Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs October 28, 2018

Tyson Frozen Meal Kits

PREMIUM prepped and individually portioned ingredients, frozen for freshness! The product is All Natural Tyson Chicken – raised with No Antibiotics Ever. Four uncooked premium ingredients that are prepped and pre-portioned for your Tyson_TomatoHerbChicken 511x400convenience.  Packaged Frozen to seal in freshness. Product comes in 3 different flavors: Four Cheese Chicken & Broccoli Pasta:  Chicken strips with cavatappi pasta, broccoli and four cheese sauce (38 oz.) Honey Chipotle Chicken & Vegetable Hash: Chicken strips with russet and sweet potatoes, bell peppers, onions and a honey chipotle glaze (37 oz.) Tomato Herb Chicken & Vegetable Pasta: Chicken strips with gemelli pasta, zucchini, carrots, onions and roasted tomato & garlic sauce (38 oz.) Find Tyson Frozen Meal kits in the Frozen Meat section. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs October 28, 2018 Jack’s Quality Beans bring innovation to the canned bean department!  They pack their fully cooked organic beans in Tetra Pak carton packaging, making Jack’s the sustainable choice compared to beans in traditional metal cans.  Why choose the carton over a can? Eco-friendly!  Made of renewable resources and 100% recyclable.Jacks quality beans Preserves freshness without harmful preservatives or the “tinny” taste of a can. No can opener needed and no sharp edges to dispose of. Jack’s isn’t just the smart choice on the outside – in each carton you will find top quality, USDA Organic beans that are non-GMO verified, low sodium and gluten free! One of the most versatile foods, beans are a staple you should always have on hand.  Whether you are making a cool bean salad on a hot summer day, warming up with chili on a cold night or mashing them up for hummus or bean burgers – Jack’s Quality has you covered with an assortment that includes black, garbanzo, kidney, pinto or butter beans! Look for Jack’s Quality Beans in the Canned Vegetable aisle.      

Price Chopper teams up with Kinderhook Creek Farm to show some love to one of  agriculture’s best vegetable families

Winter squash lovers: This story is probably not for you, but if most squashes are a mystery to you, you’re in the right place. Does the thought of cooking one of those funny looking things that show up in your store’s produce department each September have you shedding tears of unfamiliarity? Have no fear: After this rundown you’ll be a winter squash heavyweight champ in the kitchen.

We’ve joined forces with our home.grown. farming comrades Heather and Larry Eckhardt at Kinderhook Creek Farm in Stephentown NY to spread the good word of winter squash. Below is a squash-by-squash breakdown!

Butternut

Arguably the breadwinner of the winter squash household, butternut squash is pear-shaped with a creamy exterior color and bright orange flesh inside. Chances are, you’ve enjoyed something in the past that featured butternut squash without even realizing it. When used in baking, it has almost the same flavor as pumpkin! In the words of Heather Eckhardt: “Butternut is very versatile. We use it for roasting, in soups and for pureeing.”

A recipe to break the ice: Beef and Butternut Squash Stew

Buttercup

Similar name to butternut, and similar makeup, but with a slightly dryer meat inside and a slightly friendlier name. In our opinion, buttercup is best baked in the oven and then mashed.

A recipe to break the ice: Mashed Squash with Caramelized Onions

Acorn

Hopefully this one is easy to pick out. It’s shaped like an acorn! Acorn squash has a subtly nutty flavor, and unlike other winter squashes it has an edible skin. One of the best perks of winter squashes (like acorn squash) is the health benefits they provide: They’re a great source of vitamin A and C, potassium, and B vitamins and minerals, including copper and manganese. So, this puppy is acorn shaped AND it’s good for you!

