Please remember that the total cost out of pocket varies on a case by case basis. There are certain “staples” I hope/assume you have in your current cabinets/stockpiles. I also hope that you are buying “stock-up” items when they are free or close to free in order to keep the cost of each meal to a minimum! Monday 8/29: Teriyaki Chicken Skewers with Rice and Garden Salad Ingredients:  Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (Albertsons $1.99/lb, or buy a whole fryer chicken and cut it yourself at 0.79/lb!!!!) Soy Sauce Fresh Pineapple or Canned (hopefully you have some in your stockpile, if not Costco approx $2.50 or use Catalinas at Albertsons to…

Monday 8/21: Strawberry and Candied Pecan Spinach Salad Ingredients: Fresh Express Salad, $1.49 (Safeway) Use $2/1 Fresh Express Salad Coupon from Safeway August Fresh Ideas Magazine Total OOP: Free (possible overage)  1 lbs of Strawberries, $2.50 (Albertsons or Costco) 1 bag of Honey Candied Pecans, $1.49 (Safeway) Mozzarella or Feta Cheese (This is a staple that I buy at Costco every month) * if you have to buy this the best price is Walmart for Feta: Buy Athenos Feta Cheese 4 oz. $3.12 Use B1G1 Athenos Feta Cheese Total OOP: $3.12 for both 0r $1.56 each!! Balsamic Vinegar (This is a staple I buy at Costco every month) *if you have to…

Monday 8/15:  Pot Roast with Carrots, Potatoes and Salad Pot Roast (Safeway BIGI sale, usually around $12.00 for 2)  Organic Carrots (Safeway, $0.99/each for 1 lb bag, or cheaper at Costco) *Potatoes (you may have some at home, if not pick some up at Costco they have the best price or Fred Meyers, 2 lbs/$1.00) Salad (Romaine $0.99 each at Safeway or cheaper at Costco) Total Cost for meal: Approx. $8.00 (depending the size/cost of your Pot Roast). Plus you will have an extra Pot Roast for another time!    Tuesday 8/16:  Rack of Pork Ribs, Corn on the Cob and Ceasar Salad Pork Ribs (QFC B1G1 sale, $3.99/lb approx $10.00…