Food Lion Kosher Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters: $0.79/lb
- Boneless Chicken Breast: $1.99/lb
- Pilgrim's Chicken Wings: $1.99/lb
- Ball Park Beef Franks: $2.22
- Beef Shoulder Roast or Bottom Round Roast: $3.99/lb
- Fresh Ground Chuck Patties: $3.99/lb
- Miami Beef Smashed Burgers or 100% Beef Patties: $4.99
- Atlantic Salmon Side: $5.99/lb
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Dinner Sausage: $3.49
- Oscar Mayer Meat Franks: $3.49
- Hormel Pepperoni: $5.99
- Hillshire Farm Thin Sliced Lunchmeat: $4.99
- Hormel Bacon: $4.99

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
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash: $0.99/lb
- Fresh Asparagus: $2.49/lb
- Vidalia Sweet Onions: $0.79/lb
- Sweet Lettuce: $1.49 each
- Express Chopped Salad Kits: $3.49
- Caesar Salad Kits: $3.49

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Herb-Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters with Roasted Potatoes and Zucchini
Description: (Meat) Two golden chicken leg quarters are seasoned generously with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and olive oil, then roasted at 425F until the skin is crispy and the meat is juicy and cooked through. Alongside, cubed russet potatoes and sliced zucchini are tossed in olive oil and herbs and roasted on the same pan for an easy, flavorful one-pan meal for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters, Russet Potatoes, Zucchini or Yellow Squash
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes roasting
Serving note: 2 chicken leg quarters (approx. 1.5 lbs total), 2 medium russet potatoes from the 5 lb bag, 0.5 lb zucchini
Recipes:
- Juicy Baked Chicken Quarters with Herbed Dijon
- Israeli Paprika Chicken and Potatoes
- Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

Tuesday
Meal: Beef and Bell Pepper Rice Bowls
Description: (Meat) Lean ground beef or thinly sliced beef shoulder is seasoned with cumin, garlic, and smoked paprika, then stir-sauteed with colorful rainbow bell peppers and sweet Vidalia onion until caramelized and fragrant. The mixture is served over fluffy Zatarain's rice, making a satisfying and colorful bowl that is hearty enough for two hungry adults.
Sale items used: Beef Shoulder Roast, Food Lion Rainbow Bell Peppers, Vidalia Sweet Onions, Zatarain's Rice
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Approx. 0.75 lb beef shoulder sliced thin, 2 bell peppers, 0.25 lb onion, 1 box Zatarain's rice (serves 2 generously)
Recipes:
- Asian Beef Stir Fry Bowl
- Beef + Pepper Rice Bowls
- Ground Beef and Bell Pepper Rice Bowls

Wednesday
Meal: Slow-Braised Beef Shoulder Roast with Corn on the Cob
Description: (Meat) A modest 1 lb portion of beef shoulder roast is seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion, then braised low and slow in beef broth with Vidalia onions in a covered Dutch oven or slow cooker until fork-tender and deeply savory. Two fresh ears of corn are boiled or grilled and served alongside, brushed with olive oil and a pinch of salt for a satisfying summer-style kosher meat dinner.
Sale items used: Beef Shoulder Roast or Bottom Round Roast, Fresh Corn on the Cob, Vidalia Sweet Onions
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 to 3 hours braising
Serving note: 1 lb beef shoulder roast (plenty for 2 with leftovers), 2 ears of corn, 0.25 lb Vidalia onion
Recipes:
- Shoulder Roast with Garlic and Herbs
- Shoulder Roast
- Braised Beef Shoulder and Parsnip Puree

Thursday
Meal: Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Asparagus and Chopped Salad
Description: (Meat) About 1.5 lbs of Pilgrim's chicken wings are patted dry, tossed in olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and kosher salt, then baked on a wire rack at 425F until irresistibly crispy without any dairy. Fresh asparagus spears are roasted in the oven alongside the wings, and the Express Chopped Salad Kit is prepared according to package directions (dairy-free dressing portion used) to round out a complete and satisfying plate for two.
Sale items used: Pilgrim's Chicken Wings, Fresh Asparagus, Express Chopped Salad Kits
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 40 to 45 minutes baking
Serving note: 1.5 lbs chicken wings (approx. 8 to 10 pieces), 0.5 lb fresh asparagus, 1 chopped salad kit
Recipes:
- Crispy Wings with Yellow Rice and Cucumber Salad
- Lazy Chicken Wings with Yellow Rice & Cucumber Salad
- Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon over Zucchini and Tomato Saute
Description: (Meat - fish) Two salmon portions are seasoned with lemon zest, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper, then seared skin-side down in olive oil in a hot skillet until golden and just cooked through. Sliced zucchini and diced red vine tomatoes are sauteed in olive oil with garlic and a pinch of red pepper flake, creating a bright and fresh vegetable bed for the salmon - no dairy needed as olive oil provides richness throughout.
Sale items used: Atlantic Salmon Side, Zucchini or Yellow Squash, Red Vine Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Two 6 oz salmon portions (approx. 0.75 lb total), 0.5 lb zucchini, approx. 1 lb tomatoes from the 4 lb bag
Recipes:
- Pan Fried Salmon with Zucchini & Tomatoes
- Mediterranean Sheet Pan Salmon with Zucchini, Corn, and Tomatoes
- Garlic Butter Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters (1.5 lbs for Monday): $1.19
- Russet Potatoes (1 bag, 5 lbs - used across Monday and Tuesday): $2.49
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash (1 lb total - used Monday and Friday): $0.99
- Beef Shoulder Roast or Bottom Round Roast (1.75 lbs total - 0.75 lb sliced for Tuesday, 1 lb braised for Wednesday): $6.98
- Food Lion Rainbow Bell Peppers (1 pkg of 3): $3.00
- Vidalia Sweet Onions (0.75 lb total across Tuesday and Wednesday): $0.60
- Zatarain's Rice (1 box for Tuesday): $0.89
- Fresh Corn on the Cob (2 ears for Wednesday): $1.00
- Pilgrim's Chicken Wings (1.5 lbs for Thursday): $2.99
- Fresh Asparagus (0.5 lb for Thursday): $1.25
- Express Chopped Salad Kits (1 kit for Thursday): $3.49
- Atlantic Salmon Side (0.75 lb for Friday): $4.49
- Red Vine Tomatoes (1 bag, 4 lbs - approx. 1 lb used Friday, rest for sides or snacking): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (used across all 5 meals as the kosher-compliant fat)
- Garlic (fresh cloves or garlic powder)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Dried rosemary and thyme (for Monday chicken)
- Ground cumin and smoked paprika (for Tuesday beef bowls)
- Dill (fresh or dried, for Friday salmon)
- Lemon (for Friday salmon - zest and juice)
- Red pepper flakes (for Friday saute)
- Beef or chicken broth (for Wednesday braise - check kosher certification on label)