Market Basket Gluten-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Shoulder Steak London Broil: $3.99/lb
- Fresh Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks: $1.49/lb
- Fresh Pork Tenderloin: $2.69/lb
- Beef Roast: $9.99/lb
- Genoa Salami: $9.99/lb
- Farm Raised Salmon Steaks: $9.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb
- Fresh Ground Beef: $4.99/lb
- Fresh Meatloaf Mix: $4.99/lb
- Fresh Whole Chickens: $1.59/lb
- Fresh Organic Chicken Tenders: $8.99/lb
- Chicken Breast Cutlets: $4.49/lb
- Polish Kielbasa Sliced: $4.99/lb
- Polish Kielbasa Smoked: $3.49/lb
- Baby Back Ribs: $7.99 for 20.8-21 oz
- Hardwood Smoked Ham Grillsteak: $3.49 for 10 oz
- Ham Steak Anytime: $2.50 for 8 oz
- Boneless Honey Roasted Ham: $11.49 for 44 oz
- Gaspar's Linguica or Chourico: $6.49 for 16 oz
- Andouille Sausage: $3.99 for 12 oz
- Boneless Simple Carve Ham: $3.99/lb
- Ground Turkey: $4.49/lb
- Chicken Breast: $5.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild Red Perch Fillets: $6.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild Mussels: $4.99/lb
- Frozen Salmon Fillets: $8.99 for 2-LB. BAG
- Red Shrimp: $5.99/lb
- Tail off Shrimp Peeled & Deveined 16/20 Ct.: $19.89 for 2-LB. BAG
- E-Z Peel Shrimp 16/20 Ct.: $15.89 for 2-LB. BAG
- Cooked Shrimp 16/20 Ct.: $21.89 for 2-LB. BAG
- Legacy Breaded Shrimp: $3.99 for 38 oz
- Snow Crab Legs & Claws: $28.99 for 1.5 lb Bag
- Ocean Fresh Wild Sea Scallops: $23.99/lb
- Smoked Salmon: $7.99 for 4 oz
- Mama Bear Salmon Cubes: $9.99 for 16 oz
- True Tides Haddock Fillets: $15.99 for 16 oz
- Sliced Bacon: $6.39 for 6 oz
- Hardwood Smoked Premium Bacon: $5.99 for 16 oz
- Sliced Pepperoni: $2.99 for 7 oz
- Beef Burgers: $13.99 for 2-LB. BOX
- Turkey Burgers: $8.99 for 2-LB. BOX
- Ham Steak Anytime: $2.50 for 8 oz
- Andouille Sausage: $3.99 for 12 oz

Vegetables on sale:
- Baby Potatoes: $3.99 for 3-LB. BAG
- Vidalia Onions: $0.99/lb
- Bagged Green Peppers: $1.29/lb
- Organic Veggie Broccoli Slaw: $2.50 for 10 oz
- Mini Marzano Tomatoes: $4.99 for 24 oz
- Grillabella Caps: $4.49 for 16 oz
- Caesar Kits: $2.50 for 9.8-10.75 oz
- Northeast Salads: $2.29 for 5 oz

