Food City Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean): $2.99/lb
- Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 75% Lean): $4.99/lb
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack): $1.99/lb
- Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted): $1.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 Ct.): $22.99/lb
- Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught): $9.99/lb
- Top Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef): $7.99/lb
- New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef, Family Pack): $14.99/lb
- Prime New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $22.99/lb
- Kentucky Legend Bacon (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): $3.99 each
- Kentucky Legend Ham (Quarter Sliced): $4.99 each
- Fischer's Meat Bologna (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): 3/$5
- Fischer's Meat Franks (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): 4/$5
- Ball Park Meat Franks (Selected Varieties, 15 Oz.): BOGO
- Dietz & Watson Ham (Selected Varieties): $7.49/lb
- Crab Stuffed Mushrooms (Made In-Store): $1.79 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.): $2.99
- Honeycrisp Apples (Super Sweet): $1.99/lb
- Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh): $1.29/lb
- Red Cherries (Northwest Cherries): $4.99/lb
- Loose Bananas: $0.59/lb
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters (Cut In-Store): $0.99/lb
- Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown): $1.99/lb
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): $2.99
- Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados (Selected Varieties): $1.00 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Stovetop Fischer's Meat Franks with Food Club Pasta and Pasta Sauce
Description: Sliced meat franks are simmered right in a simple tomato pasta sauce and tossed with tender pasta for a cozy, familiar dinner kids absolutely love. This one-pot style meal comes together fast and tastes like a fun twist on classic spaghetti night.
Sale items used: Fischer's Meat Franks (16 Oz. pack), Food Club Pasta (12-16 Oz.), Food Club Pasta Sauce (23-24 Oz.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 franks from the pack for one serving, cook about 2 oz of dry pasta, and use roughly 1/2 cup of pasta sauce. The remaining franks and sauce keep well in the fridge for later in the week. Fischer's Meat Franks are sold 4 packs for $5, so you will buy 4 packs at that deal price.
Recipes:
- One-Pot Hot Dog Pasta Recipe by Tasty

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Breast Tenders with Tasteful Selections Potatoes and Half Runner Beans
Description: Juicy chicken tenders get a quick golden sear in a skillet for a simple, protein-packed dinner that kids recognize and enjoy. Roasted baby potatoes and tender green beans round out the plate with familiar, mild flavors.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack) at $1.99/lb, Tasteful Selections Potatoes (16 Oz.) at $2.99, Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown) at $1.99/lb
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 0.5 lb of chicken tenders for one serving, which costs about $1.00. Use half the 16 oz potato bag for one serving and save the rest for another meal. Buy approximately 0.5 lb of half runner beans for one serving, which costs about $1.00.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken, Potatoes, and Green Beans - Life In The Lofthouse

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef Tacos with Tomatoes on the Vine and Food Club American Singles
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned in a skillet and loaded into taco shells, then topped with fresh diced tomato and a melted slice of American cheese for a kid-approved taco night. The mild, cheesy flavors make this a guaranteed hit for younger eaters.
Sale items used: Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean) at $2.99/lb, Tomatoes on the Vine at $1.29/lb, Food Club American Singles (24 Slices, 16 Oz.) at $3.29
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 0.5 lb of ground beef for one serving, which costs about $1.50. Buy approximately 0.25 lb of tomatoes on the vine for one serving, which costs about $0.32. Use 2 slices of American cheese from the pack; the rest of the pack stores well in the fridge all week.
Recipes:
- Beef Taco Skillet • Salt & Lavender

Thursday
Meal: Baked Pork Chops with Food Club Texas Toast Garlic Bread and Sliced Watermelon
Description: A single boneless pork chop is seasoned simply and baked until juicy and tender, paired with a crispy slice of buttery garlic Texas toast that kids always reach for first. Cool, sweet watermelon on the side makes this feel like a fun summer dinner.
Sale items used: Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted) at $1.99/lb, Food Club Texas Toast Garlic Bread (10.5-11.25 Oz.) at $2.29, Sliced Watermelon Quarters (Cut In-Store) at $0.99/lb
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 0.5 lb of pork chops for one serving, which costs about $1.00. Use 1-2 slices of garlic bread from the box and freeze the rest for later. Buy approximately 1 lb of sliced watermelon for one serving, which costs about $0.99. Total bake time is about 25 minutes at 400 degrees F, so preheat the oven early to keep the meal on schedule.
Recipes:
- Crispy Baked Breaded Pork Chops

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Flounder Fillets with Vidalia Onions and Loose Bananas
Description: A mild flounder fillet is lightly seasoned and baked until flaky and tender, then served alongside sweet caramelized Vidalia onions that even picky eaters tend to enjoy. Fresh bananas on the side add a naturally sweet, kid-friendly finish to the week.
Sale items used: Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught) at $9.99/lb, Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.) at $2.99, Loose Bananas at $0.59/lb
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 0.5 lb of flounder for one serving, which costs about $5.00. The 3 lb bag of Vidalia onions will last well beyond this week - use one small onion for this meal and store the rest. Buy approximately 0.5 lb of bananas (about 1-2 bananas) for one serving, which costs about $0.30.
Recipes:
- Baked Flounder Recipe with Lemon Garlic Butter

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fischer's Meat Franks (4-pack deal, 16 Oz. each): $5.00
- Food Club Pasta (1 box, 12-16 Oz.): $1.49
- Food Club Pasta Sauce (1 jar, 23-24 Oz.): $1.49
- Chicken Breast Tenders (approx. 0.5 lb): $1.00
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes (1 bag, 16 Oz.): $2.99
- Half Runner Beans (approx. 0.5 lb): $1.00
- Ground Beef, 81% Lean (approx. 0.5 lb): $1.50
- Tomatoes on the Vine (approx. 0.25 lb): $0.32
- Food Club American Singles (1 pack, 24 Slices, 16 Oz.): $3.29
- Pork Chops (approx. 0.5 lb): $1.00
- Food Club Texas Toast Garlic Bread (1 box, 10.5-11.25 Oz.): $2.29
- Sliced Watermelon Quarter (approx. 1 lb): $0.99
- Fresh Flounder Fillets (approx. 0.5 lb): $5.00
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (1 bag, 3 Lb.): $2.99
- Loose Bananas (approx. 0.5 lb): $0.30

Pantry staples needed:
- Taco shells or small flour tortillas
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt and pepper
- Chili powder or taco seasoning
- Butter (for searing and baking)
- Paprika