(NAPSI)-If you're looking to trim food bills or enhance your health, adding frozen shrimp and fish to your diet twice a week could pay off.
Seafood can be a lean source of protein, high in important omega-3 fatty acids and rich in a variety of nutrients including vitamin D. Plus, whether you're choosing seafood to observe a meatless Friday or simply to meet the USDA's dietary guidelines, there are a number of affordable and easy-to-prepare options.
For instance, you can find a line of delicious frozen seafood products, including a new line of fish fillets and Tilapia Tenders--which are whole, hand-cut and lightly battered tilapia fillets--from SeaPak Shrimp Company. They're an affordable and convenient way to eat more seafood. They can also be used in a variety of recipes, including this one for a delightful tilapia salad:
Sunshine Tilapia Salad with Dijon Dill Dressing
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Makes: 3 servings
Ingredients
1 package (14 oz) SeaPak® Tilapia Tenders
1 bagged salad
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 avocado, cubed
2 carrots, shredded
½ cup light mayonnaise
½ teaspoon dried dill
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons water
Directions
PREHEAT oven to 425º F.
PLACE the frozen tilapia tenders on a baking sheet and bake according to the package instructions.
ADD mayonnaise, dill, Dijon, lemon juice and water together in a small bowl. Stir well to incorporate. Place bowl in the refrigerator until ready to use.
ASSEMBLE salads in three bowls: lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado cubes and shredded carrots.
CUT fully cooked tilapia tenders into bite-size pieces and place over salads.
DRIZZLE with 2 tablespoons of Dijon dill dressing and serve immediately.
For more information and recipes, visit www.SeaPak.com.
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
The Sunnier Side Of Breakfast
(NAPSI)-It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In addition to providing the necessary energy to get up and go, studies have shown that those who eat a healthy breakfast have better overall diets, improved concentration and performance during the day, and more strength and endurance for physical activity. Unfortunately, the traditional hot breakfast--eggs, meat and potatoes--can add fat and calories to your plate. But there's good news for breakfast lovers who've resolved to eat better this year: With a few simple substitutions, you can still enjoy a hearty, satisfying morning meal without some of the guilt.
Here are a few tips for remaking the traditional breakfast:
• If your morning beverage of choice is coffee with cream and sugar, try using skim milk and a sugar substitute instead.
• A side of fresh fruit can be an easy way to increase your daily intake of fruits and vegetables--and add a smidgen of something sweet to your plate.
• Toss a few vegetables into your eggs for added fiber and flavor.
• Substitute your breakfast meat with the new Morningstar Farms Maple Flavored Veggie Sausage Patties. These maple-flavored veggie sausage patties are a sweet-and-savory alternative to traditional precooked pork sausage, with 76 percent less fat. You can enjoy them alongside a serving of eggs or crumbled into any recipe that calls for maple-flavored sausage. In fact, they're the main ingredient in this Easy Brunch Focaccia recipe--a delicious "breakfast pizza" that will have everyone around the table saying, "That's amore!"
Easy Brunch Focaccia
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Time to Table: 35 minutes
Ingredients
4 Morningstar Farms Maple Flavored Veggie Sausage Patties, thawed
1 tube (13.8 oz.) refrigerated pizza dough
¾ cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple or 1 can (8 oz.) pineapple tidbits (juice pack), drained
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese or Cheddar cheese
Directions
Cut the Morningstar Farms Maple Flavored Veggie Sausage Patties into bite-size pieces. Set aside. Unroll dough onto baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Press dough into 14 x 10-inch rectangle.
In small nonstick skillet, cook onion in oil over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in sage and pepper. Spread over dough. Arrange veggie patty pieces and pineapple on top of onion mixture. Bake at 425° F for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are brown.
Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 425° F for 5 to 6 minutes more or until cheese melts and crust is golden brown. Cut into rectangles to serve. Serve warm.
