Market Basket Kosher Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Breast Boneless & Skinless Antibiotic Free: $4.99/lb
- Eye Round Roast Fresh Cut Daily: $4.99/lb
- Fresh Chicken Tenders: $4.49/lb
- Fresh Organic Chicken Drumsticks: $3.99/lb
- Oven Ready Roaster In Cooking Bag: $10.49 for 6-LB.
- Deli Select Ultra Thin Oven Roasted Turkey Breast: $6.99 for 6 oz.
- Chicken Franks: $1.49 for 1-LB.
- Jumbo Meat Franks: $1.49 for 1-LB.
- Jumbo Meat Franks: $3.99 for 10-LB.
- Jumbo Meat Franks: $7.99 for 5-LB.
- Bratwurst or Knockwurst: $4.99 for 12 oz.
- Natural Casing Franks: $11.99 for 32 oz.
- Breaded Chicken Frozen: $5.49 for 16 oz.
- Breaded Chicken Tenders Nuggets: $5.99 for 22-29 oz.
- Yummy Chicken Dino Buddies Tenders Nuggets Alpha Buddies: $5.99 for 18-21.7 oz.
- Chicken Strips or Nuggets: $5.99 for 24 oz.
- All Natural Sausage Patties Links: $2.50 for 5-7 oz.
- Centerville Chicken Pie Pot Pie: $12.99 for 36 oz.
- Rare Roast Beef: $9.99/lb
- Turkey Breast: $6.99/lb
- The Flying Meatballs 3 Meat Beef Turkey: $8.99 for 16 oz.
- Beef Burgers: $9.99 for 32 oz.
- Fresh Smashed Beef Burger: $9.99 for 10-LB.
- Turkey Burgers Steakhouse Peppers & Onions: $8.49 for 20 oz.
- Polska Kielbasa: $3.49 for 13 oz.
- Bun Length Franks: $4.99 for 48 oz.
- Cello Franks Skinless: $5.99/lb
- Old Tyme Franks Natural Casing: $4.99/lb
- Sliced Red Brisket Pastrami: $9.99 for 9 oz.
- Chomps Jerky Sticks: $3.99 for 12 Pack
- Mr. Chikin Chicken Wings: $5.99 for 11 oz.
- Bertolino Meatloaf Mix: $6.99 for 3-LB.
- Giant Beef & Pork: $9.99 for 22 oz. - price not listed (pork, not kosher-compliant)
- Maple Glazed Bacon: $5.99 for 12 oz. - (pork, not kosher-compliant)
- Fresh Boneless Pork Chops Center Cut Fresh Cut Daily: $2.49/lb - (pork, not kosher-compliant)
- Fresh Italian Sausage: $3.49/lb - (pork, not kosher-compliant)
- Virginia or Honey Ham At The Deli: $4.99/lb - (pork, not kosher-compliant)
- Nugget Ham: $4.99/lb - (pork, not kosher-compliant)
- Boneless Ham Quarter: $4.99 for 3lb. - (pork, not kosher-compliant)
- Spiral Recipe Ham: $4.99/lb - (pork, not kosher-compliant)
- Curly's Baby Back Ribs Fully Cooked: $8.99 for 38 oz. - (pork, not kosher-compliant)
- Curly's Pulled Pork: $14.99 for 15-16 oz. - (pork, not kosher-compliant)
- Deli Select Ultra Thin Smoked Ham: $6.99 for 6 oz. - (pork, not kosher-compliant)
- Deli Select Ultra Thin Honey Ham: $6.99 for 6 oz. - (pork, not kosher-compliant)
- Hot Link Sausage: $4.99 for 24 oz. - (pork content unclear, excluded for safety)
- Chourizo Sausage Spanish Style: $3.99 for 12 oz. - (pork, not kosher-compliant)
- Capicola Hot Sweet: $6.99/lb - (pork, not kosher-compliant)
- Genoa Salami: $9.49/lb - (pork, not kosher-compliant)
- Prosciutto Great With Melon: $9.89/lb - (pork, not kosher-compliant)
- Antipasto Negroni Classico: $9.99 for 16 oz. - (pork content, not kosher-compliant)
- German Bologna: $2.99/lb - (pork content unclear, excluded for safety)
- Sliced Meat Bologna: $1.99 for 16 oz. - (pork content unclear, excluded for safety)
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Small Skinless Haddock Fillets: $9.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Swordfish Steaks: $12.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Wolffish Fillets: $12.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Monkfish Fillets: $6.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Pollock Fillets: $6.99/lb
- Ocean Farm Raised Littleneck Clams: $5.99/lb - (shellfish, not kosher-compliant)
- Mama Bear Salmon Portions: $9.99 for 16 oz.
- Cedar Bay Air Fryer Salmon & Vegetables: $9.99 for 16 oz.
- Cedar Bay Air Fryer Fish & Chips: $9.99 for 16 oz.
- Cedar Bay Air Fryer Salmon Bites: $9.99 for 16 oz.
- Trident Salmon Burgers: $10.99 for 16-18 oz.
- Shrimp Bowls Garlic Butter Risotto Alfredo Scampi Fried Rice Honey Garlic: $9.99 for 39.6 oz. - (shellfish, not kosher-compliant)
- Quality Cooked Shrimp 26/30 Ct. Per Pound: $8.99 for 16 oz. - (shellfish, not kosher-compliant)
- E-Z Peel Raw Shrimp 26/30 Ct. Per Pound: $15.89 for 2-LB. - (shellfish, not kosher-compliant)
- Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 26/30 Ct. Per Pound: $15.89 for 2-LB. - (shellfish, not kosher-compliant)
- Catfish Nuggets: $9.99 for 3-LB.
- Whole Tilapia: $10.99 for 3-LB.
- True Tides Flounder Fillets Locally Caught: $10.99 for 16 oz.
- Squid Rings: $6.59 for frozen - price not listed (no pack size stated)
- Cooked & Cut Squid Tentacles: $7.59 for frozen - price not listed (no pack size stated)
- Niji Sushi California Roll With Masago: $6.49 for PKG.
- Niji Sushi Double Tuna Roll: $11.99 for PKG.
- Fully Cooked Chicken Wings BBQ Buffalo Magnum Teriyaki Honey Stung Salt & Vinegar: $9.69/lb

