Market Basket Kosher 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 (not kosher - excluded)
- Beef Roast: $9.99/lb
- Genoa Salami: $9.99/lb (not kosher - pork-based, excluded)
- 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 (not kosher - contains pork, excluded)
- Fresh Whole Chickens: $1.59/lb
- Fresh Organic Chicken Tenders: $8.99/lb
- Chicken Breast Cutlets: $4.49/lb
- Breaded Fresh Thin Sliced Chicken Air Fry: $7.99 for 12 oz
- Polish Kielbasa Sliced: $4.99/lb (not kosher - pork, excluded)
- Sliced Bacon: $6.39 for 6 oz (not kosher - pork, excluded)
- Polish Kielbasa Smoked: $3.49/lb (not kosher - pork, excluded)
- Baby Back Ribs: $7.99 for 20.8-21 oz (not kosher - pork, excluded)
- Hardwood Smoked Ham Grillsteak: $3.49 for 10 oz (not kosher - pork, excluded)
- Ham Steak Anytime: $2.50 for 8 oz (not kosher - pork, excluded)
- Boneless Honey Roasted Ham: $11.49 for 44 oz (not kosher - pork, excluded)
- Gaspar's Linguica or Chourico: $6.49 for 16 oz (not kosher - pork, excluded)
- Andouille Sausage: $3.99 for 12 oz (not kosher - pork, excluded)
- Boneless Simple Carve Ham: $3.99/lb (not kosher - pork, excluded)
- Fully Cooked Bacon: $3.99 for 2.52 oz (not kosher - pork, excluded)
- Hardwood Smoked Premium Bacon: $5.99 for 16 oz (not kosher - pork, excluded)
- Scrambles: $2.99 for 5.35 oz (not kosher certified - excluded)
- Sliced Pepperoni: $2.99 for 7 oz (not kosher - pork, excluded)
- Braunschweiger Liver: $2.49 for 8 oz (not kosher - pork, excluded)
- Beef Burgers: $13.99 for 2-lb box
- Turkey Burgers: $8.99 for 2-lb box
- Hometown Sausage: $4.49 for 19.5-20 oz (not kosher - pork, excluded)
- Breakfast Sandwiches: $10.99 for 28.8-36 oz (not kosher - excluded)
- Ground Turkey: $4.49/lb
- Fresh Beef Patties: $10.99 for 1 lb (not kosher certified - excluded)
- Chicken Breast: $5.99/lb
- German Vienna Bologna: $3.29/lb (not kosher - pork, excluded)
- Santa Fe Turkey Breast: $6.99/lb
- The Flying Meatball: $6.99 for 16 oz (not kosher - mixed pork/beef, excluded)
- Giant Beef & Pork: $8.99 for 22 oz (not kosher - contains pork, excluded)
- Ocean Fresh Wild Sea Scallops: $23.99/lb (not kosher - shellfish, excluded)
- Tail off Shrimp Peeled & Deveined 16/20 Ct.: $19.89 for 2-lb bag (not kosher - shellfish, excluded)
- E-Z Peel Shrimp 16/20 Ct.: $15.89 for 2-lb bag (not kosher - shellfish, excluded)
- Cooked Shrimp 16/20 Ct.: $21.89 for 2-lb bag (not kosher - shellfish, excluded)
- Smoked Salmon: $7.99 for 4 oz
- Smoked Salmon: $10.99 for 4 oz
- Ocean Fresh Wild Red Perch Fillets: $6.99/lb
- Mama Bear Salmon Cubes: $9.99 for 16 oz
- Legacy Breaded Shrimp: $3.99 for 38 oz (not kosher - shellfish, excluded)
- True Tides Haddock Fillets: $15.99 for 16 oz
- Ocean Fresh Wild Mussels: $4.99/lb (not kosher - shellfish, excluded)
- Frozen Salmon Fillets: $8.99 for 2-lb bag
- Snow Crab Legs & Claws: $28.99 for 1.5 lb (not kosher - shellfish, excluded)
- Red Shrimp: $5.99/lb (not kosher - shellfish, excluded)
- Turkey Burgers: $8.99 for 2-lb box

