Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Pork Picnic with Brown Sugar Fall Hard Squash
Description: A small piece of pork picnic roasts low and slow until tender and juicy, then gets pulled into easy bite-sized pieces. It is served with soft, sweet roasted squash topped with melted brown sugar and butter.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Picnic, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 15 minutes active, about 2 hours total
Serving note: Ask the meat counter for a 1 lb piece of pork picnic (the whole picnic is much larger). Roast it covered at 325°F for about 1.5 hours, then shred about 5 oz for dinner. Use 1 lb of acorn or other small hard squash, halved and roasted at 400°F for about 40 minutes with 1 tbsp brown sugar and 1 tsp butter. Because the total time is over an hour, you can roast the pork the night before and reheat it. Save the leftover pork for sandwiches or lunch.
Recipes:
- Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Squash
- Easy Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
- Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Squash

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Honey-Garlic Chicken Wings with Roasted Baby Cut Carrots
Description: Crispy baked wings are tossed in a mild, sticky honey-garlic glaze that kids love to eat with their hands. Sweet roasted baby carrots go on the same pan for a simple side.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Wings, Publix Baby Cut Carrots
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Use 1 lb of chicken wings (about 8 to 10 pieces). Bake at 425°F for 40 minutes, flipping once, then toss with 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp minced garlic, and 1 tsp soy sauce or butter. Roast about 1 cup of baby carrots (about one third of the bag) on the same pan with a drizzle of oil. Keep the rest of the carrot bag for Wednesday.
Recipes:
- Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
- Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Wings - The Whole Cook
- Honey Garlic Chicken Wings (Oven Baked)

Wednesday
Meal: Cheesy Mini Meatloaf Muffins with Garlic Bread and Buttered Carrots
Description: Meatloaf mixture is baked in muffin cups with a melty cheese center, making fun handheld portions. They come with warm garlic bread and soft carrots tossed in butter.
Sale items used: Ground Sirloin, Galbani Mozzarella Cheese, Publix Garlic Bread, Publix Baby Cut Carrots
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 35 minutes total
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb (8 oz) of ground sirloin mixed with 1 egg, 3 tbsp breadcrumbs, and 1 tbsp ketchup. Make 4 muffins, each with a small cube of mozzarella (about 1 oz total) pressed into the center. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes and top with a little ketchup. Serve with 2 slices of the garlic bread and about 3/4 cup of baby carrots simmered in 1 tsp butter until soft. Save the rest of the garlic bread for Friday.
Recipes:
- Mini Meatloaf Muffins
- Meatloaf Muffins (Easy Muffin Tin Meatloaf Recipe)
- Kid-Friendly Easy Mini Meatloaf Muffins

Thursday
Meal: Cheesy Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Salad Kit and Grapes
Description: Tender pork medallions are seared golden and topped with melted mozzarella. They are served with a mild, crunchy salad and sweet, juicy grapes.
Sale items used: Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloins, Galbani Mozzarella Cheese, Publix Salad Kit, Red or White Seedless Grapes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Buy a 1 lb pork tenderloin. Slice off about 6 oz (roughly 1/3 of it) into 1/2-inch medallions, season with salt, and sear 3 minutes per side. Top with about 1/4 cup (1 oz) of mozzarella, cover, and let melt for 1 minute. Freeze the rest of the tenderloin for another meal. Serve with half of the salad kit (kids can pick their favorite toppings) and 0.5 lb of grapes (about 1 cup). Save the other half of the salad kit for Friday.
Recipes:
- Seared Pork Tenderloin with Grapes
- Pork Medallions with Pan Sauce
- Juicy Pan Seared Pork Medallions - Easy Dinner Recipe!

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Skillet Shrimp with Garlic Bread and Salad Kit
Description: Plump shrimp cook quickly in a mild garlic butter sauce, perfect for dipping the warm garlic bread. A simple side salad rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: White Shrimp, Publix Garlic Bread, Publix Salad Kit
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb (8 oz) of peeled and deveined white shrimp, about 10 to 12 shrimp. Cook in 1 tbsp butter and 1 tsp minced garlic for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink. Serve with the remaining 2 slices of garlic bread, warmed in the oven for 8 minutes, and the other half of the salad kit.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe: How to Make It
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe (with Video)

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Pork Picnic (1 lb piece): $2.49
- Fall Hard Squash (1 lb): $0.99
- Publix Chicken Wings (1 lb): $3.99
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (x1 bag): $1.25
- Ground Sirloin (0.5 lb): $4.00
- Publix Garlic Bread (x1 loaf): $3.00
- Galbani Mozzarella Cheese (x1 package): $5.99
- Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloins (1 lb): $4.99
- Publix Salad Kit (x1 kit): $3.00
- Red or White Seedless Grapes (0.5 lb): $1.50
- White Shrimp (0.5 lb): $4.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Brown sugar
- Honey
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or jarred minced)
- Soy sauce
- Cooking oil
- Salt
- Ketchup
- Breadcrumbs
- 1 egg