Don’t get caught in a dinner pinch. You’ll save some green and some time by following our weeklong meal plan for four (or a few more). These ideas, recipes and tips are designed to help you get the most from your grocery budget. How lucky is that?

MONDAY: Veggie Monday

365 Everyday Value® bottled pasta sauce over our frozen Ravioli alongside a Spring Salad with Strawberries and Creamy Orange-Avocado Dressing adding more salad greens.

TUESDAY: Fresh Twist

Try a new take on pasta primavera with our recipe for Quinoa Primavera with Chicken, Spring Peas and Asparagus.

WEDNESDAY: St. Pat’s Dinner

Remember the budget tip of serving smaller portions of very flavorful meat with larger side dishes when you have corned beef with Cabbage and Cheddar Gratin. Stash lots of corned beef for sandwiches a few days later.

THURSDAY: 2010 Comfort Food

This one’s simple and awesome! Chicken Taco Pizza. A giant green salad makes it a satisfying meal.

FRIDAY: Go Farmed Fish

Kids love our Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta with Dill recipe. Try substituting a half pound broiled farm-raised salmon for the smoked salmon—and look for our new Responsibly Farmed logo.

WEEKEND: Brunch for a Bunch!

Feed a crowd with Savory Sausage and Cheddar Breakfast Casserole using Australian cheddar (a Sure Deal!) and our house-made link sausages, removed from the casing. Make small versions of Vanilla Berry Yogurt Parfaits and serve 365 Everyday Value® Organic Orange Juice–it’s a Sure Deal and meets our Whole Trade Guarantee!

The Whole Deal value guide is packed with more great meal ideas, budget-friendly recipes, money-saving tips, Sure Deals and valuable coupons.

What are you having for dinner this week?

Are you ready for a budget shakeup? We’ve got your back with big ideas and small changes for spring in the March/April issue of The Whole Deal value guide.

It’s the time of year when most everyone begins to feel the urge for the fresh and new, from spring cleaning to gardening to new ideas for how to improve one’s self, family, community or planet. The Whole Deal can help you on your springtime mission with wiser choices for your budget, the Earth and your fellow Earthlings. Check it out–in store or online.

Coupons

Start saving from the comfort of your home (or office) with our online coupons. The selection is updated every few weeks and you can always pick up the in-store guide to get them all.

Meals for One, Two or Four

Whether you’re cooking for the whole family or just yourself, our cost-conscious meal plans offer a week’s worth of menu ideas, plus recipes and tips for getting the most from your grocery budget.

Sure Deals!

Sure Deals are not overstocked or discontinued items—they’re high-quality products where you get more of the good stuff for less than you think. Check out our current Sure Deals!

Three Under $3

At $2.99 or less, you won’t find a better value than our selection of Three Under $3 items.

Budget-Friendly Recipes

Easy to prepare, delicious and affordable—what more could you want from a recipe? How about a bunch of them? Well then, just turn to The Whole Deal for recipes that satisfy your hunger and your budget.

Learn to Cook, Learn to Save

If you can build your own salad, you can learn to cook. And our simple, no-fail recipes expand your cook-at-home repertoire far beyond salad. If you learn to cook, you’ll surely save.

How to Spend to Save…the Planet

Your food choices make a difference to your health and the health of the planet. We walk you through one of our affordable recipes so you can see what’s behind the foods you’re spending your money on.

Earth Month: 30 Ways in 30 Days

Download a calendar of 30 money-saving, earth-saving ways to celebrate Earth Month each day throughout April…and beyond!

Pick up the in-store guide for all $30+ in coupons, three additional springtime recipes from Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food magazine and great green ideas that will keep more green right where it belongs…in your pocket!

Making a meal for one is a lot tougher than it sounds. You can’t live on carry-out alone and you sure don’t want to be eating leftovers for a week. So, what’s a solo guy or gal to do? Turn to The Whole Deal! You’ll find a week’s worth of Meals for One ideas that are simple, tasty and affordable. They are so good, you just might be okay with eating leftovers.

Take a look:

MONDAY: Veggie Monday
Use the organic bread coupon from the in-store The Whole Deal value guide to make the best grilled cheese ever – perhaps cheddar with sautéed apples and onions, or mozzarella with arugula and sundried tomatoes. Add a green salad. Read the rest of this entry »

Sure two’s company but coming up with ideas for feeding two on a budget every day may turn the best of us into someone it’s best to avoid. That’s where The Whole Deal meal planners come in. Our week long meal plan for two paves the way for delicious, affordable meals and takes the pressure off of you. Sit back and enjoy:

MONDAY: Veggie Monday

Try our Winter Greens with Carrots, Feta Cheese and Brown Rice recipe. And then have sliced organic navel oranges with honey and nuts. Leftovers are great for lunch. Read the rest of this entry »

Are you one of those people who get so distracted by the great coupons in The Whole Deal value guide that you forget to read the rest of it? Well then you are missing out on a whole lot of hot value and meal planning tips. We’ve got lots of ideas to help make your life just a bit easier. For example, our meal planner for four (or more, more or less) gives you a week’s worth of meal ideas and recipes designed to save you money, save you time and save your sanity. Now that’s value! Take a look:

MONDAY: Veggie Monday

Try our Cashew Noodles with Broccoli and Tofu recipe and you’ll have a new family favorite. Read the rest of this entry »

Here’s something you can really dig your spoon into: Learning to cook can really cut your costs, but not your nutrients. This “chili” time of year is actually just right for any warm, comforting bowl of soup or stew and many start with a healthy base of beans — good for you and your budget. So, let’s get to it and learn how to cook:

White Beans

Why Should I?

Why not? Cooking beans at home is renowned as a simple way to save money and provide the base for many a healthy meal. It requires little effort and they’re easy to keep on hand in the fridge or freezer. And then you can quickly put together everything from basic beans and rice (seasoned differently in different cultures) to soups, salads, dips and spreads. Read the rest of this entry »