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    Delicious Ground Turkey Meatloaf

    Tuesday, October 18th: Ground Turkey Meatloaf Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter 1 cup onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1 egg (or 1/4 cup egg substitute) 3/4 cup Ketchup 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Directions: Melt butter in a saute pan. Cook onion and garlic in melted butter for 5 minutes (until onions are transparent), stirring occasionally.  Set aside mixture in a separate bowl. Combine turkey, bread crumbs, egg, 1/4 cup of the Ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper with onion mixture. Press meatloaf into an 8×4-inch loaf pan. Spread remaining Ketchup on top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50-55 minutes. (Internal temperature should reach 165 degrees.) Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before…

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    Savory Butternut Squash Soup: Yummy! I love Fall food :)

    Monday, October 17th: Savory Butternut Squash Soup Ingredients: 1 Butternut Squash, chopped 2 Sweet Potatoes, chopped 1/2 cup Carrots, chopped 1/2 cup Onions, chopped 1/2 cup Celery, chopped 2 cups Chicken Broth 1 cinnamon stick 3/4 cup Butter 3 tbsp fresh Sage, diced 3 tbsp Seasoning blend (approx. 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp fennel, 1 tsp coriander…blended finely together) 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 cup dark Molasses 3 tbsp white sugar 1/2 cup cream or milk (optional) Directions: Pre-Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut squash, sweet potatoes, and carrots into 1 inch pieces. Meanwhile melt butter over medium heat, and add Balsamic Vinegar, molasses, sugar, and…

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    Weekly Meal Plan: October 17-21st Delicious healthy meals for you family for less than $30 a week!

    Monday, October 17th: Savory Butternut Squash Soup Ingredients: 1 Butternut Squash, chopped 2 Sweet Potatoes, chopped 1/2 cup Carrots, chopped 1/2 cup Onions, chopped 1/2 cup Celery, chopped 2 cups Chicken Broth 1 cinnamon stick 3/4 cup Butter 3 tbsp fresh Sage, diced 3 tbsp Seasoning blend (approx. 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp fennel, 1 tsp coriander…blended finely together) 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 cup dark Molasses 3 tbsp white sugar 1/2 cup cream or milk (optional) Directions: Pre-Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut squash, sweet potatoes, and carrots into 1 inch pieces. Meanwhile melt butter over medium heat, and add Balsamic Vinegar, molasses, sugar, and…

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    Weekly Meal Plan: Thursday October 13th Cabbage and Kielbasa Soup

    Thursday, October 13th: Cabbage and Kielbasa Soup Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup diced Kielbasa 1 head of cabbage chopped 2 cans of Chicken broth (or 2 cubes chicken bouillon) 2 cups of water 2-3 tbsp Butter Salt and Pepper 1 finely chopped onion 1 clove diced garlic Directions: Drizzle 2 tbsp Olive Oil in a Dutch Oven. Saute chopped Kielbasa until browned. Saute Finely chop 1 onion and garlic until almost translucent. Add chopped cabbage and saute until soft. Add Chicken broth and water to mixture. Bring to a boil. Let simmer for approximately 10 minutes. Prep Time: 10 min                      Cook Time:…

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    Weekly Meal Plan Oct 11-14th: Healthy and delicious meals for you and your family! Recipes and Shopping list included!

    This weeks meals should not cost you more than $30!!! I do take into account items you should have in your current stockpile or pantry (I call those staples). I also factor in that most breakfast food items are free with coupons…so if you are couponing regularly you most likely are not paying for those. Finally, I do not account for lunch simply because lunches can also be couponed for Free or very close to it, as well as you can always eat left overs from the night before  Good luck! And please, please, please leave your feedback on here for me  If you like my meal plans please share this…

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    Weekly Meal Plan for Friday October 7th! Brown Sugar and Apple Pork Loin!!! YUMMY…I made ours last night and I had to force my kids to stop eating!!!

    Friday, October 7th:  Brown Sugar and Apple Roasted Pork Loin (slow cooker) and Carrots Ingredients: 1 boneless pork loin roast, 2-3 pounds 2 clove garlic, halved salt and pepper garlic powder 1 1/3 cups brown sugar, divided 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 apple, sliced 2 cups carrots Directions: Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt and pepper, then prick the roast all over with a fork or skewer. In a cup or bowl, combine 1 cup of the brown sugar, the mustard, and vinegar. Rub all over the roast. Place roast in the slow cooker on top of a bed of carrots and garlic cloves, cover and cook…

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    Weekly Meal Plan Thursday Oct 6th: Homemade Mac & Cheese! YUMMY!

    Thursday, October 6th:  Homemade Mac & Cheese Ingredients:  1 box elbow noodles 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard Salt and pepper 1 1/2 cup milk 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 3/4 cup breadcrumbs tossed with 2 tablespoons melted butter Directions:  Cook macaroni following package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse with hot water; set aside. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Stir flour into the butter until smooth and bubbly. Stir in the dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Gradually add milk and cream, stirring constantly. continue to cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add cheese…

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    Monday Meal Plan: Chunky Corn, Potato and Bacon Chowder

    Monday, September 26th: Corn Chowder Ingredients: 2 cups frozen corn or approx. (3) Fresh corn on the cob (cut off the stalk) 2-3 stalks of celery, chopped 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup Sweet Red Pepper 1 cup potatoes, chopped 1/2 cup carrot, chopped 5 slices of bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 pint 2% milk or Coconut milk (unflavored) 1/2 cup butter 3 tbsp flour Sour cream (optional) Cheddar Cheese (optional) Directions: Saute diced bacon over medium heat until just before crispy; remove bacon and place on a paper towel. Add onion, celery, carrots, fresh corn (if you are using frozen corn…

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    Meal Plan for Monday September 19th: White Chicken Chili!!! Yum Yum

    Monday September 19th: White Chicken Chili and Salad Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces or shredded 2 cups finely chopped onion 4 garlic cloves, diced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained 1 cup water 2 cups dried Northern Beans 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup chopped green onions (optional) Directions: Rinse the white beans and separate any and all empty shells or bad ones. Put them in a pot and covered with 1 cup water, 1 can chicken broth and 2 cloves of garlic and 1/2 cup diced…

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    Tuesday Meal Plan: Ground Turkey Meatballs with Feta and Italian Tomato Sauce

    Ground Turkey Meatballs with Feta and Italian Tomato Sauce Ingredients: 1 lb Jennie-O Ground Turkey 1 cup Feta Cheese 1/2 cup chopped Cilantro 3/4 cup finely chopped Onion 1 Can Italian Tomatoes (optional) 1 Bay Leaf (optional) 1/2 cup diced colored Sweet Peppers 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar 2 tbsp Brown Sugar Directions: Pre-Heat oven to 350 Degrees F. Prepare sauce first. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil in a saute pan. Saute 1/4 cup finely chopped onion and diced Sweet Peppers. Once onions are transparent add 1 can of Italian Tomatoes (or can Diced tomatoes and 1 Bay Leaf), Balsamic Vinegar and Brown Sugar. Let simmer for approximately 10 minutes. Meanwhile…

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