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> fall inspirations For Schnucks Produce Teammates: The weather may be cooling down but the Produce Department is heating up with a fresh crop of the season’s best. Late-summer produce like corn and peaches are still available while fall favorites such as currants and acorn squash are beginning to come into their peak. The latest issue of Schnucks Cooks features recipes including a wide variety of produce items, and below are just a few of our favorites. Fall Items Mexican Street Corn Salad at a Glance 11 Fresh corn is sheared from the ears, roasted in > Acorn squash the oven and combined with other ingredients, including fresh cilantro, red and . The > Apples mix is tossed with a handful of other ingredients > Apple cider that are inspired by the traditional elotes, a > Beets Mexican street food treat of grilled corn covered > Carrots in cheese and spices. page 11 > Caulifl ower > Cilantro Grilled Amaretto Peach Parfait > Currants 11 > Dried cherries, cranberries Peaches, a late-summer favorite, are coated in a delicious brown sugar mixture and grilled until > Dried fruit bit pieces perfectly caramelized. The juicy peach halves are > then layered with crushed biscotti cookies, glazed > Fennel pecan pie pecans and amaretto whipped cream > Fresh corn for a truly decadent dessert. page 11 > Fresh herbs > Garlic > Kale greens & Currant Stuff ed Apples > Lemons 15 Apples are a fall classic, and this simply delicious dessert calls for a tart apple – Pink Lady, Honey > Onion Crisp, Granny Smith or Golden Delicious. Suggest > Oranges using the same variety and similarly sized fruit for > Parsnips the best cooking results. page 15 > Peaches > Pears, Bosc or Anjou > Pitted dates > Poblano chile peppers > Portobello mushrooms Earthy Vegetable & Kale Salad with > Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 21 Strawberry Dressing > Roma tomatoes A medley of nutritious fruits and vegetables is > Shelled included in our delightful salad, with kale, parsnips, beets and oranges – all topped with a refreshing strawberry dressing. page 21 > fall inspirations For Schnucks Produce Teammates:

Eggplant Parmesan 21 Eggplant gets the royal treatment in classic Eggplant Parmesan. This recipe is great for customers looking for a vegetarian-friendly dish that will feed the entire family with two medium eggplant and just a few additional ingredients. page 21

Roasted Caulifl ower with Parmesan Crumbs 23 The nutritional benefi ts of caulifl ower make it a wise option, but its fl avor and versatility make it a delicious choice. This side dish features the cruciferous vegetable coated with crispy panko crumbs and roasted until just tender. page 23

Wild , Pear & Gorgonzola Stuff ed Acorn Squash 24 Round and sturdy acorn squash make great vessels for stuffi ng and baking, and they’re at their peak in the fall. The fi lling in our recipe includes fennel, pear and fresh sage for a seasonal dish that is satisfying enough to serve as a stand-alone entrée or a substantial side dish. page 24

Hearty and satisfying, portobellos take center stage in our The Dish on seasonal feature on page 6, accompanied by a how-to video on how Produce to remove the gills and prepare these delicious mushrooms. We’ve also { } included two delicious recipes highlighting the portobello, including a Portobello Mushroom Bisque on page 6 and Linguine with , Kale and Portobello Strips on page 20. ®

> fall inspirations For Schnucks Meat and Seafood Teammates: Check out the latest edition of Schnucks Cooks, now available for teammates and shoppers alike. The magazine is chock-full of seasonal recipes that include Meat and Seafood ingredients, so be sure to pick up a copy and see all of the fall features for yourself! Fall Items Bacon-Wrapped Cod over at a Glance 9 Chickpea Sauté > Cod loins Cod loins are a quick and convenient option, especially for busy weeknights. Wrapping the > Extra lean ground beef cod in strips of precooked bacon not only saves > Fully cooked beef pot time, but adds fl avor while keeping the cod roast with gravy moist and delicious. page 9 > Ground chuck > Packaged sliced pepperoni > Packaged thinly sliced hard salami > Pork tenderloin Southwest Tenderloin > Refrigerated sauceless fully 10 Turkey tenderloin is a great choice for a variety cooked pulled pork of recipes since the cut stays tender and > Schnucks fully cooked moist when cooked. Our grilled tenderloin is sliced bacon complemented with fl avors of chile peppers, > Schnucks Signature bratwurst and onion that can be adjusted to > Schnucks Signature suit just about every palate. page 10 Italian sausage > Turkey breast tenderloins > Whole fresh chicken Lemon Pepper Whole Chicken 15 Preparing a whole chicken might sound like a bit of work, but using a slow-cooker makes it as easy as 1-2-3. The recipe calls for a 4- to 5½-pound chicken, so be prepared to help shoppers fi nd the proper size, and remind them that they should adjust the cooking time as needed. This recipe also has an accompanying how-to video available online through the Schnucks Cooks website. page 15 > fall inspirations For Schnucks Meat and Seafood Teammates:

Italian Sausage Bean Soup 15 Another slow-cooker recipe, this soup is the perfect choice for a cool fall day. We used Schnucks Signature sweet Italian sausage, but shoppers can substitute Schnucks Signature hot Italian sausage if they’re looking for a touch of heat. page 15

Beer, Butter & Brats 17 The name of this recipe says it all – what’s better than the combination of brats cooked in butter and beer? Remind customers that pre-soaking their brats helps keep the brat casings pliable, preventing tears while cooking. page 17

Pork Tenderloin with Pumpkin Seed Pesto 23 A versatile choice, pork tenderloin is a lean cut that works well with just about any fl avor profi le or preparation method. This recipe packs a nutritional punch with the addition of pumpkin seeds and a mix of herbs and spices that add fl avor without extra fat and calories. page 23

