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16 — Indiana’s Cookin’ - Indiana Gazette, Monday, April 5, 2010 Fast family microwave dinners for the rush Bring The Family Bowling SUNDAY SPECIAL: Add Must Start by 8pm • Shoe Rental Not Included Check Out Kids Bowl For FREE This Summer Summer Leagues Now Forming ◆◆◆◆◆ MOHAWK LANES VALESKI’S CHECK OUT OUR DEPARTMENTS! Deli QUICK CHICKEN NUGGETS 1 Pitcher of Soda & 1 Pizza Bakery QUARANTEED FRESHNESS... Produce 2 Hours of Bowling $ 27 00 $ 36 00 1924 Oakland Ave., Indiana • 724-463-7443 Meat Double Coupons Daily!! INDEPENDENTLY OWNED - 724-463-8506 12-MINUTE SOMBRERO SUPPER We Have the Largest Selection of NORTHERN GROWN Nursery Stock In Pennsylvania, AT THE BEST PRICES! BOOT CAMP $ 99 00 6 weeks/12 classes Begin Monday, April 12 Mondays & Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Continued from Page 15 inside the door, on the back of the oven, or in the owner’s manual. If you can’t find it, read the publication “Microwave Ovens and Food Safety” at www.fsis.usda.gov to learn how to use a “Time-to-Boil” test to estimate your oven’s wattage. This publication also tells how to determine if a utensil is safe to use in a microwave oven. It’s Spring Time! Landscape Ready Plants Spring Flowers • Forsythia • Azaleas • Rhododendrons • Evergreen Shrubs • Flowering Trees: • Perennials...Our Greenhouse Is FULL Phone: 724-465-5684 Fax: 724-465-9893 Rt. 119, 6 Miles North of Indiana email: gc@musserforests.com CALL TODAY! 655 Church St., Indiana JT’S FITNESS 724-549-4938 MICROWAVE FROZEN CONVENIENCE FOODS UNTIL SAFELY COOKED In addition to microwaving home-cooked foods safely, it’s also very important to follow handling and cooking instructions on frozen convenience foods. Some frozen foods, such as breaded chicken cutlets, can look fully cooked. However, many people have gotten sick from such products that were undercooked. Just thawing them in the microwave isn’t enough to make them safe. You must microwave such foods to a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees. MICROWAVE SAFETY TIPS Following the USDA’s microwave recommendations will help you get dinner prepared speedily but safely. ■ Know your microwave’s wattage. ■ Before freezing a package of ground beef, form it in a donut shape to thaw faster. ■ Remove frozen meat and poultry from packaging before thawing to avoid chemical contamination. Transfer the frozen meat or poultry to a microwavesafe dish. ■ Remove thawed portions of ground meat and transfer them to a plate; return frozen portion to the microwave for additional defrosting. ■ When thawing chicken parts, break them apart as they defrost and rotate them in the dish so that the frozen areas are to the outside of the dish. ■ Cook meat and poultry immediately after microwave defrosting because some areas of the frozen food may get warm or begin to cook during the defrosting time. Do not hold partially cooked food to use later. ■ To remove fat from ground beef, crumble the meat into a hard-plastic colander set over a microwave-safe casserole. After microwaving, discard the fat that has drained into the casserole. ■ Cover food to create steam that helps destroy harmful bacteria. ■ Follow package directions to make sure all foods reach safe internal temperatures. Sometimes frozen foods look fully cooked, but they actually require cooking to be safe. ■ Microwave foods to safe minimum internal temperatures as measured with a food thermometer (165°F for poultry; 160°F for ground meats). ■ After microwaving, allow the food to rest so cooking is completed. ■ Use cooked meat and poultry within 4 days. Leftovers may be frozen. 12-MINUTE SOMBRERO SUPPER Tested in an 800-watt microwave oven Makes 4 servings 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey 1 small green bell pepper, cored and chopped 1 (1.25-ounce) taco seasoning packet 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (14.5-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained Round tortilla chips 1 cup shredded cheese Continued on Page 17
Fast family microwave dinners Continued from Page 16 Crumble ground beef into a hard plastic colander set over a 2- quart microwave-safe casserole. Microwave on high 3 minutes. Stir to break up beef and scatter bell pepper over the top. Microwave on high 3 minutes. Discard fat that has drained into casserole dish, and transfer meat mixture into same casserole. Stir in taco seasoning and tomato sauce. Cover and microwave on high 3 minutes. Stir and add kidney beans. Re-cover and microwave on high 3 minutes. Test meat mixture with a food thermometer to make sure it reaches 160°F. Let mixture rest 2 minutes before serving. Two ways to serve: (1) Transfer meat mixture to the center of a large platter; or (2) divide the meat mixture among 4 individual plates. Surround the meat mixture with tortilla chips to resemble a hat brim. Scatter cheese over the meat mixture to resemble a straw hat, and serve hot. Serving suggestion: To make a complete meal, accompany the dish with a salad and a green vegetable. QUICK CHICKEN NUGGETS Tested