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Many families turn to “take-out” dinners for busy fall evenings. Here’s a Fresh Idea: why not consider an even more convenient meal option – stay home for a warm, cozy meal and “take-out” from your freezer!
Now is a great time to check out what’s Fresh and New in the frozen food aisles of your local grocery store. You’ll find quality and taste, as well as variety and versatility. From complete dinners ready to heat and eat, to side dishes, desserts and key ingredients used in preparing meals – convenient and delicious solutions can be found in frozen foods. |
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The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) is celebrating the annual October Frozen Food Festival, when you will find many stores featuring special prices and promotions on America’s favorite frozen food brands.
 Sweepstakes
To celebrate the October Frozen Food Festival, NFRA has created a Fresh Ideas in Frozens $7,500 Sweepstakes that runs through the end of November. To enter the Sweepstakes, and for details and rules, visit www.EasyHomeMeals.com.
You can enter this exciting Fresh Ideas in Frozens Sweepstakes to win the Grand Prize of $5,000 cash and more. For details, rules and to enter online, click here.
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Watch and listen to our Cool Chef Donna– a short 1 ½ minute video bringing you Fresh Ideas from the Frozen Food Aisles for dinner (click here). Our feature in this issue – Oven-Baked Fish.
Be sure to print out the tasty recipe for this delicious family meal!
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Cool Fuel for School
School days can mean hectic schedules and sometimes long hours for kids ... as well as parents. Nutritionists agree that a good breakfast is crucial to fuel the energy level of children throughout their day.
This likely-to-please Berry Banana Smoothie provides a nutritional morning start or an afternoon energy booster.
BERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE
1 1/2 cups frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
1 banana
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup apple juice
Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve and enjoy!
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The October Frozen Food Festival Promotion is brought to you by these leading brands ... |
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Look for these appetizing products in your frozen food aisles. Click on any of the brand logos to visit their websites where you will find additional recipes and meal solutions, along with product updates. |
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A Great Meal in Minutes!! |
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CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY
1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. frozen, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thawed and cut into strips
2 cups frozen stir-fry vegetables, thawed
1/2 cup prepared stir-fry sauce
4 cups cooked white rice
Heat oil in wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink. Add vegetables and stir-fry sauce, mix well and cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve over hot rice. Makes 4 servings.
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June Dairy “Catch the Cool Wave” Sweepstakes Winners!
Congratulations to our most recent Sweepstakes winners:
Grand Prize $5,000 Cash
G. Lockman, Altus, OK
First Prize $1,000 Cash
G. Cuthbert, Osburn, ID
Second Prizes $500 Cash
V. Murr, Pecatonica, IL
M. Barrett, Chelsea, AL
J. Oeltjen, Austin, TX
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Wash Hands and
Surfaces Often
Bacteria can spread throughout the kitchen and get onto cutting boards, utensils, sponges and counter tops. Here are some suggestions to keep food safe from harmful bacteria:
- Wash your hands with hot soapy water before handling food and after using the bathroom, changing diapers, handling pets, etc.
- Wash your cutting boards, dishes, utensils and counter tops with hot soapy water after preparing each food item and before you go to the next foods.
- Use plastic or other non-porous cutting boards. These boards should be run through the dishwasher – or washed in hot soapy water – after each use.
Consider using paper towels to clean-up kitchen surfaces. If you use cloth towels, wash them often in the hot cycle of your washing machine. |
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