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Fresh Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks: $1.49/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $2.98 total, roughly $0.75/serving
- Fresh Whole Chickens: $1.59/lb - about 4 lbs for 4 people = $6.36 total, roughly $1.59/serving
- Fresh Pork Tenderloin: $2.69/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $4.04 total, roughly $1.01/serving
- Shoulder Steak London Broil: $3.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $7.98 total, roughly $2.00/serving
- Polish Kielbasa Smoked: $3.49/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $5.24 total, roughly $1.31/serving
- Andouille Sausage: $3.99 for 12 oz - about 2 packages for 4 people = $7.98 total, roughly $2.00/serving
- Hardwood Smoked Ham Grillsteak: $3.49 for 10 oz - about 2 packages for 4 people = $6.98 total, roughly $1.75/serving
- Boneless Simple Carve Ham: $3.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $5.99 total, roughly $1.50/serving
- Fresh Ground Beef: $4.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $7.49 total, roughly $1.87/serving
- Ground Turkey: $4.49/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $6.74 total, roughly $1.69/serving
- Chicken Breast Cutlets: $4.49/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $8.98 total, roughly $2.25/serving
- Chicken Breast: $5.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $11.98 total, roughly $3.00/serving
- Ham Steak Anytime: $2.50 for 8 oz - about 2 packages for 4 people (only 16 oz total, slim portions) = $5.00, roughly $1.25/serving but portions are tight
- Ocean Fresh Wild Mussels: $4.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $9.98 total, roughly $2.50/serving
- Red Shrimp: $5.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $11.98 total, roughly $3.00/serving (premium seafood)
- Ocean Fresh Wild Red Perch Fillets: $6.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $13.98 total, roughly $3.50/serving (premium seafood)
- Frozen Salmon Fillets: $8.99 for 2-LB. BAG - 2 lbs for 4 people = $8.99 total, roughly $2.25/serving (premium seafood, best seafood value this week)
- Baby Back Ribs: $7.99 for 20.8 oz - about 2 packages for 4 people = $15.98 total, roughly $4.00/serving (premium)
- Farm Raised Salmon Steaks: $9.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $19.98 total, roughly $5.00/serving (premium)
- Ocean Fresh Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $19.98 total, roughly $5.00/serving (premium)
- Beef Roast: $9.99/lb - about 3 lbs for 4 people = $29.97 total, roughly $7.49/serving (premium)
- True Tides Haddock Fillets: $15.99 for 16 oz - about 2 packages for 4 people = $31.98 total, roughly $8.00/serving (premium)
- E-Z Peel Shrimp 16/20 Ct.: $15.89 for 2-LB. BAG - 1 bag = $15.89, roughly $3.97/serving (premium)
- Tail off Shrimp Peeled & Deveined: $19.89 for 2-LB. BAG - 1 bag = $19.89, roughly $4.97/serving (premium)
- Cooked Shrimp 16/20 Ct.: $21.89 for 2-LB. BAG - 1 bag = $21.89, roughly $5.47/serving (premium)
- Ocean Fresh Wild Sea Scallops: $23.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $35.99 total, roughly $9.00/serving (premium)
- Snow Crab Legs & Claws: $28.99 for 1.5 lb bag - at least 2 bags for 4 people = $57.98, extremely premium

Why these meals: Chicken thighs at $1.49/lb and pork tenderloin at $2.69/lb are genuinely exceptional values this week and anchor Monday and Wednesday beautifully. Smoked kielbasa at $3.49/lb gives a completely different flavor profile for Thursday at a very reasonable price, and ground beef at $4.99/lb keeps Friday satisfying and familiar. The frozen salmon fillets at $8.99 for a full two-pound bag are the standout seafood deal on this flyer by a wide margin, making Tuesday's salmon night the obvious choice for the one elevated dinner without pushing the week's total into uncomfortable territory. The $9.99/lb fresh salmon, baby back ribs, beef roast, and all the packaged shrimp were deliberately skipped because their per-serving cost would have easily doubled the week's protein spend. Vidalia onions at $0.99/lb and baby potatoes at $3.99 for three pounds round out several meals with very little added cost, keeping the full week comfortably within a realistic family dinner budget.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Thighs with Baby Potatoes and Green Peppers
Description: Bone-in chicken thighs are seasoned and roasted alongside baby potatoes and sliced green peppers until golden and tender, all in one pan. The drippings coat the vegetables with savory flavor, making this a satisfying and nearly effortless weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks ($1.49/lb), Baby Potatoes ($3.99 for 3-LB. BAG), Bagged Green Peppers ($1.29/lb), Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil ($4.99 for 16.9 oz)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes roasting
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken thighs (4-5 pieces), 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, 1 lb green peppers, all roasted on one sheet pan for 4 people
Recipes:
- Roast Chicken Thighs, Baby Potatoes & Green Beans (Whole30)

