Food Lion Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Salmon Fillets: REST OF WEEK (sale price)
- Catfish Fillets: REST OF WEEK (sale price)
- Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage: NEW ITEM (sale price)
- Whole Fresh Pork Tenderloin: REST OF WEEK (sale price)
- Ground Beef (73% Lean): 2/$5
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage: REST OF WEEK (sale price)

Vegetables on sale:
- Asparagus: PRICED LOW
- Fresh Corn on the Cob: PRICED LOW
- Russet Potatoes (3 Lb. Bag): PRICED LOW
- Broccoli Crowns: PRICED LOW
- Iceberg Lettuce: PRICED LOW
- European Cucumbers (16 Oz.): PRICED LOW
- Red, Orange or Yellow Peppers: PRICED LOW

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Garlic Butter Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Ben's Ready Rice
Description: A single salmon fillet is pan-seared and finished with a simple garlic butter sauce for rich, restaurant-quality flavor at home. Tender roasted asparagus spears and a pouch of Ben's Ready Rice round out this quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Salmon Fillets (REST OF WEEK), Asparagus (PRICED LOW), Ben's Ready Rice (PRICED LOW)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 salmon fillet (approximately 6 oz), 6-8 asparagus spears, 1 pouch Ben's Ready Rice (single serve or half of standard pouch)
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Roasted Salmon with Asparagus
- Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Salmon with Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus
- Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus and Baby Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Pepper Skillet with Corn on the Cob
Description: Sliced smoked sausage is sauteed with colorful bell peppers in a single skillet for a smoky, hearty one-pan meal with minimal cleanup. A fresh ear of corn on the cob serves as a sweet and simple side to balance the savory sausage.
Sale items used: Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage (NEW ITEM), Red/Orange/Yellow Peppers (PRICED LOW), Fresh Corn on the Cob (PRICED LOW)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Approximately 3-4 oz sliced smoked sausage (roughly one-third of a standard link package), 1 bell pepper sliced, 1 ear of corn
Recipes:
- Smoked Sausage And Potatoes (One Skillet)
- Skillet Corn with Sausage
- Sausage and Veggies Skillet - 30 Minute, One-Pan Meal

Wednesday
Meal: Southern Fried Catfish with Russet Potato Wedges and Broccoli
Description: A single catfish fillet is coated in seasoned House Autry Breader Mix and pan-fried to golden, crispy perfection for a classic Southern-style dinner. Oven-roasted russet potato wedges and steamed broccoli make this a complete and satisfying plate.
Sale items used: Catfish Fillets (REST OF WEEK), Russet Potatoes 3 Lb. Bag (PRICED LOW), Broccoli Crowns (PRICED LOW), House Autry Breader Mix (PRICED LOW)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1 catfish fillet (approximately 6-8 oz), 1 medium russet potato cut into wedges, 1 cup broccoli florets
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Catfish Dinner
- Southern Fried Catfish Recipe (Extra Crunchy!)
- Crispy Southern Fried Catfish (Mississippi Mama's Recipe!)

Thursday
Meal: BBQ Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps with Cucumber and Salsa
Description: Seasoned ground beef is cooked with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce and spooned into crisp iceberg lettuce cups for a fun, low-carb-style handheld meal packed with flavor. Sliced cucumber and a scoop of fresh garden salsa add cool, refreshing contrast alongside each wrap.
Sale items used: Ground Beef 73% Lean 2/$5, Iceberg Lettuce (PRICED LOW), European Cucumbers (PRICED LOW), Jack's Special Garden Fresh Gourmet Salsa (PRICED LOW), Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce (PRICED LOW)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Approximately 1/4 lb ground beef (half of one $2.50 package), 3-4 large iceberg lettuce leaves, 1/3 cucumber sliced, 2-3 tablespoons salsa
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps: An Easy Low-Carb Recipe
- Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
- Ground Beef Tacos with Tomato-Avocado Salsa

Friday
Meal: Garlic Herb Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Potatoes and Corn
Description: A portion of whole fresh pork tenderloin is seasoned with garlic and herbs, then roasted to juicy, tender perfection as a satisfying end-of-week dinner. Crispy roasted potato chunks and a grilled ear of corn on the cob complete this hearty and flavorful plate.
Sale items used: Whole Fresh Pork Tenderloin (REST OF WEEK), Russet Potatoes 3 Lb. Bag (PRICED LOW), Fresh Corn on the Cob (PRICED LOW)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Approximately 6-8 oz pork tenderloin (remainder can be refrigerated for leftovers), 1 medium russet potato cubed, 1 ear of corn
Recipes:
- Garlic Herb Butter Baked Pork Loin and Potatoes
- One-Pan Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Potatoes, and Garlic
- Sheet Pan Garlic and Herb Baked Pork Tenderloin

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Salmon Fillets: $4.00 (estimated for 1 fillet)
- Catfish Fillets: $3.50 (estimated for 1-2 fillets)
- Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage: $4.00 (new item sale price estimated)
- Whole Fresh Pork Tenderloin: $5.00 (estimated for single tenderloin, use portion)
- Ground Beef 73% Lean (2/$5): $2.50 (1 package, use half)
- Ben's Ready Rice: $2.00 (1 pouch or small pack)
- Asparagus: $2.50 (small bunch)
- Fresh Corn on the Cob: $1.50 (2 ears for Tuesday and Friday)
- Russet Potatoes 3 Lb. Bag: $3.00 (will cover Wednesday and Friday)
- Broccoli Crowns: $2.00 (1 small crown)
- Iceberg Lettuce: $1.50 (1 head)
- European Cucumbers (16 Oz.): $2.00 (1 cucumber)
- Red, Orange or Yellow Peppers: $1.50 (1 pepper)
- House Autry Breader Mix: $2.50
- Jack's Special Garden Fresh Gourmet Salsa: $2.50
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce: $2.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter (for garlic butter salmon sauce)
- Garlic (fresh or garlic powder)
- Olive oil or vegetable oil (for frying and roasting)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried herbs (Italian seasoning or rosemary and thyme for pork tenderloin)
- Paprika (optional, for potato wedges)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Review of "Buy on sale" items: Salmon $4.00 + Catfish $3.50 + Smoked Sausage $4.00 + Pork Tenderloin $5.00 + Ground Beef $2.50 + Ben's Ready Rice $2.00 + Asparagus $2.50 + Corn $1.50 + Russet Potatoes $3.00 + Broccoli $2.00 + Iceberg Lettuce $1.50 + Cucumbers $2.00 + Peppers $1.50 + House Autry Breader Mix $2.50 + Salsa $2.50 + BBQ Sauce $2.50 = $42.50

Total: $42.50 for 1 person | $42.50 per person

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Food Lion store for actual pricing.