Giant Standard 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 - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $3.98 total, roughly $1.00/serving
- Cabbage (as a vegetable-forward protein extender with beans): $0.49/lb - well under $2 total
- Goya Canned Beans: $0.79/can - two cans for a full meal = $1.58 total, roughly $0.40/serving
- Wright Brand Smoked Sausage: $3.99 for 12 oz. pkg - one package feeds 4 generously in a skillet = $3.99 total, roughly $1.00/serving
- Logan's Smoked Dinner Sausage: $4.99 for 14 oz. pkg - one package for 4 in a pasta = $4.99 total, roughly $1.25/serving
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs: $3.99/lb - about 3 lbs for 4 people with sides = $11.97 total, roughly $3.00/serving
- Ben's Chili Bowl Half Smokes: $5.99 for 16 oz. pkg - one package for 4 = $5.99 total, roughly $1.50/serving
- Perdue Breaded Refrigerated Chicken: BOGO $4.99 - two packs for $4.99 = roughly $1.25/serving
- Just Bare Roasted or Lightly Breaded Chicken: $5.99 for 19.2-24 oz. pkg - one package for 4 = $5.99, roughly $1.50/serving
- Giant Rotisserie Chicken: $7.99 each - one bird feeds 4 = $7.99 total, roughly $2.00/serving
- Smithfield Marinated (pork): $6.99 for 18.4-23 oz. pkg - one package for 4 = $6.99, roughly $1.75/serving
- Roseda Farm or MVP Beef Burgers: $7.99 for 24 oz. pkg - one package for 4 = $7.99, roughly $2.00/serving
- Hebrew National Beef Franks: $4.99 for 12 oz. - feeds 4 as a side protein = roughly $1.25/serving but limited volume
- Stachowski All Beef Hot Dogs: $5.99 for 12-14 oz. - similar volume limits as above
- Tilapia Fillets: $7.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 = $15.98, roughly $4.00/serving (PREMIUM - seafood)
- Hahn's Corned Beef: $8.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 = $13.49, roughly $3.37/serving (PREMIUM)
- Greenstone Fresh Lamb: $10.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 = $16.49, roughly $4.12/serving (PREMIUM)
- Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 = $19.98, roughly $5.00/serving (PREMIUM)
- Littleneck Clams: $12.99 for 18 ct. - 18 clams for 4 people is modest, roughly $3.25/serving (PREMIUM)
- Extra Jumbo Cooked Cocktail Shrimp: $12.99 for 16-20 ct. - very small per-person portion, roughly $3.25/serving (PREMIUM)
- Extra Jumbo Raw Argentine Red Shrimp: $14.99 for 16-20 ct. - similar small yield, roughly $3.75/serving (PREMIUM)
- Blue Catfish Fillets: $14.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 = $29.98, roughly $7.50/serving (PREMIUM - highest cost)

Why these meals: The four everyday nights lean on the best deals of the week: split chicken breasts at just $1.99/lb are almost unbeatable value, smoked sausage rounds out a hearty skillet pasta for under $4, a whole rotisserie chicken stretches across a cabbage slaw bowl for under $8, and canned beans with Wright sausage make a savory stew that costs next to nothing. For the one premium night, St. Louis pork ribs at $3.99/lb were chosen over the seafood options - they deliver a true cookout feel at a fraction of what salmon or shrimp would run, and at roughly $12 for a slab that feeds four they came in well below every true seafood option on the flyer. The BOGO deal on Perdue Breaded Chicken and the rock-bottom bean prices helped keep the week's total comfortably in range without shortchanging anyone at the table.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Split Chicken Breasts with Roasted Yellow Squash and Green Beans
Description: Juicy oven-baked split chicken breasts seasoned with Giant Grill Seasoning sit alongside roasted yellow squash and crisp-tender green beans for a clean, satisfying weeknight dinner. The simple sheet-pan method keeps prep minimal while delivering big flavor from the caramelized edges of the vegetables.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breasts ($1.99/lb), Yellow or Green Squash ($1.49/lb), Green Beans ($2.49/lb), Giant Grill Seasoning ($2.00), Giant Extra Virgin Olive Oil ($6.00)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs split chicken breasts (about 2 large pieces per person), 1 lb yellow squash sliced into rounds, 1 lb green beans trimmed, all roasted on two sheet pans at 425 degrees F
Recipes:
- Skillet-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Garlicky Green Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Pepper Pasta with Grape Tomatoes
Description: Sliced Logan's Smoked Dinner Sausage is browned in a skillet with chopped green peppers, then tossed with Barilla Al Bronzo pasta and a quick pan sauce built from the sausage drippings and halved grape tomatoes. It is a one-skillet meal that comes together in about 30 minutes with a deeply savory, slightly smoky flavor.
Sale items used: Logan's Smoked Dinner Sausage ($4.99 for 14 oz. pkg), Green Peppers ($0.99 each x2), Grape Tomatoes ($2.49 for 10 oz. pkg), Barilla Al Bronzo Pasta (BOGO $1.99 - two boxes for $1.99), Giant Extra Virgin Olive Oil ($6.00)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 package (14 oz.) sausage sliced into coins, 2 green peppers diced, 1 package grape tomatoes halved, 2 boxes pasta cooked (about 4 oz. dry per person)
Recipes:
- Smoked Sausage Pasta
- Sausage and Peppers Pasta