Yield: 6 servings
For more quick recipes and fun food ideas, visit www.SeeVeggiesDifferently.com.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Whataburger's Top 16 Restaurants to Compete for $140,000 in Prizes During 'Burger Olympics'
/PRNewswire/ -- Sixteen restaurants in Arizona, Georgia and Texas have emerged as finalists in Whataburger's own WhataGames. The 58-year-old Texas burger icon will host the culmination of its 'burger Olympics,' a bi-annual competition between more than 614 Whataburger restaurants from 10 states, this March in Dallas. The 16 finalist teams - who claim to 'bleed mustard' - will be fighting for bragging rights and prize winnings of more than $140,000.
"Being at WhataGames in 2007, I realized that I could do this. It feels like everything we worked hard for paid off. Right now, I'm just on cloud nine. I couldn't be happier," Emily Leija, General Manager at Whataburger #288 in Corpus Christ, Texas, said. "I have a great team that is constantly communicating and works well together. When you have a team like this you enjoy coming to work."
For the past four months, Whataburger restaurant teams have studied their operations manuals, practiced their burger building skills and memorized Whataburger history, facts and figures. Through a process of elimination involving mystery shoppers, independent restaurant audits and pop quizzes, the top 16 restaurants rose above the rest.
Each team is comprised of 10 members: one general manager, one manager, two team leaders and six team members will compete in the finals, earning a tremendous amount of pride within a family-owned and culture-driven company known for its die-hard fans. The 16 teams will compete for three days, March 5-7, in three different parts of the competition to determine the gold, silver and bronze medal winning teams: WhataYaKnow, a Jeopardy-like game; Texas Hot Hold 'Em, a card game about procedures; and What's Cookin', a simulated 30-minute lunch rush at a Whataburger restaurant.
The WhataGames gold medal winning team takes home $5,000 each as well as $500 each for their fellow restaurant team members at home that didn't make the trip. Silver medal team members each win $2,500 and $250 for their restaurant team members and bronze team members each win $1,000 and $100 for their restaurant team members.
Along with the 16 WhataGames restaurant finalist teams, six teams from the company's maintenance staff will be competing to prove who can maintain equipment like fryers, grills and drive-thru speakers the best. Whataburger's maintenance services staff maintains all of the company's more than 700 restaurants and are a crucial part of ensuring every Whataburger restaurant is clean and functions properly. Three technicians from each of Whataburger's six regions will compose the teams as they compete in their own competition for the same level of prizes as the restaurant teams.
"WhataGames is about the passion our team members have for delivering hot burgers and friendly service. It's remarkable to see a 16-year-old win $5,000 and use it to help his family buy a new car or save it for college," said Buddy Reno, Vice President of Restaurant Operations for Whataburger Restaurants, LP. "It's about much more than operations standards. It's a celebration of our company's culture, our teams' dedication and a tribute to our history."
WhataGames finals are the featured event during the Whataburger Family Convention, held concurrently in Dallas. The convention is a family occasion, hosting Whataburger corporate and regional representatives, spouses, franchisees and the WhataGames national finalists.
WhataGames Restaurant Finalists 2009
Phoenix, Ariz.: Unit 761, 4610 S. 48th St.
Thomasville, Ga.: Unit 862, 13880 U.S. Hwy. 19 S.
Corpus Christi, Texas: Unit 288, 5001 Saratoga Blvd.
Corpus Christi, Texas: Unit 334, 4026 U.S. Hwy. 77 N.
Corpus Christi, Texas: Unit 396, 4545 Violet Rd.
Corpus Christi, Texas: Unit 787, 6425 Weber Rd.
Goliad, Texas: Unit 630, 348 E. Pearl St.
Houston: Unit 694, 6520 Southwest Fwy.
Kingsville, Texas: Unit 800, 2701 S. U.S. Hwy. 77 Byp.
Laredo, Texas: Unit 669, 7110 McPherson Rd.
Laredo, Texas: Unit 845, 9102 McPherson Rd.
