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From THE ((KRAFT)) KITCHENS'
SAT., FEBRUARY 27, 1S32 THE CA8SUXA Tir.TES -9
KIDS COOKING
Creative Ways With Convenient Canned and Frozen Vegetables
Vegetables add color j variety, tex-"
ture; flavor, nutrition and appetite ,
appeal to family meals . they are
properly prepared. When children
are doing the cooking, -canned or
frozen -vegetables . will ' yield , the '
quick results needed to keep interest
in cooking high. With a minimum
off preparation, junior cooks, can
produce creative vegetable accom
paniments from, these conveniently
packaged foods. '
Explain to youngsters that canned
vegetables are cooked during the '
cannjng process, so they require on
ly gentle heating. The amount of li
quid. in the can is usually more than
is .served with the vegetable. This li
quid often : contains dissolved
, - nutrients, so teach children to heat
; canned vegetables this way:
Drain liquid into a saucepan, ;
i Heat uncovered over medium heat
to evaporate excess water. ;
Add vegetables when only a few
tablespoons of liquid remain. .
Cover and heat just to serving
temperature. ' ; ' v .- ,
If you have a microwave oven,
heating canned vegetables makes a
good first lesson in .microwave
cooking for boys and girls. A
. microwave oven is one.of the safest
appliances your ' child can use
because there are no hot coils' or
open flames:-Although microwave
oven models vary greatly, there are
a few general safety rules that
children should lenow. Teach your
Conventional Cooking Directions For
Savory Vegetable Casserole i
4 to 6 servings
If your kitchen has a microwave
oven. Savory Vegetable Casserole is
even quicker and easier to prepare.
The cream cheese is softened in just
seconds, and the frozen vegetables
arc cooked in the same casserole in
which the finished recipe is served.
When preparing this special
You will need:
2 I 0-dunce packages . '
frozen chopped broccoli or spinac
I 8-6unce package
Philadelphia Brand cream cheese,
'A cup milk
Kraft graied parmcsan cheese
casserole in the microwave oven,
you will need the same ingredients
needed for the conventionally
prepared reefpe. You will also need
to take out all ofjhe same pieces of
kitchen equipment, except the
covered saucepan.
, child to: ' ' ' , '
, Operate the microwave oven only
after asking permission.
Turn the microwave oven on only
. when there is food in it. v 1
'j Use only microwave-safe utensils.
Check your instruction manual to
- learn which utensils are recommend-
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Remember that cooking utensils
can become very hot from the food
inside them - be prepared with pot
holders or mitts. .
Now you're ready to teach your
beginner to heal canned vegetables
in a microwave oven. Follow these
guidelines: : i
Drain off all but about 1 tables
poon liquid. (You may save the re
maining liquid for use in soups and
sauces, if you wish.)
Place vegetables' and liquid in ap
propriate size casserole; cover.
Microwave on High (full power)
for 1 Vi to 2 minutes per cupful of
vegetables, stirring about hallway
through the cooking time to move
vegetables from the edge of the dish
to the center.
In a microwave oven, frozen
vegetables may be cooked in their
package, as long as it has been pierc
ed to allow steam to escape, or they
may be cooked in a covered dish.
Follow microwave package direc
tions, if provided, or consult a
microwave cookbook for exact
, cooking time and method.
Explain to youngsters that to
cook frozen vegetables on top of. the
range, the vegetables should be plac
ed, in boiling water .while they are
still frozen. Always follow package
directions for best results, taking
care not to overcook.
With just a little forethought and
a few intriguing recipes, even begin
ning cooks can serve canned or
frozen vegetables creatively. Liquid
magarine is easier for children to use
in these recipes than regular
margarine, which requires melting.
An easy squeeze provides the start
. for so many good vegetable topp
ings. While the vegetables are cook
ing, help your child prepare one of
the following easy recipe sugges
tions from the Kraft Kitchens.
They'll make your junior cook's
vegetables even more flavorful and
appealing.
Combine Vi cup Squeeze Parkay
margarine, Vi cup honey and 2 teas
poons cinnamon. Toss with cooked
carrots or sweet potatoes.
Combine Vi cup Squeeze Parkay
margarine, Vi cup Kraft grated
parmcsan cheese and 1 tablespoon
chopped chives. Stir into looked
vegetables. .
Combine Vi cup Squeeze Parkay
margarine, I tablespoon lemon juice
and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.
Use as a sauce for hot cooked
vegetables. ,
Vegetable and cheese combina
tions are always a special treat at
dinner. Children will enjoy "serving
Savory Vegetable Casserole, made
with either broccoli or spinach.
Adults will be interested in Ihe fact
that both these dark green
vegetables are good sources' of iron
and vitamin A, a vitamin necessary
for healthy skin, good vision, and
proper growth. Broccoli is also an
excellent source of calcium and
vitamin C, which is needed every
day for healthy gums, to help main
tain resistance to infections, and to
speed recovery from cuts and
wounds.
