Mia Teal
Marketing Coordinator, Paid Media
Italian food is more than just a meal; it’s a celebration of culture, tradition, and the joy of simple yet flavorful ingredients. When you think of Italian cuisine, images of rustic bread, fresh pasta, rich tomato sauces, homemade pizza, and olive oil likely come to mind. From hearty lasagna to delicate pastries, Italian dishes have captured hearts and appetites across the globe.
At Price Chopper and Market 32, we are proud to offer a variety of Italian recipes on our website, as well as everything you need for these in our stores. Be sure to check out more about our Italian products here!
Let’s take a tour of Italy with these fresh recipes to try at home!
Ricotta Toast Bowl: Made with the finest ingredients, this bowl will have you feeling full and satisfied.
Pasta Fagioli: Warm up on a cold day with a hearty bowl of Pasta Fagioli!
Italian Antipasti Salad: Enjoy a delicious array of vegetables, meat, and cheeses in this salad.
Rigatoni Pie: This dish is exactly what it sounds like. This recipe is essentially a baked pasta casserole that looks like a savory “pasta cake.”
Check out more recipes on our YouTube Channel!
Mia Teal
E-Commerce Marketing
Crunchy French bread dipped in Olive Oil is a pairing like no other. Since National French Bread Day was this week, we wanted to draw attention to this delicious duo, but also highlight the benefits of olive oil. At Price Chopper and Market 32, we have freshly baked French Bread in our bakery that is made daily, a wide variety of olive oil, and so many recipes on our website that use olive oil as a main ingredient. Want to discover what the hype is around olive oil? Keep reading to find out!
Olive Oil Benefits:
Olive oil is considered to be heart-healthy. A 2022 Harvard study illustrates that regular olive oil consumption instead of animal fats could lead to lower cardiovascular disease risk. Additionally, olive oil could potentially help boost bone health and strength, as well as combat inflammation, according to the North American Olive Association. For more information, see the sources at the end of this blog and different studies that have come out around olive oil.
Cooking With Olive Oil:
While there are many different types of olive oils, you may be wondering what the differences are. In our “Cooking with Olive Oil” article, you will learn about four main types of olive oils and how they stand out from each other. This article will help you choose which olive oil to use the next time you cook. Additionally, if you are looking for new recipes that use olive oil, you have come to the right place! Check out these fabulous recipes that you are sure to love!
Orange-Scented Olive Oil Cake: When you think of baking a cake, you would typically use canola oil or vegetable oil. Yes, you can actually use olive oil in some baking recipes like this one! With cinnamon & nutmeg also in the mix, you are sure to have a favorite here.
Italian Easter Pie: With Easter right around the corner, you will certainly want to try this Italian Easter Pie at your holiday gathering. All the freshest ingredients into one savory pie will have your guests thrilled!
Harvest Salad: Fresh arugula, blue cheese, walnuts, and brussel sprouts make for a fantastic salad. Cooking the brussel sprouts in PICS olive oil is the perfect way to make them!
Honey-Garlic Skillet Chicken: With only six ingredients, this chicken dish is absolutely delicious and simple to make.
KEN’S SIMPLY VINAIGRETTE BALSAMIC SALAD DRESSINGS
Ken’s proudly introduces Simply Vinaigrette Balsamic Salad Dressings – five new exciting flavors:Balsamic, Caesar, Italian, Olive Oil & Vinegar & Greek
A lineup of their favorite dressing recipes crafted without artificial flavors, preservatives or sweeteners. Simply delicious – from their kitchen to yours.
Bring the flavor of the Mediterranean to your kitchen with Simply Vinaigrette Salad Dressing from Ken’s Steak House. Mix tomatoes, Kalamata olives and feta cheese with your favorite greens and add Ken’s Simply Greek Vinaigrette dressing for a delicious Greek salad – or use as a marinade for Chicken or Pork for some extra flavor in your main dish!
Made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar from Modena, Italy.
Look for Ken’s Simply Vinaigrettes – in all five varieties – in the Salad Dressing aisle. Written by Jane N. Golub
Director In-Store Marketing Programs
MARZETTI SIMPLY DRESSED SALAD DRESSINGS
Price Chopper is happy to announce the addition of six new Simply Dressed Salad Dressings from Marzetti. The new flavors are: Lemon, Cherry Balsamic, Light Balsamic, Light Veggie Ranch, Light Red Wine Italian and Light Roasted Tomato. Made with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and canola oil, which provides Omega 3 ALA. Simply Dressed Dressings don’t contain preservatives, trans fat, high fructose corn syrups, MSG or artificial colors or flavors.
