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LIFESTYLE

5 SIMPLE TIPS

TO MAKE FAMILY MEALS COUNT

W regular family OPT FOR NUTRITIOUS SUNNY SIDE
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INGREDIENTS:
meals can sometimes
be challenging, the and Registered Dietitian BREAKFAST
PIZZA
Dawn
Nutritionist
benefits of spending time Jackson Blatner recommends
around the table with loved incorporating nutritious
ones are definitely worth the ingredients into family meals INGREDIENTS:
extra effort. Family meals to instill healthier eating habits • 1 can refrigerated
not only help strengthen for the future. For instance, pizza crust, or
relationship bonds, but can also Eggland’s Best eggs contain fresh pizza dough
be linked to higher self-esteem, superior nutrition, freshness (homemade or
positive social behaviors and and taste compared to ordinary store-purchased)
higher grades in school for kids. eggs at the grocery store. In • 2 tomatoes, thinly
Check out these five fact, EB eggs are richer in a sliced
simple tips that you can variety of micronutrients that • 1 cup shredded
follow to improve the quality can help support a healthy mozzarella cheese,
time spent around the table immune system, including low-fat
enjoying your favorite family six times more vitamin D, • 1/2 cup spinach
meals: 10 times more vitamin E and leaves, chopped
more than double the vitamin • 6-8 basil leaves,
REDUCE THE RUSH: B12 and omega-3s. chopped
If you allow around 20-30 • 4 Eggland’s Best eggs
minutes for family meals, it BE A ROLE MODEL: • 2 tablespoons fresh
gives your children plenty of From table etiquette parsley, chopped
time to eat. They’ll have the and respectful conversation • 1 tablespoon oregano
chance to try new foods and to eating well-rounded • 1/2 teaspoon salt
develop good eating habits. dishes and trying new foods,
This also gives you time to remember that the little ones DIRECTIONS:
relax, chat and enjoy your are soaking up your behaviors • Preheat oven to 400 F.
family. If you have a toddler like a sponge. Children
who finds it hard to sit still will reflect what they see • Roll out pizza crust on
for 20 minutes, let him or her you doing, so speak kindly, a lightly floured pizza
move around a bit. remember to use manners pan; bake in oven for 5-7 • Remove dough from oven; 8-10 minutes, or until
and grab an extra helping of minutes or until dough spread tomatoes over eggs are set.
THINK BEYOND DINNER: veggies or eggs for a boost of begins to slightly brown. dough; layer spinach over
Family meals can happen vitamins and nutrients. tomatoes, sprinkle evenly Eggland’s Best (EB) is also
at any time of day, not just at • Meanwhile, slice with spice mixture; spread a proud supporter of the
dinner. In fact, many families ROTATE RECIPES: tomatoes very thin; wash cheese evenly over pizza. American Heart Association’s
find breakfast is an easier Keep meals lively by and chop fresh spinach (AHA) Healthy for Good‚Ñ¢,
opportunity to eat together trying new dishes. Don’t be leaves; combine salt, • Gently crack 1 egg into a which encourages people to
before the busy day gets afraid to change things up and pepper, parsley, oregano small bowl and slide onto take small steps every day to
underway. Not to mention, get creative, such as starting and set aside. pizza; repeat with all eggs; build lifelong healthy habits
kicking off the morning with the day the right way with sprinkle basil on top. for themselves and for their
a nutritious meal is a great Eggland’s Best’s fun twist on • Wash basil leaves and pat families. n
way to stay fueled for the rest pizza for breakfast that kids of dry; cut into thin strips • Reduce oven temperature
of the day. all ages will love. and set aside. to 375 F, and bake for ©2020 Brandpoint.
ONE-POT PASTA

WITH SAUSAGE,

MUSHROOMS

AND PEAS

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound cremini mushrooms,
trimmed and sliced thin
• 1 pound sweet Italian sausage,
casings removed
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 1 1/4 teaspoons table salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 12 ounces (4 1/2 cups)
medium pasta shells
DIRECTIONS | SERVES 4 • 4 cups water
• 2 cups frozen peas
1. In a large Dutch oven set over high heat, 3. Stir in pasta and water and bring to a mushrooms for the cremini mushrooms and • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
cook the mushrooms, sausage, shallots, salt, boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and 12 ounces (3 1/3 cups) of orecchiette for the
pepper and pepper flakes, stirring mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is medium pasta shells, if desired. The pasta • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated
frequently and breaking up meat with al dente, about 10 minutes (some liquid will will not absorb all the cooking liquid in Step (1/2 cup), plus extra for serving
wooden spoon, until liquid has evaporated remain in the bottom of the pot). 2; stirring vigorously in Step 3 helps thicken • 2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus
and browned bits have formed on bottom of 4. Off heat, add the peas, basil, Parmesan the sauce so it will coat the pasta. lemon wedges for serving
pot, about 15 minutes. and lemon zest. Stir vigorously for 1 minute, For a nonalcoholic version, substitute 1/2
2. Add wine and cook, scraping up any until sauce has thickened. Serve, passing cup of water for the wine in Step 2 and stir in 1 © 2020, America’s Test Kitchen.
browned bits, until the liquid has evaporated, lemon wedges and extra Parmesan separately. tablespoon of lemon juice with the lemon zest Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
about 2 minutes. Recipe notes: You can substitute white in Step 3. There is no need to thaw the peas.
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