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

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Fresh Organic Chicken Drumsticks: $3.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $7.98 total, roughly $2.00/serving
- Polska Kielbasa: $3.49 for 13 oz. - 2 packages for 4 people = $6.98 total, roughly $1.75/serving (note: lowest per-serving cost but a single package is borderline; two packages used)
- Fresh Chicken Tenders: $4.49/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $6.74 total, roughly $1.69/serving
- Fresh Chicken Breast Boneless & Skinless Antibiotic Free: $4.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $9.98 total, roughly $2.50/serving
- Eye Round Roast Fresh Cut Daily: $4.99/lb - about 2.5 lbs for 4 people = $12.48 total, roughly $3.12/serving
- Catfish Nuggets: $9.99 for 3-LB. - 1 package feeds 4 people = $9.99 total, roughly $2.50/serving
- Whole Tilapia: $10.99 for 3-LB. - 1 package for 4 people = $10.99 total, roughly $2.75/serving
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Pollock Fillets: $6.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $13.98 total, roughly $3.50/serving
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Monkfish Fillets: $6.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $13.98 total, roughly $3.50/serving
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Haddock Fillets: $9.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $19.98 total, roughly $5.00/serving
- Mama Bear Salmon Portions: $9.99 for 16 oz. - 2 packages for 4 people = $19.98 total, roughly $5.00/serving
- True Tides Flounder Fillets Locally Caught: $10.99 for 16 oz. - 2 packages for 4 people = $21.98 total, roughly $5.50/serving
- Trident Salmon Burgers: $10.99 for 16-18 oz. - 2 packages for 4 people = $21.98 total, roughly $5.50/serving
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Swordfish Steaks: $12.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $25.98 total, roughly $6.50/serving (premium)
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Wolffish Fillets: $12.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $25.98 total, roughly $6.50/serving (premium)

Why these meals: This week's plan leans hard on chicken and a few smart budget finds to keep costs in check. Fresh Organic Chicken Drumsticks at $3.99/lb and Fresh Chicken Tenders at $4.49/lb are the two most economical proteins on the flyer and anchor two of the five nights at well under $3 per person. Polska Kielbasa at $3.49 per 13-oz. package is a great deal for a hearty skillet dinner, and Catfish Nuggets at $9.99 for a full 3-lb. bag deliver a generous fish night at only about $2.50 per person, making it one of the best values in the seafood section. The one premium night goes to Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Pollock Fillets at $6.99/lb, which is the least expensive of the fresh wild-caught fillets sold by the pound and a much better value than haddock, swordfish, or wolffish. The Eye Round Roast at $4.99/lb rounds out the week with a satisfying beef dinner; it is a lean, affordable roast cut that keeps the weekly per-person total comfortably within range.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Braised Fresh Organic Chicken Drumsticks with Stem Cluster Tomatoes and Red Salad Onions
Description: Chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then nestled on a bed of halved stem cluster tomatoes and sliced red salad onions and braised in the oven until the skin is golden and the juices run clear. The tomatoes and onions collapse into a savory pan sauce that is spooned over the drumsticks at the table.
Sale items used: Fresh Organic Chicken Drumsticks, Stem Cluster Tomatoes, Red Salad Onions
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes oven time (60 minutes total)
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Fresh Organic Chicken Drumsticks (about 2 drumsticks per person), 1 lb of Stem Cluster Tomatoes, and 0.5 lb of Red Salad Onions. Total time is right at 60 minutes; drumsticks can be seasoned and refrigerated up to 4 hours ahead to save time on a weeknight.