Port Aransas, Texas: Unit 311, 303 W. Cotter Ave.
San Antonio: Unit 717, 12808 IH-10 W.
San Antonio: Unit 790, 5760 W. Loop 1604 N.
Victoria, Texas: Unit 175, 4302 N. Navarro St.
Watauga, Texas: Unit 757, 7826 Denton Hwy.
WhataGames Maintenance Finalists 2009
Joe Carlyle
Frank Licata
Sam Quinones
Joseph Morin
Bob Armstrong
Juan Padilla
Lee Parris
Tim Johnson
Floyd White
Jimmy Gonzales
Jordan Flores
Gary Michalek
Lyndon Dearing Jr.
Robbie Langston
Joe Armedariz
Jesus Zamarripa
Oscar Chapa
Brian Irving
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Angel Food Ministries Announces AllergyFree Foods(TM) Grocery Packages
/PRNewswire/ -- Angel Food Ministries (www.angelfoodministries.com), an organization dedicated to providing affordable, quality brand name food to those in need, is proud to be able to offer participants a food package containing items from the AllergyFree Foods(TM) brand of products. This special box of food is designed to accommodate those with the eight most common food allergies: peanuts, soy, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish, gluten, and tree nuts.
The Allergy-free box costs $25 each, and there is no limit per person or family and no prequalification to order food. The AllergyFree Foods(TM) Company utilizes a revolutionary process that helps eliminate many of the top food allergies in common family favorites.
The new Allergy-Free Box contains:
1 lb coated chicken tenders
1 lb coated breast fillet
1 lb coated nuggets
1 lb coated chicken wings
1 lb coated cubed steak (chicken fried steak)
Angel Food provides individuals and families with fresh, brand name food for typically half the retail price. By purchasing food in bulk, directly from some of the top suppliers in the country, food is discounted by up to 50% of retail. Any of the other boxes of food on the menu may be purchased along with the Allergy-Free Box. The additional boxes available contain top quality food staples from every food group, including chicken, beef, milk, eggs, vegetables and fruits. Each of the regular boxes of food feeds a family of four for about one week, or a single individual for almost a month. The menu selections vary each month, and consist of both fresh and frozen items, saving Americans money with no sacrifice to quality. There is even a box designed for the nutritional needs of senior citizens.
Angel Food Ministries' services are for everyone, regardless of economic circumstances. There are no limits to the quantity of boxes per individual, nor are there any applications or qualifications for eligibility.
In response to current economic conditions, Angel Food has stepped up their efforts to meet the growing needs by adding new distribution centers and hosts sites as quickly and as efficiently as possible. The demand for Angel Food's services nationwide has increased substantially. Today, Angel Food Ministries serves hundreds of thousands of families across 38 states, having provided more than $111 million in direct food assistance to more than 20 million Americans since its inception in 1994. At the core of Angel Food's mission is the promise of fresh food and quality nutrition.
Anyone who wishes to make use of Angel Food's services can call 1-888-819-3745 or visit www.angelfoodministries.com to find the nearest host site.
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Monday, February 9, 2009
The Heart Of The Matter: Americans Should Eat Seafood At Least Twice A Week
(NAPSI)-The benefits of eating seafood have been touted by many health organizations, so it would be heartening if Americans ate more. Currently, we consume only half the recommended amount, and many assume it's just too expensive or difficult to prepare.
Shrimp and fish are a source of omega-3 fatty acids that can improve cardiovascular health and lower the incidence of heart disease and stroke. Some varieties of seafood, including shrimp, even deliver impressive amounts of vitamin D, which is deficient in the American diet.
Some people may not eat enough seafood because they think it's expensive, but seafood can also be cost effective, especially if it's frozen. Frozen items are priced lower than those at the seafood counter or in restaurants, and they can be stored in the home freezer for an inexpensive and convenient meal option.
