Food City Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Russet Potatoes
Description: Two bone-in pork chops are seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, then served over crisp roasted russet wedges. Simple seasoning and olive oil keep it dairy-free and budget-friendly.
Sale items used: Mixed Pork Chops, Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1.25 lbs of mixed pork chops (2 chops) and 1.5 lbs of russets (about 3 medium). Roast potatoes at 425F for 30-35 minutes while the chops sear 5-6 minutes per side.
Recipes:
- Easy Pan Seared Pork Chops
- Oven Baked Pork Chops with Potatoes
- Easy Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Potatoes Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Breast Stir-Fry with Firecracker Brussels Sprouts
Description: Sliced chicken breast is stir-fried until golden, then tossed with shaved Brussels sprouts and a quick garlic-ginger sauce. It is a fast, high-protein skillet dinner for two.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast, Firecracker Brussels Sprouts, That's Smart! Broth
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of chicken breast (2 small breasts) and 0.75 lb of Brussels sprouts. Use about 1/2 cup of the broth with soy sauce, garlic, and cornstarch for the sauce; save the rest for Thursday.
Recipes:
- Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Stir-Fry
- Skillet Chicken & Brussels Sprouts
- Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Skillet

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Flounder Fillet with Sweet Potato Wedges
Description: Delicate flounder fillets are baked with olive oil, lemon, and paprika until flaky, alongside caramelized sweet potato wedges. Everything bakes on sheet pans for easy cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh Flounder Fillet, Bagged Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb of flounder (2 fillets) and 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.25 lbs). Start the wedges at 425F for 25 minutes, then add the fish for the final 10-12 minutes.
Recipes:
- Herb-Infused Flounder with Sweet Potato Wedges
- Quick & Easy Oven Baked Flounder Recipe
- Easy Oven Baked Flounder

Thursday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Boneless Pork Loin with Apples and Russet Potatoes
Description: A small boneless pork loin roast is slow-roasted with sliced Jonagold apples, onion, and russet chunks until tender. The pan juices make a savory-sweet finish, with leftovers for lunch.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Jonagold Apples, Russet Potatoes, That's Smart! Broth
Prep time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Serving note: Use a 1.5 lb pork loin (some leftovers), 2 apples, and 1 lb of russets (about 2 medium). Roast at 325F for 75-90 minutes with a splash of broth. Prep everything in 15 minutes, then let the oven do the work; rest the meat 10 minutes before slicing.
Recipes:
- Pork Loin Roast
- Slow-Cooker Pork with Apples, Rosemary, and Fingerling Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Apples

Friday
Meal: Bacon and Cornbread Skillet Supper with Fried Apples
Description: Crisp bacon and a dairy-free cornbread baked in the skillet are served with apples fried in the bacon drippings and a little cinnamon. It is a cozy, filling supper for two.
Sale items used: Smithfield Bacon, Food City Cornmeal Mix, Jonagold Apples
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 slices of bacon (about 6 oz) from the 22 oz pack, 1 cup of cornmeal mix prepared with water or dairy-free milk and oil, and 2 apples. Bake cornbread at 400F for 18-20 minutes while the apples fry.
Recipes:
- Fried Apples with Bacon and Pecans from Well Fed: Paleo Recipes for People Who Love to Eat by Melissa Joulwan
- Bacon-fried Apples Three Ways (Whole30, Paleo) - Snack Recipe - Goodlicious
- Fluffy Dairy Free Cornbread - Kaleena's Kitchen

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Mixed Pork Chops (1.25 lbs): $1.86
- Russet Potatoes (10 lb bag): $3.99
- Boneless Chicken Breast (1 lb): $2.99
- Firecracker Brussels Sprouts (0.75 lb): $5.24
- Fresh Flounder Fillet (0.75 lb): $7.49
- Bagged Sweet Potatoes (5 lb bag): $3.99
- Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin (1.5 lbs): $2.24
- Jonagold Apples (5 lb bag): $3.99
- Smithfield Bacon (22 oz): $5.99
- Food City Cornmeal Mix (5 lb bag): $2.99
- That's Smart! Broth (32 oz): $1.59

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic and fresh ginger
- Onion
- Lemon
- Paprika and cinnamon
- Soy sauce
- Cornstarch
- Baking powder and salt for cornbread (if not in mix)
- Dairy-free milk or water for cornbread