HOLIDAY IDEA BOOK
The Right Tray for any Occasion Let Price Chopper make entertaining easy while you give guests a full array of flavors to satisfy their cravings. Our fresh platters deliver savory, sweet, hearty or delicate choices sure to satisfy even the most particular palates.
Sweet Topped Brie
Savory Kabobs
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Fruit & Cheese Tray Egg Roll Sandwich Tray Fresh Vegetable & Dip Tray
KC Pride Brownie Tray
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Craft the Perfect Cheese Course
With a full array of artisanal specialty cheeses to choose from, Price Chopper can take the guesswork out of creating a cheese board for your holiday gathering.
CRUSTY BREADS AND CRACKERS
Crackers and fresh breads are perfect for cleansing palates and can serve as a delivery device for spreadable and other soft cheeses. Choose simple water crackers or breads with light-flavored cheeses and heartier crackers and breads with bolder cheeses. To create this board choose: Camembert, Asiago, and Gruyere (for fondue) cheeses, fresh baguette and pumpernickel breads and toasted sesame crackers.
FRUITS AND NUTS
Fresh berries, grapes, apples, pears and figs can complement younger, fresher cheeses with their sweet and refreshing flavors. Dried fruits like apricots, mangos, and cherries can add rich, intense flavors that go along better with bolder, aged cheeses. Pair your fruits with nuts like walnuts, pecans, almonds, cashews and pistachios that can provide salty, candied or even herbed flavors along with crunchy textures. To create this board choose: garlic and herb goat, Jarlsberg and Blue cheeses, pear, grapes, dried apricots, pecans, cashews and pistachios.
CHARCUTERIE, CHUTNEYS AND PRESERVES Cured or dried meats bring bold, savory flavors to any cheese board. To balance the saltiness of the meats and complement the creaminess of the cheese, consider adding sweet chutneys, preserves and pâtés to the platter as well. Mango, fig, apricot, and apple flavors are particularly savory accompaniments. To create this board choose: Manchego, drunken goat and feta cheeses, grapes, olives and peppered salami.
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To create this board choose: BelGioioso Mascarpone, Montchevre Blueberry Vanilla or Cranberry Cinnamon, fresh goat cheese, Reny Picot Brie with fig spread, 34˚ Crisps, assorted chocolates, assorted nuts, dried apricots and fresh berries.
To create this board choose: Cervasi Parmigiano Reggiano, Jarlsberg, Fiorucci Italian Deli Meats, Wood River Alpha’s Morning Sun, Roth Grand Cru, 34˚ Crisps, Three Little Pigs Petits Toasts, Roth Havarti, Sartori BellaVitano Reserve, BelGioioso Blue Cheese Wedge, fresh apple slices, preserves, candied pecans, peanuts, salami, prosciutto and grapes.
' Tis the Season for Seafood For some of the freshest seafood in town, look no further than your local Price Chopper. Pair it all with the right sauce for dipping, and you have the ultimate holiday indulgence.
Jumbo Shrimp Lobster Tail King Crab Legs
Season Your Seafood CLARIFIED BUTTER WITH GARLIC AND CHILES INGREDIENTS: 2 cloves garlic 2 small fresh red Thai chiles 16 tablespoons unsalted butter
CURRY MUSTARD SAUCE INGREDIENTS: ½ teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
AVOCADO WASABI MAYONNAISE INGREDIENTS: ½ avocado ½ teaspoon wasabi 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
SIMPLE COCKTAIL SAUCE INGREDIENTS: ½ cup ketchup 2 tablespoons horseradish Worcestershire sauce 1 lemon Tabasco sauce
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The Cure for Humdrum Ham
For many, the spiral sliced ham is the centerpiece of the holiday meal. Juicy, tender and full of flavor, a perfectly prepared ham nourishes our body while family togetherness feeds our soul. Consider adding the right glaze to enhance, complement or even spice your ham.
Ham Glaze
ORANGE HONEY DIJON INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons dijon mustard 3 t ablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon apricot brandy
MANGO CILANTRO Spiral Sliced Ham
INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar ¾ cup puréed mangos ½ cup honey mustard 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
CHERRY GINGER
INGREDIENTS: ½ cup cherry preserves 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 teaspoon grated lime peel 2 tablespoons lime juice ½ teaspoon ground ginger
PEACH PEPPER
INGREDIENTS: 1 8 ounce jar hot pepper jelly 1 cup peach preserves ¼ cup cider vinegar ¼ cup brown mustard ¼ cup dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons sage leaves
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Start a New Tradition
For some of the freshest seafood in town, look no further than your local Price Chopper. Pair it all with the right sauce for dipping, and you have the ultimate holiday indulgence.
