The chill in the air is evident, so it’s time to break out the warm, hearty recipes. Now that school is back in session, we understand the importance of quick, easy, and cost-effective meals that the family will love.
This week, we’re featuring two familiar favories and a creative spin on the “loaded baked potato.”
Here’s what’s cookin’…
Traditional Lasagna
1 lb. Market 32 85% Lean Ground Beef
1 jar Francesco Rinaldi Sauce
1 box PICS Lasagna Noodles
1 bag (16oz) PICS Mozzarella Cheese
1 container PICS Ricotta
Broccoli Crowns (as a side)
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Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
1 lb. Market 32 85% Lean Ground Beef
1 jar Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce
1 pack PICS Hamburger Buns
1 jar PICS Pickle Spears
1 bag PICS Chips (as a side)
Shop Sloppy Joe Sandwiches here!
Taco-Loaded Baked Sweet Potato
1 lb. Market 32 85% Lean Ground Beef
4 Sweet Potatoes
1 bag (16oz) PICS Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 can PICS Diced Tomatoes
1 can PICS Black Beans
1 packet PICS Taco Seasoning
Shop Taco-Loaded BAked Sweet Potato here!
Check out this Loaded Sweet Potato Recipe!
Ultimate Guide to Tailgating
Fall has begun and football season is underway. That means the return of one of our favorite pastimes, tailgating! There’s nothing like getting together with your friends, enjoying good food and cold brews, and getting amped for the big game. It’s a tradition that will never get old! Here’s our guide to the ultimate tailgate.
When it comes to tailgating, there are plenty of great options. The first is a sub & sandwich platter. If you’re tailgating with a decent-sized group, sandwich platters are easy. They can feed the group, and they are good for bringing on the go and eating outdoors. They are fantastic for making sure everyone gets a good amount of eats. Plus, the PICS potato chips you brought to snack on are a great compliment!
The next option, grilling. If you have a dedicated griller in the group bringing your setup to the tailgate is a fun idea. Burgers, hot dogs, steak, sausage linksand more are all great options for gameday. Don’t forget the burger buns and hot dog rolls!
Now, let’s talk snacks and sides. We mentioned PICS potato chips. How about tortilla chips to dip into salsa or guac? Convenient and easy for travel. Potato salad, macaroni salad, and pasta salad containers are also nice options. They go great with grilled meats or sandwiches, and the small containers are very portable.
Can’t forget some cold beer to wash down the delicious food. For tailgating, a nice light beer such as Bud Light is a strong choice. You’ll be able to enjoy some cold ones, while keeping your head in the game. Rather than being filled up on heavier beverages. As always, make sure to drink responsibly!
Don’t forget to tap into our Simple Done line of products for the paper plates, utensils, napkins, and cups you need for tailgating!
We’re excited to have football back to get back to tailgating. Don’t forget to stop by your local Price Chopper and Market 32 all season long for all of your essentials. Here’s to a fun, successful season of celebrating !
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Written by our friends at the American Dairy Association
Milk goes from farm to grocery store in about 48 hours 365 days a year. Have you ever wondered how it is possible for this process to happen so quickly? Let’s talk about milk’s journey from cow to cup.
On the Farm
Dairy farmers like Kings Brother Dairy make sure milk is safe and nutritious every day and that process starts at the farm.
In the Barn
Cows need to be cared for to stay content and healthy – and produce great milk. Dairy farmers work 365 days a year making sure cows are comfortable, with the right food, water, bedding and veterinary care. Whether a farm is big or small, the cows and land are well cared for.
Transportation
Tanker trucks pick milk up at the dairy farm – for some farms, this is multiple times each day. The milk is tested for safety and quality on the farm and again at the dairy processing plant to ensure every tanker truck of milk is safe and pure.
Milk Processing
Garelick is the processor that Price Chopper uses to provide strict quality controls at every step of processing to ensure freshness, purity and great taste. Human hands never touch the milk and strict temperature rules must be followed.
Once at the processing plant, milk is pasteurized, homogenized, and bottled or turned into cheese, yogurt or another delicious dairy product.
At Price Chopper and Market 32, we strive to keep milk fresh, cold and well stocked so you can bring it home to your family.
Whether you choose skim, whole milk or lactose-free milk, your milk comes from a good place, and you can feel good about the 13 essential nutrients it provides – as well as the care the farmer puts into the cows and planet.
Mia Teal
Marketing Coordinator, Paid Media
We’re proud to partner with a variety of local honey farms and apiaries in our region, like Ole McDonald’s Honey Farm in Fonda NY, Kutik’s Honey Farm in Norwich, NY, The Beekeeper’s Daughter in Plains, PA and more. When it’s made or grown here, we get it here!
Ole McDonald’s Honey Farm: Fonda, NY
The Ole McDonald family is passionate and energetic. This family farm offers a wide variety of 100% natural products including lip balm, soap, candles, lotion, and of course, honey! Additionally, they offer bee removal from cars and buildings.
We are proud to partner with Ole McDonald’s Honey Farm!