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Chicken Tenders over Romaine Lettuce with Cucumbers and Stem Cluster Tomatoes
Description: Fresh chicken tenders are seasoned with cumin, garlic powder, and lemon juice, then pan-seared in olive oil until cooked through with a lightly golden crust. They are sliced and served warm over crisp romaine lettuce with sliced cucumbers and halved stem cluster tomatoes dressed with Tessera Balsamic Vinegar.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Tenders, Romaine Lettuce, Cucumbers, Stem Cluster Tomatoes, Tessera Balsamic Vinegar
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Fresh Chicken Tenders, 1 head of Romaine Lettuce (1 pack of 2, use 1), 2 cucumbers (1 pack of 2), and 0.5 lb of Stem Cluster Tomatoes. One 16.9-oz. bottle of Tessera Balsamic Vinegar is used as a dressing base and will last well beyond this week.

Wednesday
Meal: Polska Kielbasa and Hanover Air Fryer Vegetables Skillet with Romaine Lettuce Salad
Description: Polska Kielbasa is sliced into coins and browned in a skillet with olive oil until caramelized on the cut sides, then tossed with Hanover Air Fryer Vegetables cooked according to package directions until tender. Served alongside a simple romaine lettuce salad with red salad onions and a drizzle of Pastene Salad Dressing.
Sale items used: Polska Kielbasa, Hanover Air Fryer Vegetables Peas Corn Squash, Romaine Lettuce, Red Salad Onions, Pastene Salad Dressing 5 Varieties
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages of Polska Kielbasa (2 x 13 oz.), 2 packages of Hanover Air Fryer Vegetables (2 x 10-12 oz.), 1 head of Romaine Lettuce (second head from the pack of 2 purchased Tuesday), and 0.25 lb of Red Salad Onions. One 12-oz. bottle of Pastene Salad Dressing is used for the salad.

Thursday
Meal: Baked Eye Round Roast with Roasted Red Salad Onions and Cucumbers
Description: Eye Round Roast is rubbed with garlic, rosemary, black pepper, and olive oil, then roasted in the oven at 325 degrees F until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees F for medium-rare, rested, and sliced thin across the grain. Roasted red salad onion wedges and sliced cucumbers dressed with Tessera Red Wine Vinegar White serve as bright, simple sides.
Sale items used: Eye Round Roast Fresh Cut Daily, Red Salad Onions, Cucumbers, Tessera Red Wine Vinegar White
Prep time: 15 minutes active, approximately 75-90 minutes oven time
Serving note: Use a 2.5-lb Eye Round Roast, 0.5 lb of Red Salad Onions, and 2 cucumbers (1 pack of 2). Make-ahead note: the roast can be seasoned and refrigerated overnight; remove from the fridge 30 minutes before roasting. Total time exceeds 60 minutes - start the roast by 5:30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. dinner.
Recipes:
- Eye of Round Roast

Friday
Meal: Pan-Fried Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Pollock Fillets with Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce Salad
Description: Pollock fillets are lightly coated in seasoned flour and pan-fried in olive oil until golden and flaky, then finished with a squeeze of lemon. Served alongside Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce leaves dressed with Pastene Salad Dressing and sliced red salad onions for a fresh, bright finish to the week.
Sale items used: Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Pollock Fillets, Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce, Red Salad Onions, Pastene Salad Dressing 5 Varieties
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Pollock Fillets (about 0.5 lb per person), 1 head of Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce (1 pack of 2, use 1), and 0.25 lb of Red Salad Onions. The second head of butter lettuce from the pack can be used for lunches. The Pastene Salad Dressing bottle from Wednesday covers this night as well.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Organic Chicken Drumsticks (2 lbs): $7.98
- Fresh Chicken Tenders (1.5 lbs): $6.74
- Polska Kielbasa (x2 packages): $6.98
- Hanover Air Fryer Vegetables Peas Corn Squash (x2 packages): $3.00
- Eye Round Roast Fresh Cut Daily (2.5 lbs): $12.48
- Ocean Fresh Wild All Natural Pollock Fillets (2 lbs): $13.98
- Stem Cluster Tomatoes (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Cucumbers (x2 packs of 2): $2.00
- Romaine Lettuce (x1 pack of 2): $1.00
- Hydroponic Crisp Butter Lettuce (x1 pack of 2): $2.50
- Red Salad Onions (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Tessera Balsamic Vinegar (x1 bottle): $1.99
- Tessera Red Wine Vinegar White (x1 bottle): $2.50
- Pastene Salad Dressing 5 Varieties (x1 bottle): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Black pepper
- Kosher salt
- Dried rosemary
- All-purpose flour (for dredging pollock)
- Lemon (fresh, for pollock and chicken tenders)