Giant Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Nature's Promise Beef, Poultry, Pork or Packaged Meat: $5.99/lb
- Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb
- Giant Rotisserie Chicken: $7.99 each
- Fresh Split Chicken Breasts: $1.99/lb
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs: $3.99/lb
- Ben's Chili Bowl Half Smokes: $5.99 for 16 oz. pkg
- Littleneck Clams: $12.99 for 18 ct.
- Logan's Smoked Dinner Sausage: $4.99 for 14 oz. pkg
- Hahn's Corned Beef: $8.99/lb
- Blue Catfish Fillets: $14.99/lb
- Roseda Farm Black Angus Burgers: $7.99 for 24 oz. pkg
- MVP Beef Local Burgers: $7.99 for 24 oz. pkg
- Stachowski All Beef Hot Dogs: $5.99 for 12-14 oz. pkg
- Tilapia Fillets: $7.99/lb
- Extra Jumbo Cooked Cocktail Shrimp: $12.99 for 16-20 ct.
- Next Wave Mussels: $5.99 for 6 oz. pkg
- Extra Jumbo Raw Argentine Red Shrimp: $14.99 for 16-20 ct.
- Greenstone Fresh Lamb: $10.99/lb
- Kevin's Chicken in or Filets Entrees: $6.99 for 16 oz. pkg
- Just Bare Roasted or Lightly Breaded Chicken: $5.99 for 19.2-24 oz. pkg
- Oscar Mayer Basic Lunchables: $2.49 for 22.5-44 oz. pkg
- Smithfield Marinated: $6.99 for 18.4-23 oz. pkg
- Perdue Breaded Refrigerated Chicken: $4.99 for 12 oz. pkg, Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- Wright Brand Smoked Sausage: $3.99 for 12 oz. pkg
- Hebrew National Beef Franks: $4.99 for 12 oz. pkg

Vegetables on sale:
- Nature's Promise Organic Salad Blend: $2.49 for 5 oz.
- Giant Mini Cucumbers: $1.99 for 14 oz.
- Grape Tomatoes: $2.49 for 10 oz. pkg
- Blueberries: $4.99 for 1 dry pint
- Raspberries or Blackberries: $3.99 for 6 oz. pkg
- Golden Pineapple: $3.99 each
- Eastern Peaches: $1.99/lb
- Cucumbers: $0.99 each
- Green Peppers: $0.99 each
- Cabbage: $0.49/lb
- Yellow or Green Squash: $1.49/lb
- Green Beans: $2.49/lb
- Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters: $4.99/lb
- Eggplant: $1.49 each
- Vine Ripe Tomatoes: $2.49/lb
- Nature's Promise Organic Red or Green Seedless Grapes: $3.99 for 2 lb. clamshell pkg
- Giant Steakhouse Potatoes: $3.99 for 4 ct. pkg
- Giant Romaine Hearts: $2.49 for 3 ct. bag
- Bagged Peaches, Nectarines or Plums: $2.99 for 2 lb. bag
- Jumbo or Mini Avocados: $1.99 each

