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
- Cucumbers: $1.00 for 2
- Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce: $2.50 for 2
- Hanover Air Fryer Vegetables Peas Corn Squash: $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: Two juicy center-cut boneless pork chops are pan-seared until golden and served alongside sweet roasted stem cluster tomatoes and a bag of easy air fryer vegetables. This simple, colorful plate is a great weeknight dinner that kids will recognize and enjoy.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Pork Chops Center Cut Fresh Cut Daily ($2.49/lb), Stem Cluster Tomatoes ($0.99/lb), Hanover Air Fryer Vegetables Peas Corn Squash ($1.50)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 1 lb of boneless pork chops (2 chops, roughly 0.5 lb each) for $2.49. Buy approximately 0.5 lb of stem cluster tomatoes for $0.50. Buy 1 bag of Hanover Air Fryer Vegetables for $1.50. Total protein is well portioned for 2 people with a full vegetable side.
Recipes:
- Easy Pan-Seared Pork Chops

Tuesday
Meal: Fresh Italian Sausage and Pasta with Tresca Marinara Sauce
Description: Sliced fresh Italian sausage is browned and tossed with pasta and a jar of Tresca marinara sauce for a hearty, crowd-pleasing dinner. Kids love the familiar flavors of sausage and red sauce, and this meal comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh Italian Sausage ($3.49/lb), Tresca Pasta Sauce 5 Varieties ($2.50 for 24 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 0.75 lb of fresh Italian sausage for $2.62. Buy 1 jar of Tresca Pasta Sauce for $2.50. Use about 6 oz. of dry pasta from your pantry. The 24 oz. jar of sauce is plenty for 2 servings with a little left over.

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Organic Chicken Drumsticks with Grown In Idaho French Fries
Description: Organic chicken drumsticks are seasoned simply and baked until crispy and golden, paired with a generous serving of Grown In Idaho french fries baked in the same oven. This is a classic kid-approved combination that is easy to prepare and fun to eat.
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: Buy approximately 1.5 lbs of organic chicken drumsticks (roughly 4 drumsticks) for $5.99. Buy 1 bag of Grown In Idaho French Fries for $3.99. The fries and drumsticks can bake together at 400 degrees F, staggering the fries by about 10 minutes since drumsticks need a bit longer. Total cook time is about 45 minutes so start the drumsticks first.
Recipes:
- Perfect Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks

Thursday
Meal: Baked Haddock Fillets with Butter Lettuce Salad and Cucumbers
Description: Mild, flaky haddock fillets are lightly seasoned with butter and baked until tender, making them an easy fish dinner that even picky eaters tend to enjoy. A simple side salad of crisp butter lettuce and cool cucumber slices rounds out the plate with fresh flavor.
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: Buy approximately 1 lb of haddock fillets for $9.99. Buy 1 head of butter lettuce (sold as 2 for $2.50, so cost is $1.25 for 1 head, or buy the 2-pack for $2.50 and use the second head for snacking). Buy 1 cucumber from the 2-for-$1.00 deal, paying $0.50 for a single cucumber, or buy the pair for $1.00 and use the second later in the week. Dress the salad with a simple drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt from your pantry.

Friday
Meal: Jumbo Meat Frank Hot Dogs on Premium Hamburger Rolls with Stem Cluster Tomatoes
Description: Classic jumbo meat franks are grilled or pan-cooked and served on soft premium rolls with sliced stem cluster tomatoes for a fresh, fun Friday dinner. Kids love building their own hot dogs with their favorite toppings, making this a low-stress end-of-week meal.
Sale items used: Jumbo Meat Franks ($1.49 for 1-LB.), Premium Hamburger or Hot Dog Rolls 8 Pack ($2.00 for 8 Pack), Stem Cluster Tomatoes ($0.99/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 pack of Jumbo Meat Franks (1 lb.) for $1.49, which contains enough franks for 2 people with 2 franks each and leftovers. Buy 1 pack of Premium Hot Dog Rolls (8 pack) for $2.00 and use 4 rolls for this meal. Buy approximately 0.5 lb of stem cluster tomatoes for $0.50 to slice as a topping. Keep ketchup and mustard on hand from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Chicago-Style Hot Dog Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Boneless Pork Chops Center Cut (1 lb.): $2.49
- Stem Cluster Tomatoes (1 lb. total, split across Monday and Friday): $0.99
- Hanover Air Fryer Vegetables Peas Corn Squash (x1 bag): $1.50
- Fresh Italian Sausage (0.75 lb.): $2.62
- Tresca Pasta Sauce (x1 jar, 24 oz.): $2.50
- Fresh Organic Chicken Drumsticks (1.5 lbs.): $5.99
- Grown In Idaho French Fries (x1 bag, 24-28 oz.): $3.99
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Small Skinless Haddock Fillets (1 lb.): $9.99
- Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce (x1 2-pack): $2.50
- Cucumbers (x1 2-pack): $1.00
- Jumbo Meat Franks (x1 pack, 1 lb.): $1.49
- Premium Hamburger or Hot Dog Rolls 8 Pack (x1 pack): $2.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Dry pasta (about 6 oz., such as penne or spaghetti)
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Butter (for baked haddock)
- Ketchup and mustard (for hot dogs)
- Your preferred seasoning or paprika for chicken drumsticks