Giant Dairy-Free Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: This week's dinners rotate through chicken drumsticks on Monday, ground beef on Tuesday, pork loin on Wednesday, shrimp on Thursday and chicken leg quarters on Friday, so chicken appears twice but in two very different dishes. Every dinner relies on olive oil, garlic, herbs and citrus instead of butter, cream or cheese, which keeps the week dairy-free without any special substitutes. One 3 lb buy of cabbage at $2.37 covers both Tuesday's skillet and Friday's soup, and the pack of 3 limes at $0.99 splits between Tuesday and Thursday, so very little goes to waste. Grabbing 2 lbs of sweet potatoes for $0.78 and 3 lbs of chicken leg quarters for $3.00 helps stretch the plan across four hungry people.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Garlic Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli
Description: Chicken drumsticks, cubed sweet potatoes and broccoli crowns roast together on one pan with olive oil, garlic powder and paprika. The drumsticks get crisp skin while the sweet potatoes caramelize at the edges.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Drumsticks, Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli Crowns
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Fresh Chicken Drumsticks 2.5 lb, Sweet Potatoes 2 lb, Broccoli Crowns 1.5 lb. Roast at 425°F for about 40 minutes, adding the broccoli for the last 20 minutes.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes with Broccoli
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables for One Recipe
- Sheet Pan Chicken, Broccoli, and Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Herb Aioli
Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet with Ginger, Garlic and Lime
Description: 80% Lean Ground Beef is browned in a large skillet, then cabbage is wilted in with garlic, ginger and soy sauce until tender-crisp. A squeeze of lime at the end brightens the whole pan.
Sale items used: 80% Lean Ground Beef, Cabbage, Limes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 80% Lean Ground Beef 1.5 lb, Cabbage 2 lb (the other 1 lb is for Friday), Limes 1 from the pack of 3 (the other 2 are for Thursday). Drain excess fat after browning the beef.
Recipes:
- Recipe: Ground beef and cabbage
- Ground Beef Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe Ready in 20 Minutes
- Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Wednesday
Meal: Rosemary Roasted Half Boneless Pork Loin with Baby Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
Description: Half Boneless Pork Loin is rubbed with chopped fresh rosemary, salt and pepper and roasted in the oven alongside baby potatoes and Brussels Sprouts. Rest the loin 10 minutes before slicing so the lean meat stays juicy.
Sale items used: Half Boneless Pork Loin, Giant Baby Potatoes, Giant Vegetable Medley or Brussels Sprouts, Nature's Promise Organic Rosemary
Prep time: 60 minutes
Serving note: Half Boneless Pork Loin 2 lb (assumed total weight), 1 Giant Baby Potatoes, 1 Giant Vegetable Medley or Brussels Sprouts (Brussels Sprouts), 1 Nature's Promise Organic Rosemary. Roast at 400°F for about 40 to 45 minutes until the pork reaches 145°F, adding the vegetables to the pan for the last 30 minutes. This is right at an hour, so trim and season the pork the night before if you like.
Recipes:
- Pork Tenderloin with Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes
- Roast Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes
- Roasted Pork Loin With Vegetables Recipe
Thursday
Meal: Garlic Lime Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet with Avocado
Description: Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp are sauteed in a hot skillet with garlic and olive oil alongside snapped asparagus spears, then finished with fresh lime juice. Sliced Hass Avocados go on the side for a cool, creamy contrast.
Sale items used: Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp, Asparagus, Limes, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 1.5 lb (assumed total weight), Asparagus 1.5 lb, Limes 2 (the remaining 2 from the pack of 3), Hass Avocados 2. Cook the asparagus first for about 5 minutes, then the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side so they stay tender.
Recipes:
- Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus (AIP, Paleo, Whole30)
- One Pan Shrimp and Asparagus with Lemon and Basil
- Garlic Lemon Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet
Friday
Meal: Chicken Leg Quarter, Cabbage and Carrot Soup
Description: Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters are simmered in water with onion, carrots and cabbage until the dark meat is tender enough to shred off the bone. The result is a simple, comforting soup seasoned with garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters, Giant Cooking Carrots, Giant Yellow Onions or Russet Potatoes, Cabbage
Prep time: 70 minutes
Serving note: Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters 3 lb, 1 Giant Cooking Carrots, 1 Giant Yellow Onions or Russet Potatoes (yellow onions), Cabbage 1 lb (the remaining 1 lb from the 3 lb bought). Simmer the chicken for about 45 minutes, then add the vegetables for the last 20. To save time, simmer and shred the chicken ahead on Thursday evening and refrigerate it, then finish the vegetables on Friday.
