Weekly Menu Plan for October 5
Our weekly menu plan is here to help you save time and money and eat healthier. Shop the Hy-Vee sales until October 4 and then use this menu plan starting October 5.
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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 9.28.26 through 10.4.26.
- Hy-Vee fresh whole chicken, $1.88/lb. Stock Up and Save: Wrap tightly and store in freezer for up to 9 months.
- Fresh blackberries or raspberries, $2.99/each (6 oz.) Stock Up and Save: Wash, dry, and freeze on baking sheet. Transfer to a freezer-safe container for 6-9 months.
- Smart Chicken drumsticks or thighs, $1.99/lb. Stock Up and Save: Wrap tightly and store in freezer for up to 9 months.
- Hy-Vee frozen veggies, $1.18/each (10 to 12 oz.) Stock Up and Save: Store in freezer until indicated date on package.
- Land O’Lakes butter, $2.99/each (8 to 16 oz.) Stock Up and Save: Store in fridge until indicated date on package. OR freeze salted butter sticks for up to 12 months and unsalted butter sticks for 4-6 months.
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:
Tuesday:
- Dutch Oven Carnitas * — Or try our Instant Pot Carnitas or Slow Cooker Carnitas.
- Easy Pickled Red Onions
Wednesday:
Thursday:
- Bacon Avocado Pasta with Basil — Find this exclusive recipe in our Thriving Meals app!
- Simple Salad with one of our 10+ Homemade Salad Dressings
Friday:
Saturday:
- Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup * — Or try our stovetop Chicken Tortellini Soup or Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup
- Crockpot Cinnamon Apple Sauce *
Sunday:
- Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef * — Instant Pot directions included.
- Gourmet Boursin Mashed Potatoes
More Ideas for the Week
- Snack: Banana Pumpkin Bread *
- Sweet Treat: Puppy Chow
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