Lidl Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings, family pack: $1.99/lb
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef, 85% lean: $5.99/ea
- Butcher's Specialty fresh beef skirt steak: $9.99/lb
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet: $7.69/lb
- Premio Italian sausage (fresh hot or fresh sweet): $6.00 for 2
- Nathan's skinless beef franks: $3.49/ea
- Bar-S smoked Polish sausage, family pack: $4.99/ea
- Smithfield fresh pork spareribs: $4.99/lb
- Ocean Sea frozen wild caught headless shrimp: $7.99/ea
- Ocean Sea frozen whole salmon fillets: $6.99/ea
- Tyson frozen America's 250th anniversary nuggets: $4.99/ea
- Caroline's Sausage smoked hot sausage with beef: $9.99/ea
- Dulano jumbo franks: $1.49/ea
- Ball Park bun size beef franks: $4.19/ea
- Frozen Angus beef burgers: $7.99/ea

Vegetables on sale:
- Tomatoes on the vine: $1.49/lb
- Avocados: $3.49/ea
- Large seedless watermelon: $4.99/ea
- Sweet cherries: $4.99/lb
- Blueberries, family pack: $3.99/pk
- Peaches tote: $1.49/lb
- Freshona frozen smoothie mix: $2.99/ea

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: BBQ Baked Chicken Wings with Crinkle Cut Fries
Description: Crispy baked chicken wings are a universally loved dish that the whole family will enjoy - kids included as eager co-chefs! Tossed in Sweet Baby Ray's sauce and served alongside golden crinkle cut fries, this is the ultimate Monday night crowd-pleaser for kids ages 5-12.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings ($1.99/lb), Sweet Baby Ray's sauce ($1.79/ea), Frozen crinkle cut French fried potatoes ($2.29/ea), Tomato ketchup ($0.99/ea), Sweet cream butter ($1.99/ea)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Buy 3-4 lbs of chicken wings (about 12-16 wings) to feed 4 people generously. Cook 1 bag of crinkle cut fries alongside. Set out ketchup for dipping.
Recipes:
- [Crispy Baked Chicken Wings - Natasha's Kitchen]
- [Kid-Friendly Crispy Baked Chicken Wings - I'm the Chef Too]
- [Oven Baked Chicken Wings - The Wooden Skillet]

Tuesday
Meal: Classic Cheeseburgers with All the Fixings
Description: Master this classic burger recipe and you'll be the king (or queen) of the grill! Ground beef patties stacked on toasted buns with melty deli cheese, ketchup, mustard, mayo, and pickles make this a hands-on, kid-approved Tuesday dinner everyone can customize.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef 85% lean ($5.99/ea), Buns - hamburger ($1.25/ea), Deli sliced cheese ($5.00 for 2), Tomato ketchup ($0.99/ea), Yellow mustard ($1.05/ea), Duke's mayonnaise ($3.89/ea), Pickles ($1.49-$2.79/ea), Tomatoes on the vine ($1.49/lb), Snack Day potato chips ($5.00 for 3)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack ground beef to form 4 patties (about 6 oz each). Buy 1 pack hamburger buns, 1 pack deli cheese. Set up a topping station so kids can build their own burgers.
Recipes:
- [Perfect Grilled Burgers - Food Network Kitchen]
- [Classic Beef Cheeseburgers - Beef It's What's For Dinner]
- [Classic Cheeseburger - Modern Honey]

Wednesday
Meal: Honey Garlic Baked Salmon with Crinkle Cut Fries
Description: A simple marinade of soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, and sesame oil coats the salmon and is refrigerated to soak in the flavor before broiling. The combination of sweet and savory is a universally loved flavor, making this salmon taste less like "fish" and more like a treat - perfect for introducing seafood to kids!
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet ($7.69/lb), Frozen crinkle cut French fried potatoes ($2.29/ea), Sweet cream butter ($1.99/ea), Tomato ketchup ($0.99/ea)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 30 minutes total (plus optional marinade time)
Serving note: Buy approximately 1.5 lbs of salmon to yield 4 portions (roughly 6 oz each). Cook 1 bag crinkle fries as the side. Serve with ketchup for dipping fries.
Recipes:
- [Kid-Friendly Salmon - Food Network / Melissa d'Arabian]
- [Kid-Friendly Salmon Recipes Your Family Will Love - I'm the Chef Too]
- [15 Salmon Recipes for Picky Eaters - Kate's Best Recipes]