In this special casserole, the
vegetables are baked with ji zesty
cheese topping that combines the
smoothness of cream cheese with
the lively flavor of parmesan cheese.
To soften cream cheese for case of
mixing with other ingredients, have
your beginning cook remove it from
the box and allow it to stand a room
temperature about 30 minutes.
Take out:
saucepan with cover
colander
h rubber scrancr
1 -quart glass casserole
softened glass and metal measuring cups
small mixing bowl
wooden spoon
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Cook frozen vegetables in saucepan according to package
directions.
Drain cooked vegetables into colander in sink.
f Place vegetables in I -quart casserole. ',
Combine cream cheese, milk and 'A cup parmesan cheese in
small mixing bowl.
Mix until well blended.
Pour cream cheese mixture over vegetables in casserole.
Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350", 20 mi
Microwave Oven Directions For Savory Vegetable Casserole
J
II your kitchen has a microwave
oven. Savory Vegetable Casserole is
even quicker and easier to prepare.
The cream cheese is softened in just ,
seconds, and the froen vegetables
arc cooked in the same casserole in
'which (lie finished recipe is served.
When preparing this special'
casserole in the microwave oven,
you will need the same ingredients
needed for the conventionally
prepared recipe. You will also need
to lake out all of the same pieces of
kitchen equipment, except the
coveted saucepan.
Serves 4 to 6
1 . Place cream cheese in bowl; microwave on High 30 to 45
seconds or until softened.
2. Add milk and A cup parmesan cheese, mixing until well
blended.
3. Place frozen vegetables in casserole and microwave on
High 10 minutes or until hot, stirring after 5 minutes to break
up chunks.
4. Drain vegetables into colander in sink.
5. Return vegetables to casserole. Top with cream cheese
mixture and sprinkle with additional parmcsan cheese.
6; Microwave on Medium (50) 8 to 1 1 minutes or until hoi.,
t limine casserole Vi turn every 4 minutes.
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Kingdom Seekers
Celebrate Anniversary
the Kingdom Seekers Bible Class of Mount Ver
non Baptist ChHrch celebrated its 43rd anniversary
on Sunday evening, February 21.
Presiding over the service was Mrs. ueorgia
Thompson, president. Rev. N.T. Davis, pastor of
the Bazzell Creek Baptist Church of Fuquay
Varina, was the speaker. His choir furnished the
music. , . .
A plaque was presented to Mrs. Viola Smith, one
of the faithful members of the class. Words of
apreciation were given by the teacher of the class,
Mrs. E.H. Fogle. Reports were made by ten cap
tains and remarks were given by Dr. Percy L. High,
pastor of Mount Vernon.
Friendly Circle Meets
On Sunday, February 21, the Friendly Circle
Club of St. Mark AME Zion Church held its mon
thly meeting with Mrs. HattieGeer on Dunston St.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approv
ed. After the business session, the hostess served a
most delicious dinner. .. , y
Those enjoying this hospitality were: Mesdames
Mildred Woody, Sarah Cameron, Juanita Barnes,
Una Thompson, Dazel Stevens, Margaret Bum
pass, Mary Sue Coward, Corene Brown, Oveta
Byers, Helen McNeil, Florence Littlejohn, and Mr.
and Mrs.? Major Geer.
Mrs. Stevens thanked the hostess for a most en
joyable evening. v
The next meeting will be with Mrs. Sarah
Cameron. 700 S. Mangum St., No. 2-F.
Stewardess Board Meets
Stewardess Board No. 2 of Kyles Temple AME
Zion Church met Sunday, February 21, at the home
of Mrs. Shirley Jones. Devotion was led by Mrs.
Louise Smith. After members were welcomed by
the fiostess, Mrs. Evelyn Yancey, the president,
conducted a business session.-
A very delicious repast was served to the follow
ing members: K. Poole, E. Yancey, G. Griffin, M.
Llewelyn, Q. Toon. I. Lawrence, S. Richardson, J.
Alston, L. Weeks, J. Sligh, M. Hayes, L. Mason
and B. Reed.
The next meeting will be held in the fellowship
hall of the church with M. Hayes as hostess.
Ladies Aide Meets
Oh Saturday morning, February 20, the Ladies
Aide of the West Durham Baptist Church, met 'at
the home of Mrs. Mary W. Byrd on Plum Street.
Following a brief devotion, Mrs. Mary TVHor
ton, former president, installed the new officers for
1982, They are: Mesdames Harriette Miller, presi
dent; Julia Freeland, vice president; Josie Powell,
secretary; Florence Ogbu, assistant secretary; Miss
Miriam G. Ricks, treasurer; Mrs. Maurine W.,
Jones, reporter and Mrs. Ruby Herbin, financial
secretary. ;
After the new officers took their posts, a business
session followed and, i dues were collected. A
delicious repast was served by the hostess.
Other members present were; Mesdames
Margaret Fuller, Helen Jones, Mary McClary,
Naomi Parker", Hazel Rich, Clara Perkins, Sadie
-Winston and Miss I.illie Rogers.
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