Thursday, December 6, 2012

Genius, by Publix

Personally, I find Publix to be the "Target" of the South's grocery stores: it might not have everything you want, but it's worth going anyway because it's tidy and fresh, and they really make "shopping a pleasure."

They regularly have sample days when an employee cooks one of their Publix Aprons Meals. These recipes are incredibly crafty and incorporate what's on sale with easy, crowd-pleasing recipes. Of the dozens of samples I've tried and tested, so far I have found these two to be especially delicious... and mindbogglingly simple. Actually, the only thing I don't like about these two recipes is that it's almost like you're not cooking at all.

These two recipes make you say, "duh!," require no measuring and minimal dishes. A man, child, or caveman's child could make these. And if you happen to not think they're slammin', you've really lost no time or money trying!


Spinach Mashed Potatoes
Serves: 4-5

1 bag fresh spinach leaves, chopped
1 T. butter
1 package refrigerated garlic mashed potatoes
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Chop spinach and place in microwave-safe bowl with butter, salt and pepper; cover and microwave 2 minutes
2. Stir in mashed potatoes and microwave for about 4 more minutes or until hot, stirring occasionally if needed
That's it!

Caesar Salad with Tortellini
Serves: 2, with some leftover tortellini

1 bag salad mix with Caesar dressing
1 package tortellini (such as Buitoni)

1. Cook tortellini as directed, then drain, rinsing under cold water
2. Top salad with torellini and dressing
That's it!

Wash either down with a scoop of Publix's own Chocolate Cookie Quarry frozen yogurt. I really do like more complicated recipes and come from a bloodline of women who love to cook. I'll have a post of our family favorite staples after the holidays, but cannot disclose that post just yet. Now, if Publix would take the suggestion I submitted to mirror their sandwich ordering process like Which Wich's so customers could shop while their sandwich is made, we'd be set!

Come on, Publix! We don't like those long deli lines...
but forgive your smiling faces.


 
[photo sources: Yelp, Mrs. WRCIV]

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