This is one of my dinner-and-beer-after-a-long-day places. And with $5 off it's easy to justify an extra appetizer :) Enjoy!
...and don't forget about the BOGO at Peets going on right now!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Safeway deals Jan 27 - Feb 2: potatoes 99¢ for 10lb bag
Nothing too exciting this week except for some "dirt" cheap potatoes :) Time to go to Costco or Trader Joes instead!
--Safewaygirl
Fruits & veggies
Russet potatoes 99¢ for a TEN pound bag
Grapefruit 33¢ each
Green grapes 98¢/lb SAT/SUN ONLY
Meats
Chicken leg quarters 67¢/lb (big packages)
Tri tip beef $2.67/lb (bone in)
Pantry
Golden grain pasta 75¢/box
Progresso veggie soups $1/can
Honey Bunches of Oats or Lucky Charms $2/box
Don't forget you can get these deals emailed to you!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Recipe of the week: Roasted Asparagus with Fried Eggs and Parmesan
An easy but semi-gourmet (or as close as I get!) recipe using the $1.99/lb asparagus this week at Safeway. It's from this book, which isn't quite as nice as the other Williams-Sonoma cookbooks, but still has fantastic pictures and tasty recipes.
Pick up your asparagus soon! It may only be on sale through Tues Jan 26. Oh, and if you're at Safeway, be sure to pick up some 99¢ cake and other sale items!
Roasted Asparagus with Fried Eggs and Parmesan
Makes 4 servings
Asparagus spears, 1.5 pounds
Extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons
Unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons
Large eggs, 4
Parmesan cheese, small chunk
Salt & pepper
Preheat the oven to 425F.
Break off the tough end of each asparagus spear about 1 inch from the base. Place the spears on a baking sheet, drizzle with the oil, and toss well to coat. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Roast until the spears are just tender when pierced with a small knife, 10-12 minutes.
While the asparagus is roasting, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat. Break 2 of the eggs into the pan, spacing them a couple of inches apart so they do not touch. Cover the pan and cook the eggs for 2 minutes. Uncover and cook until the whites are opaque and the yolks are still runny, 2-3 minutes.
Divide the asparagus among 4 warmed plates. Using a slotted spatula, carefully lift each egg and place it next to but slightly overlapping a serving of asparagus. Sprinkle the eggs lightly with salt and pepper. Immediately grate some of the Parmesan cheese over the dish. Repeat with the remaining 2 eggs and serve right away.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Safeway deals Jan 20 - 26: 99¢ cake slices, 88¢ goldfish crackers, 99¢ cinnamon rolls
Time for desserts! Strawberries, cake slices, cinnamon rolls, ice cream... yummm!
Don't forget, you can get Safewaygirl deals sent straight to your inbox!
--Safewaygirl ;)
Fruits & veggies
Strawberries $1.99 1lb box
Red bell peppers 99¢/lb
Asparagus $1.99/lb
Bagged spinach 99¢ each
Baby carrots 1lb bag 99¢ each
Fresh
Fresh bakery cake slices 99¢ each!
Bake-yourself cinnamon rolls 99¢ each (look in refrigerator near cheeses)
Breyers ice cream $1.99 SAT/SUN ONLY
Pantry
Goldfish crackers 88¢ SAT/SUN ONLY
Cereals (Quaker, Cheerios, Honey Bunches of Oats) $1 - $2 each when you buy 4
Green Giant canned veggies 79¢/can
Meats
Chicken breasts 99¢/lb
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
New York Steaks w Boursin and Merlot Sauce (to celebrate $3.77/lb steaks from Safeway!)
This recipe is from an old copy of Bon Appetit that I had around the house. The magazine tends to have rather complicated recipes, but I find that I can just ignore around 30% of both the ingredients and instructions and everything turns out just fine :) I love how the pictures make every dish look super delish, and it's actually pretty cheap on Amazon.
Anyway, onto the recipe! If you haven't heard of Boursin (see what I mean about the magazine...), it's a French garlic-and-herb cheese that they sell near the gourmet cheeses at Safeway. It tastes fantastic with the steak, but feel free to leave it or any of these other ingredients out of the recipe if you're just not in the mood.
New York Steaks with Boursin and Merlot Sauce
6 servings
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 9 to 10oz New York steaks, trimmed (about 1 inch thick) On sale this week!!!
1/2 of 5.2-oz package of Boursin or other French garlic-and-herb cheese, cut into 6 wedges
1.5 cups Merlot or other fruity red wine
1/4 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
2 teaspoons chopped fresh italian parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives plus whole chives for garnish
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Add 3 steaks to each skillet; cook about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to platter; top each with 1 cheese wedge. Tent with foil to keep warm.
Pour off drippings from 1 skillet; add wine to skillet and boil over high heat until reduced to generous 1/2 cup, scraping up browed bits, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add butter and stir until melted. Mix in parsley and chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over steaks. Garnish with whole chives.
Best Safeway deals Jan 13 - 19: 47¢/lb tomatoes, $2 OJ, $17 30-pack Budweiser (SAT/SUN)
Quite a few great deals this week! Happy shopping!
--Safewaygirl
Meats
New York Strip Steak (bone in, big packs) $3.77/lb
Whole chicken for roasting 77¢/lb
Ground turkey (20oz) $2.50 each SAT/SUN ONLY
Fruits & Veggies
Red roma tomatoes 47¢/lb
Fuji apples 78¢/lb
Large cucumbers 69¢ each
Avocados 50¢ each SAT/SUN ONLY
Fresh
Minute Maid orange juice $2 carton
Lucerne yogurt 40¢ each
Pantry
30-pack Budweiser and Bud Light $16.88 SAT/SUN ONLY
Rice Krispies, Fruit Loops $1.50 each SAT/SUN ONLY
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
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This week's recipe: Tasty broccoli casserole, using 79¢/lb broccoli from Safeway!
This recipe is from my roommate Kiran, who bakes it all the time both for potlucks and for normal dinners. The first time I tried it I had to ask for the recipe! Serve it with a loaf of fresh Safeway bread ($1.79 each) for a light dinner. If you need some meat, mix some cooked sausage into the casserole for a hearty dinner! The original recipe can be found at allrecipes.com.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 - 1.5 lbs chopped broccoli (only 79¢/lb this week!)
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
12 buttery round crackers, crushed fine (alternative: crumbs made from leftover bread)
2 tablespoons butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until golden.
In a 2 quart casserole dish, mix together onion, broccoli, soup, cheese, mayonnaise, eggs, garlic salt, pepper, seasoned salt, and lemon juice. Sprinkle crushed crackers over top and dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 45 minutes, until heated through and browned on top.
If you're going to Safeway for the cheap broccoli, you may as well check out the other Safewaygirl deals this week!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Best deals at Safeway, Jan 6 - 12
Happy new year of grocery savings! I'm looking forward to helping you along the way ;)
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-- Safewaygirl
Fruits & veggies
Cabbage 49¢/lb
Broccoli 79¢/lb
Grapefruit 79¢ each
Bing cherries $2.99/lb
5lb box mandarins $2.99 each SAT&SUN ONLY
Pantry & household
Quaker instant oatmeal Buy 2 get 3 free
Cliff & Luna bars $1 each
Nature Made & Move Free vitamins Buy 1 get 1 free
Various cleaning products Buy 1 get 1 free
Dairy
Yoplait yogurt 50¢ each
Meats
Roast cuts of beef $1.79 - $1.99
Ground beef 80% lean $1.49/lb SAT&SUN ONLY
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