Food City Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Bone-In Pork Chops with Honeycrisp Apples and Roasted Acorn Squash
Description: One thick bone-in pork chop is seared until golden, then served with butter-sautéed Honeycrisp apple slices. A half acorn squash is roasted alongside until tender and caramelized.
Sale items used: Mixed Pork Chops, Bone-In ($1.49/lb); Honeycrisp Apples ($1.99/lb); Acorn Squash ($0.99/lb); Food Club Butter
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 chop (about 0.75 lb), half of a 1.25 lb acorn squash, and 1 medium Honeycrisp apple (about 0.5 lb), sliced, with 1 tbsp butter. Roast the squash at 400F for 30 to 35 minutes while you sear the chop (5 minutes per side), then sauté the apples in the same pan for 4 minutes. Save the other squash half for a quick reheat later in the week.
Recipes:
- ONE PAN Pork Chops with Apples & Veggies
- Pan Seared Pork Chops with Apples
- Pork Chops with Apples and Butternut Squash
Tuesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken and Green Bean Casserole with Chicken Stuffing Topping
Description: A single chicken breast is baked in a creamy green bean casserole and topped with a crisp layer of seasoned chicken stuffing. It is a cozy one-dish dinner sized for one hungry person.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast ($2.99/lb); Libby's Green Beans; That's Smart Cream Soup; That's Smart Chicken Stuffing; Food Club Butter
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 chicken breast (about 0.5 lb), 1 can green beans (drained), about half the can of cream soup, and about one third of the 6 oz stuffing mix, tossed with 1 tbsp melted butter. Bake at 375F for 35 to 40 minutes until the chicken reaches 165F. Keep the remaining soup and stuffing mix for a future meal.
Recipes:
- Chicken Green Bean Casserole
- Chicken and Green Bean Casserole
- Creamy Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
Wednesday
Meal: Tomato and Cheese Oven-Finished Frittata with Toasted Sourdough and Grapes
Description: Three eggs are whisked with sliced tomato and melted cheese, started on the stovetop and finished in the oven for a fluffy top. It is served with toasted sourdough and a handful of sweet grapes.
Sale items used: That's Smart Large Eggs; Tomatoes on the Vine ($1.69/lb); Food Club Sliced Cheese; Sourdough Baguette or Half Sourdough; California Grapes ($2.99/lb); Food Club Butter
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 eggs, 1 small tomato (about 0.4 lb), 2 slices cheese, 2 thick slices sourdough, and about 0.4 lb grapes. Add a spoonful of sour cream to the eggs for extra fluffiness if you like. Bake in an oven-safe skillet at 400F for 8 to 10 minutes. Freeze or save the rest of the sourdough for sandwiches or toast.
Recipes:
- Roasted Tomato and Bread Frittata
Thursday
Meal: Butternut Squash, Chili Bean and Black Bean Chili with Sour Cream
Description: Cubed butternut squash simmers with chili beans, black beans, and tomato until thick and hearty. A dollop of cool sour cream tops the bowl.
Sale items used: Acorn, Butternut or Spaghetti Squash ($0.99/lb); Bush's Chili Beans; Bush's Black Beans; Tomatoes on the Vine ($1.69/lb); Food Club Sour Cream
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb butternut squash (peeled and cubed, about 2 cups), 1 can chili beans, 1 can black beans (drained), 1 chopped tomato (about 0.35 lb), and 2 tbsp sour cream. Simmer for 30 to 35 minutes with chili powder and cumin. This makes about 2 servings, so refrigerate or freeze the extra for lunch. Save the rest of the sour cream for Friday's baked potato or beans, if you like.
Recipes:
- Black Bean Butternut Squash Chili
- Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili
- Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili
Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Dry-Rub Baby Back Ribs with Baked Beans and Buttered Corn
Description: A 1 lb section of baby back ribs is coated in a smoky dry rub and slow-baked until tender and falling off the bone. It is served with warm baked beans and a side of buttered corn.
