(NAPSI)-A slow cooker may be a quick way to limit time spent preparing meals during the busy holiday season. The handy appliance can be left alone to work, freeing you to do other errands. And their low heat helps blend flavors and keeps foods moist and delicious.
For instance, slow-cooked Easy Italian Meatballs can be served for a tasty weeknight dinner or as an unforgettable appetizer when entertaining. They're made by simply placing frozen meatballs and a favorite jarred sauce in a slow cooker and heating for a number of hours.
You can make the entire process even easier by using a product such as Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liners. The liners keep food from baking onto your slow cooker. When you're ready to clean up, simply toss the liner and you're done. No more baked-on mess to soak or scrub. Just remember this tip: Store your slow cooker liners in the cooker itself. That way, you'll have them when you need them.
Easy Italian Meatballs
1 Reynolds Slow Cooker Liner
1 package (about 38 oz.) Italian-style frozen meatballs (about 76 meatballs)
1 jar (28 to 32 oz.) pasta or spaghetti sauce
Open liner and place inside a 5- to 6½-quart slow cooker bowl. Fit liner snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl; pull top of liner over rim of bowl.
Place meatballs and sauce in slow cooker liner; stir gently. Place lid on slow cooker.
Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours OR on high for 3 to 4 hours until meatballs are hot.
Carefully remove lid to allow steam to escape. Serve meatballs directly from slow cooker liner using a wooden or plastic utensil. Do not lift or transport liner with food inside. Cool slow cooker completely, remove liner and throw away.
For more tips and recipes, visit www.slowcookerliners.com.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Summer's freshest ideas to feed your kids well
(ARA) – Summertime brings out the best in family meals -- fresh vegetables and fruit, fresh-air dining and a fresh opportunity for parents to maintain their commitment to feeding their kids well.
According to a recent study by Ohio State University and published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, of children ages 2 to 5, less than 22 percent meet recommendations for their daily vegetable intake and for children ages 6 to 11, it’s less than 16 percent.
“With a little creative know-how, it’s easy to create summer meals that are full of veggies, value, variety and versatility,” says Sylvia Klinger, a registered dietitian, mother of two and member of the Ragu nutrition advisory panel.
Klinger offers some tips for adding more of the good stuff to your kids’ diets this summer.
* Eat out … side: Spend less time in the kitchen with quick and easy recipes like Chicken Margherita. Once the meal is ready to go, dine together on the patio, or spread a picnic blanket on your lawn for a special summer celebration.
* Nurture natural nutrition: Use the summer break to teach your kids about satisfying and nutritious meals. Bring them along to the farmers market, or take a special trip to a local farm. Let them select from among the fresh, brightly colored vegetables, then decide as family how to prepare them.
“One of the easiest ways to incorporate veggies into children’s diets is to use a great tasting tomato sauce like Ragu Old World Style pasta sauce, which provides more than a full serving of vegetables in every half-cup of sauce,” says Klinger. “It also contains vitamins A and C, anti-oxidants and lycopene. Add even more vegetables by combining with your farm-fresh suggestions for a delicious veggie pizza.”
* Skip the sweets, but delight in dessert: Keeping dinner healthy doesn’t have to mean sacrificing dessert. Take advantage of the abundance of fruits in the summer to make dessert as healthy as the main course. Slice up a juicy watermelon or freeze fruit juice in a cup with fresh fruit for your own homemade ice pops.
* Switch up summer snacking: Being out of school means kids have more free time to snack. While eating frequent, small meals is a good idea, it’s important to keep kids focused on the good stuff. Get in the habit of switching from junk food to healthy bites by preparing good-for-you snacks in advance.
For nutritious meal inspiration and delicious recipes visit www.Ragu.com.
Try these kid-friendly recipes the whole family is sure to love:
Chicken Margherita
Makes four servings. Prep time: 5 minutes. Cook time: 10 minutes.
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups Ragu Old World Style Margherita Smooth Pasta Sauce
4 slices fresh or packaged mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Directions:
Season chicken, if desired, with salt and black pepper. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken, turning once, about 5 minutes. Add sauce and simmer covered 5 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Top chicken with cheese, then let stand until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Garnish with basil. Serve, if desired, with hot cooked penne pasta topped with additional sauce, heated.
Meatball Hero Sandwiches
Makes four servings. Prep Time: 10 minutes. Cook Time: 25 minutes.
Ingredients:
1 pound. lean ground beef
1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 egg
1 jar (1 pound,10 ounces.) Ragu Old World Style Sweet Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
4 Italian rolls (about 6 inches long each), halved lengthwise
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
Directions:
Combine ground beef, bread crumbs and egg in medium bowl; shape into 12 meatballs. Bring Pasta Sauce to a boil in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Gently stir in uncooked meatballs. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until meatballs are done. Serve meatballs and sauce in rolls, topped with cheese.
