Publix Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Chicken drumsticks at $1.99/lb are the standout deal of the week and anchor Monday at roughly $1.00 per person. Pork is doing a lot of heavy lifting this week - the Boston Butt Roast at $2.99/lb and the Pork Loin Chops at $3.99/lb both deliver generous, satisfying dinners for well under $2.50 per person. The Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin at 2 for $12 rounds out the pork nights with a convenient, already-seasoned option. Tilapia at $7.99/lb earns the one seafood night as the most affordable fish on the flyer - a full pound and a half feeds four for about $12, making it a genuinely reasonable choice compared to the salmon and shrimp options that run considerably higher. The big steaks, the ribs, and the salmon cuts were deliberately skipped this week because even at sale prices they would push the per-person total well past a comfortable range for a full five-night plan.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Sweet Corn
Description: Chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then baked in the oven until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through. Russet potatoes cut into wedges roast alongside, and sweet corn is served on the cob as a simple, satisfying side.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Drumsticks (4-lb or more pkg), Russet Potatoes, Bulk Sweet Corn (extra large)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of chicken drumsticks (roughly 6 to 8 pieces for 4 people), 2 lbs of Russet Potatoes cut into wedges, and 4 ears of Bulk Sweet Corn. Total oven time is about 45 minutes at 425 degrees F.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Legs and Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks And Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Steamed Broccoli and Beefsteak Tomato Salad
Description: Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops are seasoned simply and seared in a hot skillet until golden brown and cooked through, producing a juicy, flavorful chop with a caramelized crust. Steamed broccoli and a fresh sliced beefsteak tomato salad with olive oil and herbs round out the plate.
Sale items used: Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops (8 chops per pkg), Broccoli or Cauliflower (each bunch), Beefsteak Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops (roughly 4 to 6 chops depending on thickness), 1 bunch of broccoli, and 1 lb of Beefsteak Tomatoes sliced for the salad.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops Recipe
- Sheet-Pan Boneless Pork Chops With Broccoli

Wednesday
Meal: Slow-Braised Pork Boston Butt Roast with Carrots and Russet Potatoes
Description: The bone-in Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast is seared on the stovetop then braised low and slow in the oven with garlic, onion, and chicken broth until the meat is tender and sliceable. Baby cut carrots and cubed Russet Potatoes cook in the braising liquid, absorbing all the savory flavor.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast (bone-in), Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag), Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 to 3.5 hours total
Serving note: Use a 2.5-lb bone-in Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast, 1 lb of Publix Baby Cut Carrots, and 1.5 lbs of Russet Potatoes cubed. Make-ahead note: start this roast by early afternoon; it braises at 325 degrees F for 3 to 3.5 hours and rests 15 minutes before slicing.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Tilapia Fillets with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms and Beefsteak Tomatoes
Description: Fresh Tilapia Fillets are patted dry, seasoned with garlic and lemon pepper, and seared in a hot skillet with olive oil until the edges are crisp and the fish flakes easily. Sliced GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms are sauteed in the same pan and served alongside fresh sliced Beefsteak Tomatoes.
Sale items used: Tilapia Fillets (fresh), GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg, sliced), Beefsteak Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Tilapia Fillets (fresh), 2 packs of GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms (2 for $5.00), and 1 lb of Beefsteak Tomatoes.
Recipes:
- Lemon Tilapia with Spinach and Mushrooms
- Tilapia with mushrooms & tomatoes
- Pan-Seared Tilapia

Friday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin with Roasted Cauliflower and Sweet Corn
Description: Two Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloins are roasted in the oven using the marinade already on the meat for seasoning, producing a juicy, herb-flavored centerpiece that slices cleanly. Cauliflower florets roast on the same sheet pan, and sweet corn on the cob is served alongside for a complete, colorful meal.
Sale items used: Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin (18.4 or 24-oz pkg), Broccoli or Cauliflower (each bunch), Bulk Sweet Corn (extra large)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 pkgs of Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin (2 for $12.00), 1 bunch of cauliflower broken into florets, and 4 ears of Bulk Sweet Corn. Tenderloins roast at 425 degrees F for about 25 to 30 minutes; rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Recipes:
- Pork Tenderloin and Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
- Balsamic Pork Loin and Cauliflower Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Chicken Drumsticks (4-lb or more pkg) (2 lbs): $3.98
- Russet Potatoes (3.5 lbs total, used across Monday and Wednesday): $3.47
- Bulk Sweet Corn (extra large) (8 ears, purchased as 10 for $3.00 - 2 sets of 5): $6.00
- Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops (8 chops per pkg) (2 lbs): $7.98
- Broccoli or Cauliflower (each bunch) (2 bunches, purchased as 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (2 lbs total, used across Tuesday and Thursday): $3.98
- Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast (bone-in) (2.5 lbs): $7.48
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag) (1 bag): $1.29
- Tilapia Fillets (fresh) (1.5 lbs): $11.99
- GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg, sliced) (2 pkgs, purchased as 2 for $5.00): $5.00
- Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin (18.4 or 24-oz pkg) (2 pkgs, purchased as 2 for $12.00): $12.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Dried herbs (such as thyme or rosemary) for the pork roast
- Chicken broth or water for braising the Boston Butt