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1 For Schnucks Produce Teammates: As summer winds down into autumn, there s no slowing down in the Produce Department! With the changing season comes a whole new rainbow of fruits and vegetables, from corn to mango to zucchini. This issue of Schnucks Cooks celebrates the bounty of the seasons with recipes that will have your customers spending plenty of shopping time in the Produce Department. > Apples > Bell peppers > Blackberries > Blueberries > Boston lettuce > Corn > Cucumber > Fresh herbs > Garlic > Green beans > Hearts of romaine > Lemons > Limes > Mangoes > Onions > Oranges > Raspberries > Red potatoes > Salad greens > Strawberries > Tomatoes > Zucchini and/or yellow squash Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad This classic Caesar salad is jazzed up with fresh corn and hot pepper Jack cheese. The fresh- tasting dressing, made with lime, garlic and cilantro, adds the perfect tangy finish. pg. 10 Tuscan Panzanella Salad It s true that we eat with our eyes, and this hearty salad is the perfect example. Bright red tomatoes, sweet yellow tomatoes and fragrant basil make for a colorful rainbow on the plate, so be sure to suggest this salad to your customers. pg. 11 Curried Shrimp & Mango Salad Apple and mango are delicious complements to the curried shrimp in this salad, which also includes Boston lettuce and cilantro. Be sure to help your customers select the right mango for their needs. Remind them that slightly softto-the-touch mangoes are ripe and ready. pg. 11 Fresh Corn with Compound Butters There are few things better than fresh corn on-the-cob in the summertime, but it's even better with our compound butters. Suggest the Lemon-Caper Butter as well as the Smoky Orange Butter recipes both incorporate fresh citrus peel to create a zesty complement. pg. 18

2 For Schnucks Produce Teammates: Summer Squash Gratin With the abundance of summer squash available this season, this crunchy and cheesy gratin is a fantastic dish that showcases the bounty of late summer. Encourage your customers to try a mix of zucchini and yellow squash for a colorful and tasty side dish. pg. 18 Apple Streusel Pie This all-american classic apple pie has been given a facelift with a sweet and crunchy streusel topping. Be sure to check out the recipe and help your customers select the perfect apples for their pie creations. We suggest Braeburn, Fuji or Granny Smith apples. pg Bumbleberry Pie Don t be confused when your customers ask for bumbleberries to use in our Bumbleberry Pie recipe. The term is used to describe any combination of berries. This recipe has a little of everything boasting blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries. pg Italian Potato Salad Hearty red potatoes are the base for this classic side dish, but as always, we ve taken it to the next level by adding chopped fresh basil. This is the perfect solution for a picnic dish, so be sure to check out the recipe yourself, then recommend it to your customers! pg. 29 { The Dish on Produce Fresh and local produce Everyone is talking about fresh and local produce. As we are proud to provide the freshest tomatoes from local, family-owned farms, we ve included a feature on our suppliers on page 24. And for a quick primer on the different varieties available, check out the companion piece on page 25.

3 For Schnucks Meat and Seafood Teammates: With a great variety of meat and seafood dishes, this edition provides you with many different options and opportunities to interact with your customers. Try these recipes at home, too, so you can tell everyone firsthand how delicious each dish is! Meat > Bone-in chicken pieces > Boneless rolled Boston pork roast > Flank steak > Grilled chicken strips > Ground beef > Ground pork > Italian sausage and/or salsiccia links > Schnucks Smokehouse bone-in chicken breasts Seafood > Cod or tilapia fillets > Peeled and deveined shrimp Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad Packaged grilled chicken strips are a convenient way for customers to create homemade meals while still using quality products. Suggest this salad as a great mealtime solution for those late summer days no cooking required! pg. 10 Tuscan Panzanella Salad Fresh tomatoes are one of summer s most anticipated harvests. Paired with Schnucks Smokehouse bone-in chicken breasts, your customers are sure to fall for this no-cook salad. Don t forget to mention that this entrée salad comes together in less than 30 minutes. Now that s fast and fresh! pg.11 Curried Shrimp & Mango Salad Our Curried Shrimp & Mango Salad is a great way to infuse some spice into a fresh salad. By using cooked cocktail shrimp and fresh fruit tossed in a curried dressing, this meal provides delicious diversity as well as convenience. pg. 11 Cornflake-Crusted Fish Sticks These fish sticks are a family-friendly dish that is sure to become a customer favorite. Crunchy cornflakes provide a tasty crunch to cod or tilapia fillets, and with two delicious dip options, the entire family will find something to love. pg. 14

4 For Schnucks Meat and Seafood Teammates: 15 Flank Steak with Cherry-Berry Barbecue Sauce As the summer turns to fall, encourage your customers to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. And what s the quickest way to enjoy cooking outside? Grilling, of course! Tender flank steak is grilled to perfection and topped with a tart and tangy Cherry-Berry Barbecue Sauce for a gourmet meal prepared in less than 30 minutes. pg Classic Barbecued Chicken Classics are deemed so for good reason, and our Classic Barbecued Chicken is the perfect example of a summertime standard. Bone-in pieces help keep the chicken moist and delicious i while it grills to perfection over open flames. Don t forget to point out the recipe how-to video. pg Rosemary-Roasted Boneless Pork Roast Roasted meat often implies long hours of prep time, but this Rosemary-Roasted Boneless Pork Roast takes only ten minutes to prepare while the grill does the rest of the work. What s more, the boneless rolled Boston roast is an affordable cut from the pork shoulder, making it both flavorful and economical. pg Sausage Heros As tailgating season begins, these Sausage Heros are sure to become a customer favorite. These sandwiches are stuffed with sausage, and with the many varieties of store-made sausages available at Schnucks, this recipe will be fit for any fan. pg. 28 { The Dish on Meat Versatile and affordable, ground meat is a staple for many families, and in the inaugural run of our new 5:00 ongoing series, ground meat gets highlighted in five different recipes. We ve included recipes for ground pork, beef and lamb that will take customers around the world, from familiar Mexican and Italian dishes, to exotic Greek and Thai entrées. Be sure to check out our spread on pages 7 through 9, and help take your customers on a world tour right in their own kitchen.