Sale items used: Baby Back Pork Ribs ($2.99/lb); Bush's Baked Beans; Libby's Corn; Food Club Butter
Prep time: 100 minutes
Serving note: Ask the meat counter for a 1 lb portion of ribs (about 4 to 5 bones), or cut a rack down at home. Use about half the can of baked beans, one can of corn (drained) with 1 tbsp butter, and a dry rub of paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Since total time exceeds an hour, rub the ribs in the morning and refrigerate, then bake covered at 300F for about 90 minutes and uncover for the last 10 minutes. Reheat the leftover beans for lunch.
Recipes:
- Easy Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs
- Oven Baked Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs
- Baked Baby Back Ribs
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Mixed Pork Chops, Bone-In (0.75 lb): $1.12
- Honeycrisp Apples (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Acorn Squash (1.25 lb): $1.24
- Boneless Chicken Breast (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Libby's Green Beans (x1 can): $0.99
- That's Smart Cream Soup (x1 can): $0.89
- That's Smart Chicken Stuffing (x1 box): $1.29
- That's Smart Large Eggs (x1 dozen): $1.69
- Tomatoes on the Vine (0.75 lb): $1.27
- Food Club Sliced Cheese (x1 pack): $1.69
- Sourdough Baguette or Half Sourdough (x1): $2.49
- California Grapes (0.4 lb): $1.20
- Butternut Squash (1 lb): $0.99
- Bush's Chili Beans (x1 can): $1.29
- Bush's Best Black Beans (x1 can): $1.24
- Food Club Sour Cream (x1 tub): $1.99
- Baby Back Pork Ribs (1 lb): $2.99
- Bush's Baked Beans (x1 can): $2.49
- Libby's Corn (x1 can): $0.99
- Food Club Butter (x1 lb): $2.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Cooking oil
- Chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder
- Brown sugar
- Onion and garlic
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Swaggerty's Sausage Patties, Mild, 30 Ct: $7.99 each
- Baby Back Pork Ribs, Previously Frozen: $2.99/lb
- Wright Bacon, Selected Varieties, 24 Oz: $7.99 each
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Roast (digital coupon): $5.99/lb
- Butterball Turkey (with additional $50 purchase): $0.96/lb
- Butterball Turkey (without additional $50 purchase): $1.69/lb
- Boneless Chicken Breast, Fresh, Jumbo or Family Pack: $2.99/lb
- Ground Chuck, 80% Lean, 3 Lbs or More: $5.99/lb
- Top Sirloin Steak, Certified Angus Beef: $8.99/lb
- Chuck Roast, Certified Angus Beef: $6.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp, Wild Caught USA, 21/30 Ct: $9.99/lb
- Prime Top Sirloin Steak, Certified Angus Beef: $10.99/lb
- Smithfield Pork Loin Filet, Selected Varieties, 27.2 Oz: $5.99 each
- Smithfield Prime Fresh Meat, Selected Varieties, 7-8 Oz: $2.99 each
- Carolina Pride Bacon, Selected Varieties, 12 Oz: $5.49 each
- Mixed Pork Chops, Bone-In, Family Pack: $1.49/lb
- Wampler's Sausage, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz: $2.99 each
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meat, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz: $5.99 each
- Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers, Made In-Store: $11.99/lb
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Made Fresh In-Store Snack Cups: $1.99 each
- Mustard Potato Salad, Sweet & Tangy Slaw, Macaroni Salad, 15-16 Oz: $3.99 each
- Breakfast Special, Includes Breakfast Meat, Two Eggs, Biscuit & Gravy: $2.99 each
- Large Popcorn Bag, Made Fresh In-Store, 14 Oz: $4.00 each
- Wraps, Selected Varieties, Each: $5.00 each
- 4 Piece Chicken Tenders or 4 Piece Fried/Baked Chicken: $5.00 each
