Food Lion Gluten-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters: $0.79/lb
- Boneless Chicken Breast: $1.99/lb
- Fresh Pork Picnic: $1.49/lb
- Pork Chops: $2.49/lb
- Boston Butt Country Style Pork Ribs: $1.99/lb
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs: $1.88/lb
- Beef Shoulder Roast or Bottom Round Roast: $3.99/lb
- Fresh Ground Chuck Patties: $3.99/lb
- Ball Park Beef Franks: $2.22
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Dinner Sausage: $3.49
- Food Lion Fresh Dinner Sausage: $2.49/lb
- Atlantic Salmon Side: $5.99/lb
- Snow Crab Clusters: $8.22
- Raw Shrimp: $5.99/lb
- Shrimp Ring: $6.99
- Dockside Classics: $6.99/lb
- Hormel Bacon: $4.99
- Hormel Pepperoni: $5.99
- Hillshire Farm Thin Sliced Lunchmeat: $4.99
- Hatfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin: $5.99/lb
- Pilgrim's Chicken Wings: $1.99/lb
- Miami Beef Smashed Burgers or 100% Beef Patties: $4.99
- Oscar Mayer Meat Franks: $3.49

Vegetables on sale:
- Fresh Corn on the Cob: $0.50 each
- Russet Potatoes: $2.49 for 5 lb. bag
- Food Lion Rainbow Bell Peppers: $3.00 for 3 pkg.
- Red Vine Tomatoes: $1.99 for 4 lb. bag
- Fresh Asparagus: $2.49/lb
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash: $0.99/lb
- Vidalia Sweet Onions: $0.79/lb
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $4.99 each
- Fresh Boneless Cherries: $3.99/lb
- Athena Cantaloupes: $3.00 each
- Green Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb
- Golden Cluster Pineapple: $3.99 each
- Sweet Lettuce: $1.49 each
- Fresh Asparagus: $2.49/lb
- Express Chopped Salad Kits: $3.49
- Caesar Salad Kits: $3.49

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Roasted Corn and Potatoes
Description: Two chicken leg quarters are seasoned with olive oil, garlic, paprika, and herbs, then oven-roasted until golden and crispy for a satisfying weeknight dinner. Alongside, corn on the cob and cubed russet potatoes roast in the same pan to soak up all the savory drippings.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters, Fresh Corn on the Cob, Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 50 minutes total
Serving note: 2 chicken leg quarters (approximately 1.5 lbs total), 2 ears of corn, and roughly 1.5 lbs of cubed russet potatoes
Recipes:
- Easy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Delicious Crispy Potatoes
- Baked Chicken Leg Quarters - Recipes From A Pantry
- Baked Chicken Legs and Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Tuesday
Meal: Slow-Simmered Pork Picnic with Bell Peppers and Rice
Description: A 1.5 lb portion of pork picnic is slow-simmered on the stovetop with colorful bell peppers, onion, garlic, and a splash of gluten-free chicken broth until the pork is fall-apart tender and flavorful. The rich braising liquid reduces into a light sauce served over fluffy Zatarain's rice, making a hearty and satisfying meal for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Pork Picnic, Food Lion Rainbow Bell Peppers, Vidalia Sweet Onions, Zatarain's Rice
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2 hours total (slow simmer)
Serving note: 1.5 lbs pork picnic, 2 bell peppers, half an onion, and 1 cup dry rice (yields about 2 cups cooked)
Recipes:
- One-Pot Smoked Sausage And Rice Recipe: Easy One-Pot Comfort Food
- Italian Rice Skillet Recipe with Speedy Sausage and Zucchini
- Smoked Sausage And Rice Recipe - RecipeTin Eats

Wednesday
Meal: Grilled Pork Chops with Asparagus and Smashed Potatoes
Description: Two bone-in pork chops are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, then grilled or pan-seared to a juicy finish with a golden crust. Tender smashed russet potatoes and crisp grilled asparagus round out the plate for a satisfying and completely gluten-free weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Pork Chops, Fresh Asparagus, Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 35 minutes total
Serving note: 2 pork chops (approximately 1 lb total), 0.5 lb asparagus, and 4 small-to-medium russet potatoes smashed after boiling
Recipes:
- Weeknight Pork Chops and Asparagus
- The Perfect Grilled Pork Chops (Gluten Free)
- Grilled Pork Chops with Grilled Asparagus

Thursday
Meal: Smoked Sausage, Zucchini, and Tomato Skillet over Rice
Description: Sliced Hillshire Farm Smoked Dinner Sausage is pan-seared until caramelized, then tossed with sliced zucchini, diced tomatoes, and sweet onion in a single skillet with garlic and Italian seasoning for a quick one-pan dinner. The skillet mixture is ladled over Zatarain's rice for a filling, naturally gluten-free meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Hillshire Farm Smoked Dinner Sausage, Zucchini or Yellow Squash, Red Vine Tomatoes, Vidalia Sweet Onions, Zatarain's Rice
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 25 minutes total
Serving note: Half of the 1 package of Hillshire Farm sausage (approximately 7 oz), 1 medium zucchini, 2 medium tomatoes, half an onion, and 1 cup dry rice
Recipes:
- Easy Smoked Sausage and Zucchini Skillet
- Sausage Zucchini and Brown Rice Recipe
- Sausage and Veggies Skillet - 30 Minute, One-Pan Meal

Friday
Meal: Herb-Roasted Atlantic Salmon with Asparagus and Corn
Description: Two salmon fillets are rubbed with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon, fresh dill, and parsley, then oven-roasted at high heat for a flavorful and elegant end-of-week dinner. Roasted asparagus spears and fresh corn on the cob round out the plate for a bright, naturally gluten-free seafood meal.
Sale items used: Atlantic Salmon Side, Fresh Asparagus, Fresh Corn on the Cob
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 30 minutes total
Serving note: Approximately 1 lb of salmon (two 8 oz portions cut from the side), 0.5 lb asparagus, and 2 ears of corn
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Lemon-Herb Salmon with Asparagus
- Garlic Butter Roasted Salmon with Asparagus Recipe
- Baked Gluten-Free Teriyaki Salmon and Asparagus

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters (1.5 lbs): $1.19
- Fresh Corn on the Cob (x4 ears): $2.00
- Russet Potatoes (x1 bag, 5 lbs): $2.49
- Fresh Pork Picnic (1.5 lbs): $2.24
- Food Lion Rainbow Bell Peppers (x1 pack of 3): $3.00
- Vidalia Sweet Onions (1 lb): $0.79
- Zatarain's Rice (x2 boxes): $1.78
- Pork Chops (1 lb): $2.49
- Fresh Asparagus (1 lb total, split across Wednesday and Friday): $2.49
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Dinner Sausage (x1 package): $3.49
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash (1 lb): $0.99
- Red Vine Tomatoes (x1 bag, 4 lbs): $1.99
- Atlantic Salmon Side (1 lb): $5.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika and smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Dried Italian seasoning
- Dried dill and dried parsley
- Lemon (1 fresh lemon)
- Gluten-free chicken broth (1 can or carton, verify label is gluten-free)
- Butter or cooking spray