Here is your March 2 installment of Deals to Meals - every week we’ll go through the grocery ads, find the very best deals and suggest meals that you can plan with the deals. This post should be published on most Sunday afternoons. Meal planning is so important to saving money – you buy what’s on sale and build meals from your deals.
We have organized menu ideas based on specific stores – so you can either look for meals you like and shop that store, or if you’re pretty store-loyal you’ll have ideas that will make the most of the sales!
I’m not a chef, I’m not an expert meal planner, this is my best shot at meals based on this week’s deals. We’d love your suggestions, please leave a comment on this post with the types of meals you’re planning this week.
FRED MEYER
For a quick and easy meal, pick up Gorton’s or Van de Kamp’s frozen fish – only $1.99 this week. Pair with slow cooker baked potatoes (Queen Bee Coupons) and a green salad.
Gorton’s or Van de Kamp’s Frozen Fish – $2.99, with in-ad coupon, limit 4
$0.75/1 any Gorton’s Product (Facebook coupon)
$0.75/1 Gorton’s Breaded or Battered Item, 17.3 – 24.5 oz
$0.50/1 Gorton’s Seafood Product – 1-5-14 SS (exp 04/12/14)
$0.50/1 Gorton’s Seafood Product – 2-2-14 SS (exp 05/10/14)
$1.00/1 Gorton’s Seafood Product – 2-2-14 SS (exp 05/10/14)
$1.00/2 Gorton’s Seafood Products – 3-2-14 RP (exp 06/07/14)
$1.00/2 Gorton’s Items
$1.00/1 Van de Kamp’s Frozen Seafood Product
$0.75/1 Van de Kamp’s Frozen Seafood Product -1-19-14 SS (exp 03/31/14)
Final price = as low as $1.99
Baker Potatoes – $0.38/lb
Fred Meyer Sour Cream, 16 oz – $1.25
Romaine Hearts, Simple Truth, Organic, 3 ct – $2.50
Here’s some other ideas for this week:
Pasta with Asparagus (Skinny Taste)
Asparagus, per lb – $1.68
Barilla Pasta (excludes Lasagna, Pasta Plus and Gluten Free) – $0.79, with in-ad coupon, limit 4
Kroger Cheese – $1.66, with in-ad coupon, limit 6
(This would go well with grape tomatoes – $1.50 for a 10oz box this week. )
Baking potatoes are $0.38/lb. Set up a baked potato bar (make your baked potatoes in a slow cooker! (Queen Bee Coupons)). Add any or all of the following ingredients: salsa, butter,
Green Onions – $0.50
Tyson Bacon, 16 oz – $3.99 (Limit 4; Fred Meyer In-Ad coupon)
Kroger Cheese, 6 – 8 oz – $1.66 (Limit 6; Fred Meyer In-Ad coupon)
Fred Meyer Sour Cream, 16 oz – $1.25
SAFEWAY
Cheese is the best deal this week! Here’s how to use all that cheese:
All in One Pot Saucy Pasta (Kraft Recipes)
Ground Beef, per lb – $2.99 Includes: 80% Lean 20% Fat. Extreme Value Pack
Classico Pasta Sauce, 15 – 24 oz – $1.99 Over 4000 Participating Items. Look for the Tags. Includes: Select Varieties
$1.50/4 Classico Pasta Sauces – Buy 3 participating Classico items, Get $1 OFF On Your Next Order; Buy 4 or More, Get $1.50 OFF On Your Next Order Classico Pasta Sauce – Safeway Catalina – (exp. 03/23/14)
Out-of-Pocket Price: $1.62 Final Price: $1.25
Red Bell Peppers, ea – $1
Tillamook shredded cheese, 8 oz bags – $3.59, buy one, get one FREE
Final price = $1.80 each
Asparagus and Parmesan Tart (Kraft Recipes)
Onions, Sweet Yellow, per lb – $0.99
Asparagus, per lb – $2.99 (or pick this up from QFC this week, only $1.77/lb)
Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 8 oz tubs – $2.59, buy one, get one FREE
Final price = $1.30 each
Frigo Parmesan Cheese, 5 oz tubs – $3.99, buy one, get one FREE
Final price = $1.99 each
Curried Corn and Cheddar Chowder (Queen Bee Coupons)
O Organics Frozen Vegetables, 16 oz – $1.99 With Safeway Just 4U Coupon. Limit 4
Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables, 10 – 12 oz – $1.99 Includes: Select Varieties
$1.00/2 Birds Eye Steamfresh Products
Final Price: $1.49
Santiam Canned Vegetables, 14.5 – 15.25 oz – $0.89
Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 8 oz tubs – $2.59, buy one, get one FREE
Final price = $1.30 each
Kraft Cracker Barrel Cheese, 6 – 8 oz – $2.99 Includes: Chunk or Bars. Select Varieties
Buy 2 participating Kraft items, Get $1 OFF On Your Next Order; Buy 3, Get $2 OFF On Your Next Order; Buy 4 or More, Get $3 OFF On Your Next Order Kraft or Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese Slices, 7 oz or Larger – Safeway Catalina – (exp. 03/23/14)
Out-of-Pocket Price: $2.99 Final Price: $2.24 Buy 3; Includes Catalina
ALBERTSONS
Here’s some ideas on how to use tuna and chicken breasts – both a great deal at Albertsons this week!
