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Savvy Shopper Archive => 9.10.01 Savvy Shopper

The Co-op's Savvy Shopper offers recipes, nutrition tips, and food information tidbits based on the money-saving specials offered each week. Here are some ideas and suggestions about how to use the items on special this week.


Wrap it up!

Tomato and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Great Granola!


Wrap it up!

Try tortilla wraps next time you’re thinking of a quick lunch, dinner, or even breakfast! Heat in the microwave or in a hot skillet. Then fill with just about anything.

Veggie Wrap: Fresh or canned diced tomatoes, shredded carrots, diced cucumber, bottled salad dressing
Deli Wrap: Sliced ham or turkey, sliced cheese, lettuce, mustard or mayonnaise
Olé Wrap: Salsa, canned beans, shredded cheese, nonfat sour cream
Take Two Wrap: Leftovers from Dinner! (See chicken recipe)


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Tomato and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Serves 4

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

8 oil-packed sun dried tomatoes, drained

16 basil leaves

1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

3/4 cup chicken broth


Cut a deep horizontal pocket in each chicken breast. Insert 2 tomatoes and 4 basil leaves in each. Secure the pocket with a toothpick. Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Cook each side of chicken until golden brown. Add vinegar and broth and simmer 3 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove chicken and keep warm. Cook the sauce until it thickens. Spoon sauce over chicken pieces.

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Great Granola!

Sprinkle over yogurt or ice cream, or enjoy as a snack.

2 cups organic rolled oats

1/4 cup sliced almonds or dry roasted soy nuts

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup molasses

2 Tbs. water

1 Tbs. canola oil

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1 cup diced dried apricots, raisins, or other dried fruit


Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine oats and almonds in a bowl. In a small saucepan combine honey, molasses, water, oil, and cinnamon. Heat through, stirring one minute. Pour over oat mixture. Spread granola onto a baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes, stirring a few times. Remove from oven and add dried fruit. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

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