Hello, hello and Good morning! Today is Family Meal Day! Monday, September 24th, 2012 is not just a day that we are celebrating here at Family Builders, but is also a national event. Launched in 2001 by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, Family Meal Day became a national movement that encouraged families to eat dinner together at least one night a week. Engaging your kids in conversation at the dinner table has been proven as an effective way to keep kids substance and alcohol free! This initiative encourages parents to become a STAR on family day: Spend time with your kids, Talk to them about their day and the things going on in their lives, Answer their questions and listen to what they say, and Recognize that you have the power to help your kids in living wholesome lives. More information on this family day can be found at http://casafamilyday.org/familyday/
Today's recipe, in honor of Family Meal Day, is brought to you by a local mom who wishes to remain unnamed. A mother of five, she tries hard to get her family sitting down together for dinner at least once a week. Here is her suggestion for a fun, family-friendly and low cost recipe, as well as a yummy dessert:
Oven Fried Chicken Strips
Ingredients:
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup of flour
1/2 tsp each of Kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika
1 cup of fine bread crumbs
2 egg whites
1/2 cup of buttermilk
3 Tblspn. of olive oil
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
Slice chicken breasts into 4-5 stips each
Combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in a flat dish (such as a pie plate)
Dredge chicken strips in flour mixture and set aside. Add break crumbs to remaining flour
Whip egg whites until they form stiff peaks, then add buttermilk and whisk together
Dip chicken strips into buttermilk mixture, then dredge in bread crumb mixture. Set aside.
Preheat oil in baking dish, then add chicken strips in a single layer
Bake 10 to 15 minutes, then flips strips over and bake another 10 minutes
Serve with honey mustard or BBQ sauce.
Goes great with mac-n-cheese, fruit, or even a salad.
And for dessert...
Chocolate Chip Scones!
Ingredients:
2 eggs
1 cup of milk
3 3/4 cup of flour
1 cup of sugar
1 Tblspn. of baking powder
1 tsp of salt
1/3 cup of shortening
4 to 5 tsp butter, softened
add 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Mix together in a bowl the eggs and milk
Then with a pastry wire, cut in flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, shortening, and softened butter
Then mix all ingredients together
With floured hand, knead ingredients until mixed together
Add chocolate chips and knead together
Divide dough in half, press out into a flat circle on a greased and floured cooked sheet
Sprinkle with sugar and cut into 8 wedges with a pizza cutter
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes
What yummy recipes from this busy mom! Celebrate Family Meal Day today and have dinner with your family. Download and print out this Family Builders place-mat so your kids can learn to set the table with you: Family Meal Day placemat
Have a fabulous week and remember to be a STAR for your kids - not just today, but every day of the week. Happy Family Meal Day!
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