in an 800-watt microwave oven Makes 4 to 6 servings 1½ pounds boneless chicken breasts 4 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 cup dry herb stuffing 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dry basil leaves ¼ teaspoon dried thyme Cut chicken into bite-size chunks. Place butter or margarine in a glass pie plate and microwave on high 1 minute, or until melted. Put dry stuffing on a piece of wax paper and crush with a rolling pin. Add cheese, basil and thyme; mix. Dip chicken chunks into melted butter and then roll in stuffing mixture. Arrange coated chicken in a single layer in a 2-quart rectangular glass dish. Cover with wax paper and microwave on high 3 minutes. Using a fork, move less-done chicken to the edges of the dish. Re-cover and microwave on high 3 to 4 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F as measured with a food thermometer. Let stand 2 minutes before serving. Serving suggestion: To make a complete meal, accompany the dish with side dishes of rice or potatoes and a green vegetable. — Courtesy of Family Features • Tervis Tumblers •Adorable Aprons • Pretty Tools • Many Monogrammable Gifts We proudly brew Starbucks Coffee Visit The Walnut Hill Winery at Lucy Rae! 682 Philadelphia Street, Downtown Indiana 724-465-LUCY • www.lucyraegifts.com Home of freshly brewed Starbucks Coffee & Specialty Drinks 724-463-4142 Buy One Regular Priced Menu Item- Get A Second FREE * *FREE ITEM OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE COUPON EXPIRES 5/31/10 Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. • Sat. 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Indiana’s Cookin’ - Indiana Gazette, Monday, April 5, 2010 — 17 Pump up nutrition for the kids Spring is here and it’s a great time to start eating right and exercising outdoors. A cornerstone of healthy meal plans are foods containing whole grains, which are known to reduce heart disease, help to sustain healthy weight and demonstrate a reduced risk in certain cancers. According to data published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, today’s youths are consuming less than one serving of whole grains per day, which is far less than the recommended three daily servings. The data goes on to say that lack of access to whole grains at home and at school has led to this consumption shortfall. With only a single gram of fat per serving, Uncle Ben’s Boil-In- Bag Whole Grain Brown Rice provides 100 percent of the daily whole grain recommendation in just one serving. It’s the perfect base to a meal. Just add flavorful ingredients, such as ground chicken or black beans, to brown rice for an easy, healthy meal solution. Additionally, according to HEART HEALTHY CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE SLOPPY JOES researchers, continually providing kids with whole grain tasting opportunities can help enhance their taste preference for that food. Below is a kid-friendly, heart-healthy and easy whole grain dish to add to your menu: HEART HEALTHY CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE SLOPPY JOES Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 18 minutes Makes: 6 sloppy joes (1 per person) 1 2-cup bag boil-in-bag whole grain brown rice ½ tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground chicken 1 cup onion, diced ¼ cup green pepper, diced 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ¾ cup ketchup 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon mustard 1 teaspoon white vinegar ¼ cup water 6 whole wheat hamburger buns 1. Prepare rice as instructed on MAKE MORE CO KIES Spring Cookie Cutters Have Arrived! plus plus plus 20% Off Cookbooks The Book Nook 711 Philadelphia Street Indiana, PA • 724-463-0831 RESTAURANTE MEXICANO “Authentic Mexican Cuisine” the box. 2. While rice is cooking, begin making sloppy joes. 3. In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and add chicken. Stir to separate meat and then add onions, green peppers, garlic, salt and pepper. Continue cooking until meat is cooked and onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. 4. In measuring cup or small bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar and 1/4 cup water. 5. Once rice is cooked, drain and add to skillet. Add liquid ingredients into meat and rice mixture and stir well to combine all ingredients. Continue to simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors. 6. Serve between whole wheat buns. Nutrition Information (per serving): Calories: 350; Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams; Carbohydrates: 49 grams; Fiber: 5 grams; Protein: 19 grams — Courtesy of Family Features and Uncle Ben’s LATIN NIGHT SAT. 10-2 BUY ONE COMBINATION MEAL GET ONE FREE! CHOOSE FROM ANY COMBINATION DINNER FROM 1-30 Only 1 coupon per party or table. Indiana location only. Not valid with any other offers. Good for 1-30 dinners only. No take-out orders. Offer good Sun.-Thurs. Dinner after 5 p.m. With this coupon. Expires May 30, 2010 626 Phila. St., Indiana, PA 724.463.1388
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