Celebrate Family Day- A Day to Eat Dinner with You Children
September 26, 2011
Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children was launched in 2001 by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. Family Day is a national movement that informs parents that the engagement fostered during frequent family dinners is an effective tool to help keep America’s kids substance free. Dinner Makes A Difference!
Here are some dinner recipe ideas for you and your family on September 26th!
Chicken Broccoli and Rice Bake
Ingredients
1 (10.75 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup
3 or 4 chicken breasts, cooked and cut up
2 cups cooked rice
1/2 (14 oz.) bag frozen broccoli florets
1 (8 oz.) container light sour cream
1/2 cup low-fat or fat-free milk
4 to 6 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
1. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly spray a 13x9-inch
baking pan with cooking spray.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl; turn into
prepared baking pan.
3. Bake, uncovered, for 45 to 60 minutes, or until heated
through and bubbly.
Yields: 6 servings
Serve with: Tossed Salad, Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
Taco Casserole
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds lean ground chicken
1 package (1.25 oz) taco seasoning
2 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (11 oz) Mexican corn mixture or whole kernel corn,
drained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, cook and
stir ground chicken over medium-high heat until done;
drain.
2. Stir in tomato sauce, taco seasoning and corn.
Simmer 5 minutes.
3. Spoon mixture into 2-quart baking dish. Top with cheese
and tortilla chips. Bake 5-10 minutes or until cheese is
melted. Garnish with a choice of toppings, such as sour
cream, sliced avocado, diced tomatoes and chopped green
chilies, if desired.
Yields: 6 servings
Cook: 5 - 10 minutes
Serve with: Tossed salad
Also view the Family Day website for activities, menu planners, more recipes, and tools to become more involved on this day!
USDA Creates MyPlate
In June of 2011, USDA released MyPlate as a replacement of the MyPyramid Food Guide. The plate provides a more visual tool for balancing meals as well as emphasizes the importance of fruits and vegetables. Click on the MyPlate logo below to find out more.
Bite Size Movie
Bite Size is a feature documentary that provides answers about reversing the childhood obesity epidemic in America and taking back our health as a nation. We will follow 3 children in 3 states - Oregon, Texas, and Mississippi - as they are challenged to adopt a lifestyle that is healthy for themselves, their communities, and their planet. Together with expert commentary, these children will provide an example of sustainable change that can be repeated by anyone, anywhere. We hope you will join us on this adventure and help make America the healthiest nation in the world! Watch a clip of the movie on their website: http://www.bitesizemovie.com/