Lidl Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Potatoes, Granny Smith Apples and Onions
Description: Meat. Six crisp-skinned drumsticks roast on one pan with cubed sweet potatoes, wedges of tart Granny Smith apple and sweet onion, all tossed in olive oil and herbs. The apples soften and caramelize in the chicken juices for an easy, cozy dinner for two.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty chicken drumsticks, sweet potatoes, Granny Smith apples, yellow onions
Prep time: 15 minutes prep + 45 minutes roasting
Serving note: Use 6 drumsticks (assumed total weight 1.5 lb), 1 lb sweet potatoes cut in 1-inch cubes, 2 Granny Smith apples cut in wedges, and 1 large yellow onion cut in wedges. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 tsp paprika and 1 tsp dried thyme. Roast at 425 F for 40 to 45 minutes, turning once. Add the apples for the last 20 minutes so they hold their shape. Total time is under 60 minutes of cooking, but you can cube the sweet potatoes and onion a day ahead.
Recipes:
- Healthy Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner)
- Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
- Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks & Potatoes Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Beef Cottage Pie with Carrots and Corn under Russet Mashed Potatoes
Description: Meat. Browned ground beef simmers with onion, carrots and sweet corn in a savory chicken broth gravy, then gets topped with fluffy dairy-free russet mash. It bakes until the peaks of the potatoes are golden, making a hearty dinner with a little left over.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty ground beef 85% lean, russet potatoes, baby carrots, whole kernel sweet corn, yellow onions, chicken broth
Prep time: 30 minutes prep + 30 minutes baking
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground beef (the 32 oz pack, so freeze the other pound for another meal), 1.5 lb russets (about 3 medium), 1/2 yellow onion, 1 cup chopped baby carrots (about 5 oz), and 1 cup drained corn (about half the can). Simmer the filling with 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tbsp flour. Mash the potatoes with 1/2 cup warm chicken broth and 2 tbsp olive oil, with no dairy. Bake at 400 F for 25 to 30 minutes. Total time is about 60 minutes. Assemble the pie up to a day ahead and bake just before dinner.
Recipes:
- Cottage Pie Recipe (British, with Ground Beef)
- Beef Cottage Pie Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Potato and Green Bean Frittata with Bavarian Cheese Slices and Sliced Avocado
Description: Dairy. Six eggs are folded with diced russet potato, tender green beans and onion, then topped with melty Bavarian cheese slices and baked until set. Fresh sliced avocado on the side adds creamy richness to this meatless dinner for two.
Sale items used: Hillandale eggs, russet potatoes, cut green beans, Lidl Bavarian cheese slices, avocados, yellow onions
Prep time: 15 minutes prep + 20 minutes cooking
Serving note: Use 6 eggs, 1 medium russet (about 8 oz) diced small and pan-fried in 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 can drained green beans (use the rest in a soup or salad, or save a second can for Thursday), 1/4 yellow onion diced, and 3 to 4 Bavarian cheese slices. Serve with 2 sliced avocados (1 per person). Use a 10-inch oven-safe skillet. Cook on the stovetop 5 minutes, then bake at 375 F for 12 to 15 minutes. Use leftover cooked potato from Tuesday if you have any.

Thursday
Meal: Roast Whole Chicken with Granny Smith Apples, Celery and Green Beans
Description: Meat. A whole roast chicken is stuffed with apple wedges and celery, then roasted golden over a bed of onion, celery and more apple. Warm green beans on the side and a quick pan sauce round out a classic dinner, with leftovers for lunches.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus whole young chicken, Granny Smith apples, celery, cut green beans, yellow onions, chicken broth
Prep time: 20 minutes prep + 75 minutes roasting
Serving note: Use one whole chicken (assumed total weight 4 lb), 2 Granny Smith apples in wedges, 3 celery stalks, 1 yellow onion, and 1 can cut green beans, drained and warmed with 1 tsp olive oil. Rub the chicken with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper and paprika. Roast at 425 F for 20 minutes, then at 375 F for 55 to 60 minutes, until it reaches 165 F. Deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup chicken broth for a sauce. Total time is over 60 minutes, so season the chicken in the morning and keep it covered in the fridge, then let it rest 10 minutes before carving.
Recipes:
- Roast Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Sauteed Green Beans
- Roast Chicken and Vegetables
- Recipe: Roast a whole chicken with apples and glaze it with honey for a Jewish New Year dinner

Friday
Meal: Braised Bottom Round Pot Roast with Carrots, Celery and Sweet Potatoes
Description: Meat. A lean bottom round roast is seared, then braised low and slow in chicken broth with onion, celery, baby carrots and sweet potato until fork-tender. The cooking liquid reduces into a rich gravy for a comforting end-of-week supper with leftovers.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty bottom round roast, baby carrots, celery, sweet potatoes, yellow onions, chicken broth
Prep time: 20 minutes prep + 2.5 hours braising
Serving note: Use a 1.5 lb boneless bottom round roast (assumed total weight 1.5 lb), about 10 oz baby carrots, 2 celery stalks cut in chunks, 1 lb sweet potatoes cut in large chunks, and 1 yellow onion in wedges. Sear the roast in 1 tbsp olive oil, add 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tbsp tomato paste, salt, pepper and thyme, and cover. Braise at 325 F for 2 hours, add the vegetables, and cook 30 to 40 minutes more. Total time is well over 60 minutes. Sear and start the braise in the afternoon, or cook it the day before and reheat gently, since the flavor improves overnight.
Recipes:
- Classic Braised Pot Roast
- Dutch Oven Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes
- Bottom Round Roast Pot Roast Recipe: Slow-Simmered Savory Beef

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty chicken drumsticks (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Farmer Focus whole young chicken (4 lbs): $7.96
- Butcher's Specialty bottom round roast (1.5 lbs): $10.49
- Butcher's Specialty ground beef 85% lean, 32 oz (x1 pack): $9.99
- Granny Smith apples, 3 lb (x1 pack): $2.49
- Yellow onions, 3 lb (x1 pack): $1.49
- Sweet potatoes, 1 lb (x2): $0.98
- Jumbo russet potatoes, 5 lb (x1 bag): $2.29
- Peak Harvest baby carrots, 16 oz (x1 bag): $0.89
- Peak Harvest celery (x1): $0.95
- Whole kernel sweet corn, 15.25 oz (x1 can): $0.99
- Cut green beans, 14.5 oz (x2 cans): $1.00
- Avocados, 4 ct (x1 pack): $2.99
- Hillandale jumbo white eggs, 12 ct (x1): $2.11
- Lidl Preferred Selection Bavarian cheese slices, 7 oz (x1): $2.99
- Chicken broth, 32 oz (x2 cartons): $1.98

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika
- Dried thyme
- Tomato paste
- All-purpose flour
- Garlic (optional)