Giant Dairy-Free Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pulled Pork Picnic Roast with Sweet Corn and Green Beans
Description: A bone-in pork picnic roast is slow-roasted low and slow until fork-tender, then pulled apart and served alongside sweet corn on the cob and steamed green beans for a classic late-summer plate. Scaled for 2 people, a 3 lb roast gives you a generous dinner plus leftovers, making the long cook time well worth the effort.
Sale items used: Whole Pork Picnic Roast (Bone-In) at $0.99/lb, Sweet Corn (White or Yellow) at 10 for $2.50, Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (12 oz. bag) at $2.49 each
Prep time: 20 minutes active prep (plus 4 to 5 hours roasting)
Serving note: Plan on a 3 lb bone-in roast (about 1.5 lbs edible yield after bone and fat) at $0.99/lb; start the roast by late morning for a 5 to 6 PM dinner, or roast it the day before and reheat pulled pork in a covered pan with a splash of broth. Buy 2 ears of corn and 1 bag (12 oz.) of green beans for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Pork Shoulder Picnic Roast Recipe [Crispy Skin & Slow Roasted]
Tuesday
Meal: Braised Chicken Leg Quarters with Eggplant and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Chicken leg quarters are braised in a savory herb broth until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender, then served alongside roasted eggplant and burst grape tomatoes for a hearty, colorful plate. This dairy-free meal is deeply satisfying and comes together in about an hour with minimal hands-on effort.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters (Family Size) at $1.29/lb, Eggplant at $1.49/lb, Grape Tomatoes (10 oz.) at 2 for $5.00
Prep time: 15 minutes active prep (plus 45 to 50 minutes braising)
Serving note: Buy approximately 2 lbs of chicken leg quarters (2 large quarters) at $1.29/lb. Plan on 1 medium eggplant (about 1 lb at $1.49/lb) and 1 package (10 oz.) of grape tomatoes. The family-size pack will have extra quarters; freeze the remainder for another week.
Recipes:
- Braised Chicken With Tomatoes
- One-Pan Tomato Braised Chicken Leg Quarters
Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs with Hot House Peppers and Avocado Salad
Description: A half rack of St. Louis-style pork ribs is rubbed with spices and baked low and slow until tender and caramelized, then served with roasted hot house peppers and a fresh avocado salad dressed with lime juice. The avocado salad keeps the plate bright and dairy-free while balancing the richness of the ribs.
Sale items used: St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs (Previously Frozen) at $1.99/lb with digital coupon, Hot House Peppers (Red, Yellow or Orange) at 3 for $5.00, Avocados at 5 for $5.00
Prep time: 15 minutes active prep (plus 2.5 to 3 hours baking)
Serving note: A half rack weighs approximately 2 to 2.5 lbs; plan on 2.5 lbs at $1.99/lb with digital coupon and a $25 qualifying purchase. Buy 3 hot house peppers (the minimum purchase unit at 3 for $5.00) and 2 avocados at $1.00 each (buying 2 from the 5 for $5.00 deal). Start the ribs by early afternoon for a 5 to 6 PM dinner, or wrap and refrigerate after the low-temp bake and finish under the broiler at mealtime.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked St Louis Style BBQ Ribs Recipe / Video
Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef and Sweet Corn Skillet with Green Squash
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned in a skillet with fresh sweet corn cut off the cob and sliced green squash, creating a quick one-pan dinner that is hearty, colorful, and completely dairy-free. This weeknight-friendly skillet comes together in under 30 minutes and uses simple pantry seasonings to bring everything together.
Sale items used: 73% Lean Ground Beef (Family Size) at $3.49/lb (3-day sale price), Sweet Corn (White or Yellow) at 10 for $2.50, Green or Yellow Squash at $1.99/lb
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 lb of ground beef at $3.49/lb (the family-size pack will have extra; divide and freeze the remainder). Use 2 ears of corn and approximately 1 lb of green squash at $1.99/lb. The 3-day sale price applies Monday through Wednesday, so purchase the ground beef on Monday or Tuesday and refrigerate until Thursday.
Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Jumbo Shrimp with Asparagus and Mango Salsa
Description: Jumbo EZ peel shrimp are quickly seared in a hot skillet with garlic and olive oil, then topped with a vibrant fresh mango salsa made from diced mango, lime juice, and cilantro, and served alongside tender pan-roasted asparagus. This bright, restaurant-quality dinner is naturally dairy-free and comes together in under 25 minutes.
Sale items used: Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (21-25 ct.) at $6.99/lb with digital coupon, Asparagus at $3.49/lb, Mangoes at 5 for $5.00
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Plan on 1 lb of shrimp (about 21 to 25 pieces total, roughly 10 to 12 per person) at $6.99/lb with digital coupon. Buy approximately 1 lb of asparagus at $3.49/lb and 2 mangoes at $1.00 each (buying 2 from the 5 for $5.00 deal).
Recipes:
- Easy 30 Minute Shrimp Rice Bowls Recipe with Mango Salsa
- Pan Seared Shrimp with Mango Salsa
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Whole Pork Picnic Roast, Bone-In (3 lbs at $0.99/lb): $2.97
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters (2 lbs at $1.29/lb): $2.58
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs, Previously Frozen (2.5 lbs at $1.99/lb with digital coupon): $4.98
- 73% Lean Ground Beef, Family Size (1 lb at $3.49/lb, 3-day sale): $3.49
- Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp, 21-25 ct. (1 lb at $6.99/lb with digital coupon): $6.99
- Sweet Corn, White or Yellow (4 ears from 10 for $2.50 deal, priced at $0.25 each): $1.00
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts, 12 oz. bag (x1): $2.49
- Eggplant (1 lb at $1.49/lb): $1.49
- Grape Tomatoes, 10 oz. (x1 from 2 for $5.00 deal): $2.50
- Hot House Peppers, Red/Yellow/Orange (3 for $5.00): $5.00
- Avocados (2 at $1.00 each from 5 for $5.00 deal): $2.00
- Green or Yellow Squash (1 lb at $1.99/lb): $1.99
- Asparagus (1 lb at $3.49/lb): $3.49
- Mangoes (2 at $1.00 each from 5 for $5.00 deal): $2.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh)
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika and cumin (for pork rub)
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Chicken or vegetable broth (for braising)
- Lime juice or fresh limes
- Fresh cilantro
- Red onion
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- 73% Lean Ground Beef (27% Fat, Family Size): $3.49/lb (3-day sale); $4.49/lb rest of week
- Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (21-25 ct., Farm Raised): $6.99/lb with digital coupon; $8.99/lb without
- 8-Piece Dark Meat Chicken Fried or Baked: $6.99 each
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs (Previously Frozen): $1.99/lb with digital coupon (with $25 purchase); $3.99/lb without
- Hebrew National Beef Franks (9.43-12 oz.): $4.99 each
- Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters (Family Size): $1.29/lb
- 80% Lean Ground Beef Patties (Family Size): $5.49/lb
- Baby Back-Style Pork Ribs (Previously Frozen): $4.99/lb
- Whole Pork Picnic Roast (Bone-In): $0.99/lb
- Taste of Inspirations Chicken Kabobs: $8.99/lb
- Taste of Inspirations Beef Kabobs: $10.99/lb
- Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops (Family Size): $4.99/lb
- Giant Smoked or Fresh Dinner Sausage (14-16 oz.): $3.99 each
- Lloyd's Barbeque Co. Shredded Chicken or Pork (16 oz.): $5.00 each