Vegetables on sale:
- Baby Potatoes: $3.99 for 3-lb bag
- Fresh Calif. Strawberries: $4.99 for 2-lb pkg
- Vidalia Onions: $0.99/lb
- Bagged Green Peppers: $1.29/lb
- Organic Veggie Broccoli Slaw: $2.50 for 10 oz
- Gourmet Garden Squeeze or Lightly Dried Herbs: $3.99 for .35-4 oz
- Pineapple Spears or Watermelon: $3.99 for 16 oz
- Caesar Kits: $2.50 for 9.8-10.75 oz
- Mini Marzano Tomatoes: $4.99 for 24 oz
- Northeast Salads: $2.29 for 5 oz
- Grillabella Caps: $4.49 for 16 oz

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):

Economical proteins:

• Fresh Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks: $1.49/lb - about 2.5 lbs for 4 people = ~$3.73 for the meal
• Fresh Whole Chickens: $1.59/lb - about 4 lbs usable meat from one bird = ~$6.36 for the meal
• Ground Turkey: $4.49/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = ~$6.74 for the meal
• Shoulder Steak London Broil: $3.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$7.98 for the meal
• Fresh Ground Beef: $4.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = ~$7.49 for the meal
• Turkey Burgers: $8.99 for 2-lb box - one box feeds 4 people = ~$8.99 for the meal
• Chicken Breast Cutlets: $4.49/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$8.98 for the meal
• Beef Burgers: $13.99 for 2-lb box - one box feeds 4 people = ~$13.99 for the meal
• Santa Fe Turkey Breast: $6.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$13.98 for the meal
• Beef Roast: $9.99/lb - about 2.5 lbs for 4 people = ~$24.98 for the meal
• Ocean Fresh Wild Red Perch Fillets: $6.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$13.98 for the meal
• Frozen Salmon Fillets: $8.99 for 2-lb bag - one bag feeds 4 people = ~$8.99 for the meal
• Farm Raised Salmon Steaks: $9.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$19.98 for the meal
• Ocean Fresh Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$19.98 for the meal
• True Tides Haddock Fillets: $15.99 for 16 oz - two packages needed for 4 people = ~$31.98 for the meal

