Food City Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week at Food City, one 10 lb bag of Russet Potatoes ($3.99) covers both Monday's smoky wings with potato wedges and Wednesday's loaded baked potatoes, so you buy once and use it twice. Chicken anchors Monday and Tuesday, first as crisp oven-baked wings and then as a creamy chicken tender and biscuit skillet pot pie, before the week shifts to beef franks on Wednesday, eggs on Thursday and shrimp on Friday. The Mirepoix or Trinity Mix goes into both Tuesday's pot pie and Thursday's frittata, and the carton of Food Club Heavy Whipping Cream stretches across those same two nights, so very little goes unused. Beefsteak Tomatoes work as an easy fresh side on Thursday and Friday, and the dozen That's Smart Large Eggs at $1.69 turn Thursday into a quick 30-minute dinner.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Smoky Chicken Wings with Russet Potato Wedges
Description: Covington Farms Chicken Wings are tossed in a smoky paprika and garlic rub and baked at high heat until crisp. They are served with oven-roasted Russet Potato wedges seasoned the same way.
Sale items used: Covington Farms Chicken Wings, Russet Potatoes 10 Lb.
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: 2.5 lb Covington Farms Chicken Wings (about 5 to 6 wings per person) and about 3 lb Russet Potatoes (4 large potatoes, cut into wedges) from the 10 lb bag. Bake both on separate sheet pans at 425 F for about 40 to 45 minutes, flipping once.
Recipes:
- Potato Wedges with Smoky Aioli
- Oven Baked Potato Wedges
- Oven Roasted Potato Wedges (Fluffy and Tender)

Tuesday
Meal: Creamy Chicken Tender and Mirepoix Skillet Pot Pie with Mary B's Biscuits
Description: Bite-size Chicken Breast Tenders are browned with Mirepoix or Trinity Mix, then simmered in a butter, flour, broth and Food Club Heavy Whipping Cream sauce. Mary B's Biscuits go on top and the skillet is baked until the biscuits are golden.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders, Fresh Family Pack, Mirepoix or Trinity Mix, Mary B's Biscuits, Food Club Heavy Whipping Cream, Food Club Butter
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb Chicken Breast Tenders, 0.5 lb Mirepoix or Trinity Mix, 1 package Mary B's Biscuits (bake per package directions), about half the carton of Food Club Heavy Whipping Cream, and 3 tbsp Food Club Butter. Use an oven-safe skillet so it goes straight from stove to oven.
Recipes:
- Skillet Chicken Pot Pie With Biscuits
- Easy Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits
- Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

Wednesday
Meal: Beef Frank and Pork and Beans Loaded Baked Potatoes
Description: Large baked Russet Potatoes are split and topped with sliced, skillet-browned Nathan's Beef Franks and warm Van Camp's Pork and Beans. Tillamook Shredded Cheese is melted over the top.
Sale items used: Nathan's Beef Franks, Van Camp's Pork and Beans, Russet Potatoes 10 Lb., Tillamook Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Nathan's Beef Franks, 2 cans Van Camp's Pork and Beans, about 2.5 lb Russet Potatoes (4 large potatoes, one per person) from the 10 lb bag, and half the package of Tillamook Shredded Cheese. Start the potatoes first (425 F for about 50 minutes, or microwave 8 minutes then finish in the oven) while you brown the franks and heat the beans.
Recipes:
- Beef and Bean Topped Potatoes
- Pork and bean jacket potatoes
- BBQ Pulled Pork Loaded Baked Potato

Thursday
Meal: Mirepoix and Shredded Cheese Frittata with Sliced Tomatoes
Description: A dozen That's Smart Large Eggs are whisked with a splash of Food Club Heavy Whipping Cream, then cooked with sauteed Mirepoix or Trinity Mix and Tillamook Shredded Cheese. The frittata is started on the stove and finished in the oven, then served with salted Beefsteak Tomato slices.
Sale items used: That's Smart Large Eggs, Dozen, Mirepoix or Trinity Mix, Tillamook Shredded Cheese, Food Club Heavy Whipping Cream, Food Club Butter, Beefsteak Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 12 eggs (1 dozen), 0.5 lb Mirepoix or Trinity Mix, the remaining half of the Tillamook Shredded Cheese, a splash of the Food Club Heavy Whipping Cream, 1 tbsp Food Club Butter, and 1 lb Beefsteak Tomatoes sliced as a side.
Recipes:
- Tomato Cheese Frittata
- Baked Tomato and Cheese Frittata
- Quick and Easy Frittata with Tomatoes, Peppers and Two Cheeses

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Gulf Cooked Shrimp with Cornbread Muffins and Tomato Salad
Description: Gulf Cooked Shrimp 41/60 Ct. are warmed quickly in a skillet with melted Food Club Butter, garlic and paprika. They are served with Cornbread Muffins and a simple Beefsteak Tomato salad.
Sale items used: Gulf Cooked Shrimp 41/60 Ct., Food Club Butter, Cornbread Muffins 6 Pk., Beefsteak Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lb Gulf Cooked Shrimp 41/60 Ct. (heat just 3 to 4 minutes since they are already cooked), 4 tbsp Food Club Butter, 1 pack Cornbread Muffins 6 Pk. (about 1.5 muffins per person), and 1 lb Beefsteak Tomatoes cut into a salad with oil and vinegar.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp and Corn Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
- Garlic Shrimp with Corn & Tomato Salad
- Shrimp Cornbread Muffins

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Covington Farms Chicken Wings (2.5 lbs): $4.98
- Chicken Breast Tenders, Fresh Family Pack (2 lbs): $5.98
- Nathan's Beef Franks (1 package): $4.99
- Gulf Cooked Shrimp 41/60 Ct. (1.5 lbs): $13.49
- Russet Potatoes 10 Lb. (1 bag): $3.99
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (2 lbs): $3.38
- Mirepoix or Trinity Mix (1 lb): $4.99
- That's Smart Large Eggs, Dozen (1 dozen): $1.69
- Food Club Butter (1 package): $2.49
- Food Club Heavy Whipping Cream (1 carton): $3.59
- Tillamook Shredded Cheese (1 package): $2.79
- Mary B's Biscuits (1 package): $3.99
- Cornbread Muffins 6 Pk. (1 pack): $5.49
- Van Camp's Pork and Beans (2 cans): $1.98

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Olive or vegetable oil
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder and fresh garlic
- Baking powder
- All-purpose flour
- Chicken broth
- Red wine vinegar or any vinegar
- Dried thyme