Delicious Do-It-Yourself Snacks for Kids to Enjoy Year-Round.Nearly seven million American children come home from school every day to an empty house, clamoring for a quick, appetizing snack only to settle for junk food junk food n. Any of various prepackaged snack foods high in calories but low in nutritional value. junk food because they don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. what else to make or how to prepare it themselves. But instead of reaching for the sweets during those cool after-school days or hot summer nights, kids can put on the chef's hat and prepare their own easy, tasty snacks and meals that are just as satisfying. As parents know, kids often shy away from Verb 1. shy away from - avoid having to deal with some unpleasant task; "I shy away from this task" avoid - stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something; "Her former friends now avoid her" preparing anything other than a peanut butter and jelly sandwich "PB&J" redirects here. PB&J may also refer to Peter Bjorn and John. The peanut butter and jelly sandwich, also known as a peanut butter and jam sandwich in the UK, is a sandwich that includes a layer of peanut butter and either jelly or jam between two slices of bread. because it's too difficult and time-consuming. But there are a wide variety of products available at your local grocery store, like Tyson(R) refrigerated re·frig·er·ate tr.v. re·frig·er·at·ed, re·frig·er·at·ing, re·frig·er·ates 1. To cool or chill (a substance). 2. To preserve (food) by chilling. , fully-cooked chicken and steak strips, which simplify the snack- and meal-making process for kids. Tyson chicken and steak strips go from package to plate in minutes - making it easy to prepare versatile, kid-favorite snacks and meals like pizza, tacos and pasta. These well-balanced, do-it-yourself Tyson options are high in protein and have zero grams trans fat, so parents can feel good about providing their kids with a wholesome alternative to help power them through their active days. With snack and meal ideas like the ones below, the next time those seven million American children come home from school or from playing outside in the summer, let them reach for something other than the usual suspects and instead prepare a delicious snack on their own. Who knows? Maybe they'll even graduate to making family dinners. Fiesta Chicken Nachos 1 1/4 cups Tyson(R) Southwest Seasoned Chicken Breast Strips 1 bag (10 oz.) tortilla chips 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese Cooking Instructions 1. Layer chips, cheese and chicken strips on a large microwave-safe plate. 2. Microwave on HIGH for 30 to 45 seconds or until cheese melts. Serving Suggestion: Serve with pico de gallo Pico de gallo (Spanish for "rooster's beak") is the term generally referring to a fresh condiment made from chopped tomato, onion, and chiles (typically serranos or jalapeños). , guacamole and sour cream. Refrigerate re·frig·er·ate tr.v. re·frig·er·at·ed, re·frig·er·at·ing, re·frig·er·ates 1. To cool or chill (a substance). 2. To preserve (food) by chilling. leftovers. Chicken Tacos Ole 1 package (6 oz.) Tyson(R) Refrigerated Fajita fa·ji·ta n. A dish consisting of strips of marinated meat, poultry, or vegetables that are grilled over an open fire and served in a tortilla, usually with spicy condiments. Often used in the plural. Chicken Breast Strips 4 taco shells 1/2 cup shredded cheese Shredded lettuce Cooking Instructions 1. Heat chicken strips and taco shells according to package directions. 2. Fill shells with meat, cheese and lettuce. Serving Suggestion: Other toppings can include diced tomato, salsa and sour cream. Refrigerate leftovers. For more tasty kid- and parent-pleasing ideas, visit www.tyson.com. |
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