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Weekly Menu Plan for September 7

Carla from Thriving Home
By: Carla from Thriving HomePosted: 8/31/26

Our weekly menu plan is here to help you save time and money and eat healthier. Shop the Hy-Vee sales until September 6 and then use this menu plan starting September 7.

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Sponsored by Hy-Vee (Columbia)

Table of Contents
  • About Our Menu Plan
  • Top Hy-Vee Sales This Week
  • Weekly Menu Plan
  • More Ideas for the Week
  • Get Our Menu Plans Sent to Your Inbox

About Our Menu Plan

  • Family-friendly recipes made with real food ingredients.
  • Features top sale items we find at Hy-Vee that week to save $$.
  • Tips for stocking up the hot Hy-Vee deals (made with real food ingredients) and how to store them to save even more $$.
  • Freezer-friendly recipes with freezing instructions, so you can double and freeze one for later.

Top Hy-Vee Sales This Week

All Hy-Vee sales below run 8.31.26 through 9.6.26.

  1. Hy-Vee Midwest Pork boneless butterfly or America’s cut chops, 2/$4 (8 oz.) Stock Up and Save: Wrap tightly and store in freezer for up to 9 months.
  2. Avocados, $.69/each Stock Up and Save: Peel, pit, chop or mash, and add a little lemon juice. Freeze for up to 3 months. (Great for smoothies!)
  3. Hy-Vee True grass fed ground beef, $6.99/each (16 oz.). Stock Up and Save: Wrap tightly and store in freezer for up to 9 months.
  4. The Little Potato Co. assorted potatoes, $6.99/each (3 lb.) Stock Up and Save: Store in cool, dark place for 1-2 weeks.
  5. Hy-Vee fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts, $3.99/lb. (value pack) Stock Up and Save: Wrap tightly and store in freezer for up to 9 months.
SEE ALL HY-VEE SALES

Weekly Menu Plan

Pro Tip: Most of our main dish recipes include freezing instructions, so you can double and freeze a batch for later. Look for the (*).

Monday – Labor Day:

  • Slow Cooker Pulled Pork * – Or make it in the Instant Pot or Smoker.
  • 5-Ingredient Creamy Coleslaw
  • No Boil Corn
  • Pesto Potato Salad

~ If you are hosting or attending a gathering for Labor Day, check out our Best Fall Potluck Ideas, and Summer Holiday Recipes.

Tuesday:

  • Ground Beef Quesadillas *
  • Fiesta Salad

Wednesday:

  • Blueberry Baked French Toast *
  • Cheddar Egg Bites * – Another great breakfast recipe to double and freeze for busy days.

Thursday:

  • Asian Chicken * – We give you 5 ways to cook it!
  • Egg Fried Rice *

Friday:

  • High Protein Pizza Muffins *
  • Wilted Lettuce Salad

Saturday:

  • Creamy Tomato Bisque *
  • Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Sunday:

  • Boursin Pork Chops
  • Healthy Mashed Potatoes
Chocolate chip cookies on a baking rack.

More Ideas for the Week

  • Snack: Cinnamon Tortilla Rolls
  • Sweet Treat: Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies *
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