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Fresh Split Chicken Breasts: $1.99/lb - roughly 2 lbs for 4 people = about $4.00 total, or $1.00/person
- Wright Brand Smoked Sausage: $3.99 for 12 oz. pkg - 2 pkgs for 4 people = $7.98 total, or about $2.00/person
- Perdue Breaded Refrigerated Chicken: $4.99 for 12 oz. BOGO - pay $4.99, get second free, 2 pkgs for about $5.00 total, or $1.25/person
- Hebrew National Beef Franks: $4.99 for 12 oz. pkg - 1-2 pkgs for 4 people = about $5.00-$10.00, or $1.25-$2.50/person
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs: $3.99/lb - roughly 3-4 lbs for 4 people = about $12.00-$16.00 total, or $3.00-$4.00/person
- Logan's Smoked Dinner Sausage: $4.99 for 14 oz. pkg - 2 pkgs for 4 people = $9.98 total, or about $2.50/person
- Giant Rotisserie Chicken: $7.99 each - 1-2 birds for 4 people = $7.99-$15.98, or roughly $2.00-$4.00/person
- Just Bare Roasted or Lightly Breaded Chicken: $5.99 for 19.2-24 oz. pkg - 2 pkgs for 4 people = $11.98, or about $3.00/person
- Roseda Farm / MVP Beef Burgers: $7.99 for 24 oz. pkg - 1-2 pkgs for 4 people = $7.99-$15.98, or about $2.00-$4.00/person
- Smithfield Marinated Pork: $6.99 for 18.4-23 oz. pkg - 2 pkgs for 4 people = $13.98, or about $3.50/person
- Tilapia Fillets: $7.99/lb - roughly 2 lbs for 4 people = about $16.00 total, or $4.00/person (seafood premium begins here)
- Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb - roughly 2 lbs for 4 people = about $20.00 total, or $5.00/person
- Hahn's Corned Beef: $8.99/lb - roughly 2 lbs for 4 people = about $18.00 total, or $4.50/person
- Greenstone Fresh Lamb: $10.99/lb - roughly 2 lbs for 4 people = about $22.00 total, or $5.50/person
- Extra Jumbo Cooked Cocktail Shrimp: $12.99 for 16-20 ct. - need 2 pkgs for 4 people = $25.98, or about $6.50/person
- Littleneck Clams: $12.99 for 18 ct. - very limited count per person, need 2+ pkgs = $25.98+, or $6.50+/person
- Blue Catfish Fillets: $14.99/lb - roughly 2 lbs for 4 people = about $30.00 total, or $7.50/person
- Extra Jumbo Raw Argentine Red Shrimp: $14.99 for 16-20 ct. - need 2 pkgs for 4 people = $29.98, or about $7.50/person

Why these meals: Fresh split chicken breasts at $1.99/lb is one of the best protein deals you will ever see at the grocery store, so that anchors Monday and does a lot of the heavy lifting for the week's budget. The Perdue Breaded Chicken BOGO cuts your cost in half on a product kids absolutely love, making it a no-brainer for a second kid-friendly night. Wright Brand Smoked Sausage at $3.99 for a 12 oz. pack is hearty and flavorful, and two packs cover four people for a fun pasta skillet dinner well under $10. MVP Beef Burgers at $7.99 for a 24 oz. pack round out the week with a classic kid-pleaser that every family should have on a Friday night. For the one premium protein night, tilapia at $7.99/lb is the most affordable seafood on the entire flyer by a meaningful margin - salmon, shrimp, clams, catfish, and lamb all cost significantly more per serving - so a simple baked tilapia dinner delivers the variety of a fish night without the sticker shock of the other seafood options.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Split Chicken Breasts with Roasted Green Beans and Steakhouse Potatoes
Description: Juicy oven-baked chicken breasts seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a little oil make a comforting dinner kids will clear their plates for. Roasted green beans and tender baked potatoes round out this classic, easy weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breasts, Green Beans, Giant Steakhouse Potatoes, Giant Vegetable or Canola Oil, Giant Salt & Pepper Shaker
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes in oven
Serving note: 2 lbs split chicken breasts (roughly 1 breast per person with some extra), 1 lb green beans, 4 steakhouse potatoes (1 per person)

