Publix Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Publix St. Louis Style Pork Spareribs: BOGO
- Publix Ground Chuck: $1.79/lb
- Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops: $3.99/lb
- Publix Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers: $4.99/lb
- Publix Potato Skins: $5.99/lb
- Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage: $3.99/lb
- Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs: $4.99/lb
- Publix Medium Shrimp Platter: $7.99 each
- Margaritaville Shrimp Appetizers: $5.99 each
- Publix Salmon Meal for One: $7.99 each
- White Shrimp: $11.99/lb
- Butterball Ground Turkey: $4.99/lb
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $17.99/lb
- Steakhouse Elite Ground Beef Burgers: $12.99 for 2 (13-oz pkg)
- Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast: $1.29/lb
- Whole Brisket: $3.99/lb
- Farmer Focus Chicken Party Wings: BOGO
- Wallis Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: $2.99/lb
- Prairie Fresh Pork St. Louis Style Spareribs: $4.99/lb
- Shire Farm Smoked Sausage: $3.99 each
- Oscar Mayer Franks: $3.49 each
- Oscar Mayer Bacon: $3.99 each
- Publix Beef Smash Patties: $7.49 each
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breast Strips: $6.99 each
- GreenWise Angus New York Strip Steak: $20.99/lb
- GreenWise Italian Chicken Sausage: $5.99 each
- GreenWise Ground Chicken: $3.99 each
- Publix Chicken Leg Quarters: $0.99/lb
- Publix Orange Blossom Honey: $1.89 each
- Publix Mild or Hot Pork Italian Sausage: $4.99/lb
- Salmon Select Cuts: $8.99/lb
- Demakes Bros. Skewers: $9.99 each
- Publix Swai Fillets: $6.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Bulk Sweet Corn: 5 for $3.25
- Tree Ripened Peaches or Nectarines: $1.99/lb
- Red or Black Plums: $1.99/lb
- Honeycrisp Apples: 2 for $5.99
- Blackberries: 3 for $10.00
- Red Seedless Watermelon: $4.99 each
- Red or White Seedless Grapes: $2.99/lb
- Cherries: $4.99/lb
- Strawberries: 3 for $10.00
- Bee Blueberries: 2 for $10.00
- Fresh Express Salad Blends: 2 for $6.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine: $1.99/lb
- Asparagus: $2.99/lb
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes: $3.99 for 5 lb bag
- Broccoli: $2.99 each
- Publix Tricolor Peppers: $3.99 for 3-ct pkg
- Broccoli Florets: 3 for $10.00
- GreenWise Organic Gala or Fuji Apples: $2.99 for 2 lb bag
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots: 4 for $5.00
- Publix Red Seedless Watermelon Chunks: BOGO

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pulled Pork over Baked Potatoes
Description: A hearty and deeply satisfying weeknight meal where fall-apart pork Boston butt is slow-roasted with Sweet Baby Ray's sauce and piled high over fluffy baked Idaho russet potatoes. This is pure comfort food at a rock-bottom protein cost, making it one of the best budget wins of the week.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast ($1.29/lb), Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes ($3.99 for 5 lb bag), Sweet Baby Ray's Sauce (BOGO), Publix Baby Cut Carrots (4 for $5.00)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 4-5 hours roasting
Serving note: 3 lbs of pork Boston butt feeds 4 generously after shrinkage, each person gets one large baked potato, serve with a side of steamed carrots
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Potatoes
- Pulled Pork Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe
- BBQ Pulled Pork Potatoes Baked in the Slow Cooker