5 For Schnucks Bakery Teammates: > French bread > Schnucks Select Deli buns No matter what the entrée may be, there s nothing like the fresh-baked breads from the Schnucks Bakery Department to add a taste of homemade goodness. We ve featured several dishes with bread as the primary ingredient, but don t forget to suggest your favorite breads and goodies as complements to any meal. 24 Tomato Crostini Crispy Schnucks French bread is the perfect base for this tasty appetizer that features a summertime favorite fresh tomatoes. The bread becomes crisp and crunchy underneath the broiler, making a deliciously simple appetizer in just over 15 minutes. pg Sausage Heros As tailgating season begins, these Sausage Heros are sure to become a customer favorite. Schnucks Deli buns are stuffed with sausage and bell peppers, making for a hearty but still portable sandwich that will please any hungry fan. pg. 28

6 For Schnucks Center Store Teammates: Center store is where customers head for kitchen and household staples, so it should come as no surprise that our recipes all include center store products. Check out the featured recipes below, and try them at home too, so you can tell everyone how delicious each dish is! > 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate chips > Baking ingredients > Barbecue sauce > Butter > Canned tomatoes > Chicken broth > Chunky salsa > Condiments > Cornflakes > Eggs > Flour tortillas > Hot pepper Jack cheese > Louisiana style Cajun seasoning > Pasta > Pitted red tart cherries > Raspberry chipotle sauce > Rice > Sour cream > Spices > Walnuts Cornflake-Crusted Fish Sticks These crispy fish sticks get their crunch from an egg wash, flour dusting and cornflake crust. You read that right... cornflakes! With two dips of Creamy Ketchup and Dill-Mayo, this dish gives the center stage to center store. pg. 14 Flank Steak with Cherry-Berry Barbecue Sauce Tender steak topped with a tart and tangy Cherry-Berry Sauce...what could be better? Schnucks Select raspberry chipotle sauce is combined with pitted red tart cherries to create this unique topping for grilled flank steak. pg.15 Classic Barbecued Chicken Classics are deemed so for good reason, and our Classic Barbecued Chicken is the perfect example of a summertime standard. An array of seasonings makes the perfect rub for the chicken, which is coated with Schnucks Select barbecue sauce. pg. 16 Apple Streusel Pie We took the all-american apple pie and gave it a sweet and crunchy streusel topping. The ingredients for the tasty topper all come from the center store, from flour to walnuts. pg. 20

7 >summer/autumn inspirations For Schnucks Center Store Teammates: 29 Fudgy Chocolate Chunk Walnut Brownies There are few things better than warm, fresh- baked brownies, and the surprise touch of sour cream takes these brownies to the next level. Every ingredient in this recipe comes from the center store aisles, so be sure to keep this one handy. pg Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla Salsa and sour cream top scrambled eggs that are sandwiched between crisp flour tortillas in this simple and affordable meal. Remind your customers that this versatile recipe works as a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. pg.30 { The Dish on Center Store 5:00 is our newest ongoing feature, providing customers with five recipes for a week s worth of fast, family-friendly meals. In the inaugural feature on pages 7 through 9, different ground meats are paired with fresh produce and center store pantry staples for easy mealtime solutions that your customers can appreciate and enjoy. American pie might be apple pie to one, and strawberry pie to another, but no matter what the filling is, we can all agree that nothing compares to a homemade pie crust. Be sure to highlight our Pie Crust 101 feature on page 22 and refer your customers to our step-by-step video instructions online.

8 For Schnucks Deli Teammates: > Asiago cheese > Buitoni linguine pasta > Ham > Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese > Schnucks Select Hickory smoked ham > Swiss cheese The end of the summer means back-to-school for kids, and busy weeknight schedules for parents. Rest assured, this issue of Schnucks Cooks is full of recipes that will help ease the transition from summer schedules to autumn routines. Don t forget to suggest your favorite cold cuts and cheeses for delicious lunch sandwiches. 4 4 BLT Linguine BLTs are a favorite sandwich staple, but now this classic combination takes a pasta turn in our BLT Linguine recipe. Refrigerated pasta gives this dish a fresh and authentic taste. Also encourage your customers to try different pasta varieties, like angel hair or fettuccini. pg.4 Asiago Breadsticks Pasta and breadsticks a match made in culinary heaven! This easy recipe uses convenient refrigerated breadstick dough and incorporates grated Asiago cheese for additional flavor. Be sure to suggest this combination to your customers for a quick weeknight fix. pg Summer Squash Gratin Many dishes coining the term gratin are topped with breadcrumbs and butter, but this Summer Squash Gratin is topped with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. The result is a crunchy crust of crispy, cheesy goodness. pg Tomato Crostini The freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano in this Italian dish makes for the perfect pairing with Roma tomatoes. Combined with basil atop a crispy crostini, this appetizer combines classic flavors for a quick appetizer that is simply delicious. pg. 24

9 For Schnucks Deli Teammates 27 Cuban Quesadillas Schnucks Select Deli-sliced ham is the star in this Cuban-inspired quesadilla. The ham is paired with Swiss cheese enveloped between grilled flour tortillas, much like the popular Cuban pressed sandwich. pg Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu Stuffed with melted Swiss cheese and Deli ham, this Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu tastes just as fancy as it sounds. Your customers will surely appreciate your recommendation of this affordable and delicious dinner. pg. 31