ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Potatoes
Description: Juicy oven-baked chicken drumsticks seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a touch of paprika, served alongside golden roasted potato wedges. This classic, familiar dinner is a guaranteed hit with kids and easy to portion for two.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, U.S. Grade #1 Organic Yellow Potatoes
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: About 2 lbs of drumsticks (4-6 pieces) and half of the 24-oz potato bag, cut into wedges, for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks and Potatoes Recipe
- Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks & Potatoes Recipe - Rachel Cooks®
- Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks - On My Kids Plate

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef Rotini with Pasta Sauce
Description: A comforting bowl of rotini pasta tossed in a rich, simple tomato sauce with browned ground beef, a dinner kids know and love. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh 73/27 Ground Beef, Reggano Farfalle or Rotini, Simply Nature Organic Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb ground beef, half the box of rotini (about 8 oz), and one jar of pasta sauce for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Rotini Pasta • Salt & Lavender
- Ground Beef Pasta (One Pot)
- One Pot Ground Beef Pasta (Easy 30-Minute Dinner) - Mindy's Cooking Obsession

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sauteed Apples
Description: Tender thin-sliced pork chops pan-seared until golden, topped with lightly sweetened sauteed apple slices for a mild, kid-approved flavor. A quick skillet dinner with a comforting fall twist.
Sale items used: Fresh Thin-Sliced Assorted Pork Chops, New York Gala Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: About 1 lb of pork chops (2 chops) and 2 apples (from the 3-lb bag) sliced and sauteed for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Pork Chops With Apples Recipe
- Pan Seared Pork Chops with Apples (Fall-Inspired Dinner) - Hip Hip Gourmet
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples

Thursday
Meal: Pork Strip Stir-Fry with Vegetables and Rice
Description: Marinated pork strips stir-fried with colorful frozen vegetables over fluffy rice, mild and saucy in a way kids enjoy. A quick one-pan meal ready in about 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips, Season's Choice Asian Medley or Broccoli Stir Fry, Simply Nature Organic Jasmine or Basmati Rice
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 pack (16 oz) pork strips, 1 bag frozen stir-fry vegetables, and about 1 cup dry rice for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Easy Pork Stir Fry Recipe (20-Minute Dinner with Vegetables)
- Pork Stir Fry Recipe
- Quick & Easy Pork Stir Fry Recipe | Buns In My Oven

Friday
Meal: Baked Salmon Side with Rice and Sweet Potatoes
Description: Flaky baked salmon seasoned simply, served with fluffy rice and soft roasted sweet potato cubes, a mild and nutritious dinner kids can enjoy. Easy sheet-pan style prep for a relaxed Friday night.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Side, Simply Nature Organic Jasmine or Basmati Rice, Simply Nature Organic Squash or Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: About 1 lb salmon portion, 1 cup dry rice, and 1 bag frozen sweet potatoes for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Honey Rosemary Baked Salmon with Sweet Potatoes
- A Very Good Salmon Rice Bowl - Sandra Valvassori
- Baked Salmon and Sweet Potato Nuggets - Happy Kids Kitchen by Heather Wish Staller

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (2 lbs): $1.78
- U.S. Grade #1 Organic Yellow Potatoes (1 bag): $3.99
- Fresh 73/27 Ground Beef (1 lb): $4.29
- Reggano Farfalle or Rotini (1 box): $1.09
- Simply Nature Organic Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $2.19
- Fresh Thin-Sliced Assorted Pork Chops (1 lb): $3.19
- New York Gala Apples (1 bag): $1.99
- Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips (1 pack): $4.99
- Season's Choice Asian Medley or Broccoli Stir Fry (1 bag): $1.59
- Simply Nature Organic Jasmine or Basmati Rice (1 box, used across two meals): $4.29
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Side (1 lb): $8.29
- Simply Nature Organic Squash or Sweet Potatoes (1 bag): $2.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt, pepper, paprika
- Cooking oil or butter
- Cinnamon or brown sugar (for sauteed apples)