Market Basket Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Boneless Pork Chops Center Cut Fresh Cut Daily: $2.49/lb
- Fresh Italian Sausage: $3.49/lb
- Fresh Organic Chicken Drumsticks: $3.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Small Skinless Haddock Fillets: $9.99/lb
- Jumbo Meat Franks: $1.49 for 1-LB.

Vegetables on sale:
- Stem Cluster Tomatoes: $0.99/lb
- Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce: $2.50 for 2
- Cucumbers: $1.00 for 2
- Hanover Air Fryer Vegetables: $1.50 for 10-12 oz.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Chops with Roasted Stem Cluster Tomatoes and Air Fryer Vegetables
Description: A single center-cut boneless pork chop is seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then pan-seared until golden and juicy. Halved stem cluster tomatoes roast alongside a bag of Hanover air fryer vegetables for a colorful, easy plate any kid will enjoy.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Pork Chops Center Cut ($2.49/lb), Stem Cluster Tomatoes ($0.99/lb), Hanover Air Fryer Vegetables ($1.50 for 10-12 oz.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pork chop at approximately 0.5 lb, costing about $1.25. Use about 0.25 lb of stem cluster tomatoes, costing about $0.25. Use 1 bag of Hanover Air Fryer Vegetables at $1.50.
Recipes:
- Easy Pan-Seared Pork Chops

Tuesday
Meal: Fresh Italian Sausage and Pasta with Tresca Marinara Sauce
Description: One or two links of fresh Italian sausage are sliced and browned in a pan, then simmered with Tresca marinara sauce and tossed with pasta for a simple, hearty dinner. This is a classic kid-friendly comfort meal with mild, familiar flavors that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh Italian Sausage ($3.49/lb), Tresca Pasta Sauce ($2.50 for 24 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of fresh Italian sausage, costing about $1.75. Use 1 jar of Tresca Pasta Sauce at $2.50 (leftovers can be refrigerated). Pair with pasta from your pantry.

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Organic Chicken Drumsticks with Grown In Idaho French Fries
Description: Two or three organic chicken drumsticks are coated in a simple mix of olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then baked until the skin is crispy and golden. Grown In Idaho french fries bake in the oven at the same time for a fun, kid-approved dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh Organic Chicken Drumsticks ($3.99/lb), Grown In Idaho French Fries ($3.99 for 24-28 oz.)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of chicken drumsticks (about 2 to 3 drumsticks), costing about $2.99. Use 1 bag of Grown In Idaho French Fries at $3.99 (plenty of leftovers for the week). Both items bake at 400 degrees F so you can cook them together on the same sheet pan.
Recipes:
- Perfect Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks

Thursday
Meal: Baked Haddock Fillets with Butter Lettuce Salad and Cucumbers
Description: A single haddock fillet is lightly seasoned with butter, lemon juice, salt, and a pinch of garlic, then baked until flaky and mild - a fish preparation even picky kids tend to enjoy. It is served alongside crisp butter lettuce leaves and fresh cucumber slices with a drizzle of simple dressing.
Sale items used: Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Small Skinless Haddock Fillets ($9.99/lb), Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce ($2.50 for 2), Cucumbers ($1.00 for 2)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of haddock fillet, costing about $5.00. Purchase 1 pack of butter lettuce (2 heads) at $2.50 and use half, saving the rest for the week. Purchase 1 pack of 2 cucumbers at $1.00 and use half of one cucumber.

Friday
Meal: Jumbo Meat Frank Hot Dogs on Premium Hamburger Rolls with Stem Cluster Tomatoes
Description: Two jumbo meat franks are grilled or pan-cooked and tucked into soft premium rolls for a classic Friday night hot dog dinner kids love. Fresh sliced stem cluster tomatoes on the side add a little color and freshness to round out the plate.
Sale items used: Jumbo Meat Franks ($1.49 for 1-LB.), Premium Hamburger or Hot Dog Rolls ($2.00 for 8 Pack), Stem Cluster Tomatoes ($0.99/lb)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1 pack of Jumbo Meat Franks at $1.49 (the 1-lb pack contains approximately 8 franks; use 2 and save the rest). Purchase 1 pack of 8 rolls at $2.00 and use 2 rolls. Use about 0.25 lb of stem cluster tomatoes, costing about $0.25.
Recipes:
- Chicago-Style Hot Dog Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Boneless Pork Chops Center Cut (0.5 lb): $1.25
- Stem Cluster Tomatoes (0.5 lb total across Monday and Friday): $0.50
- Hanover Air Fryer Vegetables (1 bag): $1.50
- Fresh Italian Sausage (0.5 lb): $1.75
- Tresca Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $2.50
- Fresh Organic Chicken Drumsticks (0.75 lb): $2.99
- Grown In Idaho French Fries (1 bag): $3.99
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Small Skinless Haddock Fillets (0.5 lb): $5.00
- Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce (1 pack of 2 heads): $2.50
- Cucumbers (1 pack of 2): $1.00
- Jumbo Meat Franks (1 lb pack): $1.49
- Premium Hamburger or Hot Dog Rolls (1 pack of 8): $2.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Lemon juice
- Ketchup and mustard for hot dogs
- Simple salad dressing for Thursday lettuce salad