Thursday
Meal: Chicken Nuggets with Baked Beans and Watermelon Slices
Description: These are the best crispy baked chicken nuggets you'll ever make - they take just about 30 minutes from start to finish and use super simple ingredients. Warm and savory baked beans seasoned with classic spices make an unexpectedly delicious partner for chicken nuggets - and a sweet watermelon wedge brings the summer fun!
Sale items used: Tyson frozen America's 250th anniversary nuggets ($4.99/ea), Original baked beans ($1.69/ea), Large seedless watermelon ($4.99/ea), Tomato ketchup ($0.99/ea), Sweet Baby Ray's sauce ($1.79/ea)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 box Tyson nuggets and 2 cans baked beans for 4 people. Cut the watermelon into 4 big wedges or cubes in a bowl for easy sharing. Set out ketchup and BBQ sauce for dipping.
Recipes:
- [The BEST Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets - Ambitious Kitchen]
- [Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets for Kids - Kristine's Kitchen]
- [Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Potato Wedges and Baked Beans - Parent Club]

Friday
Meal: Friday Night Hot Dog Bar with Chips and Blueberries
Description: Whether you load them up with unexpected toppings or stick to classic combinations like chili and cheese, these recipes will take your dogs to the next level. Set up a fun toppings station with ketchup, mustard, pickles, deli cheese slices, and chunky salsa so every kid can build their own dream dog - the ultimate low-stress Friday night dinner!
Sale items used: Nathan's skinless beef franks ($3.49/ea), Dulano jumbo franks ($1.49/ea), Buns - hot dog ($1.25/ea), Tomato ketchup ($0.99/ea), Yellow mustard ($1.05/ea), Pickles ($1.49-$2.79/ea), Deli sliced cheese ($5.00 for 2), Chunky salsa ($1.49/ea), Snack Day potato chips ($5.00 for 3), Blueberries family pack ($3.99/pk)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2 packs of franks (mix Nathan's and Dulano for variety), 1 pack of hot dog buns. Grill or pan-cook 8 franks total (2 per person). Lay out all toppings buffet-style. Serve chips and a big bowl of blueberries on the side.
Recipes:
- [Hot Dog Recipes Kids Devour - Upparent]
- [28 Hot Dog Recipes and Toppings Ideas - Taste of Home]
- [Gourmet Hotdogs for Kids - Kids Eat by Shanai]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings, family pack - 3-4 lbs (Monday)
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef 85% lean - 1 pack (Tuesday)
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet - approx. 1.5 lbs (Wednesday)
- Tyson frozen America's 250th anniversary nuggets - 1 box (Thursday)
- Nathan's skinless beef franks - 1 pack (Friday)
- Dulano jumbo franks - 1-2 packs (Friday)
- Frozen crinkle cut French fried potatoes - 2 bags (Monday and Wednesday)
- Sweet Baby Ray's sauce - 1 bottle (Monday and Thursday)
- Original baked beans - 2 cans (Thursday)
- Tomato ketchup - 1 bottle (all week)
- Yellow mustard - 1 bottle (Tuesday and Friday)
- Duke's mayonnaise - 1 jar (Tuesday)
- Pickles (bread and butter or kosher) - 1 jar (Tuesday and Friday)
- Deli sliced cheese - 1-2 packs (Tuesday and Friday)
- Buns - 1 pack hamburger buns (Tuesday), 1 pack hot dog buns (Friday)
- Tomatoes on the vine - 1 lb (Tuesday)
- Chunky salsa - 1 jar (Friday)
- Snack Day potato chips - 1 multi-pack (Tuesday and Friday)
- Large seedless watermelon - 1 (Thursday)
- Blueberries family pack - 1 (Friday)
- Sweet cream butter - 1 stick (Monday and Wednesday)

Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic powder - for seasoning wings and salmon
- Onion powder - for burger patties and nuggets
- Salt and black pepper - all week
- Paprika - for wing and nugget seasoning
- Soy sauce - for salmon marinade (Wednesday)
- Brown sugar or honey - for salmon glaze (Wednesday)
- Lemon juice - for salmon marinade (Wednesday)
- Cooking oil (vegetable or olive oil) - all week
- Aluminum foil and parchment paper - for lining baking sheets
- Paper towels - for patting wings and salmon dry

DISCLAIMER

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