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Show Alaska Cammed! Salmon Makes Terrific Kid Appeal Meal Dm Minutes T HESE DAYS theres not a family around that doesnt know die pressures of time. Mainly finding enough. From juggling schedules packed with the kids after school sports and music lessons, to parents PTA meetings and work commit- ments, finding time to prepare a nutritious meal can seem challenging. Recipes using ALASKA Canned Salmon are a perfect solution to those last minute whats for dinner? situations. Convenient, versatile and ready for action, fully cooked ALASKA Canned Salmon makes it easy to give family favorites a new and delicious twist Plus, every can of ALASKA Salmon contains a powerhouse of nutrition that benefits both adults and growing children. To boost brain power and memory skills, there are B vitamins and folate, along with essential Vitamins C and E. ALASKA Canned Salmon is also rich in Selenium, Vitamin E, Zinc and low-fprotein, which help to fortify immune systems. Because there is no waste in the canning process, the edible skin, liquid and delicate bones all contribute important nutrients like calcium, magnesium, phosD. An abundance of cholesterol-lowerin- g Vitamin and phorus and Omega-- 3 fatty adds tops off this winALASKA Canned Salmon. In short, when ning nutrition profile of time is predous, ALASKA Canned Salmon provides a bounty of essential nutrients to help sustain busy families. parents will certainly appreciate these nutritional benefits, kids will just ask for second helpings, especially when served Alaska Salmon & Broccoli-Chees- e Pasta. Using pantry staples, beginning with packaged pasta with cheese sauce and ALASKA Canned Salmon, this tasty casserole with lots of sauce has true kid appeal. Best of all, its foolproof and can be made in minutes in the microwave. Vary the vegetable added (perhaps peas instead of broccoli) to entice taste buds of the younger set and you have a guaranteed winner every time. If finding a nutritious, lunch time solution is a goal, try the flavorful Alaska Salmon Sandwich Stuffer. This make-ahea- d sandwich filling is not only delieconomical flash. and can be made in a cious, its Simply mix a creamy dressing from mayonnaise, low fat yogurt, lemon juice and herbs, then stir into chunked salmon, diced onion, chopped cucumber and bell pepper. Sandwiches never tasted so good. Both recipes can be made using either Alaska Pink Salmon or Alaska Red Salmon, generally7 known as Alaska Sockeye Salmon. Pink salmon has a subtle, yet distinct flavor and a pale rose color, while red or Sockeye salmon is more intease in both color and taste. Each variety comes from wild Alaska salmon caught in the cold, pure waters of the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska Packed fiesh by canneries in Alaska according to highest standards, nothing is added during the processing except a pinch of salt VTith ALASKA Canned Salmon and a few already-prepareor packaged foods on hand, busy families always have a convenient, nutritious meal option thats easy and fast to prepare. They may even find themselves with some time left over. ALASKA SALMON & 2 (4.8 oz.) packages pasta with sauce milk 12 cup fat-fr1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped four-chee- se broccoli 1 4 oz.) or 2 cans (7-1- 2 er In large saucepan, prepare packaged pasta according to low-fdirections, stirring in an additional 12 cup milk. Microcook broccoli on HIGH for 3 minutes, rotating occasionally and pulling apart to thaw. During the last 3 minutes of pasta cook time, blend in brocseasorv coli, salmon and lemon-peppMakes 6 cups. at er Serves: heart-protecti- d (14-3- drained and chunked 1 teaspoon lemon-peppseasoning g Me can oz. each) ALASKA Salmon, at bone-buildin- PASTA BROCCOLI-CHEES- E 3-- 4 ALASKA SALMON SANDWICH STUFFER 1 medium (about 9 oz.) cucumber, seeded and chopped 12 cup bell pepper, diced 12 cup red onion, diced 1 can (7-1- 2 4 oz.) or 2 cans oz. each) ALASKA Salmon, drained and chunked 23 cup plain nonfat yogurt 13 cup light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 12 teaspoon ground coriander, if desired 2 teaspoons dried or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley 3-- 4 pita breads, French or Hoagie rolls, croissants, etc. (1 In mixing bowl, combine cucumber, bell pepper, onion and salmon. In separate bowl, blend yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill weed, coriander and parsley. Stir dressing into salmon mixture. Serves: Homemaker School 3-- 4 fifc Fbrtion onto bread. |