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    Summer Pantry Staple & Freezer Friendly Edition ~ 20 Meals from Costco for $150 Plan #8

    March 29, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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    Does it make you tired just thinking about planning and cooking meals this summer? We have the meal plan solution that will save you time and money. As much at $100 per month and 3 hours per week.

    Summer is here and I don’t know about you, but I want to spend as much time as I possibly can with my kids and enjoying all the fun that summer brings!

    It’s about sneaking in a special afternoon at the movies…in the cool, cool air conditioning!

    It’s about running kids to and from camps – where they learn new skills and discover new things about themselves.

    It’s about spending hours and hours and hours splashing in the pool.

    These are the moments that I want to cherish. These are the memories that will last a lifetime.

    What I don’t want to have to think much about this summer is what we will be having for dinner after a busy day at camps and the pool. I also don’t want to spend too much money running through the drive thru on the way home from the pool, because I’m exhausted from all the fun in the sun and don’t ‘feel like cooking!’

    I want you to get through the busy-busy-fun-busy-fun summer without batting an eye about dinner or spending too much money on takeout or fast food.

    I want your meals this summer to be simple and easy, and I know you do too…

    That’s why I’ve pulled together another fantastic meal plan for you…this one featuring delicious, fresh meals that will get you through those hot, summer afternoons.

    Costco Summer 8 Meal Plan from 5DollarDinners

    This meal plan contains a ‘hodgepodge’ of different kinds of recipes, some freezer friendly, some potluck or cookout friendly, some for the grill. You’ll find:

    • Pasta Salads
    • Pre-marinated Chicken & Pork Chops for the grill (or oven)
    • Burgers & Kebabs for the grill
    • Slow cooker freezer packs & other freezer friendly meals

    Special Features in this Plan

    In addition to the regular shopping list, recipe list and assembly/video instructions for the plan, I also shot a new video explaining how to work with the different fresh ingredients and ingredients you might want to get at the grocery store.

    AND.

    We have included Gluten Free modifications to each of the recipes.

    AND.

    We have included Dairy Free modifications to each of the recipes.

    AND.

    We have included Whole30 & Paleo modifications on SOME of the recipes too. There are pasta salads and sloppy joes on this plan and those are hard to modify for Whole30/Paleo, but we have included simple modifications on the other meals to make them Whole30/Paleo compliant.

    You can expect the same great shopping list, recipes list, printable labels, assembly instructions and access to exclusive video of yours truly assembling all the meals.

    {It only took just over 1 hour to put together 12 meals for the freezer…and you can watch the video of the assembly process so you don’t feel alone in your efforts. I also included cooking demos of the other 3 pantry-staple recipes for you in the assembly video! }

    Recipe List

    Below is the ‘hodgepodge’ of recipes, all written to serve a family of 4. Larger families or families with bottomless pits (also known as teenage boys!) can easily modify to make larger portions for a single meal. I’ve also included salad and veggie side options on this shopping list.

    Check out this delicious-ness:

    • 3 Italian Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Artichokes
    • 3 Greek Pasta Salad with Homemade Lemon Vinaigrette
    • 2 Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken
    • 2 Grilled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
    • 2 Slow Cooker Caribbean Chicken
    • 2 Pineapple Bourbon or Teriyaki Pork Chops
    • 2 Feta Burgers with Grilled Red Onions
    • 2 Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
    • 2 BBQ Meatball Kebabs

    Ingredients List

    • 6-pack 1 lb. variety pasta noodles – $8.89
    • 35 oz. jar sun-dried Roma tomatoes – $9.57
    • 2 – 33 oz. jars artichokes – $9.89
    • 24 oz. container crumbled Feta cheese  – $4.99
    • 2 – 25 oz. bottles Balsamic vinaigrette – $8.49
    • 3-pack English cucumbers – $3.49
    • 2 lb. container grape or cherry tomatoes – $4.99
    • 2 – 48 oz. bottles lemon juice – $5.09
    • 6-pack mixed colored bell peppers – $6.49
    • 6-pack green bell peppers – $5.49
    • 1 package (about 7 lbs. or 12 total pieces) boneless skinless chicken breasts – $22.37
    • 2 – 36 oz. jar BBQ sauce – $7.99
    • 1 package boneless pork chops (8-10 chops) – $14.89
    • 8-pack canned pineapple chunks – $9.69
    • 40 oz. Pineapple Bourbon Glaze OR 63 oz. Yoshidi’s Gourmet Asian/Teriyaki Sauce – $8.89 or $6.89
    • 1 – 6 lb. package ground beef – $ 22.40
    • 8 lb. bag red onions – $6.49
    • 24 count hamburger buns – $3.49
    • 42 slices Tillamook Colby Jack or Monterey Jack cheese OR 120 slices American cheese** – $8.89 or $9.99
    • 5 lb. bag frozen broccoli or other frozen vegetable – $5.99
    • 1 lb. clamshell organic spring mix – $3.99
    • 3 dozen dinner rolls or French baguettes – $3.99

    Total Out of Pocket $186.45

    Anticipated Leftovers

    • 1 bottle of the balsamic vinaigrette
    • 1 bottle of BBQ Sauce
    • 1 3/4+ bottle of the lemon juice
    • 1 jar artichoke hearts
    • ¼ jar sun-dried tomatoes
    • ½ bottle of the Pineapple Bourbon Glaze or Teriyaki sauce
    • ½ container Feta cheese
    • 2 cans pineapple
    • 36 slices cheese
    • Couple red onions
    • 2 green bell peppers

    Approximate leftovers total $39.50

    Final Price: $146.95

    Simple and Easy Meals All Summer Long…

    Let me make the experience of preparing these meals crazy easy for you. With this summer edition of the Costco meal plans, we have 2 packages to choose from…

    Basic $2.49
    Printable Recipes
    Printable Shopping List
     
     
     
     
     
    Add to Bag
    Complete $5
    Most Popular
    Printable Recipes
    Printable Shopping List
    Printable Assembly Instructions - step by step guide to pulling all these meals together and into the freezer
    Printable Labels - you can print these out onto Avery #6874 label paper and stick them to your plastic baggies or containers.
    Instructional Assembly Videos - exclusive access!
    Special Notes about different ingredients
    Detailed notes on how to save more money
    Add to Bag

    If you are new to my Costco plans, I’d encourage you to take a peek at all the other options in the $5 Dinners E-Store before you checkout!. Once you’ve chosen all the ones you need, you can checkout and get all the meal plans you need at once!

    NOTE: Please download these files directly to your computer within 72 hours, then you can add to your e-reader/phone/tablet. If you have issues with the download, PLEASE EMAIL ME! I’ll be able to help you out!

    Disclaimer: I have no formal relationship with Costco and am not paid by them to share these plans. I am not affiliated with them and am not endorsed by them. I created these plans to help myself (and you!) spend less money at Costco, while using up all the bulk ingredients without them going to waste. Hope they help your family as much as they help our family!

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