A recipe to break the ice: Roasted Apple and Acorn Squash Soup

Sweet Dumpling

Sweet dumpling is “the cutest of the bunch” if you ask the folks at Kinderhook Creek Farm. And while it may be a nice touch propped up against a mum planter amongst your front porch decorations, it actually packs a lot of flavor when used in the kitchen. Its size is perfect for single-serve portions, stuffed and roasted in the oven. Cut it in half, scoop out the seeds and drizzle the meat of each half with maple syrup, then sprinkle brown sugar on top and bake.

A recipe to break the ice: Your best bet is described above. You’ll thank us later!

Spaghetti

Sorry to say it, but spaghetti squash doesn’t taste like spaghetti. However, this cylindrical squash has a tender, fragile texture that shapes out like spaghetti when cooked. It’s a great substitution for pasta. “Eat it as you’d eat spaghetti!” –Heather Eckhardt, Kinderhook Creek Farm’s resident squash expert.

A recipe to break the ice: Garlic Shrimp with Cilantro Spaghetti Squash

Gourd

We’ll skip the culinary inspo on this one! A long, long time ago gourds were consumed regularly, but these days they reside on front porches, bookshelves and anywhere else a fall decorator’s heart desires.

A recipe to break the ice: Place 2 gourds on your windowsill, add mini pumpkins as needed. Enjoy!

There you have it.

Hopefully with the help of our pals at Kinderhook Creek Farm we’ve dropped a good amount of knowledge on you in your quest for winter squash enlightenment. Butternut, acorn, sweet dumpling: you can’t go wrong. There are even more types of winter squash than the ones we described above: Maybe someday soon we’ll publish Squash Your Beef with Winter Squash Volume 2!

Best of luck in your future culinary endeavors with winter squash.

-Heather & Larry Eckhardt and the Price Chopper/Market 32 winter squash team 

Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs October 21, 2018

Chef Boyardee Throwback Items

Chef Boyardee Throwback recipes bring back the nostalgic memories adults had when they were children. Throwback recipes are made Angus Beef (10% more beef than original Chef Boyardee), real Romano Cheese, Real Spices and Olive Oil, Dried Onions and Garlic.  No fructose, chef boyardee throwbackcorn syrup, just real sugar. Available in three Varieties: Beefaroni, Ravioli and Lasagna. Look for Chef Boyardee Throwback Items in the Canned Prepared Pasta aisle and try them today! Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs October 21 2018

Nestle – Lean Cuisine Origins

Introducing Lean Cuisine’s Origins, a new line of meatless dishes made with 70% organic Ingredients! Recipes made with organic and no GMO ingredients include organic pasta, tomatoes, Lean Cusine Originsbeans, brown rice and more. Nestle knows you care about the quality of the food you put into your body and how it tastes.  Nestle has created frozen entrees that let you eat the way you want to eat in flavorful nutritious ways. Whatever your dietary needs, there’s a flavorful solution waiting for you. Find these new delicious Nestle Lean Cuisine Origins dinners in the Frozen Food aisle. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs October 14, 2018

Chi-Chi’s Foldable Tortilla

Elevate any fiesta with the new Chi-Chi’s Foldable Tortilla. With a full line of delicious salsa and tortillas, Chi-Chi’s is taking the fun one step further with this new item.  Keep your tasty creation inside as ingredients will not fall out with this foldable tortilla.chi chis foldable tortillas You can now even enjoy your favorite meals on the go without having to worry about the mess.  You just need to remember these three steps: Fill Fold Enjoy Look for Chi-Chi’s Foldable Tortilla in the Mexican section of the Ethnic aisle. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs October 14, 2018

