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.
FRIDAY
PORK AND BLACK BEAN SOUP
Recipe taken from Help
Photo Jeff Coulson
- Portions: 6
- Preparation: 25 mins
- Cooking time: 20 mins
- Price per serving: $1.99
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LUNCH
WILD RICE SALAD
Recipe taken from Help
Photo Tango Photography
- Portions: 6
- Preparation: 15 mins
- Cooking time: 45 mins
- Rest: 30 mins
- Price per serving: $2.05
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GOOD TO KNOW
Here too, simply dice a tomato to replace the cherry tomatoes!
DESSERT
CHOCO CAKE WITH SWEET POTATO
Recipe taken from Zest
Photo Zest
- Portions: 8
- Preparation: 1 hour
- Cooking time: 45 mins
- Price per serving: $0.44
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