ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack: $0.89 (price unit not visible - likely per lb, treated as per lb)
- Ahi Tuna Steaks: $8.99 (price unit not visible - price not listed)
- Morton's of Omaha Beef Tenderloin: $2.99 (price unit not visible - price not listed)
- Fresh Pork: $3.99 - excluded, not kosher
- Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99 (price unit not visible - price not listed)
- MSC Certified Sockeye: $13.99 (price unit not visible - price not listed)
- Fremont Fish Tilapia Fillets: $8.85 (price unit not visible - price not listed)
- Fremont Tilapia: $3.99 (price unit not visible - price not listed)
- Fremont Argentine Red Shrimp 16 oz. Frozen: $9.99 each - excluded, not kosher
- Seasoned Chicken: $1.15 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Driscoll's Strawberries: $1.89 (price unit not visible - price not listed)
- Washington Red Apples: $2.79 (price unit not visible - price not listed)
- Peaches: $1.69 (price unit not visible - price not listed)
- Baby Bella Mushrooms: $1.29 per 8-oz. Pkg.
- Mushrooms: $1.69 per 16-oz. Pkg.
- Cucumbers: $2.99 per 11.15-12 oz. Pkg.
- Organic Peaches: $3.99 each
- Season's Steamable Medley: $1.79 each
- Coleslaw: $3.99 (price unit not visible - price not listed)

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack: $0.89/lb - at 2 lbs for 4 people, roughly $1.78 total, about $0.45 per serving
- Seasoned Chicken: $1.15 each - 2 units for 4 people, $2.30 total, about $0.58 per serving
- Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken: $2.89 per 5.8-10 oz. pkg - 2 packages for 4 people, $5.78 total, about $1.45 per serving (chicken-based grain kit, used as protein anchor)

Note: Ahi Tuna Steaks, Morton's of Omaha Beef Tenderloin, Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins, MSC Certified Sockeye, Fremont Fish Tilapia Fillets, and Fremont Tilapia all lack a stated pricing unit (no /lb, no "each", no "for pack") and are excluded from the meal plan and this ranking per the pricing rules. Fremont Argentine Red Shrimp and Fresh Pork are excluded as non-kosher.

Why these meals: This is an unusually premium-heavy and pricing-ambiguous flyer for kosher cooking - most of the proteins listed lack a clear unit price, which means the only truly priceable kosher proteins this week are chicken drumsticks at $0.89/lb, Seasoned Chicken at $1.15 each, and the Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken kit at $2.89 per package. Those three anchors keep the week very affordable, and because no single item clears a premium threshold over the others, there is no premium night this week - every dinner is an economical choice. The Baby Bella Mushrooms at $1.29 per 8-oz. package and the Season's Steamable Medley at $1.79 each add vegetable variety at very low cost. The Cucumbers at $2.99 per package round out a fresh side without pushing the total up, and the L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls at $2.45 make one dinner feel a little special for very little money. Skipping the salmon, tuna, tilapia, and beef tenderloin (all missing unit prices) keeps the week honest and the total well within range.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Steamable Vegetable Medley
Description: (Meat) Chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then roasted in the oven at 425 degrees for 40 minutes until the skin is golden and the juices run clear. A bag of Season's Steamable Medley is microwaved according to package directions and served alongside for a fast, complete dinner.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack, Season's Steamable Medley
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 40 minutes oven time
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of chicken drumsticks (roughly 6-8 pieces) for 4 people at $0.89/lb, total $1.78. Use 1 bag of Season's Steamable Medley at $1.79. Make-ahead note: drumsticks can be seasoned and refrigerated up to 4 hours before baking.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks: Crispy, Juicy & Effortlessly Delicious

Tuesday
Meal: Seasoned Chicken with Baby Bella Mushroom Saute and Cucumber Salad
Description: (Meat) Two units of Seasoned Chicken are heated through in a skillet over medium heat, then sliced and plated over a quick saute of Baby Bella Mushrooms cooked in olive oil with garlic and fresh thyme. A side of sliced Cucumbers dressed with red wine vinegar, olive oil, and dill keeps the plate bright and fresh.
Sale items used: Seasoned Chicken (x2), Baby Bella Mushrooms, Cucumbers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 units of Seasoned Chicken at $1.15 each, total $2.30. 1 package of Baby Bella Mushrooms (8 oz.) at $1.29. 1 package of Cucumbers at $2.99.

Wednesday
Meal: Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken with Mushrooms and Steamable Medley
Description: (Meat) Two packages of Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken are prepared according to package directions, then stirred together with sliced sauteed Mushrooms for added heartiness and depth. The Season's Steamable Medley is microwaved and served on the side to round out the plate with extra vegetables.
Sale items used: Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken (x2), Mushrooms, Season's Steamable Medley
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 packages of Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken at $2.89 each, total $5.78. 1 package of Mushrooms (16 oz.) at $1.69. 1 bag of Season's Steamable Medley at $1.79.
Recipes:
- Israeli Couscous With Mushrooms

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Seasoned Chicken with Peach Salsa and Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Description: (Meat) Two units of Seasoned Chicken are seared in a hot skillet with olive oil until cooked through and lightly caramelized on the outside, then topped with a quick fresh salsa made from diced Peaches, cucumber, and a splash of vinegar. L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are served warm on the side for a slightly sweet contrast to the savory chicken.
Sale items used: Seasoned Chicken (x2), Peaches, Cucumbers, L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 units of Seasoned Chicken at $1.15 each, total $2.30. 2 Peaches at $1.69 per package (1 package). 1 package of Cucumbers at $2.99. 1 package of L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls at $2.45.

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Baby Bella Mushroom Pan Sauce and Strawberry Dessert
Description: (Meat) Chicken drumsticks are baked at 400 degrees for 40 minutes, then a simple pan sauce is made by deglazing the roasting pan with chicken broth and adding sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms, garlic, and fresh herbs. Driscoll's Strawberries are rinsed and served fresh as a light dessert to finish the week on a bright note.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Driscoll's Strawberries
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 40 minutes oven time
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of chicken drumsticks at $0.89/lb, total $1.78. 1 package of Baby Bella Mushrooms (8 oz.) at $1.29. 1 package of Driscoll's Strawberries at $1.89. Make-ahead note: drumsticks can be seasoned the night before and refrigerated overnight.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack (4 lbs total across Monday and Friday): $3.56
- Seasoned Chicken (x4 units across Tuesday and Thursday): $4.60
- Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken (x2 packages for Wednesday): $5.78
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 packages across Tuesday and Friday): $2.58
- Mushrooms 16-oz. Pkg. (x1 package for Wednesday): $1.69
- Cucumbers (x2 packages across Tuesday and Thursday): $5.98
- Season's Steamable Medley (x2 bags across Monday and Wednesday): $3.58
- Peaches (x1 package for Thursday): $1.69
- L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (x1 package for Thursday): $2.45
- Driscoll's Strawberries (x1 package for Friday): $1.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried or fresh thyme
- Red wine vinegar
- Dried dill
- Chicken broth (kosher certified, for pan sauce on Friday)
- Fresh herbs such as parsley (optional garnish)