Monday, April 30, 2012

What's for dinner 4/29-5/5

Sunday: Meatball Subs
1 package frozen meatballs
1 Jar Ragu Traditional Sauce
1 bag (2 cup) Mozzarella Shredded Cheese
1 bag Hoagie Rolls (comes with 6 inside)

Place meatballs with sauce in pot and set on high for about 5 min. When it starts to boil, reduce heat to low and cook for another 15 minutes. Place meatballs on rolls and sprinkle with cheese. You can then either place in microwave for 25 secs to melt cheese or put all rolls in oven at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes.
Cost appr: $14 for 6 people and there were leftover meatballs

Monday: Taco Lasagna

1lb Ground Beef
1 package taco seasoning
2 teaspoons water
2 cups Mexican shredded cheese
3 burrito size tortilla rolls
1 can refried beans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
For Meat: Cook ground beef until fully browned. Drain and add teaspoons of water and the taco seasoning.
For Beans: In another pot cook refried beans. 
Make the lasagna: Use a round cake pan coat with cooking spray. Place one tortilla. Then spread refried beans on top. Add another tortilla and place meat on top. Add another tortilla and put shredded cheese on top. Cook for 20 minutes and then Enjoy!!!

Cost appr: $12

Tuesday: Crock Pot Ribs

Country Style Ribs (Bought at Winn Dixie BOGO)
Montreal Steak Seasoning
Barbecue Sauce

Season Steak with Seasoning. Place in crockpot with barbecue sauce. Cook on low for 6-7 hours.

Serve with Barbecue Baked Beans.

Cost appr: $13

Wednesday: Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp Scampi from http://www.ireallylikefood.com/734610603/recipe-shrimp-scampi/?ref=xn
Serves 4 to 6


2 pounds extra-large shrimp, peeled & deveined

salt and pepper

1/8 teaspoon sugar

2 tablespoons oil

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon dry white wine or vermouth
pinch cayenne pepper


Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the sugar.

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over high heat until smoking. Add half the shrimp to the pan in a single layer. Cook until the shrimp are curled and pink on both sides, about 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl and cover with foil.

Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and shrimp.


Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds.

Off the heat, stir in the lemon juice, parsley, wine and cayenne. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.


Return the shrimp with any accumulated juice to the skillet. Toss until the shrimp are well coated with the sauce.


Cost Aprox: $16

Thursday: Party Chicken from Publix Apron's Recipes
http://www.publix.com/aprons/meals/MainDish/SimpleMeal.do?mealId=3169&mealGroupId=1005

Cooking spray
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup flour
Large zip-top bag
1 1/2 lb chicken fillets
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (10.75-ounce) can reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Aluminum foil


Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Cut butter into small pieces and place in medium bowl to soften.

Place flour in large zip-top bag. Season chicken with pepper; add to bag (wash hands). Seal bag; shake to coat. Remove chicken from bag; shake off excess flour. Arrange chicken in baking dish.
Combine soup and mayonnaise; spread evenly over chicken. Stir panko and cheese into softened butter, mixing until crumbly. Top chicken with cheese mixture; cover dish with foil. Bake 10 minutes.
Remove foil. Bake 10–15 more minutes or until top is golden and chicken is 165°F. Serve.

Will Serve with Mashed Potatoes

Cost Approx: $15

Friday: Fettuccine Alfredo 


Fettuccine
Alfredo Sauce


Fill a pot with water and bring to boil. Once boiling, place fettuccine in and cook for 8-10 mintues, stirring occasionally. Drain and add sauce. Serve and Enjoy!


Cost Approx: $4


I'll try to take pictures along the way so that you can see!

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