Kutik’s Honey Farm: Norwich, NY
When Chuck Kutik received two bee hives as a Christmas present, his love and fascination for bees took off. The family business has been up and running since 1978, and extraction and bottling of honey began in 1979. In 2001, Kutik began pollination services for cantaloupes, watermelons, cucumbers and squash in South Carolina where he lived. Their mission is to honor the honey bee and everything they have to offer!
We are proud to partner with Kutik’s Honey Farm!
The Beekeeper’s Daughter: Plains, PA
William Perry Sr. started the family honey business in 1950. However, what started as a small family business developed into something much, much bigger.
Hannah, founder of The Beekeeper’s Daughter, began her business in 2010 when she noticed there was a high demand for local honey. Hannah started bottling honey to local farmers, but The Beekeeper’s Daughter eventually took off. Today, she sells honey throughout the United States and online.
We are proud to partner with The Beekeeper’s Daughter!
Fun Honey Facts!
- Honey can be traced back to 8,000 years ago in Ancient Stone Age paintings.
- Not all honey looks the same. The color of honey varies from all shades of yellow and amber.
- The flavor of honey is determined by the plant in which the nectar is extracted.
- The average American consumes one pound of honey per year, or 1 ⅓ cups.
- Honeycombs are commonly sold as a delicacy.
Whether you enjoy honey in tea, drizzled on your oatmeal, or baked in recipes, the sweetness of honey can be used for almost any meal. Check out some delicious recipes below!
Three Seed Honey Bars: These bars are the perfect on-the-go snack! With the kids back in school, they will love these Three Seed Honey Bars at lunchtime.
Smoked Baby Back Ribs with Honey-Orange BBQ Glaze: These ribs are not only delicious, but they are easy to make and only require six ingredients! Check it out!
Crispy Honey Nut Baked Salmon with Almond-Fennel Salad: Take your salmon dinner to the next level with this recipe!
home.grown. Outdoor Decorating!
There are many perks to fall in the Northeast. Great food, fun activities, Halloween, and especially: outdoor decorating! We love seeing our communities go all out in seasonal spirit, jazzing up their homes with all of the fall essentials. We have everything you need to outshine your neighbors, thanks to our awesome group of Northeast farmers. Turn your home into an autumn masterpiece with home.grown. plants and ornamentals from Price Chopper & Market 32!
If you’re preparing for fall, pumpkins are a must. We source our mini pumpkins, pie pumpkins and carving pumpkins from the same Northeast farmers that provide us with summer crops like tomatoes and peppers. The same goes for our corn stalks! Many of the decorative corn stalks we have bunched and ready for placing on your front porch are the same stalks that produced the sweet corn you enjoyed this summer.
Gourds are another fall decorating staple that are grown by our local farmers. Did you know that gourds are a member of the squash family? Nowadays they serve as decoration only, but back in ancient times they were consumed as a food item!
Flowers aren’t just a spring and summer thing: Our stores offer a variety of mums that are ideal for fall decorating. Our mums are grown in the Northeast, just like our pumpkins and gourds!
Decorating is one of the best things about fall. Pumpkins, corn stalks, gourds, Indian corn and mums are all staples of the season, and we’re proud to source them from our neighbors here in the Northeast. Thanks to the hard work of growers like Reeves Farms in Baldwinsville, NY, Plainville Farm in Hadley, MA and many other Northeast farms, we’re able to provide high-quality local products throughout the changing seasons.
From pumpkins to peanut butter, when it’s made or grown here, we get it here. Don’t miss out on the fun this season: Head over to your local store and start decorating!
We cannot be more excited for this week’s meals! We are serving three dishes that are a fresh change from what we have offered before. With school right around the corner, we understand that time is more valuable than ever, which is why each meal is designed to be quick and efficient. Let’s see what’s on the menu…
Chopped Cheese (Sandwiches)
Market 32 85% Ground Beef
PICS Cheese Slices
Onions
Market 32 Hoagie Rolls
Pantry: PICS Ketchup, PICS Mayo, PICS Olive Oil
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Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Market 32 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
PICS Hickory & Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce
PICS Cheese Slices
Dole Salad Blends
PICS Dressing
Local Veggies (in flyer)
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Hibachi Chicken Bowl
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
PICS Instant Rice Box
PICS Lite Soy Sauce
Local Veggies (in flyer)
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Check out this Full Circle Teriyaki Chicken Bowl with Rice & Broccoli!
Mia Teal
Marketing Coordinator, Paid Media
Where are all the bacon lovers? Well, this one’s for you! Whether you enjoy eating strips of bacon or chopping it up for your omelet, there are so many ways you can cook with this delicious meat. Before we dive deeper, how well do you know your bacon?
Bacon comes from the side or belly of a pig, and has been a staple for many years. While bacon is most commonly enjoyed at breakfast, people can enjoy bacon for lunch, dinner, or even dessert! Nowadays, there are many varieties of bacon, including thick sliced, center cut, lower sodium, maple flavored, or even turkey bacon. To browse all bacon options at Price Chopper and Market 32, click here!