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon Fillets with Broccoli Slaw and Mini Tomatoes
Description: Frozen salmon fillets are thawed and pan-seared in olive oil until the skin is crisp and the flesh is flaky, then served alongside a bright broccoli slaw tossed with mini Marzano tomatoes. This is a complete, colorful plate that feels restaurant-quality on a weeknight schedule.
Sale items used: Frozen Salmon Fillets ($8.99 for 2-LB. BAG), Organic Veggie Broccoli Slaw ($2.50 for 10 oz), Mini Marzano Tomatoes ($4.99 for 24 oz), Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs salmon (one full bag), four fillets approximately 8 oz each, one bag broccoli slaw and one container mini tomatoes serve 4 generously
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Salmon and Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Broccoli Slaw

Wednesday
Meal: Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Baby Potatoes and Vidalia Onions
Description: Pork tenderloin is seared and then oven-roasted with halved baby potatoes and sweet Vidalia onions, developing a caramelized crust and juicy center. The natural sweetness of the Vidalia onions balances the savory pork beautifully with no extra sauce needed.
Sale items used: Fresh Pork Tenderloin ($2.69/lb), Baby Potatoes ($3.99 for 3-LB. BAG, second bag), Vidalia Onions ($0.99/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 30-35 minutes roasting
Serving note: 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin (one standard tenderloin feeds 4), 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, 1 lb Vidalia onions, sliced and roasted in the same pan
Recipes:
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Vegetables

Thursday
Meal: Smoked Kielbasa and Green Pepper Skillet with Grillabella Mushroom Caps
Description: Sliced smoked kielbasa is browned in a skillet with green peppers and Vidalia onions until everything is slightly charred and fragrant, then served alongside roasted Grillabella mushroom caps for a hearty, smoky plate. This one-pan dinner comes together in under 30 minutes with almost no cleanup.
Sale items used: Polish Kielbasa Smoked ($3.49/lb), Bagged Green Peppers ($1.29/lb, second purchase), Vidalia Onions ($0.99/lb, already purchased Wednesday), Grillabella Caps ($4.49 for 16 oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs smoked kielbasa, 1 lb green peppers, 1 lb onion, one 16 oz package of mushroom caps serves 4 as a side
Recipes:
- Easy Kielbasa Sheet Pan Dinner
- Kielbasa Skillet: Quick & Delicious One-Pan Sausage Dinner

Friday
Meal: Ground Beef Taco Bowls with Rice and Mini Marzano Tomatoes
Description: Seasoned ground beef is cooked with Vidalia onion and served over fluffy Minute Rice in bowls, topped with halved mini Marzano tomatoes and a drizzle of your favorite gluten-free salsa or hot sauce from the pantry. This crowd-pleasing bowl is endlessly customizable and completely gluten-free when served over rice instead of in tortillas.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef ($4.99/lb), Minute Rice ($5.99 for 42 oz), Mini Marzano Tomatoes ($4.99 for 24 oz, second container), Vidalia Onions ($0.99/lb, already purchased)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs ground beef, 3 cups dry rice (serves 4 with ample rice per bowl), one container mini tomatoes
Recipes:
- Taco Rice Bowl Recipe with Ground Beef

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks (2 lbs): $2.98
- Baby Potatoes (x2 bags, 3 lbs each): $7.98
- Bagged Green Peppers (2 lbs total across Monday and Thursday): $2.58
- Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 bottle): $4.99
- Frozen Salmon Fillets (1 bag, 2 lbs): $8.99
- Organic Veggie Broccoli Slaw (1 bag, 10 oz): $2.50
- Mini Marzano Tomatoes (x2 containers): $9.98
- Fresh Pork Tenderloin (1.5 lbs): $4.04
- Vidalia Onions (2.5 lbs, used across Wednesday, Thursday, Friday): $2.48
- Polish Kielbasa Smoked (1.5 lbs): $5.24
- Grillabella Caps (1 package, 16 oz): $4.49
- Fresh Ground Beef (1.5 lbs): $7.49
- Minute