Cauldron of Chili 27 A pot of warm and hearty chili is especially fi tting during the fall, but a cauldron of chili is even better for Halloween. Our recipe calls for two pounds of ground chuck… enough to feed a hungry crowd of trick-or-treaters! page 27

The Dish on Searching for timesaving tricks? Look no further than the Meat department for refrigerated products that can help cut down meal { Meat } preparation time. Our Shortcut Beef Stroganoff on page 9 includes a fully cooked beef pot roast and comes together in 30 minutes, and our grilled Cuban Sandwich utilizes sauceless fully cooked pulled pork. ®

> fall inspirations For Schnucks Deli Teammates: Back to school, back to the Deli! The Fall edition of Schnucks Cooks is full of recipe ideas for the season, including a few that will bring customers to the Deli for meats and cheeses. Below are a few of the highlights: Fall Items Fig and Goat Cheesecake at a Glance 5 with Crust > Black Forest ham This delicious cheesecake is from our very own Lucy Schnuck Schwetye, and uses chèvre (or > Chèvre goat cheese), along with cream cheese for a > Fig jam sweet and tangy dessert. Fig jam and crunchy > Feta cheese pistachios provide added fl avor and texture, > Gorgonzola cheese making this a great dessert option for customers > Parmesan cheese in search of an elegant ending to any meal. page 5 > Queso Cotija > Queso fresco Mexican Street Corn Salad 11 This dish incorporates many of the same ingredients used in traditional elotes, a popular Mexican street food. It typically consists of grilled corn covered in cheese and various spices. Our recipe features crumbled queso fresco, queso Cotija or feta cheese for its distinctive taste. page 11

Wild Rice, Pear & Gorgonzola Stuff ed 24 Acorn Squash Gorgonzola cheese is an integral ingredient for this seasonally appropriate dish. It is combined with fruits, herbs and wild rice, and then served in an acorn squash half that’s perfect for either a main dish or a festive side dish. page 24

Cuban Sandwich 31 Black Forest ham, or Schwarzwälder Schinken in German, is produced in the Black Forest region of Germany. Its distinct, smoky fl avor is well complemented by Swiss cheese and spicy mustard in our Cuban-inspired sandwich. page 31 ®

> fall inspirations For Schnucks Center Store Teammates: It’s back-to-school season, which means Center Store aisles will be busy with families stocking up for brown-bag lunches and weeknight dinner solutions. We’ve got your customers covered with the Fall edition of Schnucks Cooks fi lled with delicious, family-friendly recipes.

Fall Items Fig and Goat Cheesecake at a Glance 5 with Pistachio Crust > biscotti This rich cheesecake is from our very own Lucy Schnuck Schwetye, and it’s a twist on the dessert > Amaretto liqueur favorite. A drizzle of fi g jam and a pistachio crust > Canned beans are the perfect complement to the tangy goat > Canned pure pumpkin cheese base. This recipe is perfect for customers > Chopped in search of an elegant ending to any meal. page 5 > Diced tomatoes with green chiles > Frozen cheese manicotti > Frozen chopped spinach Grilled Amaretto Peach Parfait > Italian style diced tomatoes 11 Caramelized grilled peaches are layered with > Kölsch style beer crushed almond biscotti cookies, chopped > Light brown sugar glazed pecan pie pecans and an amaretto > Milk chocolate toff ee bits whipped cream for a delightful late-summer > Panko breadcrumbs dessert. page 11 > Pine nuts > Plain dried breadcrumbs > Pompeian extra virgin olive oil > Refrigerated thin crust pizza dough > Salted sunfl ower kernels Italian Sausage Bean Soup > Schnucks canned pizza sauce 15 Crisp fall days call for a warm bowl of soup, > Schnucks diced mild green chiles like our bean soup, which simmers for > Shredded cheeses several hours in the slow cooker for delicious, homemade fl avor. Canned beans, dark beer > Sliced and Schnucks Select sausage help make this > Spices soup a satisfying entrée. page 15 > Sundried tomato paste > Sweet glazed pecan pie pecans > Taco seasoning mix > Unsweetened pineapple juice > Vodka pasta sauce > fall inspirations For Schnucks Center Store Teammates:

Midwest Beer Cheese Soup 17 We’re celebrating Oktoberfest with this rich and creamy beer cheese soup. Its unique taste comes from Kölsch style beer; the creaminess from melted white Cheddar cheese. In addition to a few staples, unsalted chicken stock and whole milk are necessities to complete this recipe. page 17

Eggplant Parmesan 21 Our version of this classic Italian recipe calls for a handful of Center Store staples like breadcrumbs, eggs, shredded cheese and vodka pasta sauce. We love the creamy fl avor that vodka pasta sauce brings to this hearty and satisfying vegetarian dish. page 21

Pumpkin Manicotti 24 Fall is prime time for pumpkin, and while most dishes including canned pumpkin are sweet, we’re changing it up with a savory manicotti. Pure pumpkin is mixed with fresh sage and spices then baked with frozen cheese manicotti and spinach for a new seasonal favorite. page 24

Santa Fe Stuff ed Potatoes 31 Baked potatoes are always a great side dish, but with just a few ingredients, we’ve transformed them into main-dish fare. Taco- seasoned ground beef, diced tomatoes with green chiles and shredded cheese make these spuds both a family and budget- friendly go-to option. page 31

Check out our Back-to-School Bites feature on page 12 for The Dish on healthy lunchbox treats and snacks. The Granola Bites are Center Store fi lled with energy-boosting nuts and other Center Store { } staples like oats, coconut fl akes, peanut, almond or soynut butter and honey that will please parents and kids alike!