Recipes:
- Immunity Boosting Cabbage & Chicken Soup
- Chicken and Cabbage Soup
- Cabbage Chicken Soup - Hearty & Healthy
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Drumsticks (2.5 lbs): $2.48
- Sweet Potatoes (2 lbs): $0.78
- Broccoli Crowns (1.5 lbs): $2.99
- 80% Lean Ground Beef (1.5 lbs): $6.74
- Cabbage (3 lbs): $2.37
- Limes (x1 pack of 3): $0.99
- Half Boneless Pork Loin (2 lbs): $5.98
- Giant Baby Potatoes (x1): $2.99
- Giant Vegetable Medley or Brussels Sprouts (x1, Brussels Sprouts): $2.49
- Nature's Promise Organic Rosemary (x1): $1.99
- Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (1.5 lbs): $10.49
- Asparagus (1.5 lbs): $5.99
- Hass Avocados (x2): $1.98
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters (3 lbs): $3.00
- Giant Cooking Carrots (x1): $1.99
- Giant Yellow Onions or Russet Potatoes (x1, yellow onions): $1.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder and fresh or jarred garlic
- Paprika
- Fresh or ground ginger
- Soy sauce
- Dried thyme and bay leaf
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Shady Brook Farms Frozen Turkey: $0.39/lb
- Nature's Promise Fresh Turkey: $0.99/lb
- Butterball Fresh Turkey: $2.29/lb
- Butterball Frozen Turkey: $1.49/lb
- Spiral Sliced Half Ham: $2.49/lb
- Smoked Bone-In Ham Butt or Shank Portion: $1.99/lb
- Whole Beef Tenderloin: $15.99/lb
- Semi-Boneless Leg of Lamb: $7.99/lb
- Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp: $6.99/lb
- 80% Lean Ground Beef: $4.49/lb
- Fresh Chicken Drumsticks: $0.99/lb
- Salmon Fillets or Extra Large Cooked Cocktail Shrimp: $9.99/lb
- Giant Rotisserie Chicken: $5.99 each
- Half Boneless Pork Loin: $2.99/lb
- Frenched Rack of Lamb: $16.99/lb
- Cox's Shrimp: $5.00 each
- Chincoteague Select Oysters: $9.99 each
- Snow Crab Clusters: $12.99/lb
- Cajun Krab Dip: $4.99/lb
- Fresh Chicken Wings: $3.49/lb
- Just Bare Roasted Frozen Cooked Chicken: $10.00 each
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunchmeat or Hormel Pepperoni: 2 for $8.00
- Dietz & Watson Mini Uncured Ham: $8.99 each
- Smithfield Spiral Smoked Ham: $4.49/lb
- Catfish Fillets: $8.99/lb
- Scott & Jon's Shrimp or Fish Bowls: 2 for $10.00
- Rosina Meatballs: $7.99 each
- Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon: 2 for $9.00
- Margaritaville Shrimp: $5.99 each
- Phillips Crab Meat: $3.00 off
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters: $1.00/lb
- Acme Smoked Salmon: $4.99 each when you buy any 3
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Giant Rotisserie Chicken Salad: $8.99/lb
- Nature's Promise Medium Shrimp Ring: $10.99 each
- Negroni Prosciutto or Salami Trio: $7.99 each
- Beretta Pre-Sliced Charcuterie: $3.99 each
- Boar's Head Ovengold Roasted Turkey Breast: $12.99/lb
- Let's Twist Platter: $45.99 each
- Wings of Plenty Platter: $54.99 each
- Fried Chicken Platter: $45.99 each
- Fresh-Cut Fruit Platter: $14.99 each
- Fresh-Cut Vegetable Platter: $14.99 each
- Brownie Bites Tray: $9.99 each
- Cookie Platter: $9.99 each
- Holiday Thanksgiving Meal: $84.99 each
Produce on sale:
- Sweet Potatoes: $0.39/lb
- Giant Yellow Onions or Russet Potatoes: $1.99 each
- Hass Avocados: $0.99 each
- Asparagus: $3.99/lb with digital coupon
- Blueberries, Raspberries or Blackberries: 3 for $10.00
- Dole Salad Blend, Giant Grape Tomatoes or Mini Cucumbers: 2 for $5.00
