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Stop and Shop now has a new line of products in the freezer section. Stop and Shop’s world menu is a variety of different foods from around the world.

World Menu features more than 50 Italian and Asian favorites, found primarily in the frozen section, all featuring quality ingredients and easy preparation. From ready-made meals during the work week, to encouraging kids to try new foods to fun themed weekend meals, there are many possibilities for incorporating Stop & Shop’s World Menu products into meal planning.

I bought Chicken Basil rolls and Veggie rolls from their Chinese line. They are suppose to be like egg rolls. Just put them on a cookie sheet and bake them in the oven.

I really liked the veggie rolls and the Chicken Basil was okay. I honestly think they would of been excellent if I had deep fried them and I just felt they weren’t crunchy enough on the outside, but inside was still very good.

You can try the new World Menu now at Stop and Shop. Prices range from $3.49-$7.99. What will you be trying?

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received, a product was provided for review.

Today is National Pi Day, a day that only happens once in a century. Today is a day to celebrate math and of course your favorite Pie. Pie consists of 3.141592653

Pi Day started 27 years ago at San Francisco’s Exploratorium. Physicist Larry Shaw, who worked in the electronics group at the museum, started celebrating pi on March 14, 1988, primarily with museum staffers. The tradition has grown to embrace math enthusiasts from all walks of life.

We had fun playing math games during the afternoon, but got to baking this evening.

I am not a big baker, so I took the easy route. I used Wholly Wholesome Pie Crust and a Cherry Pie Filling.

Wholly Wholesome products are truly Natural and gluten free. You can get Pie Crusts or a different pie varieties. I favor them because they are dairy free and everyone in my family can eat them.

The pie was really good, and the crust very crispy. I think my favorite part is always the crust, very crispy and tasty.

You can find Wholly Wholesome products at Health Food Stores Nationwide.

Disclosure: A gift card was provided for sharing this information.

This is the first year that my husband and kids will all be together for the Superbowl and i want it to be perfect, even if that means having to much junk food.

So I stocked up on everything I could at Stop and Shop, well I tried. We are also in the midst of another big snowfall, so the store was jam packed with people stocking up.

Just look at the milk section.

Stop and Shop has everything you need for Superbowl snacks. I love the display when you first walk in the store. Big display with drinks and snacks right at your convenience.

Tips to get your Superbowl party off right.

Great Entertaining in the End Zone
For those who may need an extra hand in the kitchen, Stop & Shop makes game day preparation easy with a selection of entertaining party trays, including sandwiches, wings, fried chicken, desserts and more available to order. Visit Stop & Shop’s Entertaining page at www.stopandshop.com to start your order or order in-store at the deli, bakery, seafood or meat departments.

All Stop & Shop stores are also stocked with ready-made favorites at the wing bar or olive, hummus and salsa bar. Don’t forget to check out the produce section for pre-cut veggies and fruit as well as prepared guacamole and fresh salsa.

Game on for feeding the 12th Man

While chicken wings, dips and other tailgate favorites are sure to be on many menus, why not try putting a twist on meat and potatoes with Stop & Shop’s recipe for turkey chili-topped baked potatoes which are sure to please any crowd!

Turkey Chili-Topped Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Serves: 4

Ingredients
• 4 large baking potatoes
• 1 Tablespoon Stop & Shop olive oil
• ½ lb. ground turkey breast
• 1 Tablespoon reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• ½ cup Stop & Shop shredded cheddar cheese
• Toppings (optional): sour cream, sliced green onions

Steps
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet; prick several times with a fork. Bake 1 hour or until fork-tender. Remove from oven.

2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey; cook until no longer pink (165°F), stirring to break up turkey. Stir in seasoning mix and tomatoes; simmer 5 minutes or until heated through and slightly thickened. Remove from heat; keep covered.

3. Cut potatoes open lengthwise; squeeze gently to open. Fluff potato pulp with a fork. Spoon turkey mixture evenly over potatoes, top with cheese and desired toppings, and serve.

For more game day recipe ideas, visit the Recipe Center at www.stopandshop.com.

Halftime Healthy
Healthy and tailgate foods don’t often go hand in hand, but Stop & Shop is offering a few better-for-you suggestions to help navigate the football festivities while still enjoying your favorites.

• Don’t go to a party hungry as you will most likely end up eating more. Eat a balanced breakfast and lunch beforehand with lean protein, fruits and vegetables. Include some exercise or activity during the day, which can help balance the calories.

• Try small portions of your favorite dishes and slow down at the buffet. It can take your brain about 20 minutes to recognize fullness.

• Remember the veggie tray! Fill half of your plate with a variety of available vegetables, but go easy on the dip.

• Prepare your tailgate favorites with a few simple recipe swaps like utilizing low fat dairy products or ground turkey, turkey bacon or leaner beef.

Two points for safety
Another way to ensure your party is a success is to remember to keep food safety top of mind throughout the day from preparation to clean up to prevent food-borne illness amongst your guests. Incorporate these tips into your preparations:

• To prevent cross-contamination, be sure to use soap and hot water to wash hands, utensils and surfaces that have touched raw meat or eggs.

• The best way to know if meat is cooked thoroughly is to use a meat thermometer and check the temperature. Before removing from the grill or oven, insert a meat thermometer halfway into the thickest part of the meat, making sure it does not go through to the other side. To prevent harmful bacteria such as E coli, cook meat and seafood to these recommended internal temperatures: ground beef hamburgers – 160oF; ground and whole poultry – 165oF; chops, steaks and roasts from beef, veal or lamb – 145oF for medium rare, 160oF for medium and 170oF for well done; pork chops and roast – 145oF; and shrimp, lobster and crabs – cooked until the flesh is pearly and opaque.

• Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold to avoid bacteria growth. Also remember the two-hour rule. Perishable foods should be removed from the table and refrigerated promptly. When it doubt, throw it out.

What will you have at your Superbowl party?