Market Basket Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Wings: $1.99/lb
- Top Round Roast: $4.99/lb
- Boneless Pork Butts: $2.49/lb
- American Cheese (Deli): $3.99/lb
- Chicken Salad (Deli): $6.99/lb
- Old Tyme Beef & Pork Franks: $7.99 for 2.5 LB Box
- Old Tyme Skinless Beef Hot Dogs: $10.99 for 1.75 LB Box
- Fresh Italian Sausage: $2.49/lb
- Natural Casing Polska Kielbasa: $4.99 for 14 oz
- Marinated Chicken Breast: $4.49/lb
- Fresh Ravioli or Tortelloni: 2 for $6.00 for 8-10 oz
- Fresh Pasta: 2 for $4.99 for 12 oz
- Baby Back Ribs: $8.99/lb
- Fresh Chicken Tenders: $3.49/lb
- Fresh Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breast: $4.49/lb
- Fresh Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs: $3.99/lb
- Chicken Split: $3.79/lb
- Sweet Italian Sausage or Brats: $3.49 for 19 oz
- Smoked Rope Sausage or Beddar Cheddar Links: $5.99 for 12-14 oz
- Tenderloin or Pork Loin Fillet: $7.99 for 18.4-24 oz
- Pulled Pork: $4.99 for 15-16 oz
- Boneless Ham Quarter: $3.49/lb
- Silverbrite Cooked Shrimp: $9.99 for 2-LB Bag
- Fresh Farm Raised Tilapia Fillets: $6.99/lb
- Salmon Fillets: $12.99/lb
- Ocean Fresh Wild Clams: $5.99/lb
- Deli Salads (Potato, Macaroni, Cole Slaw): $3.49 for 3-LB

Vegetables on sale:
- Tender Zucchini: $0.99/lb
- Broccoli Slaw: 2 for $3.00 for 12 oz
- Campari Tomatoes: $2.99 for 1-LB
- Sliced White Mushrooms: 2 for $5.00 for 16 oz
- Fresh Express Chopped Kit: 2 for $5.00 for 7.7-11.75 oz
- Little Leaf Farms Salads: $4.79 for 8 oz
- Yellow Peaches, Nectarines or Black Plums: $1.99/lb
- Sweet Raspberries: 2 for $5.00 for 6 oz
- Imported Blackberries: 2 for $4.00 for 6 oz

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs with Sauteed Zucchini
Description: Boneless skinless chicken thighs are seasoned with garlic, herbs, and olive oil then pan-seared to a golden finish. Sliced zucchini is sauteed alongside in the same pan, picking up all the savory drippings for a simple one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs ($3.99/lb), Tender Zucchini ($0.99/lb)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs of chicken thighs (about 2 thighs per person) and 1.5 lbs of zucchini sliced and sauteed for 4 people
Recipes:
- Buttery Garlic Herb Chicken with Zucchini
- Garlic Herb Chicken and Zucchini
- Honey Garlic Chicken and Zucchini Skillet

Tuesday
Meal: Italian Sausage and Mushroom Pasta
Description: Sliced fresh Italian sausage is browned with sliced white mushrooms and Campari tomatoes, then tossed with fresh pasta and finished with parmesan. This hearty, rustic Italian-style pasta comes together quickly on a weeknight and delivers big flavor for very little cost.
Sale items used: Fresh Italian Sausage ($2.49/lb), Sliced White Mushrooms (2 for $5.00), Campari Tomatoes ($2.99 for 1-LB), Fresh Pasta (2 for $4.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs of Italian sausage, 2 packs of mushrooms (32 oz total), 1 lb Campari tomatoes, and 2 packs of fresh pasta (24 oz total) for 4 people
Recipes:
- Italian Sausage Mushroom Pasta
- Linguine With Sausage and Mushrooms
- Italian Sausage Pasta with Mushrooms

Wednesday
Meal: Slow-Braised Boneless Pork Butt with Broccoli Slaw
Description: A boneless pork butt is rubbed with brown sugar, paprika, and garlic then braised low and slow in the oven until fork-tender and pull-apart juicy. It is served over a tangy, dressed broccoli slaw for a BBQ-inspired plate that stretches beautifully across four hearty portions.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Butts ($2.49/lb), Broccoli Slaw (2 for $3.00)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 to 4 hours total (oven braise)
Serving note: 3 lbs of pork butt (about 12 oz cooked meat per person) and 2 bags of broccoli slaw (24 oz total) dressed with vinegar and a touch of mayo for 4 people
Recipes:
- Sweet and Smokey Pulled Pork with Zippy Broccoli Apple Slaw
- Slow Cooker Braised Pork Shoulder
- Dutch Oven Pulled Pork

Thursday
Meal: Chicken Wing Night with Chopped Salad
Description: Fresh chicken wings are tossed in a simple buffalo-style sauce or dry rub then roasted in the oven at high heat until crispy and deeply caramelized. A crisp chopped salad kit rounds out the plate and keeps things fresh and colorful alongside the bold wings.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Wings ($1.99/lb), Fresh Express Chopped Kit (2 for $5.00)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 50 minutes total (oven roast)
Serving note: 4 lbs of chicken wings (about 1 lb per person, roughly 8 to 10 wings) and 2 chopped salad kits for 4 people
Recipes:
- Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad
- Buffalo Chicken Salad - Restaurant Style
- Buffalo Chicken Cobb Salad

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini and Rice
Description: Cooked shrimp are warmed through in a generous garlic butter and lemon sauce with sliced zucchini for a fast Friday seafood dinner that feels indulgent without breaking the bank. Served over fluffy white rice, this is the one premium-protein night of the week using the most budget-friendly seafood option available.
Sale items used: Silverbrite Cooked Shrimp ($9.99 for 2-LB Bag), Tender Zucchini ($0.99/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 full 2-lb bag of cooked shrimp (8 oz per person) and 1 lb of sliced zucchini sauteed in garlic butter, served over rice for 4 people
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Zucchini Rice
- Shrimp and Zucchini over Rice
- Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini and Tomatoes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs (2 lbs): $7.98
- Tender Zucchini - Monday (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Fresh Italian Sausage (1.5 lbs): $3.74
- Sliced White Mushrooms (x2 packs, 32 oz total): $5.00
- Campari Tomatoes (1-LB pack): $2.99
- Fresh Pasta (x2 packs, 24 oz total): $4.99
- Boneless Pork Butts (3 lbs): $7.47
- Broccoli Slaw (x2 bags, 24 oz total): $3.00
- Fresh Chicken Wings (4 lbs): $7.96
- Fresh Express Chopped Kit (x2 kits): $5.00
- Silverbrite Cooked Shrimp (x1 bag, 2 lbs): $9.99
- Tender Zucchini - Friday (1 lb): $0.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika and smoked paprika
- Brown sugar
- Dried Italian seasoning or oregano
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Buffalo sauce or hot sauce (for wings)
- Mayonnaise (for broccoli slaw dressing)
- Apple cider vinegar
- Parmesan cheese
- Lemon juice
- White rice
- Chicken or vegetable broth (optional for braising)