- Golden Pineapple or Ocean Spray Cranberries: $1.99 each
- Tote Bag Apples: $1.29/lb
- Cabbage: $0.79/lb
- Broccoli Crowns: $1.99/lb
- Limes: 3 for $0.99
- Wonderful Seedless Lemons: $2.99 each
- Giant Cooking Carrots: $1.99 each
- Giant Baby Potatoes: $2.99 each
- Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $2.99/lb
- Giant Romaine Hearts or Rainbow Bell Peppers: $2.99 each
- Bagged Grapefruit: $3.49 each
- Giant Navel Oranges: $3.99 each
- Giant Vegetable Medley or Brussels Sprouts: $2.49 each
- Giant Sweet Corn: $4.49 each
- Honeycrisp Apples: $1.99/lb
- Granny Smith, Cosmic Crisp, Fuji or Pink Lady Apples: $1.79/lb
- Halos Mandarins: $4.49 each
- Giant Baby Carrots: $1.00
- Nature's Promise Organic Rosemary: $1.99 each
- Ocean Spray Cranberries: $1.99 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Giant Grade A Large White Eggs: $1.79 each
- Eggland's Best Grade A Cage Free White or Organic Brown Eggs: $4.99
- Cool Whip: $0.99 each when you buy any 3
- Blue Diamond Simple Almondmilk or Lactaid Creamer: $2.49 each when you buy any 3
- Reddi wip: 2 for $5.00
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Giant 8-Inch Pies: $5.99 each
- Snowflake Rolls: 2 for $7.00
- Giant Sliced Pound Cake: $5.69 each
- Leonard Baby Cakes: $9.49 each
- Giant Brown & Serve Rolls: $1.99
- Giant Roundtop White Bread: $1.00
- Dave's Killer Bread, Rolls, Bagels or English Muffins: $4.99
- Old Tyme or Artisan's Choice Bread: $1.99 each when you buy any 3
- Pepperidge Farm Garlic Bread: $3.59
- Sara Lee Bread or Ball Park Rolls: $2.99
- Giant Gourmet Cookies: $4.99 each
Pantry on sale:
- Heinz Gravy or Stove Top Stuffing Mix: $2.49
- Swanson Broth or Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce: 2 for $4.00
- Giant Canned Pumpkin: 2 for $3.00
- Giant Aerosol Whipped Topping: $3.69
- Giant Pie Crusts: 2 for $5.00
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise: $4.49 each with digital coupon ($6.49 without)
- Ocean Spray Cocktail Blends: $2.99
- Deer Park or Pure Life Water: $4.49
- Starbucks Coffee: $6.99
- Pearls Pitted Olives: 2 for $5.00
- Bruce's Yams in Syrup: 2 for $7.00
- Giant Gravy: 2 for $3.00
- Ragú Pasta Sauce: 2 for $4.00
- Idahoan Mashed Potatoes: 4 for $5.00
- Better Than Bouillon: $5.99
- Nabisco Family Size Ritz or Snack Crackers: $3.99 when you buy 2
- Giant Apple Cider: $3.99 each
- Blue Diamond Almonds: $9.49
- Giant Stuffing Mix: 2 for $3.00
- Rao's Pasta Sauce: $7.49
- Ghirardelli Baking Chips: $5.29
- Wesson Canola or Vegetable Oil: $3.99
- King Arthur All-Purpose Flour: $4.49
- Filippo Berio Olive Oil: $14.99
- San Giorgio Pasta: 4 for $5.00
- Green Giant Canned Vegetables: 4 for $5.00
- Domino Granulated Sugar: 2 for $7.00
- Betty Crocker Cake Mix Favorites: 2 for $2.00 with digital coupon (2 for $3.00 without)
- Hershey's Baking Cocoa: $5.99
- Diamond Pecan Halves: $12.99 with digital coupon ($13.99 without)
- Success Boil-in-Bag Rice: 2 for $4.00
- Kraft Real Mayo: $3.99
- Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix: $0.69
- Asian Best Jasmine Rice: $9.99
- Sun-Maid Charcuterie Pairings Kit: $3.99
- Nutella Hazelnut or Peanut Spread: $4.49
- Dole Canned Pineapple: 2 for $4.00
- Giant Broth: 2 for $3.00
- Giant Flour: $2.49 each
- Giant Granulated Sugar: $3.39
- Swanson Canned Broth: $1.00
