WW Friendly Meals from Publix Sales 2/25

Yes, I am alive and posting! Slight delay in posting meal ideas this week, I took the earlier part of this week off from work to completely renovate my closet. No more 1950's closet with 1 rod and 1 shelf! Now it's painted a beautiful aqua blue with white rubbermaid closet system organization. And yes... it is awesome :-D

But enough about me, on with the food! Publix Italian Days are still going on with many of the same things on sale like pasta sauce, pasta, salad, canned veggies, canned tomato products, and shrimp. So you can still use some of the recipes from last week or do something more basic like spaghetti. What's new this week is the four "Buy Theirs, Get Ours Free" items: Organic Balsamic Vinegar, Organic Salsa, Organic Ketchup, and Organic Canned Tomatoes. There are $1/1 coupons online for the balsamic vinegar and salsa (Newman's Own) as well as Publix & printable cpns for the Muir Glen canned tomatoes. If you're trying to eat more organic products, now is the time to stock up! The only other difference is the chicken on sale, so my recipes this week will focus mainly on those 2 ingredients.

Courtesy of iheartpublix.com, here are the WW friendly/healthy items on sale this week:

Fresh Express Salad Blend, or Greens, 5 to 12oz bag, BOGO $3.99

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers 11 to 12 oz, BOGO $2.39
-$0.50/1 Green Giant Vegetables
-$0.50/2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers 1/2/2011 GM Insert (exp 2/26/2011)
-$0.50/2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers (exp 3/5/2011)
-$5/20 Italian Days Coupon

Green Giant Canned Vegetables 11 to 15.25 oz can (excluding Specialty and Asparagus Cuts), BOGO $1.29
-$1/4 Green Giant Items Italian Days Coupon
-$5/20 Italian Days items Publix Coupon

Pam Cooking Spray 5 to 6 oz, BOGO $3.19
-$1.50/2 Pam Cooking Spray 1/23/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/13/2011)
-$0.35/1 Pam Cooking Spray 1/23/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/13/2011)

Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Bread 24 oz, BOGO $3.89
-$0.50/1 Pepperidge Farm Breads or Bagels 2/13/2011 SS Insert (exp 4/10/2011)
-$0.75/2 Pepperidge Farm Breads or Bagels 2/13/2011 SS Insert (exp 4/10/2011)
-$1.50 off Publix Produce WYB Pepperidge Farms Whole Grain Bread – Healthy Beginnings Publix Booklet

Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice 8.5 to 8.8 oz pouch, BOGO $1.99 (Plenty of Whole Grain Varieties)
-$1/2 Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice Product 2/20/2011 RP Insert (exp 4/17/2011)
-$1/1 Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice Pouch, Any – 2/20/2011 RP Insert
-$0.75/1 Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice Pouch, Any – 2/20/2011 RP Insert
-$0.30/1 Uncle Ben’s Rice Rite Aid Video Values (exp 3/26/2011)

Progresso Soup 18.5 to 19 oz, BOGO $2.29
-$1/4 Progresso Items Italian Days Coupon
-$5/20 Italian Days items Publix Coupon
-$1/4 Progresso Soup Cans 2/13/2011 GM Insert (exp 4/9/2011)
-$1/2 Progresso Soups Rite Aid Video Values (exp 2/26/2011)
-$0.50/1 Progresso Soup Walgreens IVC (exp 2/26/2011)
-$1/4 Progresso Soups 1/16/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/12/2011)
-$1/4 Progresso Soup 1/2/2011 GM Insert (exp 2/26/2011)
-$1/4 Progresso Soups Rolling
-$1/4 Progresso Soups (exp 3/5/2011)
-$0.50/2 Progresso Light Soup Weight Watchers Sep 2010 (exp 3/1/2011)

Hunt’s 100% Natural Tomatoes, 14.5 oz can, BOGO $1.27
-$5/20 Italian Days items Publix Coupon
-$0.45/3 Hunt’s Canned Tomatoes 1/23/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/13/2011)
-$1/3 Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes All You Jan 2011 (exp 3/27/2011)

Bertolli Olive Oil 17 oz bottle, BOGO $7.19

Silk Soymilk half gallon carton, 2/$5
-$.75/1 any Silk PureAlmond or Soy Milk 64 oz. Publix Coupon Yellow Adv Buy Flyer
-$0.75/1 Silk Soymilk 2/6/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
-$0.75/1 Silk Soymilk Rolling

Swanson Certified Organic Broth 32 oz, 2/$4
-$1/2 Swanson Broth Rolling
-$0.40/2 Swanson Broth 1/9/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/31/2011)

Nature Valley Granola Bars 5 ct or 5.1 to 9 oz box, 2/$4
-$0.75/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars 2/13/2011 GM Insert (exp 4/9/2011)
-$0.75/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars or Nut Clusters 1/2/2011 GM Insert (exp 2/26/2011)
-$0.50/1 Nature Valley Granola Bars Target.com (exp 3/5/2011)

Meat:

Publix Chicken Leg Quarters, $.69/lb

Whole Beef Tenderloin, $10.99/lb
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, $2.99/lb

