The ABCs Of Family Dining: Action, Behavior And Communication

Sunday, March 1, 2015

G The ABs Of Family Dining: Action, Behavior And ommunication (NAPSA)—Here’s an idea many families may warm up to: You can cook up some togetherness and nourish your relationships when 2.Place cauliflower and macaroni in Rockerok Dutch Oven or Deep overed Baker. Using Garlic Slicer, slice garlic into Dutch Oven. 3. Whisk stock, milk and flour with Stainless Steel Whisk until you create great, comforting and wholesome meals together as a family. WhyTo Dine Together According to researchers at ornell University, when families eat dinner together, the children are 35 percent less likely to engage in disordered eating, 24 percent more likely to eat healthier food and 12 percent less likely to be overweight. Eating together may even lead to fewer behavior problems and more academic achievement. How To Dine Together The researchers suggest that families should plan to dine together at least three times a week, and while you're eating, turn off the TV, phones and other outside distractions. Have a conversation. This is a good time to share important information, ideas and ideals with your children. Ask your kids questions about their day, school, friends, goals and so on. Tell them about yours. Four Helpful Tips To help, the Family Resiliency enter at the University of Illinois, and Pampered hef, the largest direct seller of kitchen tools, developed a few tips to make mealtimes easier: Make one night a week a special (stress-free) meal. It could be build your own pizza or taco night. Everyone will look forward to it and the cookis off the hook. *Invite friends over for a cooking club. ook several meals together that can go in the freezer for those nights you just don’t have the timeor energy to cook. Prepare meals that are “double hitters.” ook extra so there are leftovers that can be used in another meal the next night. blended. Pour into Dutch Oven; mix well. 4. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 17-20 minutes or until macaroniis tender, stirring once halfway For comfort food that’s good for you, too, your clan might care to try this Skinny Mac ’N heese. Get everyone involved. Ask for favorite mealideas for the week. As for what to eat while you’re enjoying this together time, here’s a recipe to try: Skinny Mac ’N heese Serves 5 1% lbs (700 g) cauliflower (half of a large head or 1 small head) 8 oz (250 g) uncooked elbow macaroni (2 cups/500 mL) 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1% cups (375 mL) chicken stock or chicken broth % cup (125 mL) milk 2 Tbsp (30 mL)flour 8 oz (250 g) reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups/500 mLgrated) 1 cup (250 mL) 2% plain low-fat Greek yogurt Salt and black pepper (optional) 1.ut cauliflower into large chunks, keeping core intact. Using a Veggie Strip Maker, grate cauliflower florets into large Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl to measure 3 cups (750 mL). through cooking. 5. Meanwhile, grate cheese with Microplane Adjustable oarse Grater. 6. Using Silicone Oven Mitt Set, carefully remove Dutch Oven from microwave to Stackable ooling Rack. Add yogurt and 1% cups (375 mL) of the cheese; stir until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. 7. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 1 minute or until cheese is melted. ook’s Tips The easiest way to grate the cauliflower so it stays in the bowl is to hold the Veggie Strip Maker at an angle into the large bowl while grating the florets. You can add color andflavor by adding two large peeled carrots, grated into short pieces with the Veggie Strip Maker. Learn More At the company’s in-home cooking shows, you can see and try products, prepare and sample recipes, and learn quick and easy food preparation techniques as well as get tips on how to entertain with style and ease—transforming the simple to the spectacular. For more information, visit www.pamperedchef.com or www. facebook.com/Pamperedhef. For other mealtime tips, recipes and cooking supplies, visit www.pam peredchef.com/mealtimeminutes.

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