Weekly Meal Plan for January 1, 2012

Since everyone’s week and schedule is unique, I’m listing some of the things on sale at various grocery stores, and then following that with a selection of recipes from my Recipe Box that coordinate with those sales. Let me know if you like this and if it helps you out with planning your meals this week.

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KROGER (Prices good all week)

This begins week one of a Kroger Mega Event with lots of great prices on P&G Products. (Be sure to get your inserts in this Sunday’s paper!) STOCK UP on Dawn Dish Detergent ($1.99), Bounty Paper Towels, 6 big or 8 regular rolls ($5.99), and Charmin Bathroom Tissue, 12 regular rolls or 12-16 double rolls ($5.99). (For even more savings, be sure to see my Kroger coupon matchups HERE.)

Food-wise, however, you’ll want to take advantage of Avocado ($1.00), Mini Carrots, 16 oz bag ($1.00), and Kroger Russet Potatoes, 10 lb bag ($2.99) in the produce department. Meat on sale this week include Perdue Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts ($1.99/lb), New York Strip, whole or half ($4.99/lb), Angus Boneless Chuck Roast ($3.49/lb), Pork Back Ribs ($2.99/lb). Find all this week’s Kroger deals HERE.

• Chicken Green Chili Straws with Jalapeno Honey Dip
• Grilled Chicken over Lemon Pasta with Spinach
• Greek Chicken & Vegetable Kabobs
• BBQ Chicken Pizza
• Chicken Pot Pie Soup
• Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
• French Dip Sandwich
• Chili Pot Roast
• Twice Baked Potatoes
• Steak Fries

PUBLIX (Shop before prices change on Wednesday)

Lots of great BOGO deals this week on things like Pace Chunky Salsa, Sauce, or Pico de Gallo, 16 oz, (excluding Mexican Four Cheese Salsa con Queso, 16 oz) ($1.39), Kraft Mayo Squeeze Mayonnaise, or Miracle Whip, 22 oz ($2.29), Arnold Sandwich Thins, 8 ct ($1.84).

STOCK UP on Kraft Barbecue Sauce, 16.25 to 18 oz ($0.66), Hunt’s 100% Natural Tomatoes, Puree, or Sauce 28 to 29 oz ($0.99), and Post Cereal: Selects, or Great Grains, 13 to 16 oz ($1.82).

For your meats and produce, you’ll find great buys on Florida Vegetables: Yellow Squash, Zucchini, or Green Beans – ($.99/lb), Glory Greens: Collard, Kale, Mustard, or Turnip, 16 oz ($1.00), and Whole Boneless Pork Loin ($1.99/lb).

Find all the Publix deals HERE.

• Collard Greens
• Skillet Green Beans
• White Bean and Kale Soup
• Kale and Bean Ragout
• Slow Cooker Herbed Pork
• Pork Quesadilla
• Baked Creamy Pork Taquitos
• Marinated Pork Tenderloin

ALDI (Shop before prices change on Wednesday)

A few Aldi’s deals this week that are stand-outs are the Little Salad Bar Flat Leaf Spinach, 9 oz ($1.69), Burman’s Assorted Specialty Sauces: Ginger Teriyaki, Sweet & Sour, or Horseradish, 10.25-12 oz ($1.19), Happy Harvest Canned Sauerkraut, 14.5 oz ($0.65), and Fit & Active Yolk Free Noodles, 12 oz ($0.99). See all the Aldi Deals HERE.

• Spinach Cream Cheese Lasagna
• Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto with Angel Hair
• Chicken Spaghetti
• Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
• Breakfast Burrito with Spinach and Bacon

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More Resources

• Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables
• Meal Planning Template
• Provisions Price List

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