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Accomplish health goals with better-for-you family meals

(Family Features) Setting out on a mission to eat healthier starts with creating goals and working to achieve them with those you love. To help make nutritious eating more manageable, call together your family and work with one another to create a menu everyone can enjoy while staying on track.

Connecting an array of recipes that all can agree on starts with versatile ingredients like dairy. Gathering at the table with your loved ones while enjoying delicious, nutritious recipes featuring yogurt, cheese and milk can nourish both body and soul.

For example, the key dairy ingredients in these recipes from Milk Means More provide essential nutrients for a healthy diet. The cheese varieties in Feta Roasted Salmon and Tomatoes and 15-Minute Weeknight Pasta provide vitamin B12 for healthy brain and nerve cell development and are a good source of calcium and protein, which are important for building and maintaining healthy bones. Meanwhile, the homemade yogurt sauce served alongside these Grilled Chicken Gyros provides protein and zinc.

To find more nutritious meal ideas to fuel your family’s health goals, visit MilkMeansMore.org.

Feta Roasted Salmon and Tomatoes

Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, Culinary Dietitian, on behalf of Milk Means More
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or dried dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds salmon or halibut fillets, cut into four serving-size pieces
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
  1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Line 18-by-13-by-1-inch baking pan with foil. Lightly spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In medium bowl, toss tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, oregano or dill weed, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  3. Place fish pieces, skin side down, on one side of prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining pepper. Lightly press feta cheese on top of fish. Pour tomato mixture on other side of prepared pan. Bake, uncovered, 12-15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  4. Place salmon on serving plates. Spoon tomato mixture over top.

Grilled Chicken Gyros

Recipe courtesy of Kirsten Kubert of “Comfortably Domestic” on behalf of Milk Means More
Prep time: 30 minutes, plus 30 minutes chill time
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8

Chicken:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Yogurt Sauce:

  • 1 1/2 cups plain, whole-milk yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3-4 small loaves whole-wheat pita bread, halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup thinly sliced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  1. To make chicken: Place melted butter, dill, oregano, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper in gallon-size zip-top freezer bag. Seal bag and shake contents to combine. Add chicken. Seal bag, pressing air out of bag. Shake chicken to coat with marinade. Refrigerate chicken in marinade 30 minutes.
  2. To make yogurt sauce: Stir yogurt, lemon juice, diced cucumber, dill, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover sauce and refrigerate.
  3. Heat grill to medium heat.
  4. Grill chicken over direct heat, about 10 minutes per side, until cooked through. Transfer chicken to cutting board and rest 10 minutes. Thinly slice chicken across grain.
  5. Serve chicken on pita bread with tomatoes, red onion and yogurt sauce.

15-Minute Weeknight Pasta

Recipe courtesy of Kirsten Kubert of “Comfortably Domestic” on behalf of Milk Means More
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6

  • 6 quarts water
  • 16 ounces linguine or penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
  • 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced sweet bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup smoked provolone cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • Parmesan cheese (optional)
  1. Bring water to rolling boil and prepare pasta according to package directions for al dente texture, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
  2. In large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in onions, carrots and sweet bell peppers. Saute vegetables about 5 minutes, or until they brighten in color and begin to soften. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and garlic. Cook and stir 1 minute to allow tomatoes to release juices.
  3. Pour reserved pasta water into skillet, stirring well. Bring sauce to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 minutes. Taste sauce and adjust seasonings, as desired.
  4. Transfer drained pasta to skillet along with lemon zest and smoked provolone cheese, tossing well to coat. Serve immediately with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired.


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(Family Features) When spicy dips and saucy wings sound a little too overwhelming for your next game day gathering, turn to a simple yet still delicious solution. These Simple Salami Sliders can make game day planning a breeze with pregame ease and just a few everyday ingredients for the perfect snack at kickoff. Find more tailgating and homegating recipes at Culinary.net.

Simple Salami Sliders

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy

Servings: 4-6

  • 1          package slider buns
  • 8          slices Swiss cheese
  • 8          slices salami
  • 8          slices ham or other deli meat
  • 1          stick butter, melted
  • 1          tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2          tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1          tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1          teaspoon onion powder
  • 1          teaspoon garlic powder
  • everything bagel seasoning (optional)
  1. Heat oven to 350 F.
  2. Halve slider buns, creating top and bottom portions. Set top portion aside, leaving bottom portion in original container. Place bottom portion and container in baking dish to prevent sticking.
  3. Layer Swiss cheese, salami and ham then cover with top buns.
  4. Mix melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Parmesan cheese, onion powder and garlic powder. Pour over sliders.
  5. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes then remove foil, sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning, if desired, and bake, uncovered, 10 minutes.