- 1 Slice of Pizza and a 21 Oz Drink: $4.00 each
- Snack Packs, Selected Varieties, Made Fresh: $5.00 each
- Half Pie, Selected Varieties: $5.00 each
- Spinach Dip, In the Deli: $5.99/lb
- Dietz & Watson Turkey Selection (coupon): $7.99/lb
- Weekend Dinner Deal Breakfast Night: $10.99 each
Produce on sale:
- Gala Apples, Basket & Bushel, 5 Lb: $4.99 each
- Exotic Fruit Bowl, Made Fresh In-Store: $4.99/lb
- Russet Potatoes, Basket & Bushel, 10 Lb: $4.99 each
- Tomatoes on the Vine, Fresh: $1.69/lb
- Honeycrisp Apples or D'Anjou Pears: $1.99/lb
- Acorn, Butternut or Spaghetti Squash, Fresh: $0.99/lb
- California Grown Red, White or Black Grapes: $2.99/lb
- Sliced Apple Bowls, Made Fresh In-Store: $4.99/lb
- Oven & Grill Ready Pans, Starting At: $4.49/lb
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Food Club Sliced Cheese, Selected Varieties, 6-8 Oz: $1.69 each
- Fairlife Milk, Selected Varieties, 52 Oz: $4.99 each
- Simply Orange Juice, Selected Varieties, 46 Oz: $3.99 each
- Food Club Heavy Whipping Cream, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz: $3.59 each
- That's Smart Large Eggs, Dozen: $1.69 each
- Food Club Sour Cream, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz: $1.99 each
- Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese, Selected Varieties, 7.5-8 Oz: $3.49 each
- Food Club Butter, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz (coupon): $2.99 each
- Food Club Twin Pack Cream Cheese, 8 Oz (coupon): $2.79 each
- That's Smart Cream Cheese, 8 Oz: $1.69 each
- Litehouse Caramel Dip, 16 Oz: $3.99 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Apple Fritters or Long Johns, Bakery Fresh, 4 Ct: $2.99 each
- Rhodes Yeast or Cinnamon Rolls, Frozen, 36.5-48 Oz: $4.99 each
- Sourdough Baguette or Half Sourdough: $2.49 each
- Chocolate Chip Cookies, Baked Fresh In-Store, Dozen: $5.00 each
- King's Hawaiian Rolls, 4 Pk (add-on): $1.00 each
- King's Hawaiian Rolls, Selected Varieties, 12 Ct: $5.00 each
- Bakery Fresh Brownies, Selected Varieties: $6.00 each
- Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, Crescents, Cinnamon Rolls, 8 Ct: 2 for $5.00
Pantry on sale:
- Pillsbury Cookie Dough or Capri Sun, Selected Varieties, 14-16.5 Oz: $2.99 each
- Ritz Crackers, Nilla Wafers, Oreos, Selected Varieties, 8.1-13.7 Oz: $3.49 each
- Nature Valley Granola Bars or General Mills Cereal Bars, 12 Ct/16 Oz: $3.99 each
- Mott's Fruit Snacks, Family Pack, 40 Ct: $6.99 each
- Old El Paso Refried Beans or Dinner Kit: 2 for $6.00
- Progresso Pitmaster Soup or Old El Paso Soup, 18.5-19 Oz: 2 for $6.00
- Progresso Broth or Old El Paso Taco Shells: 2 for $4.00
- Food Club Marshmallows, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz: $1.99 each
- Food Club Cut Yams, In Light Syrup, 40 Oz: $3.69 each
- Food Club Gravy, Selected Varieties, 12 Oz: $1.99 each
- Food Club Mashed Potatoes, Instant, 26.7 Oz: $4.29 each
- Libby's Corn or Green Beans, 14.5-15.25 Oz: $0.99 each
- Stove Top Stuffing, Selected Varieties, 6 Oz: 2 for $5.00
- Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce, 14 Oz: 2 for $5.00
- Kraft Caramels, 11 Oz: $2.99 each
- Libby's Pumpkin, 100% Pure, 15 Oz: 2 for $5.00
- Food City All Purpose Flour, 5 Lb: $2.99 each
- Allen's Italian Green Beans, Selected Varieties, 28 Oz (coupon): $1.99 each
- Diamond Pecans or Walnuts, Selected Varieties, 6-10 Oz: $5.99 each
- Food Club Spices, Selected Varieties, 1.5-3.12 Oz: $2.49 each
- Hershey's Baking Chips, Selected Varieties, 8-12 Oz: 2 for $9.00
- Food Club Graham Cracker Pie Crust, 6 Oz (coupon): $1.49 each