Simply Dressed Dressings will make your salads taste fabulous and are great on sandwiches, wraps and even as marinades for your favorite meats. Another nice thing about these new dressings is their sleek new bottle with the flip top “no-mess” dispensing cap, which makes it a lot easier to serve right from the bottle. Look for the new Marzetti Simply Dressed Salad Dressings on the top shelf of the refrigerated salad dressing section in the Produce Department!
PRICE CHOPPER IMPORTED OLIVE OIL
If you enjoy Italian cooking – and we know you do – you’re going to love what we’ve launched in our Price Chopper Imported label. From 100% Italian olives, pressed and packed in Italy and brought to your kitchen by Price Chopper, we’re happy to launch two new tins of the hands-down most authentic olive oil – one Pure Olive Oil for cooking and an Extra Virgin Olive Oil for both cooking and drizzling.
Look for Price Chopper Imported Olive Oil on the Oil aisle! Written by Jane N. GolubDirector In-Store Marketing Programs
Cains Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil is here!
Cains Mayonnaise Dressing is made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a good source of Omega 3 containing 310mg per serving. Cains Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil has a creamy rich flavor with a back note of Olive Oil. The formulation known for its heart healthy benefits is Gluten Free and has half the fat and calories of regular mayonnaise. Cains Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil also provides a wide variety of antioxidants associated with healthy oils.
You can find Cains Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil 30 oz. right next to the original Cains All Natural Mayonnaise 30 oz. in the Mayonnaise and Salad Dressing section.
While you’re looking for Cains Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil and Cains All Natural Mayonnaise, try Cains Foods “Naturally Delicious” All Natural Salad Dressing. Naturally Delicious has NO High Fructose Corn Syrup and is made with Canola Oil, which is low in Saturated Fats. Naturally Delicious All Natural Salad Dressing is rich in Omega 3 ALA for Key Health and Wellness benefits.
RUBBERMAID LUNCH BLOX SANDWICH and SALAD KITS
Introducing the new Lunch Blox Sandwich and Salad Kits from Rubbermaid Products. Each of the modular lunch sized containers work together to stay organized and optimize space. They are perfectly portioned for lunch foods commonly carried away from home.
The customizable configurations are designed to accommodate most common lunch bag shapes. The drop-in dividers are durable and leak-proof in addition to being safe for microwaves, dishwashers and freezers.
The individual containers snap to each other or to the Blue Ice panel to prevent toppling in lunch bags. The Ice Panel keeps food chilled for up to 4 hours.
The Sandwich Kit includes one Sandwich block, 2 Sauce blocks, 1 Side block and a Medium Blue Ice Panel. The Salad Kit contains 1 Salad base and lid, 1 Topping Tray, 1 Dressing container and 1 Medium Blue Ice Panel.
Look for Rubbermaid Lunch Blox Sandwich and Salad kits in the Food Storage/Bags and Wraps aisle. Written by Jane N. GolubDirector In-Store Marketing ProgramsCains Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil is here!
Cains Mayonnaise Dressing is made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a good source of Omega 3 containing 310mg per serving. Cains Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil has a creamy rich flavor with a back note of Olive Oil. The formulation known for its heart healthy benefits is Gluten Free and has half the fat and calories of regular mayonnaise. Cains Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil also provides a wide variety of antioxidants associated with healthy oils.
You can find Cains Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil 30 oz. right next to the original Cains All Natural Mayonnaise 30 oz. in the Mayonnaise and Salad Dressing section.
While you’re looking for Cains Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil and Cains All Natural Mayonnaise, try Cains Foods “Naturally Delicious” All Natural Salad Dressing. Naturally Delicious has NO High Fructose Corn Syrup and is made with Canola Oil, which is low in Saturated Fats. Naturally Delicious All Natural Salad Dressing is rich in Omega 3 ALA for Key Health and Wellness benefits.
RUBBERMAID LUNCH BLOX SANDWICH and SALAD KITS
Introducing the new Lunch Blox Sandwich and Salad Kits from Rubbermaid Products. Each of the modular lunch sized containers work together to stay organized and optimize space. They are perfectly portioned for lunch foods commonly carried away from home.
The customizable configurations are designed to accommodate most common lunch bag shapes. The drop-in dividers are durable and leak-proof in addition to being safe for microwaves, dishwashers and freezers.
The individual containers snap to each other or to the Blue Ice panel to prevent toppling in lunch bags. The Ice Panel keeps food chilled for up to 4 hours.
The Sandwich Kit includes one Sandwich block, 2 Sauce blocks, 1 Side block and a Medium Blue Ice Panel. The Salad Kit contains 1 Salad base and lid, 1 Topping Tray, 1 Dressing container and 1 Medium Blue Ice Panel.
Look for Rubbermaid Lunch Blox Sandwich and Salad kits in the Food Storage/Bags and Wraps aisle.