Friday, May 2, 2008

Ralph's Deals for the Week of April 30 - May 6

I'm behind in getting these out, but better late than never, right?! Also note that in some of the 2 for $4, $5 or $6 sales below, I only did a discount for one item as my Ralph's only doubles on the first coupon for multiple items. If your Ralph's doubles both, you'll get a much better deal (lucky you!). Also check out more grocery deals at Ralph's from The Green Stew and Starting to Save.

Meat & Poultry
Note: If you are a member of Ralph's Club, they just sent out coupons for $1.50 off $5 purchase of poultry which would work great on the chicken breast sale below.
  • Chicken Breasts .99 cents/lb
  • Center Cut Pork Chops $2.99/lb
  • T-Bone Steaks $3.99/lb
Grocery
  • Dole Juice Blends 2 for $4. Buy 1 at $2, less .50 cent recent coupon, less .50 for doubling = final price of $1.00
  • Sargento Shredded Cheese 2 for $5. Buy 1 at $2.50, less $1 off recent coupon, less $1 for doubling = final price of .50 cents
  • Guerrero Tortillas are .99 cents - no coupon, but a good deal on tortillas, and you can make some quesadillas for the week with the shredded cheese above.
  • Mission Tortilla Chips (brown bag) 2 for $5. Buy 1 at $2.50, less .75 cent recent coupon, less .75 cent for doubling = final price of $1.00
  • General Mills Cereal are on sale 2 for $4, less $1 recent coupon, less $1 double = Final price $2 for 2 boxes of cereal
  • Rosarita Refried Beans 10 for $10 - again, no coupon but $1 per can is a good deal
Household
  • Airwick Neutra Air Freshmatic Kits are 50%. At most stores, they are now $5.99, less $4 recent coupon, less $1 for doubling = final price of .99 cents. FYI these work great in the bathroom and near your trash cans!
Produce
Note: If you are a member of Ralph's Club, they have also sent a coupon for $1.50 off $5 for produce. This will work well with the specials listed below:
  • Lettuce 10 for $10
  • Fuji Apples 2 lbs for $3
  • Carrots (loose) 10 for $10
  • Green Onions 2 for $1
  • Fresh Express Salad is 2 for $6. Buy1 at $3, less .50 cent recent coupon, less .50 cent for doubling = final price of $2
And since the chicken breasts are on sale for $0.99 cents a pound and the pork chops are $2.99 a pound, here are two recipes for Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas (just in time for Cinco de Mayo) and Glazed Pork Chops. Enjoy!

Green Chile Chicken Enchildas
6-8 chicken breasts (with ribs attached)
1 small bunch of cilantro, chopped
1 small bunch of green onions, chopped (save 1T for topping)
2 cloves of garlic, minced and chopped
Powdered chicken bouillion (I used Maggi brand)
1 package (16 oz) of shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
24-36 count package of corn tortillas
1 large can of green chile enchilada sauce (I use Las Palmas)
juice of 2 limes
Corn oil for frying
Salt and pepper to taste

Put chicken breasts in a large pot and cover with water. Add salt and boil until cooked (about 20 - 25 minutes). Remove chicken from pot and leave remaining chicken stock in pot. Shred chicken and return back to the stock. Add garlic, juice of 2 limes, chopped cilantro, chopped green onion and about 2 tablespoons of powdered chicken bouillion. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 5-10 minutes so that all flavors blend together. Add salt and pepper and more bouillion to taste. Set aside.

Simmer green chile enchilada sauce in another pot. Once heated, spread some sauce on the bottom of a large baking pan.

Fry tortillas in hot oil (a few seconds on each side) until crispy. Drop in green chile sauce until well coated. Line one layer of fried tortillas on the bottom of the baking pan. Layer shredded chicken mixture on top of tortillas (make sure to drain liquid first). Sprinkle cheese over chicken. Repeat layers of tortillas, shredded chicken and cheese. On last layer, top with any leftover green chile sauce, cheese and green onions.

Heat in 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese melts. Remove and cool for about 15 minutes. Serves 10-12.


Glazed Pork Chops
Recipe courtesy Oldenberg Brewing Company
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper, crushed
1-ounce white vinegar
1 ounce hoisin sauce
1-ounce sesame oil
2 center cut pork chops, 6 ounces each

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a food processor. Preheat a wood-fire grill. Brush the pork chops with the glaze and cook over the wood-fire grill.

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