The Ultimate Guide to Budget-Friendly Grocery Shopping: Weekly Menu and Discounts

2023-06-15 23:30:00

In order to help our readers deal with the repercussions of rising food prices, among other things, our new collaborator Myriam Gendron, creator of the offers a low-cost menu every week from the best grocery discounts of the week.

Grocery discount from 15 au 21 June 2023

It’s already Father’s Day weekend! One can imagine that barbecues will be in the spotlight in several courts in the province this Sunday.

Speaking of celebrations, I’ve selected a fresh, seasonal dessert for you: Black Forest chocolate pudding (bonus, you can make it the night before and enjoy family time the same day).

At the price of cherries, which are featured this week, it’s worth stocking up in the freezer. It’s been over a year since they’ve been so inexpensive at the grocery store.

Little end note to tell you to enjoy Quebec asparagus while we still find them on the shelves! The season is unfortunately coming to an end (by the end of June normally).

Good week !

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OVERVIEW OF FLYERS

The weeks of celebrations are not always the most memorable when it comes to discounts and Father’s Day is no exception. There are still some good catches, especially for grilled meats, but also on some everyday cuts such as chicken thighs and pork chops. With ground meat on the cheap being shy this week, it’s a good time to dip into our reserves.

T-bone steaks at $7.77/lb at Maxi
Rib steaks at $7.77/lb (June 15-18 only) at Provigo
Veal or lamb loin chops at $7.99/lb at IGA
Pork side ribs at $2.99/lb (for Moi members) at Super C
Frozen Pacific White Shrimp (340g pkg) for $5.99 at Super C
Dozen white eggs (large size) $2.44 at Super C
Sliced house brand ham or turkey breast (400 g) for $7.99 at Super C
Bocconcini cheese or feta cheese (emb. 200 g) at $3.88 (for Scène+ members) at IGA (best price of the year)
Block pizza mozzarella cheese (500g pack) $4.44 at Maxi
Boneless Chicken Thighs at $4.99/lb at Provigo
Live lobsters at $7.44/lb (June 15-18 only) at Provigo (best price of the year)
Boneless chicken breasts at $4.95/lb at Super C
Whole chickens at $1.97/lb at Walmart (best price of the year)
Smoked sausages (450 g pack) $2/5 at Super C
Frozen Smoked Coho Salmon (300 g pack) for $12.99 at Maxi

MONDAY

AFGHAN CHICKEN
Recipe taken from Zest

Picture Zest

Portions : 4
Preparation: 10 mins
Cooking: 30 mins
Price per serving: 2,52 $

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GOOD TO KNOW !

Consider cooking an extra pound of chicken, which will be used to top bulgur bowls later this week. And since cherry tomatoes are featured, you can halve them in place of the tomato slices (1 1⁄2 cup halved cherry tomatoes is about equal to 1 tomato).

MARDI

SPICY PORK CHOPS WITH TOMATOES AND CAULIFLOWERS
Recipe taken from boost

Photo courtesy of Ronald Tsang

Portions : 4
Preparation: 25 mins
Cooking: 22 mins
Price per serving: 2,13 $

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GOOD TO KNOW !

As you will also need rice or cauliflower couscous for the tabbouleh lunch, take the opportunity to cut the two cups of florets for this one (no need to cook it). No robots? You can always cut the cauliflower very finely with a knife!

WEDNESDAY

SLOW-COOKED SALMON SQUARES AND PANZANELLA SALAD
Recipe taken from boost

Photo provided by Foodivine Studio

Portions : 4
Preparation: 30 mins
Cooking: 25 mins
Price per serving: 4,99 $

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GOOD TO KNOW !

As the English cucumbers are featured, you can use 2/3 of one of these as a substitute for the 4 Lebanese cucumbers. For a reduced price per serving, know that romaine lettuce is $0.99 at Metro this week.

THURSDAY

GENERAL TAO CAULIFLOWER
Recipe taken from boost

Photo courtesy of Tango Photography

Portions : 4
Preparation: 20 mins
Cooking: 25 mins
Price per serving: 3,41 $

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FRIDAY

CHICKEN SHAWARMA BULGUR BOWLS
Recipe taken from boost

Photo courtesy of Tango Photography

Portions : 4
Preparation: 20 mins
Cooking: 10 mins
Price per serving: 2,35 $

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GOOD TO KNOW !

Here, I suggest you garnish your bowls with extra chicken from the beginning of the week (about 1 lb); it will go perfectly with this recipe. If you don’t have bulgur, you can always turn to couscous.

LUNCH

CAULIFLOWER TABOULÉ WITH LENTILS AND HALLOUMI
Recipe taken from boost

Photo courtesy of Tango Photography

Portions : 4
Preparation: 20 mins
Cooking: 5 mins
Price per serving: 3,42 $

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GOOD TO KNOW !

Canned lentils would work great for this recipe. As for the halloumi, if you don’t have any or if it’s too expensive, you could always replace it with feta, which will also bring a salty side (without grilling it, however).