- Philly Gourmet Burgers (24-32 oz.): $10.99 each
- Hillshire Farm Snacking Trays (2.76 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Swordfish or Tuna Steak (Wild Caught): $9.99/lb
- Fresh Domestic Shrimp (Wild Caught): $2.00 off/lb
- Nature's Promise Medium Shrimp Ring (16 oz., Frozen): $10.99 each
- Salmon Fillet on a Plank (8 oz., Farm Raised): $7.99 each
- Coho Salmon (Farm Raised, Sashimi Grade): $8.99/lb
- Cajun Krab Dip: $4.99/lb
- Fresh Pork Tenderloins or Marinated Filets (Boneless): $3.99/lb
- Beef Short Ribs (Bone-In): $9.99/lb
- Perdue or Real Good Foods Frozen Cooked Chicken (20-26 oz.): $7.99 each
- Jack Daniel's Pulled Entrées (16 oz.): $7.99 each
- C.Wirthy & Co Salmon (Frozen, 10 oz.): $9.99 each
- Bob Evans Side Dishes (20-24 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon (2.52 oz.): $3.49 each (when you buy 3); $4.49 each regular
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunchmeat (8-9 oz.): $2.99 each (when you buy 3); $3.99 each regular
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Rotisserie Chicken Salad: $8.99/lb
- Cantina Latina Burrito Bowl (10.5 oz.): $6.99 each
- BelGioioso Burrata (8 oz.): $5.99 each
- Boar's Head Maple Glazed Honey Coat Ham (Sliced to Order): $11.49/lb
- Fried Chicken Platter (50 ct. tray, serves 25): $44.99 each
- Cookie Platter (Large, serves 35-40): $9.99 each
- Fresh-Cut Vegetable Platter (Small, serves 5-7): $14.99 each
- Chicken Nugget Platter (50 ct. tray, serves 6-8): $14.49 each
- Fresh-Cut Fruit Platter (Small, serves 8-10): $14.99 each
- Let's Twist Platter (serves 10-15): $45.99 each
- Brownie Bites Tray (Small, serves 10-21): $9.99 each
Produce on sale:
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $3.99 each (3-day sale); $5.99 each rest of week
- Blueberries (6 oz.): 5 for $5.00
- Mangoes: 5 for $5.00
- Avocados: 5 for $5.00
- Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb with digital coupon (with $25 purchase); $3.49/lb without
- Sweet Corn (White or Yellow): 10 for $2.50
- Giant Salad Blends (5 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Mini Cucumbers (14 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Grape Tomatoes (10 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Asparagus: $3.49/lb
- Eggplant: $1.49/lb
- Green or Yellow Squash: $1.99/lb
- Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn (5 ct. tray): $3.99 each
- Giant Portabella Mushrooms (14 oz.): $5.49 each
- Hot House Peppers (Red, Yellow or Orange): 3 for $5.00
- Pepperidge Farm Cookies (5-8.6 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Cantaloupe: $2.99 each
- Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters: $1.19/lb
- Halos Mandarins (2 lb. bag): $4.49 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Russet or Sweet Potatoes (3 lb. bag): 2 for $9.00
- Nature's Promise Organic Blueberries (1 dry pint): $4.99 each
- Nature's Promise Greenhouse Grown Salad (8 oz.): $4.99 each
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (12 oz. bag): $2.49 each
- Taste of Inspirations Salad Kit or Potato Trays: 2 for $7.00
- Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes (10-16 oz.): $3.49 each
- Fresh Store-Cut Fruit (Large): $5.49/lb
- Red Delicious, Golden Delicious or Gala Apples: $1.49/lb
- Golden Kiwi (1 lb. clamshell): $4.99 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Pete & Gerry's Grade A Organic or Pasture Raised Eggs (12 ct.): $4.99
