Here is your March 30 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.
Photo and recipe credit: Whole Foods – Broccoli, Rice and Cheese Casserole
FRED MEYER
Here’s some ideas for meals from all the great sales going on at Fred Meyer this week!
Broccoli, Rice, and Cheese Casserole (Whole Foods)
Bulk Rice, per lb – Save 25%
Broccoli Crowns, per lb – $0.78
Kroger Cheese, 6 – 8 oz – $1.66 (Limit 6; Fred Meyer In-Ad coupon) – Expires 04/05/2014
Basil Chicken with Tomato-Alfredo Sauce (Women’s Day)
Fresh Foster Farms Chicken Drumsticks, per lb – $1.59
Prego Pasta Sauce, 14.5 – 24 oz – $1.66
Bulk Rice, per lb – Save 25%
Perfect Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs (Bon Appetit)
Fresh Foster Farms Chicken Thighs, per lb – $1.59
Alice Springs Chicken (Kalyn’s Kitchen)
Fresh Simple Truth Natural Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, per lb – $4.99
Prego Pasta Sauce, 14.5 – 24 oz – $1.66
Fred Meyer Sour Cream, 16 oz – $1
Kroger Cheese, 6 – 8 oz – $1.66 (Limit 6; Fred Meyer In-Ad coupon) – Expires 04/05/2014
Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat, 7 – 9 oz – $3
Cheesy Vegetable Stuffed Porkchops (Campbell’s Kitchen)
Assorted Pork Loin Chops, per lb – $1.99
Kroger Cheese, 6 – 8 oz – $1.66 (Limit 6; Fred Meyer In-Ad coupon) – Expires 04/05/2014
Easiest Pasta and Broccoli (Skinnytaste)
Barilla Pasta, 12 – 16 oz – $1
- $1.00/2 Barilla Blue Box Pasta; Play Match Up Game To Access – Facebook Coupon
- $1.00/2 BARILLA Blue Box Pasta – Fred Meyer Digital Coupon – (exp. 05/17/14)
- $0.55/2 Barilla Blue Box Pasta – 3-23-14 SS – (exp. 05/17/14)
- $1.00/3 Barilla Blue Box Pasta – 3-23-14 SS – (exp. 05/17/14)
Final Price: $0.50
Broccoli Crowns, per lb – $0.78
Kroger Cheese, 6 – 8 oz – $1.66 (Limit 6; Fred Meyer In-Ad coupon) – Expires 04/05/2014
SAFEWAY
Ground beef is $1.99 a pound this week. This is for the 80/20 grind, but the 93/7 grind may be on sale at your local store as well. Canned beans are also on sale – sounds like a great week for chili! Here’s three very different chili recipes:
No Beans About It Chili (All Recipes)
Ground Beef, 80% Lean 20% Fat, per lb – $1.99
Del Monte Canned Tomatoes, 14.5 oz – $0.88
Spicy Slow-Cooked Chili (All Recipes)
Ground Beef, 80% Lean 20% Fat, per lb – $1.99
Del Monte Canned Tomatoes, 14.5 oz – $0.88
S & W Variety Beans, 15 – 15.5 oz – $0.88 Includes: Select Varieties
- $1.00/5 S&W Beans
Final Price: $0.68
Sargento Shredded Cheese, 7.5 – 8 oz – $3
Insanely Easy Vegetarian Chili (All Recipes)
Ground Beef, 80% Lean 20% Fat, per lb – $1.99
Del Monte Canned Tomatoes, 14.5 oz – $0.88
S & W Variety Beans, 15 – 15.5 oz – $0.88 Includes: Select Varieties
- $1.00/5 S&W Beans
Final Price: $0.68
Del Monte Canned Vegetables, 14.5 – 15.25 oz – $0.88
And a few more ground beef recipes:
Tater Tot Casserole (All Recipes)
Ground Beef, 80% Lean 20% Fat, per lb – $1.99
Safeway Kitchens Condensed Soup, 10.5 – 11.25 oz – $0.88
Safeway Kitchens Frozen Potatoes, 20 – 32 oz – $1.99
Szechuan Noodles with Spicy Beef Sauce (Food.com) (pick up pasta from QFC or Fred Meyer this week for only $0.50!)
