JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Empty shelves and higher prices are making it harder for families to shop for weekly groceries. Action News Jax, Meghan Moriarty, worked with a Jacksonville grocery chain and Baptist Health dietician to shop for a family of four for five nights of dinner, spending under $25 a night.
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“All the recipes that I chose are very versatile,” Sara Falk said.
Falk is a registered dietician with the ‘Personalized Approach to Health’ (PATH) program at Baptist Health. Ahead of our shopping spree, she picked out five different meals.
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Falk said it’s always good to go to the store with a list. She adds to also download your grocer’s app to see if it has any deals that week.
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Most of the meals Falk chose are quick and easy. She recommends picking generic, store-brand items, as they tend to be cheaper.
Recipes:
- Tuna Casserole
- Whole wheat spaghetti + Turkey Meatballs + Side Salad
- Whole wheat spaghetti noodles
- Jarred pasta sauce
- Romaine Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Avocado
- Ranch salad dressing
- Turkey Burgers (**not using bacon**)
- Whole wheat burger buns
- Baby Carrots
- Cucumber
- Chili with Lean Ground Beef
- Brown rice and white rice
- Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs + Carrots + Potatoes
- Italian Seasoning
Shopping list/ingredients:
- Tuna Can
- Ground Turkey x 2
- Chicken Thighs
- Lean Ground Beef x 2
- Egg Noodles
- Onion x 2
- Celery
- Frozen Peas
- Romaine Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Avocado
- Carrots
- Potatoes
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Diced Tomatoes
- Beef Broth
- Tomato Paste
- Mushroom Soup
- Panko Bread Crumbs
- Chili Powder
- Cumin
- Parsley
- Garlic Powder
- Italian Seasoning
- Whole Wheat Spaghetti
- Ranch Dressing
- BBQ Sauce
- Kidney Beans x 2
- Cheddar Cheese
- Milk
- Butter
- Eggs
- Whole Wheat Burger Buns
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