Tuesday
Meal: Perdue Breaded Chicken Tenders with Cucumber Slices and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Crispy oven-baked breaded chicken tenders are a guaranteed kid win, and the BOGO deal means you get two packs for the price of one. Serve with fresh mini cucumbers and sweet grape tomatoes on the side for a fun, colorful plate.
Sale items used: Perdue Breaded Refrigerated Chicken (x2 BOGO), Giant Mini Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Heinz Tomato Ketchup
Prep time: 5 minutes active, 20-25 minutes in oven
Serving note: 2 pkgs Perdue Breaded Chicken (24 oz. total, about 6 oz. per person), 1 pkg mini cucumbers, 1 pkg grape tomatoes
Recipes:
- Bruschetta Topped Chicken Tenders
- Italian Chicken Tenders With Fresh Tomato Relish Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Wright Brand Smoked Sausage Pasta Skillet with Green Peppers
Description: Sliced smoked sausage sauteed with diced green peppers and tossed with pasta and tomato sauce makes a hearty one-pan dinner that kids love and cooks in under 30 minutes. The familiar flavors of sausage and marinara keep even picky eaters happy.
Sale items used: Wright Brand Smoked Sausage (x2), Barilla Al Bronzo Pasta (x1 BOGO pair), Rao's Pasta Sauce, Green Peppers (x2), Giant Vegetable or Canola Oil
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 pkgs sausage (24 oz. total, sliced), 2 green peppers (diced), 1 box pasta (12 oz. dry, about 3 oz. dry per person), 1 jar pasta sauce
Recipes:
- Sausage and Peppers Pasta
- Smoked Sausage Pasta

Thursday
Meal: Baked Tilapia Fillets with Yellow Squash and Martin's Potato Roll
Description: Mild, flaky tilapia baked with a light drizzle of oil and simple seasoning is a gentle introduction to fish that kids tend to enjoy without complaint. Served alongside tender roasted yellow squash and a soft potato roll, it feels like a fun dinner without any fuss.
Sale items used: Tilapia Fillets, Yellow or Green Squash, Martin's Potato Rolls, Giant Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Giant Salt & Pepper Shaker
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 20 minutes in oven
Serving note: 2 lbs tilapia fillets (about 8 oz. per person), 1 lb yellow squash (sliced), 1 pkg Martin's Potato Rolls (4 rolls)
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Baked Tilapia and Roasted Vegetables

Friday
Meal: MVP Beef Cheeseburgers on Potato Rolls with Cucumber and Watermelon
Description: Juicy beef burgers with melted American cheese on soft potato rolls are the perfect Friday celebration dinner that every kid at the table will be excited about. Cool cucumber slices and sweet summer watermelon on the side make it feel like a backyard cookout no matter how you cook them.
Sale items used: MVP Beef Local Burgers, Giant American or Deli Style Cheese Slices, Martin's Potato Rolls, Cucumbers (x1), Giant Barbecue Sauce, Giant Mustard, Heinz Tomato Ketchup
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 pkg MVP Burgers (24 oz., 4 patties at 6 oz. each), 4 slices American cheese, 4 potato rolls, 1 cucumber (sliced), condiments as desired
Recipes:
- Beef Burger with Watermelon

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Split Chicken Breasts (2 lbs): $3.98
- Perdue Breaded Refrigerated Chicken (x2 pkgs, BOGO - pay for 1): $4.99
- Wright Brand Smoked Sausage (x2 pkgs): $7.98
- Tilapia Fillets (2 lbs): $15.98
- MVP Beef Local Burgers (1 pkg, 24 oz.): $7.99
- Green Beans (1 lb): $2.49
- Giant Steakhouse Potatoes (1 pkg, 4 ct.): $3.99
- Giant Mini Cucumbers (1 pkg): $1.99
- Grape Tomatoes (1 pkg): $2.49
- Green Peppers (x2): $1.98
- Yellow or Green Squash (1 lb): $1.49
- Cucumbers (x1): $0.99
- Barilla Al Bronzo Pasta (x2 pkgs, BOGO - pay for 1): $1.99
- Rao's Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $3.99
- Martin's Potato Rolls (x2 pkgs): $4.98
- Giant American or Deli Style Cheese Slices (1 pkg): $4.99
- Heinz Tomato Ketchup (1 bottle): $2.49
- Giant Barbecue Sauce (1 bottle): $1.00
- Giant Mustard (1 bottle): $1.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Vegetable or canola oil (for roasting and sauteing)
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder (for chicken and tilapia seasoning)
- Olive oil (light drizzle for tilapia)