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 August and September bring the promise of cooler weather, along with the guarantee of a busier schedule. As summer comes to a close, get “Back to Cool” with refrigerated dairy foods, helping you make a delightfully smooth transition from laid-back summer days to the frenzy of fall. With unbelievable promotions in your refrigerated aisles, getting “Back to Cool” can be simple, healthy, and delicious.
Join Chillin’ the Penguin and many leading refrigerated food brands for ideas on how to use “cool” products in the cooler weather to lighten the stress in your life with meal planning, entertaining, and anytime-of-day snacks. |
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Refrigerated dairy products are a great choice for all types of occasions. No matter if you are throwing a Labor Day bar-b-que, going on a weekend picnic, or packing a school lunch, refrigerated dairy products can help make your life easier, and your food simply scrumptious.
 Make a delicious dip using cheeses and sour cream for your Labor Day bar-b-que and prepare to be complimented!- Use zesty cheeses and dips to make bite-size quesadillas, a perfect no-mess finger food to pack in a picnic.
- Spice up a bowl of traditional tomato soup by adding spicy shredded cheese. Add a grilled cheese sandwich for dipping, and you have a perfect cozy meal for a cool fall night.
- Pack fun flavors of yogurt and string cheese in a school lunch to create a healthy, enjoyable lunch.
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Not only do refrigerated dairy products satisfy your taste buds, but they also can satisfy your health needs.
- 3-a-day Dairy Products are proven to strengthen bones, and help you lose weight!
- Non-fat yogurt is a guilt-free snack – try sweet or fruity flavors to satisfy that sweet craving at any time of the day.
- Cheeses are often made part-skim, offering a healthy option for all ages – try packing part-skim string cheese in a school lunch!
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To be sure your refrigerated dairy products are tasty, healthy, and safe to eat, it is important to store and handle them correctly.
- Pay close attention to expiration dates, and be sure to toss products that have been sitting in your refrigerator too long.
- Make your refrigerated dairy products one of the first purchases you put away after a trip to the grocery store: it is important that they be refrigerated as soon as possible. With that in mind, try to make your food shopping last on your list of errands – sitting in the car too long could spoil many foods you purchase.
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Need a Warm, Easy Meal?
Try This All-American Classic |
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GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
& TOMATO SOUP
8 slices white, whole wheat or multi-grain bread
8 slices of your favorite cheese singles
Butter, margarine or butter-flavored cooking spray
1 can tomato soup
1 cup milk (whole, low-fat or fat-free)
Top four slices of bread with two slices of cheese each; cover with remaining bread slices. Spread outside of sandwich with butter or margarine (if desired). Coat large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook each sandwich over medium heat 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Meanwhile combine soup and milk in saucepan and heat through. Serves 4.
Fresh Idea…Add a dollop of sour cream and shredded Cheddar, Mexican or Monterey Jack Cheese to soup for more flavor and presentation. |
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A Healthy, Delicious Treat |
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STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE
1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
2 cups of frozen strawberries
2 bananas
1 cup low-fat or skim milk
Slice bananas and put them in a blender with frozen strawberries. Simply add the milk and yogurt. Blend, serve and enjoy!
Fresh Idea…Sweeten the smoothie up by substituting a fruit juice (such as apple) for the milk.
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A Tasty Breakfast,
Brunch or Dinner! |
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SPANISH OMELET
2 cups egg substitute
1 Tbsp. butter
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green/red pepper
1 garlic clove, chopped
½ cup shredded cheese (any variety)
salt and pepper to taste
Melt butter in large skillet, add onion, peppers and garlic, cook and stir on medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove and set aside. Pour egg substitute in same skillet. Cook over medium heat; as bottom begins to set (about 2 minutes), gently lift sides of omelet with spatula and tilt pan to allow uncooked portions of egg flows underneath. Cook until eggs are set, but still moist (about 4 more minutes). Spoon onion mixture over one half of egg mixture; top with cheese. Fold omelet in half; cook 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Transfer to platter. Serves 4. Bon Appetit!
Fresh Idea…Serve omelet with delicious hash browns or diced potatoes, found in the refrigerated aisles, ready to heat and serve! |
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