- Bays Original English Muffins (12 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Nestlé Toll House Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough (13.5-18 oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Silk Soy, Almond or Coconut Milk (64 fl. oz.): 2 for $7.00
- Reddi Wip (13 oz.): 2 for $9.00
- BelGioioso Burrata (8 oz.): $5.99 each
- Kraft Singles (10.7-12 oz.): $2.49 each (when you buy 3); $3.49 each regular
- Turkey Hill Drinks (1 gal. jug): $3.29
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Ball Park Rolls or Sara Lee Bread: $2.99
- King's Hawaiian Slider, Pretzel Slider, Sub Rolls or Hamburger Buns (10-12.8 oz.): $5.49 each
- Dave's Killer Bread, Rolls, Bagels or English Muffins: $4.99
- Giant Gourmet Cookies (6 ct.): $4.99 each
- Taste of Inspirations Duo Bites (9 oz.): $5.49 each
- Taste of Inspirations Madeleines (8-9 oz.): $5.79 each
Pantry on sale:
- Campbell's Chunky Soup: 2 for $5.00
- Nabisco Family Size Cookies or Crackers (Oreo 19.1 oz., Chips Ahoy! 9.31-19.5 oz., Ritz 11.4 oz., Snack Crackers 12.5 oz.): $3.49 each
- Simply Orange, Cranberry, Apple or Grapefruit Juice (46-52 fl. oz.): 2 for $8.00
- Starbucks Coffee (10-12 oz. bag or 10 ct. K-Cups): $7.99
- Giant 90 Second Rice (8.8 oz.): $1.99
- Goldfish Crackers (4.8-6 oz.): $3.49
- Planters Peanuts, Cashews or Nut Duos (5-16 oz.): 2 for $7.00
- Skinny Pop Popcorn (3.9 oz.): $4.99
- M&M's Family Size (16.9-18 oz.): $10.99
- Albanese Gummi Candy (7.75-9 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Nabisco belVita Biscuits or Newtons (belVita 5-8.8 oz., Newtons 10 oz.): 2 for $7.00 when you buy 2
- Coca-Cola Mini (10/7.5 fl. oz. cans): $7.49
- Pepsi (24/12 fl. oz. cans): $12.99
- Dasani Water (24/16.9 fl. oz.): $6.29
- Tropicana Premium Drink or Hydrate (46 fl. oz.): $2.69
- Nature's Promise Crackers (8 oz.): $4.49
- Monster Energy Drinks (4/12 fl. oz. cans): $8.99
- Gold Peak (18.5 fl. oz.): 2 for $4.00 when you buy 2
- Gatorade (28 fl. oz.): 3 for $5.00
- Tazo Matcha Latte (3.5 fl. oz.): $6.69
- Deer Park or Pure Life Water: 2 for $10.00 when you buy 2
- Simply Drinks, Minute Maid Zero or Gold Peak Iced Tea (52 fl. oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Capri Sun (10 ct.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Kool-Aid Hydration (6 ct.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Classico Pasta Sauce (15-24 oz.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Heinz Tomato Ketchup (38 oz.): $3.00 each (when you buy 3); $4.00 each regular
- Kraft Miracle Whip (30 oz. jar or 19 oz. squeeze): $4.49 each (when you buy 3); $5.49 each regular
- Taco Bell Shells (4.8 oz.): $1.99 each (when you buy 3); $2.99 each regular
- Kool-Aid, Country Time or Tang (8 qt. canister): $2.99 each (when you buy 3); $3.99 each regular
- Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce (10 oz.): $3.49 each (when you buy 3); $4.49 each regular
- TGI Fridays Appetizer or Bagel Bites (10-17.4 oz.): $4.99 each (when you buy 3); $5.99 each regular
- Velveeta Mini Block (20 oz.): $4.99 each (when you buy 3); $5.99 each regular
- Maxwell House Coffee (23.1-36.8 oz. canister): $14.49 each (when you buy 3); $15.49 each regular
- Rao's Pasta Sauce: $7.49
- Rao's Pasta: 2 for $5.00
- Rao's Soup: $5.49
- Knorr Sides: 4 for $5.00
