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Weekly Menu Plan for October 5

Carla from Thriving Home
By: Carla from Thriving HomePosted: 9/28/26

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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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

Allย Hy-Vee sales below run 9.28.26 through 10.4.26.

  1. Hy-Vee fresh whole chicken, $1.88/lb.ย Stock Up and Save: Wrap tightly and store in freezer for up to 9 months.
  2. Fresh blackberries or raspberries, $2.99/each (6 oz.)ย Stock Up and Save: Wash, dry, and freeze on baking sheet. Transfer to a freezer-safe container for 6-9 months.
  3. Smart Chicken drumsticks or thighs, $1.99/lb. Stock Up and Save: Wrap tightly and store in freezer for up to 9 months.
  4. Hy-Vee frozen veggies, $1.18/each (10 to 12 oz.)ย Stock Up and Save: Store in freezer until indicated date on package.
  5. 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.
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:

  • Chicken Parmesan Casserole *
  • Butter Noodles

Tuesday:

  • Dutch Oven Carnitas * โ€” Or try our Instant Pot Carnitas or Slow Cooker Carnitas.
  • Easy Pickled Red Onions

Wednesday:

  • Savory Breakfast Muffins *
  • Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

Thursday:

  • Bacon Avocado Pasta with Basil โ€” Find this exclusive recipe in our Thriving Meals app!
  • Simple Salad with one of our 10+ Homemade Salad Dressings

Friday:

  • English Muffin Pizzas *

Saturday:

  • Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup * โ€” Or try our stovetop Chicken Tortellini Soup or Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup
  • Crockpot Cinnamon Apple Sauce *

Sunday:

  • Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef * โ€” Instant Pot directions included.
  • Gourmet Boursin Mashed Potatoes
Three slices of banana pumpkin bread stacked.

More Ideas for the Week

  • Snack: Banana Pumpkin Bread *
  • Sweet Treat: Puppy Chow
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