Giant Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Meat - Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Salad
Description: Juicy baked chicken drumsticks seasoned with olive oil and spices, served alongside a fresh salad blend with grape tomatoes and mini cucumbers. A simple, kosher-friendly weeknight dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Drumsticks, Giant Salad Blends, Grape Tomatoes, Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb chicken drumsticks (about 4 pieces) for 2 people; 2 cups salad blend with 1/2 cup grape tomatoes and 1/2 cup sliced mini cucumbers.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Simple Side Salad
- The Baked Chicken Drumstick Recipe I Can't Stop Making
- Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe (with Crispy Skin)

Tuesday
Meal: Meat - Ground Beef Burgers with Avocado
Description: Hearty beef burgers made from 73% lean ground beef, grilled or pan-seared and topped with fresh avocado slices. Served on buns with no dairy toppings to keep the meal strictly kosher.
Sale items used: 73% Lean Ground Beef, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb ground beef (two 8 oz patties) for 2 people; 1 avocado sliced for topping.

Check the label: supermarket buns and rolls often contain milk or whey, which cannot be served with meat, and few are certified kosher.

Recipes:
- Ultimate Kosher Burgers
- Avocado Burger Recipe with Avocado in the Patty
- Avocado Burger Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Meat - Roasted Whole Chicken with Grape Tomatoes
Description: A whole chicken fryer roasted with olive oil and herbs until golden, paired with roasted grape tomatoes for a comforting family-style meal. Portioned for two with leftovers possible.
Sale items used: Whole Chicken Fryer, Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 90 minutes
Serving note: 3 lb whole chicken (about 1.5 lb usable per person after bones); 1 cup grape tomatoes roasted alongside. Make-ahead note: season chicken the night before to save morning prep time.
Recipes:
- roasted chicken with tomatoes and olives
- Whole Roasted Chicken with Garlic, Lemon, and Herbs
- Click Here for Our Recipe For Easy Whole Roast Chicken

Thursday
Meal: Meat - Pan-Seared Salmon with Mini Cucumber Salad
Description: Fresh salmon fillets pan-seared in olive oil until crisp, served with a light and refreshing mini cucumber salad. A quick, healthy kosher dinner for two.
Sale items used: Salmon Fillets, Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb salmon fillets (two 8 oz portions) for 2 people; 1 cup sliced mini cucumbers dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
Recipes:
- Pan Fried Salmon with Cucumber Radish Salad Recipe
- Pan-Seared Lemon Butter Salmon Recipe with Cucumber Salad
- Seared Salmon with Smashed Cucumber Salad (35 Minutes)

Friday
Meal: Meat - Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Description: Tender beef meatballs made from 73% lean ground beef, simmered in a rich tomato sauce made from pantry staples. Served over rice or pasta for a satisfying finish to the week.
Sale items used: 73% Lean Ground Beef
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb ground beef (about 8-10 meatballs) for 2 people, simmered in 2 cups tomato sauce.
Recipes:
- Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Rice
- Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe
- Kosher-for-Passover Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Using Limited Ingredients

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Drumsticks (1 lb): $0.99
- 73% Lean Ground Beef (2 lb total, for burgers and meatballs): $6.98
- Whole Chicken Fryer (3 lb): $4.47
- Salmon Fillets (1 lb): $8.99
- Giant Salad Blends (1 pack): $2.50
- Hass Avocados (1 avocado): $1.25
- Grape Tomatoes (1 pack): $2.50
- Mini Cucumbers (1 pack): $2.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and dried herbs (garlic powder, paprika, oregano)
- Canned or jarred tomato sauce
- Burger buns
- Rice or pasta (for serving meatballs)
- Vinegar (for cucumber salad dressing)