Wednesday
Meal: St. Louis Pork Ribs with Cabbage Slaw and Steakhouse Potatoes
Description: A full rack of St. Louis-style pork ribs slow-roasted in the oven with Giant Barbecue Sauce makes Wednesday the cookout night of the week, with tender fall-off-the-bone results. Creamy shredded cabbage slaw dressed with Giant Mayonnaise and a splash of vinegar and baked Steakhouse Potatoes round out the plate.
Sale items used: St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs ($3.99/lb), Giant Barbecue Sauce ($1.00 for 18 oz.), Cabbage ($0.49/lb), Giant Steakhouse Potatoes ($3.99 for 4 ct. pkg), Giant Mayonnaise ($2.00 for 30 oz. jar), Giant Extra Virgin Olive Oil ($6.00)
Prep time: 20 minutes prep, 3 hours oven time
Serving note: Approximately 3 lbs of ribs (about 3/4 lb per person), 1.5 lbs cabbage shredded, 4 Steakhouse Potatoes (one per person), half jar of barbecue sauce for glazing
Recipes:
- Fall Off the Bone St Louis Ribs
- Oven-Baked St. Louis Style Ribs

Thursday
Meal: White Bean and Wright Sausage Stew with Crusty Bread
Description: Sliced Wright Brand Smoked Sausage simmers with two cans of Goya white beans, diced vine ripe tomatoes, and a heap of shredded cabbage in a savory, herb-scented broth to make a thick and filling stew. Ladled into bowls and served with slices of Jessica's Brick Oven Bread for dipping, this is the most comforting meal of the week.
Sale items used: Wright Brand Smoked Sausage ($3.99 for 12 oz. pkg), Goya Canned Beans ($0.79 each x2), Vine Ripe Tomatoes ($2.49/lb), Cabbage ($0.49/lb), Jessica's Brick Oven Bread ($3.99 for 20-21 oz. loaf), Giant Extra Virgin Olive Oil ($6.00)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1 package sausage sliced, 2 cans (15.5 oz. each) white beans, 1 lb vine ripe tomatoes chopped, about 1 lb shredded cabbage, half loaf of bread sliced for the table
Recipes:
- White Bean and Sausage Stew
- Italian Sausage Stew with White Beans

Friday
Meal: Rotisserie Chicken Taco Bowls with Avocado, Romaine, and Pico Slaw
Description: Shredded meat pulled from a Giant Rotisserie Chicken is piled over a base of chopped Romaine hearts and crunchy shredded cabbage, then topped with sliced avocado, diced cucumber, and a squeeze of lime for a fresh and festive end-of-week bowl. Ortega Taco Sauce ties everything together with a mild, smoky heat that the whole family will love.
Sale items used: Giant Rotisserie Chicken ($7.99 each), Giant Romaine Hearts ($2.49 for 3 ct. bag), Cabbage ($0.49/lb), Jumbo Avocados ($1.99 each x2), Cucumbers ($0.99 each x2), Grape Tomatoes ($2.49 for 10 oz. pkg), Ortega Taco Sauce ($1.49 for 7.5-8 oz. jar)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 whole rotisserie chicken shredded (about 3 cups meat total), 3 Romaine hearts chopped, 1 lb cabbage shredded, 2 avocados sliced (half per person), 2 cucumbers diced, 1 package grape tomatoes halved, taco sauce drizzled to taste
Recipes:
- Rotisserie Chicken Taco Bowls with Cilantro Lime Quinoa
- Chicken Taco Bowl Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Split Chicken Breasts (2 lbs): $3.98
- Yellow or Green Squash (1 lb): $1.49
- Green Beans (1 lb): $2.49
- Logan's Smoked Dinner Sausage (1 pkg): $4.99
- Green Peppers (x2): $1.98
- Grape Tomatoes (x2 pkgs, used Monday and Friday): $4.98
- Barilla Al Bronzo Pasta (BOGO - 2 boxes for price of 1): $1.99
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs (3 lbs): $11.97
- Giant Barbecue Sauce (1 bottle): $1.00
- Cabbage (3 lbs total across the week): $1.47
- Giant Steakhouse Potatoes (1 pkg of 4): $3.99
- Giant Mayonnaise (1 jar): $2.00
- Wright Brand Smoked Sausage (1 pkg): $3.99
- Goya Canned Beans (x2 cans): $1.58
- Vine Ripe Tomatoes (1 lb): $2.49
- Jessica's Brick Oven Bread (1 loaf): $3.99
- Giant Rotisserie Chicken (1 whole): $7.99
- Giant Romaine Hearts (1 bag of 3): $2.49
- Jumbo Avocados (x2): $3.98
- Cucumbers (x2): $1.98
- Ortega Taco Sauce (1