Publix Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week starts cozy on Monday with Publix Chicken Thighs ($4.78 for 2 lbs) roasted alongside Fall Hard Squash, and one jar of Publix Dijon Mustard ($1.79) covers both that night's squash and Thursday's glaze on the Hatfield Pork Loin Tenderloin. Pork takes over the middle of the week, with Pork Italian Sausage on Tuesday, Ground Pork sliders on Wednesday and the tenderloin on Thursday. Each one is cooked a different way, so it never feels like the same dinner twice. Tuesday's Publix Green Beans are the 2 for $5.00 deal, and the Publix Coleslaw Mix ($1.49) adds crunch to Wednesday's brioche sliders. Friday ends the week on a lighter note with Publix Atlantic Salmon Fillets ($8.99) seared and served with sauteed zucchini.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Roasted Fall Hard Squash
Description: Chicken thighs are baked until crisp-skinned alongside cubed Fall Hard Squash tossed in oil and Publix Dijon Mustard. A simple, cozy fall dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Thighs, Fall Hard Squash, Publix Dijon Mustard
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Publix Chicken Thighs, 2 lbs Fall Hard Squash, 1 Publix Dijon Mustard.
Recipes:
- Balsamic Roasted Chicken Thighs with Acorn Squash and Sage Recipe
- Sweet & Spicy Chicken with Butternut Squash
- Autumn Roasted Chicken and Butternut Squash Skillet

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Italian Sausage with Garlicky Green Beans
Description: Publix Pork Italian Sausage is browned in a skillet and served with sauteed Publix Green Beans. Quick and savory.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage, Publix Green Beans
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Publix Pork Italian Sausage, 2 packs Publix Green Beans (the 2 for $5.00 deal).
Recipes:
- Green Beans with Sausage and Fennel Recipe
- Sheet Pan Sausage, Green Bean, and Potato Dinner
- Sheet Pan Sausage, Green Beans, and Potatoes

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Pork Sliders on Brioche Hamburger Buns with Coleslaw
Description: Seasoned Publix Ground Pork is pan-fried into patties and served on Brioche Hamburger Buns with Publix Coleslaw Mix. Tangy slaw adds crunch.
Sale items used: Publix Ground Pork, Brioche Hamburger Buns, Publix Coleslaw Mix
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Publix Ground Pork, 1 pack Brioche Hamburger Buns, 1 Publix Coleslaw Mix; dress the slaw with pantry mayo and vinegar.
Recipes:
- Easy Pulled Pork Sliders
- BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders with Apple Coleslaw
- BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Thursday
Meal: Roasted Pork Loin Tenderloin with Russet Potatoes
Description: Hatfield Pork Loin Tenderloin is roasted with cubed Publix Russet Potatoes and finished with a Publix Dijon Mustard glaze. Slice it thin to serve.
Sale items used: Hatfield Pork Loin Tenderloin, Publix Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: 1 Hatfield Pork Loin Tenderloin, 1 Publix Russet Potatoes; use the Dijon mustard from Monday.
Recipes:
- Roast Pork Loin and Potatoes Recipe
- Easy Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Potatoes
- Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon Fillets with Zucchini
Description: Publix Atlantic Salmon Fillets are seared skin-side down until crisp, then served with sauteed zucchini. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.
Sale items used: Publix Atlantic Salmon Fillets, Yellow Squash or Zucchini
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Publix Atlantic Salmon Fillets, 1 Yellow Squash or Zucchini (choose zucchini).
Recipes:
- Seared Salmon and Zucchini over Shallot Rice with an Herb Drizzle
- One Pan Lemon Herb Salmon and Zucchini
- Pan Fried Salmon with Zucchini & Tomatoes Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Chicken Thighs (2 lbs): $4.78
- Fall Hard Squash (2 lbs): $1.98
- Publix Dijon Mustard (x1): $1.79
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage (x1): $5.69
- Publix Green Beans (x2): $5.00
- Publix Ground Pork (1.5 lbs): $5.24
- Brioche Hamburger Buns (x1): $3.49
- Publix Coleslaw Mix (x1): $1.49
- Hatfield Pork Loin Tenderloin (x1): $5.99
- Publix Russet Potatoes (x1): $3.99
- Publix Atlantic Salmon Fillets (x1): $8.99
- Yellow Squash or Zucchini (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, lemon, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard seasoning