce, paste, cottage cheese, oregano, oil and sugar.
	Place half the psta in a 9x13 tin and pour half sauce over it. Put a layer of cheese on top.
	Repeat with remaining pasta, cheese and sauce.
	Bake covered for half hour on 350 degrees.

Dinner Tonight - Deli Wrap Pinwheels

For dinner tonight I am making Deli Wrap Pinwheels.  I am using whole wheat and regular wraps. I am making some with Russian Dressing and some with Honey Mustard. I am serving it with coleslaw and roasted potatoes. ENJOY!!!

Dinner Tonight - Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry Sandwiches

When we first moved to Florida we frequented a restaurant that served these awesome chicken teriyaki stir fry sandwiches. The baguettes were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and there was a bunch of peppers and onions mixed in with the chicken. This was my favorite dish there and I ordered it often. This is my variation on the sandwich.  I'm serving it with a broccoli slaw and rice pilaf. Enjoy!

1 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 large onions
3 garlic cloves
1 red pepper
1 green pepper
1 lb chicken cutlets - cut into strips

saute veggies. Remove from pan and add in chicken trips. Saute until no longer pink. Add in peppers and sauce and sugar. Cook a bit longer. Serve on a warm baguette.

Dinner Tonight - Falafel

For Dinner Tonight I am making falafel!!! I like the Telma brand mix. I am making Israeli salad to go with it and i'm serving it with Pita bread and french fries and chumus. Enjoy!