Tuna Casserole (Food.com)
Best Foods Real Mayonnaise, 22 – 30 oz – $3.99
Kraft Shredded Cheese, 7 – 8 oz – $2.99
Mushrooms, 8 oz – $1.79
Essential Everyday Solid White Albacore Tuna, 5 oz – $0.98
- $1.00/3 Essential Everyday Tuna Cans – (exp. 03/20/14)
Final Price: $0.68
(This would also be delicious with steamed broccoli – Broccoli, Crowns, per lb – $1.49)
Tuna Melt (Eating Well)
Essential Everyday Solid White Albacore Tuna, 5 oz – $0.98
- $1.00/3 Essential Everyday Tuna Cans – (exp. 03/20/14)
Final Price: $0.68
Best Foods Real Mayonnaise, 22 – 30 oz – $3.99
Franz Natural Bread, 24 – 26 oz – $2.50 Includes: Select varieties
$1.00/1 Franz Bakery Product
Final Price: $1.50
Kraft Shredded Cheese, 7 – 8 oz – $2.99
Chicken with Mushrooms (All Recipes)
Chicken Breasts, per lb – $1.79 Includes: Boneless, Skinless
Mushrooms, 8 oz – $1.79
Albertsons Grade AA Large Eggs, doz – $1.99
Kraft Shredded Cheese, 7 – 8 oz – $2.99
QFC
The best meat sale this week is pork shoulder roast at $1.79/lb – great deal! Try Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches (Queen Bee Coupons). You could also try Ultra-Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder (Serious Eats) for something a little different. Check out the Queen Bee Coupons Facebook page for LOTS of inspirationon favorite ways to cook pork shoulder in the crockpot!
For sides, try an Avocado Salad (All Recipes) or Grilled Asparagus with Garlic and Olive Oil (Queen Bee Coupons).
Medium Hass Avocado – $0.99 ea
Asparagus – $1.77 lb
TARGET
There’s not much in the way of main dish sales at Target this week, but you can stop here to get dessert! Dip apple slices in Nutella, or try something just a touch more complicated.
Apples, Gala, 3 lb – $2.99 ($0.99/lb)
*good price
Apples, Granny Smith, 3 lb – $2.99 ($0.99/lb)
*good price
Nutella Spread, 13 oz – $2.99
B1G1 Nutella Hazelnut Spread; Maximum Value $4.29 – 2-2-14 SS – (exp. 03/15/14)
Final Price: $1.50
Root Beer Float (Simply Recipes)
7 Up, Canada Dry, or Pepsi, 2 L – $1 5/$5.00 or ($1.19 Each) Includes: Select varietes
- 5% OFF 7UP regular or Diet Soda, Assorted Packs and Sizes; Excludes 20 oz Sizes and 7Up TEN Sodas (Target eCoupon) – Cartwheel.com – (exp. 03/29/14)
Final Price: $0.95
Market Pantry Ice Cream, 48 oz – $2.99
$1.00/1 Market Pantry Sherbert, Frozen Yogurt, or Ice Cream, 1.5 qt or Larger; Void in CA, LA, ND, NV, and TN (Target Mobile Coupon – text OFFERS to 827438) – (exp. 03/07/14)
Stacks With - 5% OFF Market Pantry Ice Cream, 48 – 144 oz (Target eCoupon) – Cartwheel.com – (exp. 05/03/14)
Final Price: $1.89 WYB 1; Use $1.00/1 Target Mobile and 5% Cartwheel Coupon
Baked Apples (Simply Recipes)
Apples, Gala, 3 lb – $2.99 ($0.99/lb)
*good price
Apples, Granny Smith, 3 lb – $2.99 ($0.99/lb)
*good price
Just a few things to remember:
I’m not a chef, I’ll suggest basic meal concepts.
My basic meal plan doesn’t have much variety – so I’ll do my best to change things up, but I’ll be sticking a lot to the basics.
I won’t list every ingredient, just some of the best deals on the major ingredients and you can take it from there.
Fred Meyer and Target ads run from Sunday – Saturday, whereas other stores are Wednesday thru Tuesday. Just pay special attention to deals because some end Tuesday.
I’d love your help! Weigh in and share what you’re making this week based on the sales.
You can find complete deal match-ups for each store here:
Fred Meyer
Safeway
Albertsons
QFC
TOP Foods
Winco
Target
Please help me out – how are you making meals from this week’s deals? I’d love for you to leave a comment and share how you’re making meals from this week’s deals!
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