For example, SeaPak Shrimp Company offers several delicious, high-quality seafood products. This simple recipe features succulent frozen shrimp and can serve as a restaurant-quality meal for four people for under $20. For more delicious, easy-to-prepare and budget-friendly recipes, visit www.SeaPak.com.
Tangy Lemon Pepper Shrimp With Broccoli
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients:
2 12-oz SeaPak® Shrimp Scampi (frozen)
1 lb angel-hair pasta, dry (choose multigrain for a healthy option)
1 16-oz package broccoli (no sauce), frozen
2 tsp lemon pepper
¼ cup Dijon mustard
1 cup dry white wine
Cook pasta to al dente according to the package directions.
Heat large sauté skillet on medium for 1 minute. Add frozen shrimp to pan and sauté 5 minutes.
Defrost broccoli in microwave according to package directions. Drain broccoli and add to skillet with shrimp.
Whisk lemon pepper, Dijon mustard and wine in a small bowl. Pour mixture over shrimp and broccoli. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients.
Simmer for additional 3-4 minutes (or until shrimp are fully cooked), stirring frequently.
Toss shrimp and broccoli with pasta and serve.
To spice up your dish, add 1-2 tsp of crushed red pepper with the lemon pepper.
Estimated recipe cost to serve four: $18.36; estimated cost per serving: $4.59
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Thursday, February 5, 2009
Polka Dot Twisters Fun And Delicious
(NAPSI)-Getting their little hands into dough is one of the highlights of being in the kitchen to most youngsters. Baking and eating a cinnamon twist warm from the oven makes it all the better. For parents, time spent with kids in the kitchen creates memories and provides an opportunity to teach important life skills while having fun.
For instance, after-school or breakfast treats such as Polka Dot Twisters are so simple to make, the whole family can get in on the action. Children can pat the dough, roll it into ropes, and measure the ingredients.
Everyone will be happy with the delicious aroma coming from the oven and even more so digging into a still-warm Twister. The easy and yummy treat is studded with raisins for sweetness and nutrition. The recipe can easily be doubled.
Polka Dot Twisters
1½ cups all-purpose baking mix
½ cup milk
¾ cup Sun-Maid Natural Raisins
All-purpose flour, as needed to roll Twisters
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper, or spray with cooking spray.
In medium bowl, stir baking mix, milk and raisins for 1-2 minutes until a soft dough forms. Dough becomes less sticky as it is stirred. Pat dough onto well-floured surface, and with floured hands, shape into a ball, using extra flour as needed to keep from sticking.
Divide dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope 12 inches long. Fold each rope in half and gently twist together.
Place on prepared cookie sheet. Brush top of each Twister with a thin layer of beaten egg using pastry brush. Mix together sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle about ½ teaspoon over each.
Bake for 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove Twisters to a cooling rack. Serve warm. Makes 6.
For more kid-pleasing recipes, go to www.sunmaid.com.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
FDA Urges Consumers Not to Eat Hundreds of Products Recalled Because of Contaminated Peanuts and Peanut Ingredients
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- So far more than 500 cases of foodborne illness caused by Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported. Many of these cases have required hospitalization. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed that the sources of this outbreak are peanut products from the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA sells peanuts, peanut butter, peanut paste, peanut granules and peanut meal, all of which have been recalled
Although none of these PCA products were sold directly to the public, they can potentially sicken consumers because they are used by institutions, the food service industry, and by many companies as ingredients in hundreds of food products, including cookies, crackers and other baked goods, candies, snack bars and snack mixes, fruit and vegetable products with peanut butter, ice cream, and pet foods.
Major national brands of jarred peanut butter found in grocery stores are not affected by the PCA recall.
