Roast beef at its best price of the year

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 December 19 to 25

That’s it… the holiday break has come! For the occasion, I have prepared a slightly different menu for you, but above all very festive.

As Christmas falls in the middle of the week, the goal was to offer you recipes with discounts that would not be too complicated or inconvenient for entertaining that you could dip into! You will also find some ideas to prepare with leftovers, including one for brunch, in addition to a potted recipe to offer that can be prepared in no time!

And a quick reminder: grocery stores will be closed on December 25. Plan ahead!

Happy Holidays…and Happy New Year!

FEATURED THIS WEEK

• Pork tenderloin: $3/lb at Provigo
• Frozen seasoned young turkey: $1.49/lb at IGA
• Sweet potatoes: $0.57/lb at Maxi (best price)
• Frozen smoked steelhead salmon: 300 g at $9.99 at Super C

OVERVIEW OF FLYERS

It may not be the best week for everyday proteins (again, no discounted ground meat in sight), but the big cuts of meat are definitely worth it, especially roast beef (which is all at their best price of the year).

Here are the deals that caught my attention this week (I have prepared a list of enhanced discounts for you, so you can complete your purchases at a reasonable price!):

• House brand bacon (375 g) at $4.44 at Super C
• Butter (454 g) at $4.88 at Maxi
• Rib-eye steaks at $8.99/lb at Super C (best price)
• House brand frozen beef, pork, veal or chicken fondue at $4.88 for Scène+ members at IGA
• Cocktail or fruit juice (1 L) at $0.50 at Maxi (best price)
• Frozen cooked northern shrimp (400 g) or frozen bay scallops (700 g) at $9.99 at Super C (best price)
• Fully trimmed half filet mignon of beef at $19.99/lb at IGA (best price)
• Fresh half pork loin at $1.99/lb at Maxi
• Fresh turkey at $2.49/lb at Provigo
• Fromage burrata (250 g) at $9.99 at Super C
• House brand block cheese (400 g) at $3.97 at Metro
• Feta, bocconcini or ricotta cheese (170g-400g) at $3.99 at IGA
• Top-style smoked ham (700 g) at $6.99 at Maxi (best price)
• Fresh pork shanks at $2.77/lb at Super C
• Olive oil (1 L) at $12.99 at Maxi
• Canned Vegetables (341-398 ml) at $0.99 at Provigo
• White eggs (12 un.) at $3.33 at IGA
• Boneless turkey breasts at $5.99/lb at Metro
• Boneless chicken breasts at $5.70/lb at Walmart
• Chicken breasts with back and skin at $1.99/lb (Thursday December 19 and Friday December 20 only) at Super C (best price)
• Atlantic Salmon Portions at $8.94/lb at Walmart
• Lobster tails (3-4 oz) at $7.99 at Provigo
• Trimmed Rib Roast at $7.88/lb at Provigo (best price)
• Rib-eye roast at $7.99/lb at Super C (best price)
• Top sirloin roast at $5.44/lb at Maxi (best price)
• Pasta sauce (600 ml) for $1 at Maxi (best price)
• House brand maple syrup (540 ml) at $5.88 at Super C
• Canned tuna (85-170g) at $1.25 at Super C

Fruits and vegetables

• Pineapple at $1.84 at Walmart
• Bleuets (340 g) at $1.99 at Maxi
• Fresh cranberries from Quebec (340 g bag) at $1.91 at Super C
• Celery at $1.77 at Super C
• Celeriac or red cabbage from Quebec at $0.99lb at Super C
• Clementines (4 lb case) at $3.87 for Scène+ members at IGA
• Cauliflower at $1.77 at Walmart
• Brussels sprouts at $2.47/lb at IGA
• Cucumbers at $2/3 at IGA
• Broccoli crowns at $1.49 at Provigo
• Strawberries (454 g) at $3.44 at Provigo
• Grenades at $1.97 at Walmart
• Red mangoes at $0.99 at Maxi and Super C
• Seedless navel oranges (8 lb case) at $5.92 at Super C (best price)
• Greenhouse yellow, orange or red peppers at $2.99/lb at Metro
• Radish leaves from Quebec at $0.99 at Super C
• Seedless red grapes at $2.22/lb at Super C
• Rapine at $2.47 at IGA (best price)

MONDAY

ONE-POT PASTA WITH SMOKED SALMON
Recipe taken from Help

• Portions: 4
• Preparation: 10 mins
• Cooking time: 15 mins
• Price per serving: $3.07

▶ Click this link to view the recipe

GOOD TO KNOW

Only defrost half the package of smoked salmon and keep the balance. It can be used with egg croissants at brunch. No fresh dill? Half a teaspoon full of its dried equivalent and that’s it!

MARDI

CHRISTMAS TURKEY AND EXPRESS CRANBERRY SAUCE
Recipes taken from Recipes from Quebec and Helping Hand

• Portions: 11
• Preparation: 15 mins
• Cooking: 4 hours
• Price per serving: $1.79

▶ Click this link to view the turkey recipe

▶ Click this link to view the sauce recipe

GOOD TO KNOW

The turkey must have been defrosted: this is the longest step. Calculate approximately 2 hours per kilo when submerged in cold water (still packaged, this is important!). Ideally, you change the water every hour. If necessary, the instructions should be on the packaging (both for defrosting and cooking).

The cranberry sauce will give you about one cup (enough for a meal for four people). Adjust quantities upwards as needed. For side dishes, choose what you prefer, for example mashed potatoes or simply roasted or steamed vegetables. In any case, they can also be used as part of a pork tenderloin meal.

WEDNESDAY

PORK FILLET WITH RED ONION
Recipe taken from Help

• Portions: 6
• Preparation: 10 mins
• Cooking time: 23 mins
• Price per serving: $1.66

▶ Click this link to view the recipe

THURSDAY

WILD RICE AND ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD
Recipe taken from Help

• Portions: 6
• Preparation: 20 mins
• Cooking time: 40 mins
• Price per serving: $1.65

▶ Click this link to consult the Salad recipe

▶ Click this link to consult the recipe for Sage Vinaigrette

GOOD TO KNOW

This recipe is a starter or side dish, but can be transformed into a complete meal by adding a protein. You could roast chickpeas with the sweet potato for a vegetarian recipe, or even add cheese, but leftover pork would work too! For the vinaigrette, you can also use 2 tbsp. teaspoon dried sage.

FRIDAY

Boxing Day TURKEY PANINI
Recipe taken from Help

• Portion: 1
• Preparation: 10 mins
• Cooking time: 5 mins
• Price per serving: $1.56

▶ Click this link to view the recipe

GOOD TO KNOW

IF you are out of turkey cooking juices, store-bought gravy is also an option.

BRUNCH

CROISSANTS STUFFED WITH EGGS AND SMOKED SALMON
Recipe taken from Help

• Portions: 4
• Preparation: 15 mins
• Cooking time: 5 mins
• Price per serving: $2.99

▶ Click this link to view the recipe

GOOD TO KNOW

For chives, fresh herb (or dried, but only 2 teaspoons) will do the trick. If you don’t have one, you can also opt for whipped cream cheese with chives.

GOURMET GIFT

HOT CHOCOLATE MIX TO OFFER
Recipe taken from Help

• Pot: 1
• Preparation: 15 mins
• Recipe price: $5.98

▶ Click this link to view the recipe

GOOD TO KNOW

As vanilla pods are very expensive, I suggest you use a store-bought shortcut: replacing part of the sugar with a sachet of vanilla sugar (which is usually sold in boxes of six sachets).