RACK OF LAMB
An impressive presentation that is surprisingly easy to prepare at home. Simple herbs, like rosemary, thyme, garlic and parsley help to highlight the flavor of the lamb. Ask your butcher to french the rack. He will trim the meat from the bone for the best presentation.
SALMON
With its exceptional nutritional value and ease of preparation, salmon is the perfect go-to for a time saving and delicious main dish. Prepared simply in a way that will keep it moist and tender, it is sure to become a new favorite during the holidays. Ask your butcher for the freshest whole salmon side or fillet.
CROWN ROAST
Known as the juiciest and most succulent cut of pork, the crown roast is a holiday favorite. Combine the delicious taste with its truly elegant presentation, and you have a meal that is set to impress. Cooking with the bones in adds to the flavor and the moistness of the meat. Ask your butcher to french the bones, trimming away any excess fat from the roast.
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The Perfect Accompaniments
While the heart of the holiday meal may be the most celebrated, it’s the accompaniments that really bring it all together. Everyone has their favorite side dish, from creamy mashed potatoes to sweet cranberry salad, warm dinner rolls, green beans and so much more.
FRESH CRANBERRY APPLE ORANGE SALAD INGREDIENTS: 2 bags fresh cranberries 2 navel oranges 4 honeycrisp apples (skin on) 2 cups chopped pecans 2 cups Turbinado sugar Serves 8
LEMON PEPPER GREEN BEANS INGREDIENTS:
1. Wash cranberries. Pulse in food processor until berries are in small chopped pieces. About 4 or 5 pulses. Place in large mixing bowl. Chop apples around core into large chunks and pulse like cranberries. Add to bowl. 2. Using potato peeler strip oranges of skin avoiding pith. Pulse the skin into fine pieces and add to other ingredients. Peel pith off of remaining oranges and chop the oranges into small pieces using a cutting board and knife. Add orange to mixture and toss with Turbinado sugar. Refrigerate for an hour or until 10 minutes before serving. 3. Mix in chopped pecans and serve. Add orange zest and mint leaf for garnish if desired.
1. Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. 2 pounds fresh green beans, Cover, and cook until tender rinsed and trimmed but still firm, about 6 tablespoons butter 10 minutes; drain. ½ cup sliced almonds 2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté 4 teaspoons lemon pepper almonds until lightly browned. Serves 12 Season with lemon pepper. Stir in green beans, and toss to coat.
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MAPLE ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
PARMESAN AU GRATIN POTATOES
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3 medium (about 3 lbs) sweet potatoes ½ cup shelled pecans ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup real maple syrup ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 /8 t easpoon ground cloves A pinch salt Serves 6
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Rinse, peel and cube the sweet potatoes into ¾ inch cubes. Roughly chop the pecans. 2. Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl and add the pecans, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Toss to coat. Spread the sweet potatoes out on a large baking sheet covered in foil. Spread them out into a single layer. Use two baking sheets, if needed, to prevent them from piling up on each other. Sprinkle the potatoes lightly with salt. 3. Place the potatoes in the oven and roast at 400°F for 30-40 minutes or until the cubes are soft and the edges have browned slightly. Stir the potatoes once, halfway through (about 20-30 minutes) to redistribute the maple syrup and seasoning. Serve warm.
¼ cup unsalted butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups half and half 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic ½ teaspoon dried paprika 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 pounds white potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced into 1/8 inch rounds ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese Serves 8
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9 baking dish or 10-inch cast iron skillet. 2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Slowly whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add the half and half cream while continuing to whisk. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. 3. Once mixture reaches a boil, stir constantly for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from heat and add rosemary, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine. Add potato slices and gently stir to evenly coat potatoes. 4. Transfer to baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and uncover. Return to oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. 5. Garnish with rosemary and serve.
Make the Holidays Even Sweeter
Nothing lights up the eyes of a kid – or a kid at heart – like the special treats we share at the holidays. Whether you’re enjoying the tradition of baking and decorating together, or picking up some goodies made by Price Chopper bakers, smiles are sure to show up wherever the sweets do.
Christmas Tree Brownies
Candy Topped Chocolate Cake
Strawberry Cheesecake
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