Herdez Taqueria Taco Sauces

Made from fresh, simple and quality ingredients, Hormel’s Herdez sauces represent the heart and soul of Mexican cuisine.  Although these sauces are inspired from authentic Taquerias and taco trucks, their uses span across the Mexican cuisine spectrum and even Herdez taqueria taco saucesoutside of Mexican food. These sauces can be found as a bold topping/condiment, marinade, salad topping and simmering sauce to your family’s favorite recipes.  Some desired usage occasions include adding this sauce to: tacos, enchiladas, burritos, salads, huevos rancheros, stir fry, sandwiches, et cetera.  Each sauce builds authentic Mexican flavors into each bite. Herdez Taqueria Taco Sauces are available in four varieties: Roja Verde Habanero Chipotle Look for Herdez Taqueria Taco Sauces in the Mexican section of the Ethnic aisle. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs October 7, 2018 Your Favorite Frozen Breakfast has recently introduced a new favorite for the waffle lovers in all of us! New Eggo Frozen Thick and Fluffy Belgian Style Waffles! New Eggo Thick and Fluffy Waffles have a delicious light texture and deep pockets, Kelloggs Thick and Fluffy belgian wafflesdelicious with any of your favorite toppings. With four irresistible flavors, Eggo Thick and Fluffy Waffles are sure to please everyone – try the Thick and Fluffy Double Chocolaty, Cinnamon, Original and Blueberry! You can discover these delicious Eggo Thick and Fluffy Belgian Style Waffles at your favorite Price Chopper/Market32 alongside your other favorite frozen Eggo breakfast item in the Frozen Breakfast aisle! Eggo Frozen Thick and Fluffy Waffles truly are too good not to share! Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs October 7, 2018

JIF Power Up Peanut Butter Bars and Creamy Clusters

Full of goodness, Jif Power Ups have a creamy peanut butter flavor kids will love.  These go-to bars provide peanut-packed chewy yumminess anytime, anywhere. These individually wrapped granola bars are portable for on-the-go goodness, great for Jif power upsenjoying any time of day. The first ingredient in these bars is peanuts and each bar provides 6 grams of protein (5% Daily Value) per serving.   They also provide 2 grams of dietary fiber and deliver the crave-worthy taste of creamy peanut butter and contains no corn syrup. Creamy Clusters are a combination of creamy peanut butter and crunchy granola.  With peanuts as the first ingredient, these granola clusters with peanut butter centers are high in protein and fiber to fill kids up and keep them going! Look for Jif Power Up Peanut Butter Bars and Creamy Clusters in the Cereal Snack Bars section. Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN Senior Nutritionist   October is National Seafood Month! Seafood is a great idea – easy to season and prepare, fish and seafood are lean protein choices that have many health benefits. The Dietary GettyImages-864158424.jpgGuidelines for Americans and the American Heart Association recommend two servings per week for good health, including farmed and wild caught. There is also strong science that shows pregnant women and young children should be including seafood in their diets: Learn more here.

Who should eat seafood?

Everyone – children, teens and adults of all ages. Americans are averaging just over 2 ounces per week, far below recommendations for 8 ounces that would improve lean protein and omega 3 intake. That gap is partly due to media reports – information on best choices is often contradictory and can be based on opinion vs. fact. Other concerns, including clear information on sustainability and mercury, adds to the confusion. Good news – the science is clear. As Americans get more interested in health, particularly heart health, getting more seafood into their weekly routine will have a positive impact. Best choices that keep health and sustainability in mind include many species that we sell in our fresh and frozen cases: Anchovy, Catfish, Clams, Cod, Crab, Crawfish, Flounder, Haddock, Hake, Scallops, Shrimp, Sole, Squid, Tilapia, Trout, freshwater Tuna, canned light Tuna (includes skipjack), Whitefish, Whiting, Herring, Lobster, Oysters, Perch,  Pollock and Salmon. We are kicking Seafood Month off with salmon and swordfish on sale! We have so many solutions to making delicious seafood easy to make, including Create, Take and Bake seafood meals at the seafood counter, frozen choices that can go from freezer to plate in 15 minutes, and new options for your oven or microwave on the way! Check out some great recipes, Like Saucy Lemon Fish Fillets (https://www.pricechopper.com/recipes#/7988) on our website, and feel free to substitute varieties according to your taste. Enjoy a wonderful seafood dinner from Price Chopper this week, and every week!