- Hershey's XL Chocolate Bar, Selected Varieties, 4-4.4 Oz: $2.99 each
- Food Club Oil, Selected Varieties, 40 Oz: $3.69 each
- Food Club Powdered Sugar, Selected Varieties, 32 Oz (coupon): $1.79 each
- Jell-O No Bake Cheesecake Mix or Oreo, 11.1-19.6 Oz: $4.99 each
- Green Bean Casserole Bundle (Hanover Green Beans, French's Fried Onions, Food Club Cream of Mushroom): $5.00
- Herr's Snacks, Selected Varieties, 1.5-2.75 Oz: 12 for $10.00
- Table Talk Pie, Selected Varieties, 4 Oz: 12 for $10.00
- Old El Paso Taco Seasoning, Selected Varieties, 0.85-1 Oz: 12 for $10.00
- Food Club Beans, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz: 12 for $10.00
- Kay's Ice Cream, Snickers or M&M's, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz: $1.00 each
- Fanta, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz: $1.00 each
- That's Smart Oyster Crackers, 9 Oz: $1.00 each
- smart water, Water Joe, Lipton Tea, Selected Varieties: $1.00 each
- Kind Bars, Selected Varieties, 1.4-2.2 Oz: $1.00 each
- Bush's Baked Beans, Selected Varieties, 21.5-28 Oz (coupon): $2.49 each
- Bush's Chili Beans, Selected Varieties, 15.2-16 Oz (coupon): $1.29 each
- Bush's Best Beans, Black Beans, 15-16 Oz (coupon): $1.24 each
- Bush's Sidekicks, Selected Varieties, 15-15.1 Oz (coupon): $1.29 each
- That's Smart Shells & Cheese, Selected Varieties, 12-14 Oz: $1.49 each
- That's Smart Sugar, Granulated, 4 Lb: $2.99 each
- That's Smart Peanut Butter, 16 Oz: $1.99 each
- That's Smart Drinking Water, 24 Pk, 16.9 Oz Btls: $3.99 each
- That's Smart Broth, Selected Varieties, 32 Oz: $1.59 each
- That's Smart Chicken Stuffing, 6 Oz: $1.29 each
- That's Smart Cream Soup, Selected Varieties, 10.5 Oz: $0.89 each
- That's Smart Vegetables, Selected Varieties, 14.5-15.25 Oz: $0.89 each
- That's Smart Worcestershire Sauce, 10 Ct: $1.29 each
Frozen on sale:
- Previously Frozen Baby Back Pork Ribs: $2.99/lb (listed under meats)
- Crav'n Flavor Ice Cream, Toaster Novelties, Quesadillas, Selected Varieties, 48 Oz: 2 for $5.00
- Crav'n Flavor Pizza, Selected Varieties, 14.5-32.7 Oz: $2.99 each
- Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats or Crav'n Flavor Beef Jerky/Popcorn, 6 Ct: $2.49 each
- Totino's Pizza Rolls, White Castle Sliders or Propel Water, Selected Varieties: $3.99 each
- Food Club Deluxe Shells & Cheese or Hearty Soup, 18.8-19 Oz: 3 for $5.00
- Stouffer's Entrees, Devour Entrees, Wesson Cooking Oil, Lean Cuisine, 5.25-12.75 Oz: $2.99 each
- PictSweet Sweet Potato Casserole, Frozen, 22 Oz: $5.99 each
- Athens Phyllo Shells, Selected Varieties, 15 Ct: 2 for $5.00
- Simply Potatoes, Selected Varieties, 20 Oz: 2 for $5.00
- Stouffer's Family Size Entrees, 57 Oz: $12.99 each
- Crav'n Flavor Hash Brown Potatoes, Frozen, 16-32 Oz: $3.69 each
- Food Club Pie Crusts, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 15-16 Oz: $3.29 each
- Food Club Whipped Topping, Aerosol, 6.5 Oz: $2.59 each
- Food Club Whipped Topping, Frozen, 8 Oz (coupon): $1.09 each
- Food Club Fruit, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 12-16 Oz: $3.59 each
- Totino's Ultimate Pizza, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 10.69-12.21 Oz: 2 for $5.00
- Food Club Steamin' Easy Vegetables or That's Smart Pizza, Frozen, Selected Varieties: $1.00 each
- Simply Done Slow Cooker Liners, 4 Ct (coupon): $1.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$31.34
for 1 person · $31.34 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Food City weekly sales flyer for the week of November 04, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Food City.