Food City Dairy-Free Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork with Cabbage Slaw
Description: A small portion of Food City Fresh Boston Butt is slow-cooked until tender and shredded, then served alongside a crisp, tangy cabbage slaw. This dairy-free comfort meal is scaled perfectly for a single serving with leftovers for lunch.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Boston Butt, Cabbage
Prep time: 20 minutes active, plus 6-8 hours slow cooking
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb Boston Butt (yields ~2 servings of pulled pork after cooking) and 0.5 lb cabbage for slaw. Since total cooking time exceeds 60 minutes, start the pork in the slow cooker in the morning or the night before.
Recipes:
- Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork (BBQ)
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- Southern Style Pork Slaw
Tuesday
Meal: Chicken Breast and Brussels Sprouts Stir-Fry
Description: Tender boneless chicken breast is stir-fried with fresh Brussels sprouts in a light dairy-free sauce. Quick and nutritious, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast, Fire Cracker Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.4 lb chicken breast and 0.5 lb Brussels sprouts (halved) for one serving.
Recipes:
- Skillet Chicken & Brussels Sprouts
- Brussels Sprouts and Chicken Stir Fry
- Easy Chicken Stir Fry with Brussel Sprouts
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Gourmet Burgers with Tomato and Salad Mix
Description: A single gourmet burger patty is seared to perfection and served open-style with fresh tomato slices and a side of crisp salad mix. Simple, satisfying, and completely dairy-free.
Sale items used: Gourmet Burgers, Tomatoes on the Vine, American or Italian Salad Mix
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 gourmet burger patty, 0.3 lb tomato (about 1 small tomato), and 2 cups salad mix from the bag.
Recipes:
- Gluten-Free Hamburger Salad
- Burgers with Quick Tomato Sauce
- Burger Salad with Special Sauce
Thursday
Meal: Baked Lemon Tilapia with Roasted Potatoes and Salad
Description: Fresh tilapia fillet is baked with lemon and herbs, paired with crispy roasted russet potatoes and a light salad. A clean, dairy-free weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Tilapia Fillets, Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes, American or Italian Salad Mix, Lemons or Limes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.4 lb tilapia fillet, 2 small russet potatoes (about 0.5 lb from the 10 lb bag), 2 cups salad mix (from same bag as Wednesday), and 1 lemon.
Recipes:
- Roasted Tilapia, Potatoes, and Lemons
- Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia
- Baked Tilapia (With Lemon Butter)
Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Top Sirloin Steak with Roasted Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
Description: A well-marbled top sirloin steak is pan-seared to your preferred doneness and served with roasted russet potatoes and Brussels sprouts. A hearty, satisfying dairy-free steak dinner to close the week.
Sale items used: Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef), Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes, Fire Cracker Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb top sirloin steak, 2 small russet potatoes (about 0.5 lb from same bag as Thursday), and 0.5 lb Brussels sprouts (from same purchase as Tuesday).
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Top Sirloin Steaks with Bacon and Brussels Sprout Hash
- Pan-seared Steak with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
- Sirloin Steak with Balsamic Sauce
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Food City Fresh Boston Butt (0.75 lb): $1.12
- Cabbage (0.5 lb): $0.35
- Boneless Chicken Breast (0.4 lb): $1.20
- Fire Cracker Brussels Sprouts (1 lb total): $6.99
- Gourmet Burgers (1 each): $3.00
- Tomatoes on the Vine (0.3 lb): $0.60
- American or Italian Salad Mix (1 bag): $2.99
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets (0.4 lb): $2.80
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 10 Lb. (1 bag): $3.99
