Someone jokingly asked me “Hey, what about the 99 cent Store” bargains? Well, I started thinking, what about the 99 cent Store! They do have a lot of JUNK, but they also have some great bargains for the savvy shopper. I say it is worth a check.
Here are 2 recipes made with the majority of the ingredients purchased at the 99 cent Only Store.
This first recipe is Black Bean & Corn Salad and is one quick, cheap and filling veggie accompaniment. Pull out this recipe for your next barbecue -- it pairs well with chicken and fish.
Ingredients (about 4 servings)Black Beans - large 1 1/2 lb. or 2 1/2 cups, rinsed and drained.Corn - Two 8 oz. cans or 2 cups, drained.1 cup chopped bell pepper - red, yellow or green (optional) Add chilies if you would like a little extra spice
1 cup chopped onion - red, white or yellow (optional)2 tbsp. olive oil - optional2 tbsp. lemon or lime juice - fresh squeezed or bottled, ok to substitute vinegar.Salt and pepper to taste.
Directions: Drain and rinse canned black beans, then place in a large bowl. Add drained corn. Chop bell pepper and onion. Mix into bowl of black beans and corn. Finally, blend in olive oil and lime or lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste. Allow to sit for half an hour to marinate at room temperature. Serve with tortilla chips or just as a side for your party!
All manner of cheeses are found in the 99c only Store. California Monterey Jack, European Swiss, Netherlands Tilberg, Austrian "Alps," American style cheddar and mozzarella have been found in the deli cold case. The second recipe is a 3 Cheese Macaroni
Ingredients: 16 oz. package 99 cent elbow macaroni (substitute rigatoni or penne tube pasta to impress)8 oz. each of 99 cent cheddar, swiss, and mozzarella (or any type you can find)2 tablespoons flour2 1/2 cups milk (whole or 2%)1/2 cup pasta water (starchy water left over from cooking pasta)1 tbsp. Dijon mustard or 1 tsp. of dried mustardsalt and pepper to taste (cheese has some salt already)Extra ingredient -- top with one cup of 99cent bread crumbsDirections: Set aside about a 1/2 cup of extra cheese as topping. In a pot, heat flour and slowly whisk in milk then add cheese, stirring until melted, about 15 minutes. In another pot, boil macaroni 5-8 minutes until al dente; drain and set aside. In a large casserole dish mix macaroni and melted cheese mixture and sprinkle extra cheese over dish. Bake uncovered for 20 - 30 minutes at 350 degrees until top is golden brown (cooked covered half the time for a more creamy version). Remove from oven when done and allow to stand for 5 minutes as sauce thickens. *If too dry, make a split down the middle and pour in a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of milk.
Grocery Store Weekly Specials September 16 to September 23, 2009
Ralphs
Making school lunches?
*Oscar Meyer bologna or salami .99 ea
Kraft cracker cuts cheese 2.00ea
*Kraft American singles 1.49
Nabisco snack crackers 1.49ea.
*10 pack Capri Sun or Kool Aid Jammers .99 When you purchase10 "Mega Sale" item (look for tags) you get 5.00 off total
*freshly baked traditional cookies .10 ea.
Oscar Meyer Fun Pack Lunchables 3 for 5.00
* Sara Lee bread or bagels buy one get one free
*navel oranges .77lb
*golden or granny smith apples .77ea.
Other Deals from Ralphs
*ripe Haas avocados .47 ea.!
*tomatoes on vine .67lb
iceberg lettuce .77 ea.
8broccoli and white cauliflower .47 lb
boneless pork loin 1.99lb
boneless cross rib roast 1.99lb
*fresh pork shoulder .99lb More Carnitas anyone?
Henrys
Fresh Pick of the Week
*avocados 3 for 1.00
*granny smith and gala apples .77lb
8iceberg lettuce 2 heads for 1.00
*roma tomatoes .77 lb.
bananas 2lbs for 1.00
Butcher Best Deal of the Week
natural boneless chuck roast or steak 1.99lb
natural boneless top sirloin steak 2.99lb
So, does "natural" mean the beef doesn't shave it's legs?
Vons
*sweet golden pineapple 2.99ea.
*red, green and black grapes .79lb.
sweet navel oranges .88lb
Vons continued
Foster farms Chicken Sale
whole .77lb.
split broiler 1.27lb.
cutup whole 1.47lb.
*lean ground beef 1.47lb.
*Oscar Meyer wieners buy one get one
*Safeway hot dog buns .89ea.
*Nabisco Chips Ahoy cookies or Ritz crackers buy one get one free
Albertsons
*fresh strawberries .99lb box
*peaches, nectarines and plums .99lb
red and green bell peppers .69ea
gold potatoes 5lb bag 2.99 ea
whole Foster Farm chickens .99lb
*Campbell’s chicken noodle and tomato soup .49ea
*S&W canned beans .89ea (better than the .99only Store!)
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Only
* Arctic Shores raw shrimp 3.99l DEAL (Call Alberto Gracia to fire up the grill!)
*chicken leg quarters .69lb
Save 5.00 instantly when you purchase any 5 Special K products
Staters Bros
*boneless chuck roast 1.77lb (save 1.92lb) You can put this in your crock pot with an envelope of onion soup mix and water before church and come home to dinner. You can also wrap in foil and put in the oven at 325 while you are at church.
*Moran ground beef buy 1 get 1 free
*Cornish game hens I love these! Serve with a package rice mix and a salad. Easy dinner that looks impressive.
*Haas avocados .69ea
*nectarines & navel oranges .69lb
Mini watermelons 2 for 3.00
*Ragu pasta sauce .99
*Thomas bagels and muffins 2 for 5.00
*General Mills or Post cereals 1.99ea
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