Companies are recalling their products that contain peanut ingredients from PCA. FDA urges consumers not to eat products that have been recalled or feed them to their pets, and to throw them away in a manner that prevents others from eating them. To help consumers identify these recalled products, FDA has created a searchable database which can be found at http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm. Identification of products subject to recall is continuing and this database is updated frequently. The database is sorted by product category, such as cookies, snack bars, etc., or it can be searched by brand name, UPC code, product description (example: crackers with peanut butter), or any combination of brand, UPC code and description. Persons who do not have access to the Internet can get this information by calling FDA's information line at 1-888-SAFEFOOD or CDC's information line at 1-800-CDC-INFO. The CDC line is staffed 24 hours every day.
If a product is not in FDA's list of recalled products, consumers can check the company's Web site or call the toll-free number listed on most packaging. Information consumers may receive from the companies in this manner has not been verified by FDA.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Thumbs Down on Green Giant Pasta, Broccoli & Alfredo Sauce
I always look for new things to try at the grocery store as I wander up and down the aisles. So, when I spotted what looked like an interesting and tasty change-of-pace in the frozen veggie section the other day, I grabbed it.
"Green Giant Pasta, Broccoli & Alfredo Sauce" sounds good doesn't it? It's one of those open the bag, toss in a dish and nuke dishes that is great as a filler or when you're in a rush.
It looks good on the package photo, too. Big chunks of broccoli florets atop sauce covered noodles. Yum.
I glanced at the calories knowing anything with "Alfredo" in it is usually high in calories and fat. Not so with this one, only 220 calories per serving and 4 grams of fat. Not low-cal, but reasonable.
Tried it last night for the first time... and the last.
First, I missed the sodium content when looking at the "Nutrition Facts" but caught the high content immediately with my first bite. I like salt and like it more than I should, so for me to taste the salt it had to be high.
Took a look at the bag and yep, there's a whopping 710 mg in one serving. Wow.
However, that wasn't the worst. I counted three (3) broccoli florets in the entire dish. The rest of the pieces were stems. I know, picky, picky, but I don't like the stems. I don't mind a few, and I can live with 50-50, but there were way too many for my tastes.
I did like the fact that unlike many similar dishes, this one had a lot of broccoli. Usually they're pasta heavy.
The taste? Mediocre --- maybe because it was so low in calories compared to other Alfredos, maybe because of the high sodium content, or maybe it's just the recipe in general.
My husband and I both curled our lips when we tasted our first bite. It's not horrible, it's just not "good".
I was a bit surprised, and disappointed.
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Cherries: 'America's Super Fruit' Offers Homegrown Health Benefits
/PRNewswire/ -- Cherries are not only good for you, but they're also on trend as a homegrown "Super Fruit." According to recent data, more than 9 out of 10 Americans want to know where their food comes from, nearly 80 percent say they're purchasing "locally produced" products, and the majority are defining "local" as made in America.(1,2) And cherries deliver.
About ninety-five percent of cherries consumed in the U.S. are grown here, with most coming from Michigan, Wisconsin, Utah, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania and New York.
Food and nutrition experts, including registered dietitian and host of the Food Network's "Healthy Appetite" Ellie Krieger, say the homegrown advantage, coupled with powerful health benefits, make cherries "America's Super Fruit."
"Cherries offer some of the most important attributes people are seeking in their foods today," said Krieger. "While exotic berries may be 'trendy,' as a chef and dietitian I choose cherries, an all-American favorite, because they deliver a powerful combination of good nutrition, local sourcing and environmental sustainability."
"America's Super Fruit" also delivers on safety. As stewards of the environment, the cherry industry has been at the forefront of sustainable growing practices and responsible pesticide research for many years.
Homegrown Heart Health Benefits
As February is American Heart Month, it's no wonder it's also National Cherry Month. The antioxidant compounds -- called anthocyanins -- that give cherries their RED color continue to demonstrate heart-health benefits. Recent studies from the University of Michigan revealed that cherry-enriched diets in animals lowered multiple risk factors for heart disease. In 2007, researchers found that cherry-enriched diets in animals lowered total blood cholesterol levels and reduced triglycerides (fatty acids).(3) And, in 2008, the University of Michigan researchers found animals fed a cherry-enriched diet saw reduced total body weight and fat by 14 percent, in particular the "belly fat" that is most often associated with heart disease risk.(4)
"As we increasingly look for ways to improve health and fight disease with foods, it's exciting to see more and more studies suggest that simple dietary changes, such as including tart cherries, could help decrease the risk for heart disease," said Dr. Steven Bolling, a cardiac surgeon at the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center who also heads the U-M Cardioprotection Research Laboratory. "The fact they come from Michigan and around the United States is an added bonus."