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According to a recent study by Ohio State University and published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, of children ages 2 to 5, less than 22 percent meet recommendations for their daily vegetable intake and for children ages 6 to 11, it’s less than 16 percent.
“With a little creative know-how, it’s easy to create summer meals that are full of veggies, value, variety and versatility,” says Sylvia Klinger, a registered dietitian, mother of two and member of the Ragu nutrition advisory panel.
Klinger offers some tips for adding more of the good stuff to your kids’ diets this summer.
* Eat out … side: Spend less time in the kitchen with quick and easy recipes like Chicken Margherita. Once the meal is ready to go, dine together on the patio, or spread a picnic blanket on your lawn for a special summer celebration.
* Nurture natural nutrition: Use the summer break to teach your kids about satisfying and nutritious meals. Bring them along to the farmers market, or take a special trip to a local farm. Let them select from among the fresh, brightly colored vegetables, then decide as family how to prepare them.
“One of the easiest ways to incorporate veggies into children’s diets is to use a great tasting tomato sauce like Ragu Old World Style pasta sauce, which provides more than a full serving of vegetables in every half-cup of sauce,” says Klinger. “It also contains vitamins A and C, anti-oxidants and lycopene. Add even more vegetables by combining with your farm-fresh suggestions for a delicious veggie pizza.”
* Skip the sweets, but delight in dessert: Keeping dinner healthy doesn’t have to mean sacrificing dessert. Take advantage of the abundance of fruits in the summer to make dessert as healthy as the main course. Slice up a juicy watermelon or freeze fruit juice in a cup with fresh fruit for your own homemade ice pops.
* Switch up summer snacking: Being out of school means kids have more free time to snack. While eating frequent, small meals is a good idea, it’s important to keep kids focused on the good stuff. Get in the habit of switching from junk food to healthy bites by preparing good-for-you snacks in advance.
For nutritious meal inspiration and delicious recipes visit www.Ragu.com.
Try these kid-friendly recipes the whole family is sure to love:
Chicken Margherita
Makes four servings. Prep time: 5 minutes. Cook time: 10 minutes.
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups Ragu Old World Style Margherita Smooth Pasta Sauce
4 slices fresh or packaged mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Directions:
Season chicken, if desired, with salt and black pepper. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken, turning once, about 5 minutes. Add sauce and simmer covered 5 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Top chicken with cheese, then let stand until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Garnish with basil. Serve, if desired, with hot cooked penne pasta topped with additional sauce, heated.
Meatball Hero Sandwiches
Makes four servings. Prep Time: 10 minutes. Cook Time: 25 minutes.
Ingredients:
1 pound. lean ground beef
1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 egg
1 jar (1 pound,10 ounces.) Ragu Old World Style Sweet Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
4 Italian rolls (about 6 inches long each), halved lengthwise
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
Directions:
Combine ground beef, bread crumbs and egg in medium bowl; shape into 12 meatballs. Bring Pasta Sauce to a boil in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Gently stir in uncooked meatballs. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until meatballs are done. Serve meatballs and sauce in rolls, topped with cheese.
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Friday, December 12, 2008
Last-Minute Party-Planning Tips
(NAPSI)-The thought of planning a last-minute party may sound like an invite for stress, but it doesn't have to be. Try these tips for being ready to go at a moment's notice:
Party-Ready Pantries
• Keep your list of easy-to-prepare "go-to" recipes handy.
• Stock your pantry with all the necessary ingredients so you're ready to cook anytime.
• Presentation is everything-keep colorful plates, napkins, hors d'oeuvre picks and platter decorations at the ready.
• Customize your "go-tos" for different events and party themes. Dream up fun serving suggestions, such as fancy glassware and garnishes or small variations for each recipe.
You can find even more tips at UltimatePartyMeatballs.com. The site features just about everything you need for planning any kind of party such as a holiday party, birthday or a big game night.
In just three ingredients, hosts can score big with tasty game-day treats like the Ultimate Party Meatballs or Ultimate Party Wings. For an elegant girls' night in, Ultimate Baked Brie will do the trick!
Try this classic party favorite:
Ultimate Party Meatballs
1 16-ounce can Ocean Spray® Jellied Cranberry Sauce
1 12-ounce bottle Heinz® Chili Sauce
1 2-pound bag frozen, precooked, cocktail-size meatballs
Combine sauces in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth. Add meatballs. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. Makes 30 appetizer servings.
Slow-cooker preparation: Place meatballs in a slow cooker. Combine sauces and pour over meatballs. Cover and cook 4 hours on HIGH.
