Menus at low prices: a very, very rare discount this week in grocery stores!

In order to help our readers cope with, among other things, the repercussions of rising food prices, our new collaborator Myriam Gendron, creator of the site Simply eatoffers a low-cost menu every week based on the best grocery discounts of the week.

Week of November 7 to 13

We can find broccoli from Quebec on the shelves again… but not for much longer! The season is coming to an end. At $1.50, it’s time to stock up for winter.

The easiest way to preserve it is to freeze it in florets. Dip the broccoli cut into florets in boiling water for three minutes, then immediately in iced water to stop the cooking. This is what will preserve its color, flavor and maximum texture when frozen.

I recommend freezing them flat on a baking sheet and then transferring them to a bag or container. The florets will not stick together and it will be easier to only take the desired quantity when the time comes.

Happy cooking!

FEATURED THIS WEEK

Avocados: bag of 5 to $3 at Provigo
Broccoli from Quebec: $1.50 at Maxi
Courgettes : 1,99 $/lb chez Super C
Fresh pork tenderloins: $3/lb at Maxi
Fresh coho salmon fillets: $8.97/lb at IGA (best price)
Sweet potatoes: $0.99/lb at Super C
Boneless chicken breasts: $4.44/lb at Metro
Red peppers: pack. from 4 to 4 $ at Maxi
Radish leaves from Quebec: $0.99 at Metro
Red greenhouse tomatoes: $0.99/lb at IGA

OVERVIEW OF FLYERS

There’s plenty to fill your basket without breaking the bank, whether it’s fruits and vegetables, proteins or even basic products. Moreover, pork lovers will be served: it can be found at low prices in all its forms!

One discount particularly caught my attention: the boneless turkey breasts at Metro… which are the same price as chicken breasts! This is very, very, rare! If it’s a protein you love, or even would like to serve during the holidays, now is the time to stock up in the freezer.

Otherwise, a quick reminder that ground meats which are a mixture of fresh and frozen (or defrosted) parts must always be cooked before returning to the freezer.

Here are some of the highlights of the week:

House brand butter (454 g) at $4.88 at Super C
Lean ground beef (1 kg package) at $10 at Maxi
Semi-lean ground beef at $4/lb at Provigo
Pork belly ribs at $3 at Maxi and Provigo
Beef cubes at $5.74/lb at Super C
Frozen fish fillets, market cuts (227 g) at $4.99 at Super C
Feta or mozzarella cheese (170-200 g) at $4 at Maxi
Boneless chicken thighs at $5/lb at Maxi
Vegetable oil (3 L) at $6.77 at Super C
Canned legumes (540 ml) for $1 at Maxi
Boneless turkey breasts at $4.44/lb at Metro (best price)
Bone-in skinless chicken breasts at $4/lb at Provigo
Extra-lean ground pork at $2.44/lb at Super C (best price)
Lean ground pork (fresh and frozen parts) at $1.99 for Scène+ members at IGA (best price)
Frozen fondue chicken (200 g) at $5 or package of frozen fondue beef (3x250g) at $15 at Maxi
Fresh pork shoulder roast at $1.99/lb at IGA (best price)
Roast of the barded king at $5.74/lb at Super C
Firm or extra firm tofu (350-400 g) at $1.50 at Maxi (best price)
Canned tomatoes (796 ml) for $1 at Maxi (best price)
House brand smoked chicken sausages (450 g) at $1.49 at Super C
Sucre blanc (2 kg) at $2 at Maxi
Lean ground veal (fresh and defrosted parts) at $3.77/lb at IGA

Fruits and vegetables

Asparagus (325 g cans) at $2.94 at Super C
Bleuets (170 g) at $1.50 for PC Optimum members at Maxi or pint of blueberries (340 g) at $3 at Provigo
Nantes carrots from Quebec (454 g) at $1.74 at Super C (best price)
Green cabbage or rutabagas from Quebec at $0.99/lb at Super C
English cucumberss at $0.99 at IGA
Miniature cucumbers from Quebec (397 g) at $1.99 at Metro
Canadian Imperfect Strawberries (340 g) at $3 at Maxi
Kiwis (2 lb bag) at $3.99 at Metro
Red mangoes at $1 at Provigo
Mini watermelon at $2.99 at Super C
Quebec red onions (3 lb bag) at $1.94 at Super C (best price)
Leeks from Quebec for $1 at IGA
McIntosh apples from Quebec at $0.64/lb at Walmart (best price)
Black plums at $2/lb at Maxi
Seedless red grapes at $1.33/lb at Super C
Tomates raisins (681 g) at $4.44 at Walmart

MONDAY

ZUCCHINI WITH CHICKEN, PESTO AND TOMATOES
Recipe taken from Zest

Photo Zest

Portions: 4
Preparation: 8 mins
Cooking time: 10 mins
Price per serving: $2.97

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GOOD TO KNOW

Here I suggest you replace the cherry tomatoes (which are not featured) with large diced tomatoes.

MARDI

PORK AND TERIYAKI VEGETABLE SAUTÉE
Recipe taken from Help

Photo Foodivine Studio

Portions: 4
Preparation: 20 mins
Cooking time: 10 mins
Price per serving: $2.14

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GOOD TO KNOW

Price per serving includes rice accompaniment.

WEDNESDAY

CAJUN SALMON BOWLS WITH CORN AND SWEET POTATO
Recipe taken from Help

Photo Tango Photography

Portions: 4
Preparation: 10 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins
Price per serving: $3.96

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GOOD TO KNOW

Here I suggest using a salmon fillet weighing just over a pound (instead of 1 1⁄2 pounds). Legumes bring a good dose of protein to the dish and will extend your portion of salmon very well without leaving you hungry! Again, you can simply replace the cherry tomatoes with large diced tomatoes.

THURSDAY

VEGETABLE AND EGG CHILAQUILES
Recipe taken from Help

Photo Maya Visnyei

Portions: 6
Preparation: 15 mins
Cooking time: 25 mins
Price per serving: $2.15

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GOOD TO KNOW

For the toppings, I calculated sour cream, diced tomatoes, avocado and radish (all of this is included in the price)! For coriander, if you want some (you will also need it for the soup recipe), know that a bunch is $1 at Maxi and Provigo.