Publix Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Sweet Corn
Description: Juicy chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil then baked until golden and crispy for two. Served alongside wedges of roasted russet potatoes and sweet steamed corn on the cob, this is a satisfying and budget-friendly weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Drumsticks ($1.99/lb), Russet Potatoes ($0.99/lb), Bulk Sweet Corn ($3.00 for 5)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes bake time
Serving note: Plan on 4 drumsticks total (roughly 1.5 lbs at $1.99/lb = $2.99), 1.5 lbs russet potatoes ($1.49), and 2 ears of corn; total cook time is about 60 minutes so preheat the oven early and get the potatoes in first since they take longer than the drumsticks.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Legs and Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks And Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Steamed Broccoli and Beefsteak Tomato Salad
Description: Two bone-in pork loin chops are seared in a hot skillet until golden brown, then finished with a simple garlic and herb pan sauce that is completely dairy-free. Steamed broccoli and a fresh beefsteak tomato salad with olive oil and red wine vinegar round out this light and flavorful plate.
Sale items used: Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops ($3.99/lb), Broccoli or Cauliflower ($6.00 for 2), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Select 2 chops from the 8-chop package, approximately 1.25 lbs at $3.99/lb = $4.99; buy 1 bunch of broccoli (half of the 2-for-$6 deal, so $3.00); plan on 1 large beefsteak tomato, roughly 0.5 lbs at $1.99/lb = $1.00.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops Recipe
- Sheet-Pan Boneless Pork Chops With Broccoli

Wednesday
Meal: Slow-Braised Pork Boston Butt Roast with Carrots and Russet Potatoes
Description: A small bone-in pork Boston butt roast is seasoned and slow-braised in the oven with chicken broth, garlic, and herbs until fork-tender and deeply flavorful. Baby cut carrots and russet potato chunks are added to the braising liquid and cook alongside the roast, soaking up all the savory juices.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast ($2.99/lb), Publix Baby Cut Carrots ($1.29/bag), Russet Potatoes ($0.99/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 to 3.5 hours braise time
Serving note: A 2.5-lb roast is practical for two people with leftovers at $2.99/lb = $7.48; use 1 lb of russet potatoes ($0.99) and the full 1-lb bag of carrots ($1.29); this is a long braise so start by noon if serving at dinner, or braise the day before and reheat - the flavor improves overnight.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Tilapia Fillets with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms and Beefsteak Tomatoes
Description: Fresh tilapia fillets are seasoned with lemon, garlic, and black pepper then seared in a hot skillet until flaky and golden. Sliced baby bella mushrooms and diced beefsteak tomatoes are sauteed in olive oil and fresh herbs to create a vibrant, dairy-free topping that pairs beautifully with the mild fish.
Sale items used: Tilapia Fillets ($7.99/lb), GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms (2 for $5.00), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Plan on 1 lb of tilapia fillets for two people at $7.99/lb = $7.99; purchase 1 package of sliced baby bella mushrooms at $2.50 (half of the 2-for-$5 deal); use 1 medium beefsteak tomato, roughly 0.5 lbs at $1.99/lb = $1.00.
Recipes:
- Lemon Tilapia with Spinach and Mushrooms
- Tilapia with mushrooms & tomatoes
- Pan-Seared Tilapia

Friday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin with Roasted Cauliflower and Sweet Corn
Description: A Hormel marinated pork loin tenderloin is roasted in the oven until juicy and caramelized, with the built-in marinade doing all the flavor work so no extra sauce is needed. Roasted cauliflower florets and sweet corn on the cob round out this easy, hands-off Friday dinner for two.
Sale items used: Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin (2 for $12.00), Broccoli or Cauliflower ($6.00 for 2), Bulk Sweet Corn ($3.00 for 5)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 25 to 30 minutes roast time
Serving note: The 2-for-$12 deal yields two packages; use one 18.4-oz package for two people at $6.00 (half the deal price); buy 1 head of cauliflower at $3.00 (half of the 2-for-$6 deal); plan on 2 ears of corn from the 5-for-$3 pack; check the Hormel label to confirm no dairy ingredients are listed in the marinade before purchasing.
Recipes:
- Pork Tenderloin and Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
- Balsamic Pork Loin and Cauliflower Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Chicken Drumsticks (1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Russet Potatoes (2.5 lbs total across Monday and Wednesday): $2.48
- Bulk Sweet Corn (4 ears, counted from the 5-for-$3 pack): $2.40
- Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops (1.25 lbs): $4.99
- Broccoli - 1 bunch (from the 2-for-$6 deal, priced individually): $3.00
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (1 lb total across Tuesday and Thursday): $1.99
- Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast (2.5 lbs): $7.48
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag): $1.29
- Tilapia Fillets (1 lb): $7.99
- GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms (1 package, 8 oz): $2.50
- Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin (1 package from 2-for-$12 deal): $6.00
- Cauliflower - 1 head (from the 2-for-$6 deal, priced individually): $3.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Paprika
- Black pepper
- Kosher salt
- Dried or fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
- Red wine vinegar
- Chicken broth (dairy-free, check label)
- Lemon (fresh)