Ground Beef, 80% Lean 20% Fat, per lb – $1.99
Safeway Kitchens Broth, 14 oz – $0.88
Cafeteria Sloppy Joes (Food Network)
Ground Beef, 80% Lean 20% Fat, per lb – $1.99
Strawberries are on sale for $1.50/lb – great price! Here’s a couple of quick strawberry sides:
Strawberry Basil Snacks (Macheesmo)
Franz English Muffins, 13 – 14 oz – $2 Includes: Select Varieties
- $1.00/1 Franz Bakery Product; Sign Up Required
Final Price: $1
Strawberries, 1 lb – $1.50
Spinach and Strawberry Salad (All Recipes)
Strawberries, 1 lb – $1.50
Fresh Express Salad Kits, 6.4 – 13.8 oz – $2 Includes: Select Varieties
- $1.00/2 Fresh Express; Sign Up For Challenge/Club, Coupon Emailed, Previous purchase/bar codes required
- $1.50/2 Fresh Express Bags – 1-5-14 SS – (exp. 03/31/14)
Final Price: $1.25
C & H Granulated Sugar, 4 lb – $2.88 Includes: Select Varieties
- $0.75/2 C&H Products, 2 lb or Larger (Zip Code 75034)
- $0.75/2 C&H Sugar Products, 2 lb or Larger (Zip Code 77477)
Final Price: $2.51
Grilled strawberries with balsamic vinegar and sugar recipe (Queen Bee Coupons)
ALBERTSONS
Chicken sandwiches would be a great, tasty bargain this week. Either follow this recipe here (Food Network) or bake some chicken breasts in any marinade (like the ones listed here (Life as Mom)), shred them once cooked, and add a little mayo. Top with tomatoes, bean sprouts, and lettuce. Yum!
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, per lb – $2.49
Franz Natural Bread, 24 – 26 oz – $2.49 Includes: Select varieties
- $1.00/1 Franz Bakery Product; Sign Up Required
Final Price: $1.49
Tomatoes, Roma, Organic, per lb – $1.29
Bean Sprouts, 8 oz bag – $1
Lettuce, Iceberg, head – $1
Here’s some more dinner ideas for this week:
Cilantro Lime Tilapia Tacos (Skinnytaste)
Tilapia Fillet, per lb – $3.49
Tomatoes, Roma, Organic, per lb – $1.29
Mission Corn Tortillas, 10.7 – 12 oz – $1.69
Avocados, each – $1
Crispy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters (Food.com)
Foster Farms Fresh Leg Quarters, per lb – $1.19 Family pack
- $0.75/1 Foster Farms Fresh Chicken (Zip Code 99218)
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches (Queen Bee Coupons)
Pork Shoulder Roast, per lb – $2.29
Thai Chicken Enchiladas (How Sweet Eats) (substitute coleslaw mix for the shredded cabbage and carrots)
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, per lb – $2.49
Guerrero Flour Tortillas, 10 ct – $2.50
Onions, Sweet, per lb – $1
Onions, Green, 5.5 – 16 oz bag – $1
Fresh Express Garden Shreds or Coleslaw, 8 – 16 oz – $1
- $1.00/2 Fresh Express; Sign Up For Challenge/Club, Coupon Emailed, Previous purchase/bar codes required
- $1.50/2 Fresh Express Bags – 1-5-14 SS – (exp. 03/31/14)
Final Price: $0.25
Mexican Coleslaw (Eating Well) (substitute coleslaw mix for the cabbage and carrots)
Fresh Express Garden Shreds or Coleslaw, 8 – 16 oz – $1
- $1.00/2 Fresh Express; Sign Up For Challenge/Club, Coupon Emailed, Previous purchase/bar codes required
- $1.50/2 Fresh Express Bags – 1-5-14 SS – (exp. 03/31/14)
Final Price: $0.25
Tomatoes, Roma, Organic, per lb – $1.29
QFC