Sirloin Tip Roast, $3.69/lb
Sirloin Tip Steaks, $3.99/lb

Publix Greenwise Bone-In Ribeye Steaks, $8.99/lb
Publix Greenwise Boneless Ribeye Steaks, $9.99/lb

Produce
Publix Greenwise Market Organic Romaine Hearts, 12 oz pkg., $3.49
Zucchini Squash, or Yellow Squash, $1.49/lb
Green Beans, $1.49/lb
Bell Peppers, Red, Yellow, or Orange, $2.49/lb
Premium Strawberries, 16 oz pkg. 3/$5
Strawberries 32 oz pkg. $3.29
Red Seedless Grapes, $1.69/lb
Blueberries, 1 pt pkg., $2.99
Cantaloupes, 2/$4
Tree-Ripened Peaches or Nectarines, $1.99/lb
Red or Black Plums, $1.49/lb
Royal Gala or Fuji Apples, $1.49/lb
Asparagus, $2.49/lb
Idaho Potatoes, 5 lb bag, $2.99
Florida Tangerines, 3 lb bag, 2/$4
Broccoli, 2/$4

Rappini, $1.99 each
White Mushrooms, 12 oz pkg., 2/$5

Seafood:

Fresh Tilapia Fillets, $6.39/lb

Medium White Shrimp, Easy to Peel 41 to 50 per lb, $4.99/lb
Medium White Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined 51 to 60 per lb, $5.99/lb
Small Shrimp Ring, 10 oz pkg., 2/$8
Publix Tuna Steaks, 12 oz pkg., $5.99
Fresh Mahi Fillets, 5.6 oz min, $6.99
Cedar Plank Salmon, 9.7 oz pkg., $8.99

Dinner Recipes (** indicates items are on sale this week):

[Serve with green giant steamers, roasted asparagus, Uncle Ben's brown rice that's on sale, Fresh Express salad mix with light dressing, or baked potato and steamed broccoli]

Braised Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes and Green Olives - 6 Pts+ per serving - 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 4 (1/4 lb) skinless, boneless chicken thighs**
• 2/3 cup reduced sodium chicken broth**
• 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup halved, pitted green olives

Directions:

1. Spray large nonstick skillet with Pam** and set over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.
2. Add broth, tomatoes, onion, and olives; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until veggies are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 6 minutes.

Chinese Style Barbecued Chicken - 6 Pts+ per serving - 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup ketchup**
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp dry sherry or vermouth
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 (1/2 lb) chicken leg quarters**

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 deg F. Line shallow pan with nonstick foil
2. Stir all ingredients except chicken together in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat evenly.
3. Place chicken in prepared baking pan; brush any remaining sauce over chicken. Cover pan with foil; bake 20 min. Remove foil, and bake until chicken if glazed and cooked through, about 20 min longer.

MahiMahi with Coconut Curry Sauce - 4 Pts+ per serving - 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 4 (5 oz) pieces mahimahi fillet**
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste, or to taste
• 2 bell peppers, assorted colors**
• 1/2 cup light coconut milk

Directions:

1. Spray 8x12 in glass baking dish with Pam**. Sprinkle fillets with 1/4 tsp salt and add to dish. Whisk together lime juice and curry paste in small bowl; pour over fillets. Turn fillets to coat and refrigerate 20-30 min
2. Preheat oven to 350 deg F. Scatter bell peppers over fillets and add coconut milk. Cover dish tightly with foil and bake until fillets are opaque in center, about 20 min.

Lunch - still a great week for Progresso soup and sandwiches!

• Progresso Soup
• Pepperidge Farm whole wheat bread (use the Publix cpn for $1.50 off produce!)
• Athenos Greek Yogurt (still FREE with cpn!)
• Fresh Express Salad Mix - orange segments with asian dressing, or feta cheese with dried cranberries and vinaigrette are always good
• Tuna Salad on bread or salad - Starkist albacore tuna is BOGO

Breakfast

Uncle Sam Cereal 10 oz box, BOGO $2.69
-$1/2 Uncle Sam Cereal Healthy Beginnings Booklet

Post Select Cereal 13 to 17 oz box, BOGO $3.99

Kellogg’s Cereal Crunch Nut, Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes, or Raisin Bran 10.8 to 20 oz, BOGO $4.09
-$1/3 Kellogg’s Cereals 2/13/2011 RP Insert (exp 3/27/2011)
-$1/3 Kellogg’s Cereals (exp 3/10/2011)
-$1/1 Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut Cereal (exp 3/10/2011)
-$1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Cereals (exp 3/10/2011)
-$1/1 Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut Cereal 1/23/2011 RP Insert (exp 3/6/2011)
-$1/1 Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut Cereal 10.8 oz or Larger TARGET coupon

Nature Valley Granola Bars 5 ct or 5.1 to 9 oz box, 2/$4
-$0.75/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars 2/13/2011 GM Insert (exp 4/9/2011)
-$0.75/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars or Nut Clusters 1/2/2011 GM Insert (exp 2/26/2011)
-$0.50/1 Nature Valley Granola Bars Target.com (exp 3/5/2011)