- Lemons or Limes (1 pack of 3): $2.00
- Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef (0.5 lb): $4.50
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic
- Soy sauce or stir-fry seasoning
- BBQ sauce or vinegar for slaw dressing
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Snow Crab Clusters: $8.99/lb (final price with coupon)
- Food City Fresh Boston Butt: $1.49/lb
- Swaggerty's Sausage Patties or Wright Bacon: $7.99 each
- Nathan's Beef Franks or Johnsonville Brats: $4.99 each
- Boneless Chicken Breast: $2.99/lb
- Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $8.99/lb
- Gourmet Burgers: $3.00 each
- Gulf Cooked Shrimp: $8.99/lb
- Ground Round 85% Lean (3 lbs. or more): $6.99/lb
- Rotisserie Chicken: $8.99 each
- Prime Top Sirloin Steak: $10.99/lb
- Cubed Steak (3 lbs. or more): $6.99/lb
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets: $6.99/lb
- Hormel Natural Choice Bacon: $6.99 each
- Bottom Round Roast: $6.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Lunchables: $2.99 each
- Dietz & Watson Ham: $10.99/lb
- Spam Luncheon Meat: $2.49 each (final price with coupon)
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Panera Soup: $4.99
- Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat: $3.99
- 1 Slice of Pizza and a 21 Oz. Drink: $4.00
- 1/2 Rotisserie Chicken or Chicken Tenders: $5.00
- Fresh Garden Salads: $6.00
Produce on sale:
- Sweet Navel Oranges 3 Lb.: $3.99
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 10 Lb.: $3.99
- American or Italian Salad Mix: $2.99
- Honeycrisp or Cosmic Crisp Apples: $1.99/lb
- Tomatoes on the Vine: $1.99/lb
- Lemons or Limes: 3 for $2.00
- Fruit Cups: 3 for $5.00
- Large Navel Oranges: 10 for $10.00
- Exotic Fruit Bowl: $4.99/lb
- Specialty Potatoes 24 Oz.: 2 for $6.00
- Cabbage: $0.69/lb
- Muscadine Grapes Quart: $2.99
- Oven & Grill Ready Pans: starting at $4.49/lb
- Fire Cracker Brussels Sprouts: $6.99/lb
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Eggland's Best Cage Free Eggs Dozen: $3.69
- Blue Bonnet 16 Oz.: 10 for $10.00
- That's Smart! Large Eggs Dozen: $1.69
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Sandwich Cookies (Bakery) 4 Ct.: $4.99
- Pinwheels or Novaks: $7.99/lb
- Braided Strudel: $5.00
- Octagon Tray: $7.49 each
- Pinsa Pizza: $10.00 each
- Gourmet Cookies 4 Ct.: $5.00
Pantry on sale:
- Crav'n Flavor Potato Chips: 3 for $5.00
- Cheez-It Crackers, Zesta, Toastchee or Club Crackers: 2 for $5.00
- Little Debbie Snack Cakes or Eggo: 2 for $5.00
- Crav'n Graham Crackers or Vanilla Wafers: 3 for $5.00
- Doritos: $2.99 (final price with coupon)
- Food Club Orange Juice: $2.99
- Archer Meat Sticks: $10.99
- Boulder Canyon Potato Chips: $1.99
- Wenzel Farms PRO Meat Sticks: $0.99
- Kellogg's Cereal: $5.49
- Heinz Ketchup or A.1. Steak Sauce: $3.99
- Classico Pasta Sauce or Kool-Aid Jammers: $2.99
- Maxwell House Coffee: $15.49
- Velveeta Original 2 Lb.: $7.49
- Van Camp's Chili with Beans: $1.49
- Chef Boyardee Pasta: $0.99
- Luck's Pinto Beans: $0.69
- Campbell's Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup: $1.39
- Campbell's Chunky Soup: $1.79
- Quaker Express Oatmeal Cups: 10 for $10.00
- Lay's Potato Chips: $2.49
- That's Smart! Saltine Crackers: $1.79
- That's Smart! Broth: $1.59
- That's Smart! Seasonings: $1.39
Frozen on sale:
- Stouffer's Meals: $7.99
- Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, Dolly Parton Meals or Healthy Choice Power Bowls: $2.99
- Hot Pockets, White Castle Sliders or Propel: $3.99
- TGI Friday's Appetizers, Banquet Mega Chicken Filets, Bagel Bites or Sliders: $4.99
- Food Club Popcorn Shrimp: $2.99
- Crav'n Flavor Potatoes: $2.49
- Tai Pei Asian Meals: $2.79
- Jose Olé Taquitos: $5.99
- Veggies Made Great: $3.99
- That's Smart! Pepperoni Pizza: $1.19
- Delimex Quesadillas: $4.99
- Taco Bell Dinner Kit: $2.99
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$29.54
for 1 person · $29.54 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Food City weekly sales flyer for the week of September 23, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Food City.