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 October 3 to 9
Who says autumn, says squash and pumpkin season (it’s time to enjoy them)! They are really interesting and versatile vegetables, and can often be prepared in both savory and sweet recipes.
A great way to get the most out of them is to cook their seeds. To do this, they must be thoroughly cleaned and dried. Then, you can season them to taste with a touch of oil and simply place them in the oven at 350°F on a baking sheet, turning them halfway through cooking. About twenty minutes for pumpkin seeds and a little less for squash seeds, which are smaller. In any case, when they are golden brown, it’s ready!
Happy eating!
FEATURED THIS WEEK
- Quebec butternut squash: $0.68/lb at Super C (best price)
- Broccoli crowns from Quebec: $0.97 at Super C
- Pacific white shrimp: 300 g at $4.99 at Maxi (best price)
- Pork picnic shoulder with bone: $1.99/lb at Super C
- Chicken drumsticks: $1.99/lb at Provigo
- Colored peppers from Quebec: $1.99/lb at Metro
- Eggs: 12 un. at $2.47 at Metro
- Leeks from Quebec: $1 at IGA
- Russet potatoes from Quebec: 10 lb bag for $0.95 at Maxi (best price)
- Cherry tomatoes: 283 g at $1.99 at Metro
OVERVIEW OF FLYERS
Chicken in all its forms is very cheap almost everywhere.
If you’re planning to celebrate Thanksgiving and have room in the freezer, turkey is worth it at Walmart (it’s not the lowest price of the year, but close). Nothing guarantees a discount the coming week… and there still has to be some left (when everyone buys the same thing, sometimes the shelves are empty).
In any case, here are the deals that caught my attention:
- Bacon (375 g) at $3.77 for Scène+ members at IGA
- Lean ground beef at $3.97/lb at Walmart
- Bone-in pork loin chops at $2.49/lb at Provigo
- Frozen wild Argentinian shrimp (300 g) at $6.99 at IGA
- Beef bourguignon cubes at $6.99/lb at Metro
- Chicken thighs with back at $1.29/lb at IGA
- Frozen whole turkey (5-7 kg) at $1.67/lb at Walmart
- House brand flour (2.5 kg) at $2.50 for PC Optimum members at Maxi and Provigo
- Fresh haddock fillets at $9.99/b at Metro
- Trout fillets at $9.99/lb at Provigo and Super C
- House brand smoked ham (675 g) at $7.77 at Super C
- Jambonneau at $2.49/lb at Provigo
- Private label frozen vegetables (500-750 g) at $2.22 at Metro
- Pasta (700-750 g) at $0.87 at Maxi (best price)
- Frozen bay scallops (400 g) at $4.99 at Maxi (best price)
- Boneless chicken breasts at $4.44/lb at Metro
- Whole chicken at $1.94/lb at Super C (best price)
- Frozen smoked salmon (300 g) at $9.99 at Super C (best price)
- Maple syrup (540 ml) at $5.88 at IGA
- House brand frozen fondue meat (175-350 g) at $5.45 at Super C
- Canned flaked meat (156 g) at $1.65 at IGA (best price)
Fruits and vegetables
- Pineapple at $1.97 at Super C
- Fresh cranberries from Quebec (340 g bag) at $1.99 at Super C
- Carrots from Quebec (3 lb bag) at $2.49 at Maxi
- Celery at $1.99 at Maxi
- Cauliflower at $2.99 at Maxi, Provigo and Super C
- Hearts of romaine lettuce from Quebec (3 units.) at $2.99 at Provigo
- Spinach (171 g bag) at $1.99 at Super C
- Strawberries (454 g) at $2.99 at Provigo
- Raspberries (170 g) at $2.97 at Super C
- Iceberg lettuce at $0.97 at Super C
- Green onions or radishes in leaves from Quebec at $0.99 at Super C
- Sweet potatoes at $0.57/lb at Walmart (best price)
- Cortland, Lobo or McIntosh apples from Quebec (4 lb bag) at $2.68 at Super C (best price)
- Gala apples from Quebec at $0.68/lb at Walmart (best price)
- Spartan apples from Quebec (8 lb bag) at $4.99 at IGA (best price)
- Seedless red grapes at $1.99/lb at Metro
- Green seedless grapes at $1.76/lb for Scène+ members at IGA
MONDAY
OVEN PULLED PORK
Recipe taken from Zest / Recipes from Quebec
Photo Adobe Stock
- Portions: 6
- Preparation: 15 mins
- Cooking: 6 hours
- Price per serving: $1.52
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GOOD TO KNOW
I suggest you accompany everything with mashed potatoes and a green salad (or steamed broccoli). If you have too much pulled pork, freeze the extra…you’ll thank yourself later!
MARDI
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PESTO DRESSING
Recipe taken from Help
Photo Maya Visnyei
- Portions: 4
- Preparation: 20 mins
- Cooking time: 25 mins
- Price per serving: $1.99
▶ Click this link to view the recipe
GOOD TO KNOW
The price per serving includes a side of rice. Consider cooking a few extra drumsticks to have cooked chicken for the stuffed potato recipe.
WEDNESDAY
SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP, TOMATOES AND FETA
Recipe taken from Help
Photo Angus Fergusson
- Portions: 6
- Preparation: 15 mins
- Cooking time: 15 mins
- Price per serving: $2.44
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THURSDAY
VEGAN TOFU AND QUINOA BOWLS
Recipe taken from Help
Photo Tango Photography
- Portions: 4
- Preparation: 35 mins
- Cooking time: 40 mins
- Price per serving: $3.01
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GOOD TO KNOW
No tamari? Just use soy sauce.
FRIDAY
CHICKEN AND LEEK STUFFED POTATOES
Recipe taken from Help
Photo Tango Photography
- Portions: 4
- Preparation: 15 mins
- Cooking: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Price per serving: $2.33
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GOOD TO KNOW
For a quicker meal, you could have done the first step in advance and simply reheat the potatoes that evening. If you don’t have goat cheese, feta would also work (it’s also more economical).
LUNCH
FRITTATA WITH BROCCOLI
Recipe taken from Help
Photo Adobe Stock
- Portions: 4
- Preparation: 20 mins
- Cooking time: 20 mins
- Price per serving: $2.02
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COLLATION
SQUASH AND CARDAMOM MUFFINS
Recipe taken from Help
- Portions: 15
- Preparation: 20 mins
- Cooking time: 50 mins
- Price per serving: $0.33
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