Publix Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Publix Whole Young Chicken: $1.49/lb
- Honey Bourbon Salmon Burgers: $3.00 each
- Ground Chuck: $5.99/lb
- Publix Sweet Italian Sausage: $5.99 for 20-oz pkg
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin: $5.99 for 19.2-23-oz pkg

Vegetables on sale:
- Bulk Sweet Corn: 5 for $5.00
- Vidalia Sweet Onions: $3.49 for 5-lb bag
- Publix Tricolor Peppers: $4.99 for 3-ct pkg
- Yellow Squash or Zucchini: $1.99 for 2-oz tray
- Publix White Mushrooms: 2 for $6.00
- Broccoli or Cauliflower: 2 for $6.00
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes: $3.99 for 5-lb bag
- Green Avocados: 2 for $5.00

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Roasted Publix Whole Young Chicken with Sweet Corn and Vidalia Onions
Description: A small whole young chicken is seasoned simply and roasted until golden, filling the kitchen with incredible aroma. Sweet corn on the cob and sliced Vidalia onions roast alongside the bird, soaking up the savory drippings for a complete and satisfying dinner for two.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Young Chicken, Bulk Sweet Corn, Vidalia Sweet Onions
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 75 minutes total roasting time
Serving note: One whole chicken of approximately 3.5 lbs serves two generously with leftovers; plan to start roasting about 90 minutes before dinner. Use 2 ears of corn and half a Vidalia onion sliced into wedges roasted in the same pan.
Recipes:
- Oven Roasted Chicken With Sweet Corn

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Honey Bourbon Salmon Burgers on Ciabatta Rolls with Avocado
Description: Two Honey Bourbon Salmon Burgers are seared in a hot skillet until caramelized and cooked through, then nestled into soft presliced ciabatta rolls. Creamy sliced avocado and a squeeze of lemon brighten each burger into a restaurant-quality weeknight meal for two.
Sale items used: Honey Bourbon Salmon Burgers (x2), Presliced Mini Fresh Ciabatta Rolls, Green Avocados
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: One salmon burger per person; use 2 ciabatta rolls from the 12-oz pkg and 1 avocado sliced between both burgers. The remaining rolls can be used for lunches during the week.
Recipes:
- Salmon avocado burger with a honey mustard mayo

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Chuck Stuffed Tricolor Peppers with Kraft Shredded Cheese
Description: Vibrant tricolor bell peppers are halved and filled with seasoned ground chuck, diced Vidalia onion, and a splash of tomato sauce, then baked until tender and bubbling. A generous handful of Kraft shredded cheese melted over the top makes each pepper a hearty, colorful main for two.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, Publix Tricolor Peppers, Kraft Shredded Cheese, Vidalia Sweet Onions
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Use 1 lb of ground chuck and 2 large peppers from the 3-ct pkg (one pepper per person, halved and filled). One bag of Kraft shredded cheese covers both portions well; the third pepper can be sliced raw for snacking.

Thursday
Meal: Stovetop Publix Sweet Italian Sausage with Sauteed Zucchini and White Mushrooms
Description: Sliced Sweet Italian Sausage links are browned in a skillet and then tossed with tender zucchini coins and earthy sauteed white mushrooms in a light garlic and olive oil sauce. This quick one-pan dinner comes together in under 30 minutes and delivers bold Italian-style flavor for two.
Sale items used: Publix Sweet Italian Sausage, Yellow Squash or Zucchini, Publix White Mushrooms
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The 20-oz sausage package provides ample portions for two; use the full tray of zucchini and one container of white mushrooms from the 2 for $6.00 deal. The second mushroom container can be used in eggs or a salad later in the week.

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Broccoli and Russet Potatoes
Description: The pre-marinated Smithfield pork tenderloin goes straight into the oven for a nearly hands-off dinner that is juicy and full of flavor. Broccoli florets and cubed russet potatoes roast on the same sheet pan, making cleanup effortless and the meal perfectly balanced for two.
Sale items used: Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin, Broccoli or Cauliflower, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 50 minutes total
Serving note: One package of Smithfield tenderloin (approximately 20 oz) feeds two comfortably with a little left over. Use 1 head of broccoli from the 2 for $6.00 deal and 2 medium russet potatoes from the 5-lb bag. Start roasting about 55 minutes before dinner; potatoes and broccoli can go on the pan for the last 30 minutes.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Whole Young Chicken (approx. 3.5 lbs): $5.22
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x2 ears from 5 for $5.00 deal): $2.00
- Vidalia Sweet Onions (1 bag, 5 lbs - used across Monday and Wednesday): $3.49
- Honey Bourbon Salmon Burgers (x2 units): $6.00
- Presliced Mini Fresh Ciabatta Rolls (x1 pkg): $2.99
- Green Avocados (x1 pair, 2 for $5.00): $5.00
- Ground Chuck (1 lb): $5.99
- Publix Tricolor Peppers (x1 pkg, 3-ct): $4.99
- Kraft Shredded Cheese (x1 bag from 2 for $6.00 deal): $3.00
- Publix Sweet Italian Sausage (x1 pkg, 20-oz): $5.99
- Yellow Squash or Zucchini (x1 tray): $1.99
- Publix White Mushrooms (x2 containers, 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin (x1 pkg): $5.99
- Broccoli or Cauliflower (x1 head from 2 for $6.00 deal): $3.00
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (x1 bag, 5 lbs): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Italian seasoning or dried herbs
- Tomato sauce or diced tomatoes (small can for stuffed peppers)
- Lemon (for salmon burgers)
- Butter (for corn and finishing)
- Paprika or garlic powder (for chicken seasoning)