- Mott's Applesauce or GoGo SqueeZ (Mott's 12/38.4 oz., GoGo SqueeZ 12/38.4 oz. or 10/30 oz.): $7.99
- Dole Fruit Bowls (4/16-17.2 oz.): 2 for $6.00
- Starkist Chunk Light Tuna (2.6-3 oz. pouch): 3 for $4.00
- Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna (5 oz. can or 2.5 oz. pouch): 10 for $10.00
- Smucker's Uncrustables (7.2-8 oz., Frozen): $4.49
- Hunt's Snack Pack (4 ct.): 4 for $5.00
- Nabisco Variety Packs (9-20 oz.): $5.99
- Utz Snack Pack (18/16.65-18 oz.): $8.99
- Oscar Mayer Basic Lunchables (2.25-4.4 oz.): 3 for $6.00
- Sticky Fingers Barbecue Sauce (15.2-16.5 oz.): $2.99
- Hidden Valley Ranch or Newman's Own Salad Dressing (16 oz.): 2 for $7.00
- French's Classic Yellow Mustard (20 oz.): $1.99
- Claussen Pickles (20-32 oz. jar): 2 for $9.00
- Reser's Deli Salads (48 oz.): $8.49 each
- Green Giant Canned Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz.): 4 for $4.00 with digital coupon; 4 for $5.00 without
- Bachan's Japanese Sauce (16-17 oz.): $8.49
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise (30 oz. jar or 20 oz. squeeze): $3.99 with digital coupon; $5.99 without
- Post Cereal (Large Size): $4.29
- Eight O'Clock Coffee (18 oz. bag): $12.99
- Pop-Tarts or Nutri-Grain, Special K or Rice Krispies Treats Bars: 2 for $5.00
- Nature Valley Soft Baked PB&J Bars: 2 for $7.00
- PAM Cooking Spray (5-6 oz.): 2 for $6.00
- Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil (15.5-16.9 fl. oz.): $7.99
- Samyang Buldak Ramen Multipack (5 ct.): $9.99
- Ben's Original Ready Rice: 2 for $5.00
- Domino Baker's Sugar (3.5 lb. tub): $4.99
- Gerber Get'ems! Squeezies (4/10 oz. box): 2 for $8.00
- Gerber Puffs Snack (1.48 oz. canister): 2 for $5.00
- Gerber Get'ems! Roundos Puff Snack (2.25-5 oz.): 2 for $5.00
- Betty Crocker Delights Cake Mix or Frosting: 2 for $5.00 when you buy 2
- KIND Protein Max Granola: $4.49
- KIND Breakfast Protein Bars: $4.49
- KIND Healthy Grains Clusters: $4.49
- KIND ZERO Added Sugar Granola: $4.49
Frozen on sale:
- Stouffer's Simple Dishes, Signature Classics or Lean Cuisine Protein Kicks or Comfort Cravings (Stouffer's 8.8-12.9 oz., Lean Cuisine 6-11.5 oz.): 4 for $10.00
- Blue Bunny Mini Swirls Cones (18-18.4 fl. oz.): 2 for $7.00 with digital coupon; 2 for $8.00 without
- Klondike Bars, Sandwiches or Breyers Carb Smart Bars (Klondike 16-27 fl. oz., Breyers 18 fl. oz.): 2 for $6.00 with digital coupon; 2 for $8.00 without
- MorningStar Farms Breakfast, Burgers or Entrées (5.25-12 oz.): 2 for $9.00
- Kodiak Waffles, French Toast Sticks or Flapjacks (8-15.4 oz.): $5.49
- Birds Eye Asparagus Spears, Oven Roasters, Stir Fry or Skillets (8-15 oz.): 3 for $9.00
- Popsicle Novelties (12.1-29.7 fl. oz.): $4.99
- Outshine Fruit Bars (15-18 fl. oz.): 2 for $7.00
- Rao's Entrées (8.4-9.5 oz.): 2 for $9.00
- Marie Callender's or Dolly Parton's Pies (Marie Callender's 25.6-42 oz., Dolly Parton's 21.6-32 oz.): $5.99
- Hot Pockets Sandwiches (17-18 oz.): $5.29
- Rao's Brick Oven Pizza (18.3-20.8 oz.): $7.99
- Luigi's Real Italian Ice (36 fl. oz.): 2 for $5.00
- C.Wirthy & Co Salmon (Frozen, 10 oz.): $9.99 each
- Next Wave Mussels (Frozen, 16 oz.): $3.99 each
🛒 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.
$42.97
for 2 people · $21.48 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Giant weekly sales flyer for the week of August 26, 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 Giant.