ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan keeps things simple and kosher-friendly: every dinner is a meat meal with no dairy, so nothing needs to be kept apart. Chicken breasts anchor Monday and Thursday, and the 4 lbs at $6.76 covers both nights, while frozen turkey carries Tuesday and Friday at just $3.96 for 4 lbs. Wednesday's pomegranate-braised short ribs ($18.73 for 2.5 lbs) are the one splurge, and you can braise them ahead so the night itself is easy. The produce does double duty too, with navel oranges ($2.69 for the 4-lb bag) used in both Thursday's salad and Friday's roasted turkey. Remember to move the turkey to the fridge on Sunday night so it is ready for Tuesday's stew.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Roasted Chicken Breasts with Red Grapes
Description: Meat. Fresh Chicken Breasts and California Red Grapes roast together on one sheet pan with olive oil and thyme until the chicken is cooked through and the grapes burst into a sweet pan sauce.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), California Red Grapes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb Fresh Chicken Breasts (about 0.5 lb per person) and 1 lb California Red Grapes. Roast at 425F for 22 to 25 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165F.
Recipes:
- Rosemary Chicken Breast Sheet Pan Dinner with Roasted Grapes & Garlic
- Sheet Pan Chicken with Rosemary and Grapes
- Easy Chicken with Grapes and Rosemary (One-Pan!)

Tuesday
Meal: Turkey and Honeycrisp Apple Stew
Description: Meat. Farmer's Choice Turkey, Frozen (thawed) simmers in chicken broth with sliced onion, thyme, and New York Honeycrisp Apples until tender, for a savory-sweet stew. It is cooked on the stovetop in one pot with no dairy.
Sale items used: Farmer's Choice Turkey, Frozen, New York Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 60 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb Farmer's Choice Turkey, Frozen (about 0.5 lb per person) and the full 2-lb bag New York Honeycrisp Apples. Move the turkey from freezer to refrigerator on Sunday night so it is fully thawed. Add the apples for the last 15 minutes so they hold their shape.

Wednesday
Meal: Pomegranate-Braised Bone-In Beef Short Ribs
Description: Meat. Fresh Beef Bone-In Short Ribs are browned in olive oil, then braised low and slow in the oven with pomegranate juice, chicken broth, and onion until the meat is tender. Pomegranate seeds scattered on top add a bright, tart finish.
Sale items used: Fresh Beef Bone-In Short Ribs, California Pomegranates
Prep time: 3 hours (20 minutes active)
Serving note: 2.5 lb Fresh Beef Bone-In Short Ribs (about 10 oz per person, bone-in) and 2 California Pomegranates (juice one, keep the seeds of the other for topping). Make ahead: braise at 300F for 2.5 hours on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning and rewarm covered at 325F for 20 minutes before dinner.
Recipes:
- Pomegranate Braised Short Ribs
- Pomegranate Braised Short Ribs
- Sticky Pomegranate Short Ribs

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Chicken Breast Salad with Avocado, Grape Tomatoes and Orange
Description: Meat. Fresh Chicken Breasts are sliced into strips and seared in olive oil in a hot skillet, then served over Organic Avocados, Cherub Grape Tomatoes, and fresh orange segments. The salad is dressed with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a squeeze of orange juice, with no dairy.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), Organic Avocados, Cherub Grape Tomatoes, California Navel Oranges
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb Fresh Chicken Breasts (about 0.5 lb per person), 4 Organic Avocados (1 per person, the whole 4-pack), the full 10-oz pkg Cherub Grape Tomatoes, and 2 California Navel Oranges. Sear the chicken strips 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Recipes:
- Citrus Chicken Salad
- Chicken Avocado Club Mason Jar Salad
- Easy BBQ Chicken Salad

Friday
Meal: Orange and Pear Roasted Turkey
Description: Meat. Farmer's Choice Turkey, Frozen (thawed) is roasted in the oven with Washington Organic Pears, California Navel Oranges, olive oil, and thyme. The pan juices are spooned over the turkey and pears for a sweet, citrusy Friday dinner.
Sale items used: Farmer's Choice Turkey, Frozen, Washington Organic Pears, California Navel Oranges
Prep time: 80 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb Farmer's Choice Turkey, Frozen (about 0.5 lb per person), the full 2-lb pkg Washington Organic Pears, and 2 California Navel Oranges (zest, juice, and slices). Make ahead: thaw the turkey in the refrigerator from Wednesday night. Roast covered at 375F until it reaches 165F, uncovering for the last 15 minutes, and rest 10 minutes before serving.
Recipes:
- Pear Gravy And Herb Roast Turkey Breast
- Orange and Herb Roasted Turkey
- Roasted Turkey Breast

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson) (4 lbs): $6.76
- Farmer's Choice Turkey, Frozen (4 lbs): $3.96
- Fresh Beef Bone-In Short Ribs (2.5 lbs): $18.73
- California Pomegranates (2 each): $2.58
- California Red Grapes (1 lb): $1.39
- New York Honeycrisp Apples (1 bag, 2 lb): $1.99
- Washington Organic Pears (1 pkg, 2 lb): $3.49
- California Navel Oranges (1 bag, 4 lb): $2.69
- Organic Avocados (1 four-pack): $2.99
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (1 pkg, 10 oz): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth
- Onions
- Dried thyme
- Red wine vinegar
- Salt
- Black pepper