- Progresso Soup: $1.99 each when you buy any 3
- Graza Sizzle or Frizzle Olive Oil: $11.49 each when you buy any 3
- Starbucks (bottled/canned): $1.99 each when you buy any 3
- Olipop: $6.99 each when you buy any 3
- Golden Blossom Organic Honey: $7.99 each when you buy any 3
- Bertolli Pasta Sauce: $2.99 each when you buy any 3
- French's Crispy Fried Onions: $3.49 each when you buy any 3
- Simply Marzetti Dressing: $3.49 each when you buy any 3
- Little Sesame Hummus: $2.99 each when you buy any 3
- Pepperidge Farm Stuffing: $3.49
- Campbell's Gravy: 5 for $5.00
- Campbell's Cooking Soup: 4 for $5.00
- Keebler Club Crackers: $2.49 each when you buy any 3
- Keebler Toasteds Crackers: $2.49 each when you buy any 3
- Carr's Water Crackers: $2.49 each when you buy any 3
- Kellogg's Town House Crackers: $2.49 each when you buy any 3
- Firehook Crackers: $6.49 each
- Mike's Hot Honey: 2 for $7.00
Frozen on sale:
- Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables: 4 for $6.00 with digital coupon (4 for $8.00 without)
- Marie Callender's or Dolly Parton Pies: $4.99 each with digital coupon ($5.99 without)
- Edwards or Mrs. Smith's Pies: 2 for $12.00
- Birds Eye Stir Fry, Pasta, Quick Roasters or Family Size Steamfresh Vegetables: 4 for $8.00 with digital coupon (4 for $10.00 without)
- Birds Eye Shredded, Oven Roasters or Ultimate Vegetables: 3 for $9.00
- Eggo Waffles, Pancakes, Thick & Fluffy or Protein: $4.99
- Jimmy Dean Delights: $7.49
- DiGiorno Personal Size or Stouffer's French Bread Pizza: 2 for $8.00
- Stouffer's Party Size Meal: $15.99
- Hot Pockets Sandwiches: 2 for $10.00
- Cascadian Farm Organic Fruit or Vegetables: $3.99
- Nestlé Drumstick, Toll House Cookie Sandwiches or Oreo Novelties: $6.99
- Campbell's Chunky Bowl: $2.99
- Giant Vegetables: 2 for $3.00
- Giant Vegetables (Cut Corn or Green Peas): 3 for $5.00
- Ben & Jerry's Dairy or Non-Dairy Ice Cream: $3.99 each
- Pictsweet Farms Vegetables: $2.99 each when you buy any 3
- Crazy Cuizine Entrée: $6.99 each when you buy any 3
- Main St Bistro Roasted or Baked Side Dish: $4.99 each when you buy any 3
- Sea Cuisine Entrée: $8.99 each when you buy any 3
- Ore-Ida Fries, Tater Tots or Steam 'N' Mash: $2.99 each when you buy any 3
- Kraft Power Mac: $1.99 each when you buy any 3
- Jell-O No Bake: $2.99 each when you buy any 3
- TGI Fridays Appetizers or Bagel Bites: $4.99 each when you buy any 3
- Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, Crescents, Cinnamon Rolls or Pie Crusts: 2 for $5.00 with digital coupon (2 for $6.00 without)
- Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits or Pie Crusts: $2.99 each with digital coupon ($3.99 without)
- Bob Evans Family Sides: $5.00 each
- Giant Egg Noodles: 2 for $4.00
- Giant Fruit Swirls, Frosted Flakes, Cinnamon Crisps or Crispy Rice Cereal: $1.00
- Kellogg's Special K, Raisin Bran or Frosted Mini Wheats Cereal: 2 for $7.00
- Pop-Tarts or Rice Krispies Treats Bars: 2 for $4.00
- Nature's Promise Organic Quick Oats: 2 for $5.00
- Folgers Coffee or Swiss Miss: $7.89
- Green Giant Boxed Vegetables: $1.00
🛒 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.
$55.24
for 4 people · $13.81 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Giant weekly sales flyer for the week of November 11, 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 Giant.