It's Easy to Enjoy "America's Super Fruit"
In addition to being grown in the U.S., tart cherries come in dried, frozen and juice forms so they're readily available to enjoy all year long.
Krieger says being able to make foods a habit is an important factor in sustaining a healthful diet. "Creating a routine with foods you like is one of the most successful strategies for a long-term, healthful diet plan," said Krieger. "And, with heart disease continuing to be the number one killer in America, being able to incorporate heart-healthy foods like cherries in almost any meal or snacktime makes it easy and enjoyable to protect your heart."
To learn more about the health benefits of cherries and to find recipes and tips, visit http://www.choosecherries.com/. There you can also download a copy of the Cherry Nutrition Report, a compendium of the more than 65 published studies on the potential health benefits of cherries.
The Cherry Marketing Institute (CMI) is an organization funded by North American tart cherry growers and processors. CMI's mission is to increase the demand for tart cherries through promotion, market expansion, product development and research. For more information on the science supporting the unique health benefits of cherries and for cherry recipes and menu ideas, visit http://www.choosecherries.com/.
1: Survey conducted by IRI Data, 2008
2: Survey conducted by The Hartman Group, 2008
3: Seymour EM, Singer AAM, Bennink MR, Bolling SF. Cherry-enriched diets reduce metabolic syndrome and oxidative stress in lean Dahl-SS rats. Experimental Biology 2007 225.8, Presented in minisymposium 225, Dietary Bioactive Compounds: Chronic Disease Risk Reduction.
4: Seymour EM, Lewis A, Kirakosyan A, Bolling S. The Effect of Tart Cherry-Enriched Diets on Abdominal Fat Gene Expression in Rats. American Dietetic Association FNCE 2008.
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Monday, February 2, 2009
Fun Snacks Keep Kids Smiling-And Healthy
(NAPSI)-There are plenty of ways by which parents can get even the most finicky little eaters to enjoy healthful foods. The key is to select foods that are healthy, fun and delicious.
For instance, adding pears to kids' favorite dishes or coming up with some new ways to include pears in your child's daily menu can increase the nutrition content of meals without a lot of added time or trouble. Plus, pears can be used in a number of simple recipes that your child will enjoy making with you.
Try these tips for adding pears-and therefore nutrients like fiber and vitamin C-to your child's diet:
Pear "French Fries"
Using a French fry cutter or a knife, slice firm pears into French fry shapes. Serve these healthy treats raw with yogurt or chocolate sauce for dipping as an after-school or anytime healthy snack.
Pearfect Cheese and Crackers
Top whole grain crackers with sliced pears and low-fat cheese for a slightly sweet snack or lunch.
Yogurt Pearfait
Place pear chunks in the bottom of a clear glass. Have your child add layers of plain or vanilla low-fat yogurt, granola and more pears for an amazing breakfast or snack.
Pear-kebabs with Strawberry Dipping Sauce
1 cup vanilla yogurt
4 tablespoons strawberry preserves
2 Bosc or Anjou USA Pears, cored and cut into 1" cubes
2 bananas, cut into 1" slices
1 can pineapple chunks, drained
2 cups strawberries, stems removed
6 wooden skewers
In a small bowl, combine yogurt and strawberry preserves. Set aside.
Alternate pears, bananas, pineapple and strawberries onto the skewers.
Serve fruit with strawberry sauce on the side.
Serves 6
For more kid-friendly recipes, tips and online games, visit www.usapears.org.
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