Piggly Wiggly Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The star of this week is the Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters at just $0.79/lb - that is one of the best chicken prices you will find anywhere, and it anchors Monday's dinner for under $2 total on protein. Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs and Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops both ring up at $2.19/lb, making them outstanding everyday values that cover two more weeknights without straining the budget. Carolina Pride Pork Sausage Rolls at $2.99 a pack round out the economical nights with a completely different flavor direction. The Sea Best Frozen Boneless Swai Fillets at $7.99 for a full 32-oz bag earn the one premium night this week - at about $2.00 per person they are actually quite reasonable, and they are the most budget-friendly of the higher-priced proteins on this flyer, well below the beef sirloin tip roast, sirloin tip steaks, and T-bone steaks that were deliberately skipped. Produce deals like $1.49/lb zucchini and squash, $1.99/lb broccoli, and 2/$3.00 onions keep the vegetable side of every plate affordable, and the Prego Pasta Sauce at 2/$4.00 adds a pantry-style value on sausage night.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes
Description: Bone-in chicken leg quarters are seasoned and oven-baked until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through, then served alongside roasted broccoli crowns and gold potatoes for a hearty, satisfying plate. Everything goes into the oven together, making this a low-effort, high-reward weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters, Broccoli Crowns, Best Choice Gold or Red Potatoes (5 lb bag), Always Save Onions
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 50 minutes total
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of leg quarters from the 10 lb bag (4 quarters, roughly 0.5 lb each); use 1 lb broccoli crowns; use approximately 1.5 lbs of potatoes from the 5 lb bag; use 1 onion from one 2 lb bag. Total oven time is about 50 minutes at 400 degrees F, so start the potatoes 10 minutes before adding the chicken and broccoli.
Recipes:
- Chicken Leg Quarters Recipe (quick, easy, 5 ingredients!)
- Baked Chicken Leg Quarters - Recipes From A Pantry

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Chops with Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Description: Family Pack Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, then rested while sliced zucchini and yellow squash are sauteed in the same pan with onion and a splash of Worcestershire. The result is a fast, savory weeknight dinner with bright summer vegetables and no cleanup-heavy equipment.
Sale items used: Family Pack Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops, Zucchini or Yellow Squash, Always Save Onions, French's Mustard or Worcestershire
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of pork chops (roughly 4 chops at 0.5 lb each); use 1 lb zucchini or yellow squash; use 1 onion from one 2 lb bag. One bottle of French's Worcestershire (purchased as part of the 2/$4.00 deal) is used for seasoning the pan sauce - the second bottle stores in the pantry.

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Carolina Pride Sausage with Pasta and Prego Marinara
Description: Carolina Pride Pork Sausage Roll is sliced into rounds and browned in a skillet until caramelized on the edges, then tossed with cooked Louisa Pasta and Prego Pasta Sauce for a quick, filling dinner. Diced tomatoes and onion stirred in at the end add freshness and color to the rich, savory sauce.
Sale items used: Carolina Pride Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz), Louisa Pasta (4-16 oz), Prego Pasta Sauce (14.5-24 oz), Hothouse Beefsteak Tomatoes, Always Save Onions
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 roll (16 oz) of Carolina Pride Pork Sausage; use 1 package of Louisa Pasta (choose a 12-16 oz size); use 1 jar of Prego Pasta Sauce (purchased as part of the 2/$4.00 deal, second jar stores in pantry); use 0.5 lb of beefsteak tomatoes (about 1 medium tomato); use 1 onion from the bag already purchased.
Recipes:
- Easy Dairy-Free Pasta and Sausage - Milk Free Mom
- Sausage Pasta Skillet Recipe | Eatwell101
- Pasta with Italian Sausage and Broccoli - Simply Whisked

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs with Baked Beans and Corn
Description: Family Pack Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs are seasoned with Lawry's Marinade and cooked in a covered skillet over medium heat until tender and cooked through, then finished uncovered to develop a light sear on the outside. Yellowstone Baked Beans and McKenzie's Corn are heated alongside for a classic, satisfying combination that comes together in under an hour.
Sale items used: Family Pack Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs, Lawry's Marinades (12 oz), Yellowstone Baked Beans (15 oz), McKenzie's Corn (20 oz)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of boneless country style pork ribs; use 1 bottle of Lawry's Marinade for seasoning and basting; use 2 cans of Yellowstone Baked Beans (2 x $2.29); use 1 bag of McKenzie's Corn (purchased as part of the 2/$4.00 deal, second bag stores in freezer). Marinate the ribs for at least 20 minutes before cooking if time allows.
Recipes:
- Country Style Ribs and Beans - Chocolate with Grace

Friday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Sea Best Swai Fillets with Green Giant Vegetables and Rice
Description: Sea Best Frozen Boneless Swai Fillets are thawed, patted dry, and cooked in a hot skillet with oil and seasoning until the fillets are opaque and lightly golden on each side, then served over Ben's Single Serve Rice Cups alongside Green Giant canned vegetables. Louisiana Hot Sauce on the table lets everyone dial up the heat to their liking for a bright, simple end to the week.
Sale items used: Sea Best Frozen Boneless Swai Fillets (32 oz), Ben's Single Serve Rice Cups (2.2-2.4 oz), Green Giant Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz), Louisiana Hot Sauce (6 oz)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 32 oz bag of Sea Best Swai Fillets (approximately 4-5 fillets, enough for 4 people); use 4 Ben's Single Serve Rice Cups (purchased as 2 sets of the 2/$3.00 deal = 4 cups total = $6.00); use 2 cans of Green Giant Vegetables (purchased as part of the 3/$4.00 deal, priced at approximately $1.33 each, 2 cans = $2.67); use 1 bottle of Louisiana Hot Sauce for the table.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (2 lbs from 10 lb bag at $0.79/lb): $1.58
- Family Pack Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (2 lbs at $2.19/lb): $4.38
- Carolina Pride Pork Sausage Rolls (1 roll, 16 oz): $2.99
- Family Pack Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs (2 lbs at $2.19/lb): $4.38
- Sea Best Frozen Boneless Swai Fillets (1 bag, 32 oz): $7.99
- Louisa Pasta (1 package): $4.49
- Prego Pasta Sauce (2 jars, 2/$4.00 deal): $4.00
- Lawry's Marinades (1 bottle): $2.49
- Yellowstone Baked Beans (2 cans at $2.29 each): $4.58
- McKenzie's Corn (2 bags, 2/$4.00 deal): $4.00
- Ben's Single Serve Rice Cups (4 cups, 2 sets of 2/$3.00): $6.00
- Green Giant Vegetables (2 cans from 3/$4.00 deal at ~$1.33 each): $2.67
- Louisiana Hot Sauce (1 bottle): $1.29
- Broccoli Crowns (1 lb at $1.99/lb): $1.99
- Best Choice Gold or Red Potatoes (1 bag, 5 lb): $3.49
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash (1 lb at $1.49/lb): $1.49
- Always Save Onions (1 bag, 2 lb, from 2/$3.00 deal - buying 1 bag): $1.50
- Hothouse Beefsteak Tomatoes (0.5 lb at $1.49/lb): $0.75
- French's Mustard or Worcestershire (2/$4.00 deal, 2 bottles): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or garlic cloves
- Olive oil or vegetable oil
- Paprika
- Dried Italian seasoning or oregano