Connect with us

EDIBLES

Stress less, snack smarter

Published

on

(Family Features) If back-to-school season feels more overwhelming than exciting, you’re not alone. Between adjusting schedules, planning meals and organizing school supplies, it’s easy for families to feel the pressure this time of year.

With the right strategies and simple routines, you can reduce the chaos and make it a smoother, healthier experience for the whole family.

These registered dietitian-approved ideas can help get you started:

Getting kids motivated in the morning is no small task. Start the day with upbeat, energizing music and a nourishing meal like Breakfast Taquitos, paired with Yo Quiero’s Grab & Go Guacamole, Bean Dip and Salsa, to help kids focus and make the morning routine feel more like a dance party.

2. Skip the Sandwich at Lunchtime

If your kids are tired of sandwiches – and you’re tired of wasting time on food that comes back half-eaten – try a quick and easy option that balances fiber, protein and good-for-you carbs like these Ham, Cheese and Apple Wraps made with JAZZ Apples.

3. End the Lunchbox Struggle

Use colorful bento boxes to keep packed lunches organized and visually appealing then take advantage of blueberries from Consalo Family Farms to create Blueberry Gummy Snacks, a better-for-you alternative to packaged treats that you won’t find left untouched at the bottom of lunchboxes.

<strong>4. Change the Snacking Game with Dips</strong>

While many a baby carrot and celery stick has found its way home from school lunchboxes untouched, adding Mini Cucumber Veggie Dips featuring Nature Fresh Farms Lil’ Chills Mini Cucumbers to after-school snack trays can make all the difference.

<strong>5. Prevent the After-School Meltdown with Smart Snacks</strong>

School days are long, and kids often come home hungry. Keep them satisfied and stable by setting out an After School Snack Boardfeaturing Sunset Sprinkles Snacking Tomatoes, cheese cubes, fruit and whole-grain crackers.

6. Stock Up on Convenient Snacks

Whether you’re running out the door (or just walked in from a long day), snacks that don’t require peeling, chopping or anything resembling effort like single-serve, Grab-and-Go Snacks from Del Monte, which come in flavors including Mixed Fruit, Mango Pineapple and Cherry Mixed Fruit, make it easy to choose something healthy without the drama.

<strong>7. Capture an Easy Weeknight Win</strong>

You don’t need to spend an hour cooking dinner to get something satisfying on the table. Weeknights are hectic, so focus on go-to meals that are fast, flavorful and kid-approved like these Barbecue Cheeseburger Folded Quesadillas featuring caramelized Shuman Farms Vidalia Onions.

<strong>8. Try a Healthy Evening Treat</strong>

Kids want something sweet after dinner, but many traditional desserts are loaded with added sugars. These Mandarin Popsicles made with Bee Sweet Citrus Mandarins are a fun way to satisfy that craving while sneaking in fruit.

Together, these health-conscious brands are backing the Healthy Family Project back-to-school campaign with a shared goal: inspire better habits and give back where it counts. Through a collective donation to the Foundation for Fresh Produce’s K-12 programs, they’re helping support nutrition education in schools across the country. Because when fresh thinking meets real collaboration, families win.

Visit HealthyFamilyProject.com to find more recipes that help families pack healthier lunchboxes, fuel busy afternoons and make more produce a part of everyday life.


SOURCE:
Healthy Family Project

Continue Reading

EDIBLES

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

Published

on

(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.


SOURCE:

Culinary.net

Continue Reading

EDIBLES

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

Published

on

(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.


SOURCE:

Culinary.net

Continue Reading

EDIBLES

Creat a happy, hearty holiday meal

Published

on

(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.

//www.youtube.com/embed/K4FNPLIA0c0

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.

Funded by a RESTORE Act Direct Component grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury). The opinions, findings, recommendations and conclusions contained herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position of Treasury. References to specific individuals, agencies, companies, products or services should not be considered an endorsement by Treasury.


SOURCE:

Wild Caught Texas Shrimp

Continue Reading
Ad
Ad
Ad
Ad
Ad
Ad
Ad

Trending