Here’s how much people spend on food each month. With some of our savings tips, your monthly grocery total could be much smaller!

An average single spends
An average family of two spends

An average family of four with children under 5 spends

An average family of four with children over 5 years old spends

Source: USDA


 
 

1, 2, 3 MEALS AT ONCE!

1,2,3 Meals at Once helps you save time and money. Simplify your grocery lists and maximize your savings by planning meals based on these basic ingredients.

 

Rotisserie/Roast Chicken Combos!

Meal 1: Simple Chicken Roast
Roasted Chicken (or Rotisserie) + brown rice + steamed veggies + green salad = Dinner Tonight

Meal 2: BBQ Chicken Wraps or Honey Mustard Chicken Wraps
Shredded Chicken + flour tortillas + BBQ sauce/mustard + red pepper strips + shredded dheese + salad mix = Lunch

Meal 3: Chicken Tacos
Shredded Chicken + flour tortillas + (brown rice and salsa) + shredded cheese + salad mix = Dinner Tomorrow Night

Grocery List
2 rotisserie chickens or Foster Farms whole chickens to roast at home
cheddar cheese, shredded
flour tortillas
brown rice
salad mix
mixed vegetables of your choice (fresh or frozen)
red pepper strips (fresh or frozen)
salsa
BBQ sauce or honey mustard

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Ground Turkey Combos!

Meal 1: Turkey Meatloaf
Ground Turkey + breadcrumbs + seasoning + tomato paste + steamed veggies + mashed potatoes = Dinner Tonight

Meal 2: Salsa Turkey Burgers
Ground Turkey + salsa + breadcrumbs + cheese + avocado + bun + green salad = Lunch Tomorrow

Meal 3: Loaded Turkey Potato
Ground Turkey + baked potato + steamed veggies + cheddar cheese + green salad = Dinner Tomorrow Night

Grocery List
Foster Farms Ground Turkey, two packages
large bag of baking potatoes (russet, etc.)
mixed vegetables of your choice (fresh or frozen)
avocado
salad mix
bread or buns
cheddar cheese
breadcrumbs
salsa

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Chicken Breast Combos!*

Meal 1: Chicken Parmesan
Grilled Chicken Breast + marinara sauce + mozzarella + steamed broccoli + garlic bread = Dinner Tonight

Meal 2: Chicken Panini
Grilled Chicken Breast strips + toasted bread + mozzarella + tomatoes + basil + green salad = Lunch

Meal 3: Chicken Pasta Primavera
Grilled Chicken Breast strips + steamed broccoli + cooked pasta + mozzarella cubes + tomatoes + green salad = Dinner Tomorrow Night

Grocery List
Foster Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 2 packages
mozzarella
marinara sauce
bread of your choice
broccoli (fresh or frozen)
tomatoes, cherry or chopped
green salad
pasta of your choice
seasonings (garlic, basil)

*Super time and money saver tip: If you are stretched, consider pounding the chicken breast prior to cooking, to reduce cooking time and make each portion go a bit further.