Lehigh Valley Trader February 15-February 28, 2018 issue

LEHIGH VALLEY TRADER - FEBRUARY 15-FEBRUARY 28, 2018 - PAGE 5
FAMILY FEATURES
For many households, there are some
requirements when you make time
to prepare a family meal. Each
component must be something
you can prepare quickly around extracurricular
activities and homework, and it
must feature foods that even the pickiest of
eaters will happily devour.
These simple recipes can help you focus
that precious time on catching up around
the table together. Find more familyfriendly
recipes at Culinary.net.
A Sweet Dinner Idea
Chicken is a favorite for all ages, and this
recipe gives crunchy chicken a sweet twist
that’s sure to earn clean plates. Baked, not
fried, these tenders are a healthier take on
traditional dippers. The tangy barbecue
sauce and sweet honey mixed right into the
breading makes them tasty on their own,
but even better dipped in a sweet honey
barbecue sauce that complements those
flavors. Look for more sweet meal ideas
at honey.com.
Honey Barbecue Baked
Chicken Tenders
Recipe courtesy of The National
Honey Board
Servings: 4
2/3 cup whole-wheat flour
2 1/2 cups whole-wheat panko
breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/3 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup honey
2 pounds skinless, boneless
chicken tenders
nonstick cooking spray
Honey Barbecue Dipping Sauce:
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons honey
Heat oven to 400 F. Cover baking sheet
with parchment paper.
In large bowl, mix flour and panko with
salt and pepper. In another large bowl,
whip together barbecue sauce, milk, eggs
and honey. Dip tenders in wet mixture
then generously roll chicken tenders in
panko mix. Spray tenders with nonstick
cooking spray.
To make Honey Barbecue Dipping
Sauce: Combine barbecue sauce and
honey, stirring together until fully mixed.
Place chicken strips on baking sheet.
Bake 10 minutes. Flip tenders and bake
until cooked through and outsides are
crisp, about 10 minutes. Serve with Honey
Barbecue Dipping Sauce.
Photo courtesy of Getty Images
A Simple, Family-Friendly Menu
Photo courtesy of Getty Images
Create Lifelong Memories
in the Kitchen
Give your family an opportunity to
spend quality time together in the
kitchen by engaging little ones. Simply
involve them in the process to teach
them some lifelong kitchen skills while
having fun.
Turn cooking time into family time
with these tips from Uncle Ben’s
“Ben’s Beginners” campaign.
1. Have Kids Set the Table. Convince
your kids to help set the table by
putting out utensils, plates and
napkins. It’s a simple task to get
children of any age involved in
family routines.
2. Let Them Stir. Give those fidgety
fingers something to do by letting
kids stir ingredients.
3. Get Clean. Use this time to teach
food safety as your children help you
scrub produce. As a bonus, it also
helps reinforce washing hands.
4. Count on the Counter. Put your
kids to the test to help count and
measure ingredients as you add them
to the recipe.
5. Rock ’n’ Roll. Blast some fun tunes.
This can help hold kids’ attention
while working.
6. Share the Joy. Make every moment
sharable by staging the final product
for a quick photo shoot.
7. Have Fun. Dress for the occasion
with matching aprons and chefs’
hats. Tweak recipes to embrace your
family’s interests and make dinner
something to smile about.
For more tips and tricks on getting
kids in the kitchen, and for recipes the
entire family can cook together, visit
beginners.unclebens.com.
Easy Rice
Prep time: 30-45 minutes
Servings: 6
1 box Uncle Ben’s Long Grain
& Wild Rice, Original
Recipe
2 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter,
divided
2 cups chopped leeks (white
parts only)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped
fresh sage
1 large clove garlic, passed
through press
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
In 2-quart saucepan, add rice and
spice packet, water and 1/2 tablespoon
butter. Bring to boil, cover and reduce
heat to simmer. Cook 25 minutes.
In large skillet, melt remaining
butter. Add leeks and cook over
medium heat 15 minutes, stirring, until
soft and golden. Add orange juice,
lemon juice, sage and garlic. Cook
over high heat 2 minutes, stirring
constantly. Add cooked rice to skillet
and stir 1 minute until rice is hot. Add
salt and pepper, to taste, and cinnamon.
Delicious Dessert in Minutes
These no-bake frozen cupcakes are the perfect size for a light and refreshing afterschool
or evening dessert. Creamy and tart, they’re just the right blend of flavor
for a treat the whole family can enjoy. Even better, the prep time is minimal so
you can whip up a batch after bedtime and have them ready to enjoy the next day.
Or ask your little ones for help with making the cakes for a fun activity together.
Find more desserts you can share together at nestleusa.com.
Frozen Lemonade Cupcakes
Recipe courtesy of Nestlé Kitchens
Servings: 18
1 frozen pound cake (10 3/4 ounces), reduced-fat or fat-free
1 can (14 ounces) Nestlé La Lechera Fat Free Sweetened Condensed
Milk or Nestlé Carnation Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 container (6 ounces) frozen lemonade or limeade concentrate,
partially thawed
1 tub (12 ounces) frozen light whipped topping, thawed
grated lemon peel (optional)
Prepare 18 muffin cups with 18 liners.
Cut pound cake into 18 slices. Using 1 3/4-inch round cookie cutter or
appropriate size to fit into paper liners, cut slices into rounds; discard cake scraps
or save for another use. Place cake rounds into paper liners.
In large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and lemonade concentrate;
stir well. Stir large spoonful of whipped topping into mixture. Fold in remaining
whipped topping. Spoon evenly into liners.
Freeze 2 hours. Cover; freeze several hours, or overnight, before serving. Garnish
with lemon peel, if desired.