Jack Beckett’s Budget-Friendly Weeknight Dinners for Farmington Families 🍽️💸
Hey, Farmington foodies! 🥘 Jack Beckett here with your weekly recipe inspo, and let me tell you, we are cooking up some seriously budget-friendly magic this week. I’m turning Highland Park Market’s best deals into a killer menu for Monday through Friday that’ll keep your family fed, happy, and well under budget. Let’s get the spatulas going!
Weekly Dinner Menu (Family of Five):
Monday: Hearty Beef Stew 🥕🧄
- Main Ingredients: USDA Certified Angus Beef Stew Meat ($5.99/lb), Idaho Potatoes ($2.99/5lb bag), Carrots (2 for $3), Fresh Garlic ($4.99/lb).
- Price per Serving: ~$3.20
- Dish Details: Start your week warm and cozy with a classic beef stew. Simmer those beautiful beef cubes, add tender Idaho potatoes and hearty carrots, and let it mingle with fresh garlic. It’s comfort food done right for less!
Tuesday: Zesty Lemon-Herb Chicken with Roasted Veggies 🍋🥦
- Main Ingredients: Bell & Evans Split Chicken Breasts ($3.99/lb), Peppers (Red, Yellow, Orange at $2.99/lb), Cauliflower (2 for $5), Organic Lemons (2 for $6).
- Price per Serving: ~$3.00
- Dish Details: Who said Tuesdays are for tacos only? Marinate those split chicken breasts with lemon and a touch of herb magic, then roast them with sweet bell peppers and cauliflower. It’s vibrant, healthy, and bursting with zesty flavor!
Wednesday: Grilled Pork Tenderloin & Avocado Salad 🐖🥑
- Main Ingredients: Pork Tenderloin ($3.99/lb), Hass Avocados (2 for $3), Romaine Hearts (2 for $6), Tomatoes ($2.49/lb).
- Price per Serving: ~$2.75
- Dish Details: Midweek calls for simple yet satisfying—grilled pork tenderloin served with a crunchy and creamy avocado salad. Romaine, juicy tomatoes, and those perfect avocados make this plate a winner. And let’s face it, avocados make everything better. 🥑
Thursday: Butter-Garlic Baked Salmon & Crispy Potatoes 🐟🧈
- Main Ingredients: Atlantic Salmon Fillets ($11.99/lb), Idaho Potatoes ($2.99/5lb bag), Fresh Garlic ($4.99/lb).
- Price per Serving: ~$4.10
- Dish Details: Fancy but easy—salmon night! Smother those rich salmon fillets in butter and garlic, then bake to perfection. Serve alongside some crispy, golden Idaho potatoes, and you’ve got a meal that feels like a dinner out—at a fraction of the cost.
Friday: Shrimp Burgers & Sweet Potato Fries 🍤🍟
- Main Ingredients: Highland Park’s Gourmet Shrimp Burgers ($4.99 each), Idaho Potatoes (to be made into sweet potato-style fries).
- Price per Serving: ~$3.80
- Dish Details: It’s Friday night—let’s make it fun! Grilled shrimp burgers with a side of crispy, homemade sweet potato fries. A little seafood twist, perfect for a chill family dinner. Don’t forget to add a slice of cheese if you’re feeling extra! 🍔🧀
Big thanks to Farmington Storage for sponsoring this tasty content! If you’re running out of space at home or just need a spot to stash all those bulk deals, they’ve got you covered—right here in Farmington at 155 Scott Swamp Road (give ‘em a call at 860.777.4001)! Seriously, they’re like the pantry I always dreamed of. 🍪📦
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Cheers and happy cooking,
Jack Beckett
Fueled by caffeine ☕ and a love of local eats.