You may be wondering what exactly turkey bacon is. Turkey bacon is ground up white and dark meat, specifically from the breast, thighs, or skin of a turkey. Be sure to check out our PICS turkey bacon!
Check out some mouth-watering bacon recipes below!
Grilled Chicken BLT with Basil Mayo: A class BLT favorite, but spice it up with some basil mayo!
Bacon, Tomato, & Mushroom Strata: A hearty breakfast that you are sure to love! Fresh and delicious ingredients all around.
Buttermilk Bacon Pancakes with Bourbon-Maple Syrup: You’ve heard of chocolate chip pancakes or blueberry pancakes, but what about bacon pancakes? This is a must-try!
Smoky Grilled BBQ Salmon Salad: This salmon and bacon salad is loaded with veggies, which makes for the perfect summertime meal!
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Written by our friends at the American Dairy Association
Focus on including dairy in your kids’ meals during this back-to-school time. Milk, cheese and yogurt help kids grow up strong because they deliver a unique combination of essential nutrients. They also keep kids energized throughout their day, keeping them focused throughout the school day.
Here are two easy ways to fuel their day with dairy:
- Have a smoothie before school.
A smoothie made with real milk and yogurt is a simple and easy way to pack a lot of nutrition into one glass and kids love them! This delicious strawberry acai smoothie is the perfect way to start their day.
Strawberry Acai Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients:
½ cup milk
6 ounces strawberry yogurt
1 cup slide strawberries, fresh or frozen
1-ince piece of ginger, peeled
2 small beets, cooked and cooled
1 teaspoon acai powder
Preparation:
In a blender, combine milk, yogurt, strawberries, ginger and beets. Blend over high speed until smooth. Serve immediately.
2. Include dairy in lunchboxes.
Adding individual milks, snacking cheeses and yogurts to your kid’s lunch boxes is another easy way to fuel their day with dairy. Not only are these dairy products affordable, accessible, and nutritious they have key nutrients that play an important role in child nutrition by supporting growth and development.
Try a few of these pairings from this resource:
If you’re loving our weekly meal plan ideas, you’re in for a treat! This week, we’re not just offering two or three recipes, but a fantastic selection of five meals for you to savor. Even better, many of these ingredients are on sale this week, making it easier and more affordable to enjoy delicious home-cooked meals. Dive in and discover new favorites to add to your meal planning repertoire!
Fried Egg & Avocado Burgers:
2 lbs. ground beef or pre-made burger patties
4 eggs
1 ripe Avocado
4 PICS Hamburger Buns
4 Russet Potatoes for make-your-own French Fries
Optional: Cheese, lettuce, tomato
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Garlic Butter Pork Chops with Beans & Potatoes:
4 Market 32 Bone-in Pork Chops
1 can Bush’s Baked Beans
4 Russet Potatoes
4 Garlic Cloves, minced
2 tbsps PICS Butter
1 tbsp PICS Olive Oil
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Sausage & Pepper Sandwiches:
4 Market 32 Sausages (any flavor)
4 PICS Hot Dog Rolls
2 Bell Peppers, sliced (any color)
1 large Onion
2 tbsp PICS Olive Oil
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Lemon Pepper Chicken with Roasted Potatoes & Carrots:
1 Market 32 Whole Chicken
4 Russet Potatoes, diced
2 cups Market 32 Baby Carrots
PICS Lemon Pepper Marinade
1 cup PICS Chicken Broth or Water
Optional: Minced garlic, onion, lemon, salt, & pepper
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Ground Turkey Tacos with Street Corn
1 lb. Butterball Ground Turkey (Buy One Get One FREE this week!)
8-10 Small Tortillas
1 cup PICS Shredded Cheese of choice
1 container PICS Street Corn Seasoning
4 ears Sweet Corn
1/2 cup Water
Optional: Cilantro, PICS Salsa, PICS Hot Sauce, PICS Sour Cream, Avocado, Lime
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Looking for additional meals that use some of these ingredients? Check out these videos from our YouTube channel!
Mia Teal
Marketing Coordinator, Paid Media
Sandwiches and paninis are a household favorite, so much so that they’ve earned their own dedicated month! With back-to-school season approaching, we expect sandwiches to become a daily staple in many homes. We are here to bring you some delicious recipes to change up your child’s school lunches. First, let’s read some fun facts about sandwiches and paninis!
- The Wheat Flour Institute deemed August as National Sandwich Month in 1952.
- The average American child eats about 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before they graduate high school.
- The most popular sandwich in America is the ham sandwich. The BLT is second.
- The name “sandwich” was named after John Montagu, an English nobleman from the 18th century.
- “Panini” means “small bread” in Italian.
- The precise origin of the panini is uncertain, but it is generally believed to have originated in Italy.
As much as we love the classic peanut butter and jelly, check out these recipes for more of a fun twist!
Check out more back-to-school sandwiches on Pinterest!
