Publix Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Wings with Roasted Fall Hard Squash and Fresh Grapes
Description: Crispy oven-baked wings are tossed in a simple salt, pepper, and paprika rub and served alongside caramelized wedges of roasted hard squash. A small bowl of cold, juicy grapes cuts through the richness for a satisfying one-person dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Wings, Fall Hard Squash, Red or White Seedless Grapes
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb of wings (roughly 6 to 8 pieces) and 1 lb of squash, cut into wedges and roasted on the same pan at 425F for 40 to 45 minutes. Serve with about 0.5 lb (1 cup) of grapes. The recipe assumes you buy 1 lb of grapes and 2 lbs of squash for the week, since Thursday uses the rest.
Recipes:
- Roasted Chicken and Squash with Grapes
- Simple Roasted Grape Chicken
- Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Grapes and Rosemary

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Johnsonville Sausage Brats with Garlic Roasted Broccoli
Description: Two brats are seared in a skillet until deeply browned and juicy, then served next to broccoli roasted with plenty of garlic until the edges crisp. It is a quick, hearty plate with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Sausage Brats, Broccoli
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Cook 2 brats from the pack (about 0.5 lb) and use 1 broccoli crown (about 0.5 lb), cut into florets and tossed with 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of oil. Roast at 425F for 20 minutes. Freeze the remaining brats in the pack for another meal.

Wednesday
Meal: Garlic Butter Skillet White Shrimp with Publix Garlic Bread and Sliced Avocado
Description: White shrimp are sauteed in a hot skillet with butter and garlic until pink and glossy, then spooned over or served beside warm garlic bread. A fanned-out avocado adds a cool, creamy contrast.
Sale items used: White Shrimp, Publix Garlic Bread, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb of peeled white shrimp, 1 tablespoon of butter, and 2 cloves of garlic. Bake 2 slices of garlic bread (about one quarter of the loaf) and slice 1 avocado. Wrap and freeze the remaining garlic bread for later.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
- Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Garlic Butter White's Shrimp

Thursday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Pork Picnic with Roasted Fall Hard Squash and Roasted Grapes
Description: A small slow-roasted pork picnic cut turns tender and savory with a crisp, seasoned crust. Squash wedges and grapes roast alongside until jammy and sweet, making a cozy fall plate with leftovers.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Picnic, Fall Hard Squash, Red or White Seedless Grapes
Prep time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Serving note: A whole picnic runs 6 lbs or more, so ask the meat counter for a piece of about 1.5 lb (assumed weight), which gives one dinner plus leftovers. Roast at 325F for about 90 minutes, adding 1 lb of squash wedges and 0.5 lb (1 cup) of grapes for the last 30 minutes. For timing, season and roast the pork on Sunday and reheat slices, or rub it with salt, pepper, and garlic the night before.
Recipes:
- 30-Minute Roasted Pork with Grapes and Couscous

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Tenderloin Medallions with Roasted Broccoli and Avocado
Description: Lean pork tenderloin is sliced into medallions and seared until golden outside and juicy inside. It is served with tender-crisp roasted broccoli and slices of creamy avocado.
Sale items used: Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloins, Broccoli, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb of pork tenderloin (assumed weight), cut into 1-inch medallions, plus 1 broccoli crown (about 0.5 lb) roasted at 425F for 20 minutes. Serve with 1 sliced avocado.
Recipes:
- Pork Medallions with Broccoli (One Pan Meal)
- Pan Seared Pork Medallions
- Seared Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Broccoli

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Chicken Wings (0.75 lb): $2.99
- Fall Hard Squash (2 lbs): $1.98
- Red or White Seedless Grapes (1 lb): $2.99
- Johnsonville Sausage Brats (x1 pack, priced at half of the 2 for $9.00 deal): $4.50
- Broccoli (x2, 2 for $7.00): $7.00
- White Shrimp (0.5 lb): $4.50
- Publix Garlic Bread (x1 loaf, priced at half of the 2 for $6.00 deal): $3.00
- Hass Avocados (x2): $1.98
- Publix Pork Picnic (1.5 lbs): $3.74
- Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloins (0.5 lb): $2.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Butter
- Fresh garlic
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika
- Garlic powder (optional, for the pork rub)