The Well Stocked Kitchen - Big Y® World Class Market®

When it comes to preparing dinner each evening, having the right items on hand is half the battle. Big Y's shelves are filled with exactly what you're looking for: everything you need to make sure your kitchen is well stocked, all the time. We pride ourselves on the quality and value of our brands - in fact, we're so sure you'll be pleased that we offer a money back satisfaction guarantee. When you fill your pantry, your fridge and your freezer with our amazing variety of Big Y brand items and then add our fresh produce, meat and dairy, you'll have all the ingredients you need to quickly create easy, affordable and enjoyable meals.

Check these must-haves off your shopping list to make sure you have plenty of ready-and-waiting staples on hand:

In Your Pantry:

World Classics Trading Co. olive oil
Big Y canola oil
Big Y nonstick cooking spray
Big Y salt and pepper
A variety of Big Y dried herbs and spices (dried parsley, garlic powder, chili powder, cinnamon)
Unbroken garlic cloves
Big Y chicken broth
A variety of Big Y canned beans (kidney, black, garbanzo, Great Northern)
A variety of Big Y creamed soups (chicken, mushroom and celery)
A variety of Big Y canned tomatoes (diced, stewed, crushed, pureed)
Big Y tomato paste
A variety of Big Y canned vegetables (corn, green beans, carrots, mushrooms)
Big Y canned water-packed tuna, pink salmon, chunk chicken breast
A variety of Big Y dried pastas and quick-cooking rice
Big Y pasta sauce
Big Y all-purpose flour
Big Y sugar

In Your Refrigerator:

Big Y butter
Big Y milk
Big Y eggs
Big Y cream cheese
Big Y grated Parmesan cheese
Big Y shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses

In Your Freezer:

A variety of Big Y frozen veggies (spinach, peas, corn, onions, mixed vegetables)
Big Y bacon
Big Y frozen meatballs
World Classics Trading Co. precooked frozen shrimp
Big Y all natural chicken breasts

Recipe Idea #1 - Shrimp Alfredo

In a large saucepan, combine one 8-ounce package 1/3 less fat cream cheese, 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 6 tablespoons butter and 1 cup lowfat milk. Cook on low heat until smooth. Add 1 pound precooked shrimp, tails removed, and heat until warmed through; season to taste with black pepper. Serve with 1/2 cup cooked fettuccine noodles per serving.

Shrimp Alfredo Nutritional Information (6-oz. serving with noodles) Calories: 640 (Calories from Fat: 190); Total Fat: 21g (Saturated Fat: 12g); Cholesterol: 170mg; Protein: 44g; Total Carbohydrates: 68g (Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugars: 6g); Sodium: 640mg

Recipe Idea #2 - Mexican Omelet

In a small bowl, beat together 2 eggs and 2 tablespoons lowfat milk. Pour into a small nonstick skillet and place over medium heat. As eggs cook, use a spatula to lift the edges, letting the uncooked egg run underneath onto the skillet. Cook 3 minutes; flip omelet. Top half of the omelet with 2 to 3 tablespoons each black beans, salsa and shredded cheddar cheese. Carefully loosen omelet with a spatula, fold in half and serve.

Mexican Omelet Nutritional Information (1-omelet serving) Calories: 260 (Calories from Fat: 140); Total Fat: 16g (Saturated Fat: 7g); Cholesterol: 440mg; Protein: 20g; Total Carbohydrates: 10g (Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugars: 4g); Sodium: 530mg

Recipe Idea #3 - Chicken Teriyaki

Spray a large skillet or wok with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add 1 pound cut up boneless, skinless chicken and 1 teaspoon minced garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add one 16-ounce bag thawed frozen vegetables and 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with 1/2 cup cooked rice per serving.

Chicken Teriyaki Nutritional Information (6-oz. meat and vegetable serving with rice) Calories: 320 (Calories from Fat: 15); Total Fat: 1.5g (Saturated Fat: 0g); Cholesterol: 65mg; Protein: 32g; Total Carbohydrates: 41g (Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugars: 8g); Sodium: 780mg