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Austin South Asian | August 2022
Pop Up A Sweet, Kid-Friendly Treat Elevate A Family-Favorite Side Dish To A Flavorful, Protein-Packed Meal The next time your kids are begging for an indulgent snack after finishing chores or dessert following dinner, call them to the kitchen for a quick, delicious lesson. Teaching children to cook helps them get more comfortable with an important life skill while encour-
Yield: 8 slices Nonstick cooking spray 3 tablespoons butter 1 bag (10 1/2 ounces) mini marshmallows 2 quarts popped popcorn 1 tube (0.68 ounces) red piping gel 1 package red raspberry rolled fruit snack
Taking the stress out of family meals at home can be as simple as turning your attention toward recipes that pack plenty of flavor without complicated prep. In fact, you can even turn an easy, everyday side dish into a full-blown dinner by simply adding your favorite protein.
aging independence – all while having a little fun. This Popcorn Party Pizza swaps out the classic pizza crust for popcorn – a whole grain that’s 100% unprocessed with no additional additives, hidden ingredients or GMOs – infused with gooey melted marshmallows and topped with childhood favorites. After an adult melts the marshmallows and lines the pan with the marshmallow-popcorn mixture, kids can help create their own work of art with red piping gel as “pizza sauce;” rolled fruit snacks as “pepperoni” slices; and jellybeans, coconut and candy-coated chocolate pieces for the oh-sosweet toppings. Visit popcorn.org to find more kidfriendly recipes to help children learn their way around the kitchen. Popcorn Party Pizza
green jellybeans (optional) coconut (optional) candy-coated chocolate pieces (optional) Spray 12-inch pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In large saucepan over medium heat, heat butter. Stir in marshmallows until melted. Stir in popcorn until well coated. Spread mixture evenly onto prepared pizza pan. Drizzle red piping gel over “pizza” for “sauce.” Cut small circles (about 1 1/4-inch diameter) from rolled fruit snack and place on pizza for “pepperoni” slices. Decorate with jellybeans, coconut and candies, if desired. Cool completely before cutting into wedges. (Family Features)
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This Greek Chicken Fried Rice, for example, transforms a traditional side dish into a filling meal for four in less than 30 minutes. Plus, it requires just one wok or skillet, leaving hardly any cleanup on those busy weeknights when homework, after-school activities and social calendars fill your schedule. Find more weeknight meal solutions at MilkMeansMore.org. Greek Chicken Fried Rice Recipe courtesy of Lori Yates of “Foxes Love Lemons” on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 13 minutes Servings: 4 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large chicken breast, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 cups prepared white rice 2 eggs 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves
cook until almost cooked through, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add onion; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
1/2 cup crumbled cow’s milk feta cheese 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, halved 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper In wok or large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken;
cooked.
Add rice; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Push rice to sides of wok, creating well in center of wok. Crack eggs into well and scramble vigorously with wooden spoon; cook 2 minutes, keeping eggs in well, or until eggs are fully
Add chickpeas, parsley, cheese, tomatoes, olives, lemon juice, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes, or until warmed through, stirring frequently. (Family Features)