Why these meals: Chicken thighs and drumsticks at $1.49/lb are the clear anchor of this week - they are among the best-value proteins you will find at any grocery store any week of the year, and using them twice in different preparations stretches the budget considerably. Ground turkey at $4.49/lb is another strong buy that keeps a third night well under $10 in protein. The London Broil shoulder steak at $3.99/lb earns its place on a weeknight because it is a braising and slow-roast cut that feeds four generously for under $8, making it a legitimate budget choice despite being a beef steak cut. The single premium night goes to the frozen salmon fillets at $8.99 for a full 2-lb bag - that flat package price is actually cheaper per meal than the per-pound salmon steaks and sockeye fillets, and it brings needed variety to the week without the $19-plus price tag of the fresh salmon options. The beef roast, haddock, and both fresh salmon items were deliberately skipped because even on sale they push the per-meal protein cost to a level that strains a sensible weeknight budget for four people.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Honey-Glazed Baked Chicken Thighs with Roasted Baby Potatoes and Green Peppers
Description: (Meat) Bone-in chicken thighs are seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, then baked until golden and lacquered with a sweet-savory glaze of honey and a splash of lemon juice. Baby potatoes and sliced green peppers roast in the same pan, soaking up the drippings for a complete one-pan 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), Gourmet Garden Squeeze or Lightly Dried Herbs ($3.99)
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 45 minutes cook
Serving note: 2.5 lbs chicken thighs (about 2-3 thighs per person), one full 3-lb bag of baby potatoes, and 1 lb of green peppers shared among 4 people
Recipes:
- Honey Chicken
- Date & Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey and Tomato Ragu over Tri-Color Pasta
Description: (Meat) Ground turkey is browned in olive oil with sauteed Vidalia onion and green pepper, then simmered low and slow in a rich tomato sauce until thick and deeply flavored. Served over a full pound of tri-color pasta, it is a hearty weeknight bowl that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Ground Turkey ($4.49/lb), Tri Color Pastene Pasta ($2.00 for 16 oz pkg), Russo Italian Tomatoes ($2.50 for 28 oz can), Vidalia Onions ($0.99/lb), Bagged Green Peppers ($1.29/lb), Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 10 minutes prep, 25 minutes cook
Serving note: 1.5 lbs ground turkey, one 16 oz box of pasta, one 28 oz can of tomatoes, and half a pound each of onion and pepper - serves 4 generously
Recipes:
- Easy Turkey Ragù Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: London Broil Shoulder Steak with Grillabella Mushroom Caps and Caesar Salad
Description: (Meat) A two-pound London Broil shoulder steak is marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, then seared hot in a cast-iron pan and sliced thin against the grain for maximum tenderness. Grillabella mushroom caps roast alongside and catch the steak juices, while a fresh Caesar kit rounds out the plate with no extra work.
Sale items used: Shoulder Steak London Broil ($3.99/lb), Grillabella Caps ($4.49 for 16 oz), Caesar Kits ($2.50 for 9.8-10.75 oz), Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil (already purchased), Gourmet Garden Squeeze or Lightly Dried Herbs (already purchased)
Prep time: 20 minutes prep (including 15 min marinade), 20 minutes cook
Serving note: 2 lbs London Broil sliced thin yields about 6-7 oz of cooked meat per person, one pack of mushroom caps and one Caesar kit split among 4
Recipes:
- London Broil with Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce

Thursday
Meal: Sheet Pan Baked Salmon Fillets with Broccoli Slaw and Mini Marzano Tomatoes
Description: (Meat - pareve fish night) Frozen salmon fillets are thawed, brushed with olive oil and lemon, seasoned with herbs, and roasted at high heat until flaky and just cooked through. Organic broccoli slaw and halved mini Marzano tomatoes roast on the same sheet pan for a colorful, no-fuss dinner that is ready in under 30 minutes.
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), Gourmet Garden Squeeze or Lightly Dried Herbs (already purchased)
Prep time: 10 minutes prep, 20 minutes cook
Serving note: One 2-lb bag of salmon yields roughly 4 fillets of approximately 8 oz each, one bag of broccoli slaw and the full 24 oz of tomatoes serve 4
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Salmon With Veggies

Friday
Meal: BBQ Drumstick Dinner with Roasted Baby Potatoes and a Green Pepper and Tomato Side Salad
Description: (Meat) Chicken drumsticks are coated in Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce and roasted in the oven low and slow until sticky, caramelized, and falling off the bone - a classic Friday crowd-pleaser that requires almost no effort. A simple side of roasted baby potatoes and a fresh salad of sliced green pepper and Marzano tomatoes dressed with olive oil and lemon makes the plate feel complete and satisfying.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks ($1.49/lb), Baby Potatoes ($3.99 for 3-lb bag, second bag), Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce ($3.00 for 18 oz), Bagged Green Peppers ($1.29/lb), Mini Marzano Tomatoes ($4.99 for 24 oz, second pack), Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil (already purchased)
Prep time: 10 minutes prep, 50 minutes cook
Serving note: 3 drumsticks per person requires approximately 2.5 lbs of drumsticks, one full 3-lb bag of potatoes, 1 lb of green peppers, and one 24 oz pack of tomatoes for 4 people
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
- BEST Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks (5 lbs total across Monday and Friday): $7.45
- Baby Potatoes (x2 bags, 3 lbs each): $7.98
- Bagged Green Peppers (2 lbs total across the week): $2.58
- Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil (x1 bottle, used all week): $4.99
- Gourmet