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Keep your focus on the action with an easy game day winner

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(Family Features) When spicy dips and saucy wings sound a little too overwhelming for your next game day gathering, turn to a simple yet still delicious solution. These Simple Salami Sliders can make game day planning a breeze with pregame ease and just a few everyday ingredients for the perfect snack at kickoff. Find more tailgating and homegating recipes at Culinary.net.

Simple Salami Sliders

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy

Servings: 4-6

  • 1          package slider buns
  • 8          slices Swiss cheese
  • 8          slices salami
  • 8          slices ham or other deli meat
  • 1          stick butter, melted
  • 1          tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2          tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1          tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1          teaspoon onion powder
  • 1          teaspoon garlic powder
  • everything bagel seasoning (optional)
  1. Heat oven to 350 F.
  2. Halve slider buns, creating top and bottom portions. Set top portion aside, leaving bottom portion in original container. Place bottom portion and container in baking dish to prevent sticking.
  3. Layer Swiss cheese, salami and ham then cover with top buns.
  4. Mix melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Parmesan cheese, onion powder and garlic powder. Pour over sliders.
  5. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes then remove foil, sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning, if desired, and bake, uncovered, 10 minutes.


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(Family Features) The holiday season is about celebrating with friends and family over warm, memorable meals, and few things make those gatherings more special than serving dishes made at home.

To elevate your menu, consider a versatile, beginner-friendly ingredient like Wild Caught Texas Shrimp for your next occasion. For a luxurious Italian dish, try creamy Shrimp Risotto with arborio rice. Or, for a comforting bowl of goodness, serve Shrimp Wonton Soup with tender pork and chopped shrimp.

You can feel good knowing you’re serving seafood free from antibiotics and additives while supporting local shrimpers and the Texas shrimping industry. Choosing domestic over imported shrimp ensures your meal is responsibly sourced, meets strict U.S. standards and helps sustain a Texas tradition worth celebrating.

“Asking for Wild Caught Texas Shrimp brings quality to your plate that’s delivered with pride and shines a light on the people that make Texas seafood exceptional,” Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said. For cooking tips and fresh seafood recipes, visit WildCaughtTXShrimp.com.

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Shrimp Risotto

Servings: 4

  • 1 pound Wild Caught Texas Shrimp
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 8 cups broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 white onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • Italian parsley, for garnish
  1. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. Rinse, pat dry and set aside.
  2. Heat oven to 375 F.
  3. Season shrimp with paprika, salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil then toss to combine. Lay shrimp in single layer on baking sheet and refrigerate.
  4. Heat medium saucepan over medium-low heat and add broth.
  5. In separate deep, heavy-bottom pot, melt butter. Chop onion and garlic then add to pot and cook until soft and browning. Add arborio rice and stir to incorporate. Cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add wine and cook, stirring, until alcohol smell evaporates. Add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring consistently. Do not add another ladle until liquid from previous ladle is mostly soaked up by rice.
  7. Risotto has finished cooking when rice is chewy with consistency of thick oatmeal.
  8. Roast shrimp until cooked through.
  9. Remove risotto from heat and stir in grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.
  10. Scoop into bowls and lay roasted shrimp on top.
  11. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Shrimp Wonton Soup

Servings: 4

Wontons:

  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 pound Wild Caught Texas Shrimp, peeled, deveined, finely chopped
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 package square wonton wrappers

Soup:

  • 48 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 piece ginger (2 inches), grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1-2 baby bok choy
  • 1/2 pound Wild Caught Texas Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 scallions, sliced
  1. To make wontons: In large bowl, mix ground pork, shrimp, scallions, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, salt and pepper.
  2. One wonton wrapper at a time, brush edges of two sides of wrapper with water. Add 1-2 teaspoons filling to center. Fold wrapper corner to corner so two wet edges meet two dry edges, creating triangle shape.
  3. Press sides together to seal. Take two corners of triangle and join with water to create purse-like shape. Press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  4. To make soup: In saucepan over high heat, stir broth, ginger, soy sauce, wine and sesame oil. Bring mixture to simmer.
  5. Cover pot and turn down heat, simmering 10-12 minutes.
  6. Add bok choy leaves, shrimp and scallions. Cook until shrimp are pink and heated through.
  7. In separate saucepan, heat water to boil.
  8. Drop in wontons in small batches and cook until floating, 5-7 minutes.
  9. Transfer cooked wontons to bowls along with shrimp and bok choy from soup pot. Ladle broth, as desired, into bowls.

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