SATURDAY, jL'JC'JCT 7, IZI-V1 CAUCUS lirot-ii Jit KIDS COOKING 'Si From THE ( (linZTT) ) KITCHENS MAM; EVENT SALADS Summertime : brings out the salad lover in all of us.- When the weather's ; hot, what could be more welcome than an eye appealing, chilled main dish salad to spark the sppetite and refresh the palate? Main dish ' salads provide -beginning cooks with an ; ideal ( opportunity to prepare the entire meal for the family or guests. Much of the preparation for an entree salad can be completed well in ad vance. Just before serv ing, simple accom paniments can be quickly prepared to complete the meal. Helping your child in the endeavor will be fun for both of you. To qualify as a main dish, a salad should pro vide about ,3 ounces of. protein per serving. v Main dish salads can be made using a variety of protein foods presented in different ways: Try ' these suggestions from the Kraft Kitchens: 'Cut cooked or canned meats or poultry into thin " slices, strips, or chunks. 'Flake or break cooked or. canned fish into chunks. ' 'Slice, dice, shred, or grate cheese into salads. 'Chop or slice hard cooked -eggs, or cuj them into wedges. Teach your beginner ' howto cut salad ingre dients, into a variety of shapesor added eye ap peal. Children- will need assistance with selecting menu . accompaniments to complete a main dish salad meal. To simplify your planning, make, sure the menu .includes something from each of the . basic food groups. I ncluding dairy pro-' ducts, meat or meat alternates, fruits and vegetables, and breads or cereals is one easy way to ; make sure a meal has nutritional ; variety and value. Then; -keep in mind that great meals, like great salads, provide a selection of colors, flavors, textures, and shapes. Children will enjoy making picture pretty Sundae Tuna Salad, which . includes foods from both the meat group and the fruits and vegetables group. Tunai hard cooked eggs, and crunchy vegetables com bine - with ; the junior cook's choice; of Kraft creamy cucumber or but termilk dressing. Both dressings contain ' rich sour cream one adding real cucumber, onion, and pepper, the other ad dingrdairy fresh butter milk and delicate spices. . To complete the meal, even beginners can easily serve " crusty French bread and ice cream with warm fudge or fresh fruit topping. ? To prepare Sundae Tuna Salad, children will need to hard cook eggs. iHelp them to keep the eggs tender and to pre vent the unattractive (but harmless) darkening of the outside of the yolk by following these steps: 1 . Place eggs , in a : saucepan. Add enough tap water to cover eggs jby at least 1 inch. ; 2. Bring to a boil over; medium high - heat.; . Coyer saucepan :-. and remove from heat. Let stand 17 minutes. 3. Immediately run cold water over eggs to stop cooking and cool. j When eggs are cool enough to handle, tap ' them gently to crack the ! shell. Roll the egg in your hands to loosen the shell, then Reel. Smallfry cooks; may have difficulty controll ing a large sharp knife, . so an adult should plan to assist in slicing the let tuce for this salad. C "X. Each al tftjaaa advarSaad IMiM ia ttmtf4 le rnH' atfaM tMkn ttt advartiaad price M Md AAF Store, fxc M pciNcaHy mi wh aa for Mto r . ? .PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU WED., AUG. 7 AT MP IN DURHAM V 4 V 1 , ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE NOT AVAILABLE TOOTHER RETAIL DEALERS 01 WHOLESALERS; 3205 University: Dr. 621 Broad St. SUNDAE TUNA SALAD 2. '"J SUNDAE TUN A SALAD 4 servings You will need: 2 6 12 ounce cans tuna 2 hard cooked eggs, chopped Vi cup chopped celery V cup chopped green pepper Vi cup Kraft creamy cucumber or buttermilk dressing Head of lettuce 1 tomato, cut into 8 wedges Take out: small saucepan with cover (to hard cook eggs) wire strainer or small colander. small bowl mixing bowl fork '.. cutting board arid small sharp knife glass and metal measuring cups wooden spoon plastic wrap, foil or bowl cover large sharp knife 4 dinner plates ice cream scooror large spoon 1. "Place tuna in strainer or small colander to drain into small bowl. Discard liquid. Place tuna in mixing bowl. Break into chunks with fork. 2. Add eggs, celery, green pepper and dressings - Mix lightly with wooden spoon. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, foil or bowl cover. Chill. 3. On cutting board, cut four 34 inch slices from head of let tuce, using large sharp knife. 4. Place 1 lettuce slice on each din ner plate. Scoop tuna mixture onto Jettuce slices, using ice cream scoop or large spoon. , Garnish with tomato wedges and serve, with additional dressing, if desired. Mac and Chicken Salad Chilled pasta salads are popular warm weather fare, and smallfry cooks can learn important cooking skills by preparing them. Mac and Chicken Salad begins with a package of Kraft macaroni and cheese dinner, a family favorite for over 40 years. The premeasured macaroni and cheese sauce mix make it possi ble for novice cooks to prepare it with just a bit of adult guidance. Macononi cooks in rapidly boiling water. Explain to beginners that the water should be steaming, and have large and fast moving bub bles. A time range is given because people ' have indidvidual preferences about how tender macaroni should, be. To test macaroni for doneness, show children ' how to lift a piece or two of the macaroni from the boiling water with a long handled slotted spoon. Drain it briefly by holding it over the saucepan for a few seconds, then run cool water over it. Taste the macaroni. It it's not as tender as you prefer, cook it another minute. then retest. To simplify you junic cook's job, a piece cooked chicken breast c loaf may be purchase from the supermark deli department, the easily chopped for tl salad. 4 to 6 servings You will need: 6 cups water 1 7 14 -ounce package Kraft macaroni and cheese dinner Salt J4, cup (12 stick) Parkay margarine V, cup milk 2 cups chopped cooked chicken Vi cup Miracle Whip salad dressing '2:cup chopped sweet pickle or cucumber . V cup chopped onion Dash of salt and pepper Take out: glass and metal measuring cups measuring spoons 3 quart saucepan large colander cutting board and small sharp knife wooden spoon serving bowl . aluminum foil or plastic wrap 1. Bring water to a rapid boil in saucepan. Add macaroni and I teaspoon salt; stir. 2. Boil rapidly, stirring occasionally, 7 to 10 'minutes or to desired doneness. Drain coftked macaroni into large col ander set in kitchen sink. 3. Return macaroni to saucepan. Add margarine, milk and the cheese sauce mix, stirring to blend well. 4. Add chicken, salad dressing, sweet pickle or, cucumber, onion, - dash of salt and pepper. Mix lightly. . . cooking 7 m J hints ROSALIE SCOTT, STAFF ASSISTANT from CARNATION FOOD SERVICE CENTER 5. Transfer mixture t serving bowl. Cover wit foil or plastic wrap an chill. 6. Add additional sala dressing before servinj if desired. chunks ' 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup undiluted CARNATION Evaporated Milk . 2 cups (bounce pockago) froztncutgTMflbMns 1 1V4 pounds cauliflower PMinfw rWon Stow fa hefirtv meal all in one dish. Evaporated milk makes the sauce rich tasting and nutritious. Carrots, green beans, and cauliflower add even more good-tasting nutrition. This delicious stew : makes enough to feed a crowd. 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