For more party ideas, visit www.ultimatepartymeatballs.com.
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Party-Ready Pantries
• Keep your list of easy-to-prepare "go-to" recipes handy.
• Stock your pantry with all the necessary ingredients so you're ready to cook anytime.
• Presentation is everything-keep colorful plates, napkins, hors d'oeuvre picks and platter decorations at the ready.
• Customize your "go-tos" for different events and party themes. Dream up fun serving suggestions, such as fancy glassware and garnishes or small variations for each recipe.
You can find even more tips at UltimatePartyMeatballs.com. The site features just about everything you need for planning any kind of party such as a holiday party, birthday or a big game night.
In just three ingredients, hosts can score big with tasty game-day treats like the Ultimate Party Meatballs or Ultimate Party Wings. For an elegant girls' night in, Ultimate Baked Brie will do the trick!
Try this classic party favorite:
Ultimate Party Meatballs
1 16-ounce can Ocean Spray® Jellied Cranberry Sauce
1 12-ounce bottle Heinz® Chili Sauce
1 2-pound bag frozen, precooked, cocktail-size meatballs
Combine sauces in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth. Add meatballs. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. Makes 30 appetizer servings.
Slow-cooker preparation: Place meatballs in a slow cooker. Combine sauces and pour over meatballs. Cover and cook 4 hours on HIGH.
For more party ideas, visit www.ultimatepartymeatballs.com.
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Friday, November 14, 2008
Delicious Holiday Meatballs
(NAPSI)-It doesn't take a special gift to add a delicious twist to holiday gatherings--just a new take on some party classics.
For instance, meatballs are ideal because they are warm, enjoyable, bite-sized appetizers. But many holiday hosts don't know the Italian treats can be served in a number of tasty ways.
You can find recipes for serving meatballs--in virtually every form from soups and salads to stews--in a new cookbook called "101 Things to do with Meatballs" from The New York Times best-selling author Stephanie Ashcraft.
The book offers ideas for cooking with brands such as Casa Di Bertacchi meatballs, which are prepared with 100-percent boneless beef and seasoned with high-quality Italian ingredients, then seared and steamed in a traditional multigenerational Italian style. The cookbook is available for purchase online at www.gibbs-smith.com and is available for preorder on Amazon.com.
Try this unique twist on a classic favorite:
Holiday Meatballs
Ingredients
52 (2 lbs) frozen Casa Di Bertacchi fully cooked meatballs
1 can (16 oz) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup barbecue sauce
Slow Cooker Directions:
• Place frozen meatballs in a 3½- to 5-quart slow cooker prepared with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a bowl, stir together cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce.
• Pour mixture over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2½-3 hours.
• During a party, meatballs can be left in the slow cooker on warm or low setting.
• Serve as appetizers with toothpicks.
Stovetop Directions:
• Combine all ingredients in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan.
• Cover and simmer over medium-low heat on the stove for 55-60 minutes, stirring occasionally until meatballs are heated through.
• Serve immediately or place them in a chafing dish to keep them warm.
The meatballs are available at Sam's Club. For more recipes and ideas, visit www.casameatballs.com.
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For instance, meatballs are ideal because they are warm, enjoyable, bite-sized appetizers. But many holiday hosts don't know the Italian treats can be served in a number of tasty ways.
You can find recipes for serving meatballs--in virtually every form from soups and salads to stews--in a new cookbook called "101 Things to do with Meatballs" from The New York Times best-selling author Stephanie Ashcraft.
The book offers ideas for cooking with brands such as Casa Di Bertacchi meatballs, which are prepared with 100-percent boneless beef and seasoned with high-quality Italian ingredients, then seared and steamed in a traditional multigenerational Italian style. The cookbook is available for purchase online at www.gibbs-smith.com and is available for preorder on Amazon.com.
Try this unique twist on a classic favorite:
Holiday Meatballs
Ingredients
52 (2 lbs) frozen Casa Di Bertacchi fully cooked meatballs
1 can (16 oz) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup barbecue sauce
Slow Cooker Directions:
• Place frozen meatballs in a 3½- to 5-quart slow cooker prepared with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a bowl, stir together cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce.
• Pour mixture over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2½-3 hours.
• During a party, meatballs can be left in the slow cooker on warm or low setting.
• Serve as appetizers with toothpicks.
Stovetop Directions:
• Combine all ingredients in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan.
• Cover and simmer over medium-low heat on the stove for 55-60 minutes, stirring occasionally until meatballs are heated through.
• Serve immediately or place them in a chafing dish to keep them warm.
The meatballs are available at Sam's Club. For more recipes and ideas, visit www.casameatballs.com.
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