Tuesday
Meal: Honey-Glazed Chicken Leg Quarters with Roasted Asparagus and Corn
Description: Budget-friendly chicken leg quarters are brushed with Publix Orange Blossom Honey and Ken's marinade, then oven-roasted until the skin is golden and lacquered. Fresh sweet corn and bright asparagus round out the plate for a summery, colorful dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Leg Quarters ($0.99/lb), Publix Orange Blossom Honey ($1.89 each), Ken's Steak House Dressing and Marinade (BOGO), Asparagus ($2.99/lb), Bulk Sweet Corn (5 for $3.25)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45-50 minutes roasting
Serving note: 4 leg quarters (roughly 3 lbs total), 1 lb asparagus, 4 ears of corn, one jar of Ken's marinade used for glazing (second jar saved)
Recipes:
- Honey Garlic Chicken (Drumsticks or Thighs)
- Honey Garlic Chicken Quarters
- Honey Garlic Chicken Legs Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Italian Pork Sausage and Pepper Skillet over Rice
Description: Sliced Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage is browned and simmered with tricolor peppers, vine tomatoes, and Ragi sauce for a bold and savory one-pan dinner. Served over plain white rice from the pantry, this meal is filling, colorful, and full of Italian-inspired flavor without a drop of dairy.
Sale items used: Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage ($3.99/lb), Publix Tricolor Peppers ($3.99 for 3-ct pkg), Tomatoes on the Vine ($1.99/lb), Ragi Sauce (BOGO)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs of sausage sliced into coins serves 4 well, use all 3 tricolor peppers sliced, roughly 1 lb of vine tomatoes, serve over 3 cups dry white rice cooked according to package
Recipes:
- One Pot Sausage Rice (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)
- Italian Sausage Rice Skillet
- Easy Italian Sausage, Peppers & Onions Skillet

Thursday
Meal: Ground Chuck Taco Bowls with Broccoli Slaw and Fresh Salad
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is cooked up with pantry spices and Sweet Baby Ray's sauce for a smoky-sweet taco-style filling, served over a bed of fresh salad greens and topped with a quick broccoli slaw. This dairy-free bowl is punchy and satisfying, with contrasting textures from the crisp vegetables and savory meat.
Sale items used: Publix Ground Chuck ($1.79/lb), Fresh Express Salad Blends (2 for $6.99), Broccoli ($2.99 each), Sweet Baby Ray's Sauce (free second bottle from Monday's BOGO), Publix Baby Cut Carrots (from the 4 for $5.00 deal)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs ground chuck serves 4 comfortably, use 1 bag of salad blend, shred half a head of broccoli raw for slaw, serve carrots on the side as a crunchy dipper
Recipes:
- Easy Ground Beef Taco Bowls
- Ground Beef Taco Bowls
- Beef Taco Bowls - Low Carb + Gluten Free

Friday
Meal: Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon with Roasted Potatoes and Steamed Broccoli
Description: This is the one premium night of the week, featuring GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets glazed with Orange Blossom Honey and garlic for a restaurant-worthy finish. Crispy roasted Idaho russet potatoes and tender steamed broccoli complete the plate for a special but still family-friendly Friday dinner.
Sale items used: GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets ($17.99/lb), Publix Orange Blossom Honey (second bottle from the deal), Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (remainder from Monday's 5 lb bag), Broccoli ($2.99 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 30 minutes total
Serving note: 2 lbs of salmon fillets provides a generous 8 oz per person, use 4-5 remaining potatoes from the bag cut into wedges and roasted, steam 1 full head of broccoli
Recipes:
- Honey Garlic Salmon With Potatoes and Broccoli Sheet Pan Recipe
- Sheet Pan Salmon with Vegetables
- Honey Garlic Salmon and Potato Bake

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast (3 lbs): $3.87
- Publix Chicken Leg Quarters (3 lbs): $2.97
- Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage (1.5 lbs): $5.99
- Publix Ground Chuck (1.5 lbs): $2.69
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets (2 lbs): $35.98
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (1 bag, 5 lbs): $3.99
- Sweet Baby Ray's Sauce (buy 1 get 1 free, pay for 1): $3.49
- Ragi Sauce (buy 1 get 1 free, pay for 1): $3.49
- Ken's Steak House Dressing and Marinade (buy 1 get 1 free, pay for 1): $3.49
- Publix Orange Blossom Honey (x2): $3.78
- Bulk Sweet Corn (4 ears): $2.60
- Asparagus (1 lb): $2.99
- Publix Tricolor Peppers (1 pack of 3): $3.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine (1 lb): $1.99
- Fresh Express Salad Blends (2 for $6.99, use both): $6.99
- Broccoli (x2 heads): $5.98
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (2 bags at 4 for $5.00, charged as 2 of the 4): $2.50

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (for Wednesday)
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano
- Taco-style seasoning blend
- Onion powder
- Apple cider vinegar (for quick broccoli slaw dressing on Thursday)
- Corn tortillas or tortilla chips (optional for Thursday bowls)