APRIL 10, 2024
Make a Burger and Fries Dessert Caper
Cook with Heart Health in Mind
BY DONNA ERICKSON
FAMILY FEATURES
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Reduce Saturated Fat in Meat and Poultry The amount of saturated fat in meats can vary widely, depending on the cut and how it’s prepared. Opt for poultry and fish over red meat and look for lean cuts of meat with minimal visible fat, which should be trimmed away before cooking. Also limit processed meats such as sausage, bologna, salami and hot dogs, which are often high in calories, saturated fat and sodium.
Place asparagus on grill, facing minutes, or until tender crisp.
Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association Servings: 4 1/4 cup tequila or white vinegar 2 teaspoons lime zest 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper canned in adobo sauce, minced, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fat discarded nonstick cooking spray 3 bunches asparagus spears, trimmed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 2 tablespoons canola oil or corn oil
Roasting, steaming, grilling or baking can help bring out the natural flavors of vegetables. Adding herbs and spices can also help make veggies tastier, including combinations like basil with tomatoes, oregano with zucchini, dill with green beans or rosemary with peas and cauliflower.
aluminum foil.
opposite direction of grates. Grill 7
Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken with Grilled Asparagus
Cook Fresh Vegetables the Heart-Healthy Way
Some fats are better for you than others. Liquid vegetable oils such as canola, safflower, sunflower, soybean and olive oil can often be used instead of solid
Grill 8-12 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
Find more heart-healthy recipes and tips for lowering cholesterol at heart.org/cholesterol.
High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for heart disease and stroke, with about 38% of American adults diagnosed with high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association. These cooking tips can help you prepare heart-healthy meals that could help improve cholesterol levels by reducing excess saturated fat and trans fat.
Use Liquid Vegetable Oils in Place of Solid Fats
with remaining pepper.
fats, such as butter, lard or shortening. If you must use margarine, try the soft or liquid kind.
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult or require you to take favorite meals off your family’s menu. In fact, making smart choices when cooking at home can give you more control over the types of tasty, heart-healthy dishes you put on the table.
In small bowl, stir tequila, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce. Pour into large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and seal bag tightly; turn bag to coat. Refrigerate 2-12 hours.
Serve asparagus with chicken.
Frozen Yogurt Bark Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association Servings: 8 1 1/2
cups 2% low-fat plain Greek yogurt
2
tablespoons honey
2
tablespoons chopped,
1/2
cup chopped mango
1/4
cup blackberries or
1/2
cup blueberries
unsalted almonds
raspberries
In medium bowl, mix yogurt and honey. Line 9-by-13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Use spatula or knife to spread yogurt over entire bottom of dish. Pour chopped nuts over yogurt. Use fingers to slightly press into
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly spray grates with nonstick cooking spray.
yogurt. Top yogurt with mango, blackberries and blueberries and slightly press into yogurt.
In large dish, sprinkle asparagus with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle with oil. Turn asparagus over to coat.
Cover with plastic wrap or foil and place in freezer overnight. To serve: Lift parchment paper
Remove chicken from marinade. Discard marinade and wipe most of it off chicken. Sprinkle chicken
“Burgers and fries! Get your burgers. Get your fries!” You may have never worked at a ballpark before and shouted out the food that you were selling to the crowds in the bleachers, but when engaging with the imagination -- a key ingredient in child’s play -- it’s fun to pretend that you’ve had the experience. This is what kids love to do. Pretending is just what this Burger and Fries caper is all about. These dessert treats are such a surprise that no one will believe their eyes. Once you’ve made these “burgers and fries,” keep track of the recipe in your online files, and enjoy it for a birthday party or other festive gatherings any time of year.
BURGER AND FRIES DESSERT SURPRISE Serves 10 10 clean, small tuna or pineapple cans, greased and with labels removed (Be sure there are no sharp edges on the cans.) 1 box standard yellow cake mix 1 standard brownie mix, baked to 1-inch thickness on a rimmed cookie sheet 2 tablespoons corn syrup Red and yellow frosting Sesame seeds 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced Sugar cookie dough (homemade or a prepared mix from the refrigerated section of your grocery store) Burgers: Prepare and spoon cake batter into cans, filling each can half full. Bake according to the cupcake directions on the box, adding a few minutes to the baking time. (Use extra batter to make cupcakes.) When slightly cool, ease the cake out of the cans and cool completely. Slice open each “bun,” then brush the tops of the buns lightly with corn syrup, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Use one of the cans as a cookie cutter to cut round “burgers” out of the baked brownies. Set each cutout on the bottom half of the buns. Drizzle red and yellow frosting on the brownie to look like ketchup and mustard. Set kiwi slices alongside the condiments to resemble pickles. French Fries: Make 1-inch accordion folds on a sheet of heavy aluminum foil and set on a cookie sheet with the folds slightly spread apart. Slice and mold cookie dough into 2-inch strips to resemble fries. Set each strip in a groove on the foil. Bake according to the recipe directions, until golden. Cool slightly on the cooling rack, then remove from the foil while still warm for the best results. Serve the burgers with red frosting (“ketchup”) on a platter. *** Donna Erickson creates relationships and community through food and fun.
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