This is an excellent week for spaghetti – Barilla pasta is $0.50 after coupon, and Classico pasta sauce is $0.61 after coupon! Here some more ideas for dinners (and a drink) this week:
Cheater Pot Pie (All Recipes)
Kroger Vegetables 10-12 oz - $1
Valley Fresh 5 oz - $1
$1.00/2 Valley Fresh Products
Final Price = $0.50 each when you buy 2
Tuna Casserole (All Recipes)
Barilla pasta - $1
$1/2 Barilla pasta
Final Price = $0.50
Tillamook Cheese, shredded, bars or sliced 8 oz - $1.99
Kroger Vegetables 10-12 oz - $1
Chicken of the Sea Tuna 5 oz - $1
$0.50/2 Chicken Of The Sea Product
Final Price = $0.75 each when you buy 2
Kettle Brand Potato Chips - $2
$1.00/2 Kettle Brand Potato Chips, 4 oz or Larger
Stack with $0.50/1 Kettle Brand Chips, 4 oz or Larger; May Vary By Account – Checkout 51
Final Price = $1.25 each when you buy 2
Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup (All Recipes) (use canned chicken)
Imagine Soup or Broth - $1.69 wyb 5 mix & match items
$1.00/1 Imagine Broth, Cooking Stock, or Soup
$1/1 Imagine product
Final Price = $0.69
Valley Fresh 5 oz - $1
$1.00/2 Valley Fresh Products
Final Price = $0.50 each when you buy 2
Barilla pasta - $1
$1/2 Barilla pasta
Final Price = $0.50
Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie (Blue Diamond)
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Beverage half gallon or Minute Maid Orange Juice 59 oz - $1.99
$0.55/1 Blue Diamond Chilled or Shelf Stable Almond Breeze, 32 oz or Larger – 2-23-14 SS (exp 03/31/14)
$1.00/1 Blue Diamond Reduced Sugar Almond Breeze – 2-23-14 SS (exp 03/31/14) – if included
Final Price = as low as $0.99
Driscoll’s Strawberries 16 oz - $2
TARGET
Head to Target this week for a quick pizza and salad dinner!
Digiorno Multi-Serve Pizza – $5
Free $5 Target Gift Card wyb (4) participating frozen food items
- $2.00/2 large DIGIORNO® pizzas <– direct link
Stacks with - $2.00/2 DiGiorno Frozen Pizza, 14 oz or larger (Target Coupon) – (exp. 04/04/14)
Stacks With – 5% OFF DiGiorno Frozen Pizza, Assorted Flavors (Target eCoupon) – Cartwheel.com – (exp. 04/05/14)
Out-of-Pocket Price: $3.28
Final Price: $2.03 each WYB 4; Use (2) $2.00/2 coupons, $2.00/2 Target Coupon and 5% Cartwheel Coupon; Includes Gift Card Savings
Fresh Express Bagged Salad, 5 – 12 oz – $2.50
- $1.00/2 Fresh Express; Sign Up For Challenge/Club, Coupon Emailed, Previous purchase/bar codes required
- $1.50/2 Fresh Express Bags – 1-5-14 SS – (exp. 03/31/14)
Stacks with – $1.00/1 Fresh Vegetable Purchase of $1 or More – Target Mobile Coupon (Text SPRING to Target Mobile) – (exp. 04/23/14)
Stacks with – $1.00/1 Fresh Vegetable Purchase of $1 or More – Target Mobile Coupon (Text THANKS To Target Mobile) – (exp. 04/23/14)
Stacks with – $2.00/1 Fresh Fruit or Vegetable Purchase of $5 or More – Target Mobile Coupon (Text STORETRIP to Target Mobile) – (exp. 04/05/14)
Stacks with – $2.00/1 Target Fresh Fruit or Vegetable Purchase of $5 or More – Target Mobile Coupon (Text OFFERS to Target Mobile) – (exp. 04/04/14)
Final Price: $0.75 WYB 2; Use $1.50/2 Coupon and $2/$5+ Target coupon
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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