| Columbia County Dairy Promotion Recipe's |
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| Monterey Jack Pita Pizza Makes 2 servings Prep time: 15 min Cook Time: 10 minutes 1 (6 inch) whole wheat pita bread 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat Monterey Jack Cheese 2 (1/8 inch thick) slices cooked deli chicken 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple or canned pineapple tidbits in their own juice, drained 3 teaspoons pizza or pasta sauce 2 teaspoons finely chopped green onion Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit Split pita into 2 rounds by placing pita flat on work surface and carefully cutting around the edge. Separate the 2 rounds and place cut side up on a work surface. Spread each pita round with sauce and top each pita with half the cheese, chicken, pineapple, onion and parsley, if desired. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are browned. |
| My name is Danielle Ooms and I am writing this article to tell you about the importance of Milk in your diet especially after you exercise. I am the Columbia County Dairy Princess and I have had the opportunity to pass out milk to many runners in the Seans Run in Chatham and also at the Ok5K which was just recently held in Kinderhook. Yes, you may say to yourselfwhy would I want to drink chocolate milk after I run, well there are many reasons and first and foremost is because it is an excellent way to replace fluid that is lost during exercise especially running. Milk also may help reduce muscle damage and improve muscle recovery, and this may help the body perform better during its next workout. Milk can also increase the body’ s ability to make new muscle and help improve body composition over time, especially when it is enjoyed as a post –workout beverage. Finally, emerging research shows that drinking milk after a workout can be as effective as some sports drinks in helping the body refuel, recover and rehydrate from exercise. Adding milk to your post-workout plan can benefit your body because it supplies many of the key nutrients needed as part of a daily training diet. Milk is a wholesome food that can help athletes. So remember after your next work out pick up that glass of milk and feel better about your body. This is what I explained to Hannah Patzwahlafter she ran the Ok5K in Kinderhook on June 11, 2011. Please remember that The Columbia County Dairy Princess program is made possible through the support of the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council - the local planning and management organization funded by dairy farmer checkoff dollars. |
| Cheese Fondue In a large pot melt 1 stick of Butter, once the butter is melted add, 4 TBS of flour, whisk until smooth. Then add 2 1/2 cups of milk and thicken on med heat. Once the mixture is thick and creamy, add 4 cups of shredded cheese and take off heat. Any kind of cheese is fine... Cheddar, Provolone, Swiss and Parm. Serve with home made bread, pretzels, bagel bites, small cooked potatoes. Enjoy! |
| 3-Cheese Chicken Cacciatore Manicotti Recipe created by Chef Jack McDavid, Jack's Firehouse, Philadelphia, on behalf of 3-A-Day™ of Dairy Makes 7 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray 1 box (8 ounces) manicotti 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped plum tomatoes (approximately 2 tomatoes) 1 cup chopped green pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat, part-skim, low-moisture Mozzarella cheese 1 cup part-skim Ricotta cheese 1 egg, lightly beaten 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 jar (26 ounces) low-sodium, fat free marinara sauce Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. Cook manicotti 9 minutes according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, tomato, green pepper and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring often, or until vegetables are softened. In a large bowl, mix vegetables, chicken, Mozzarella, Ricotta, egg, 1/2 cup Parmesan, basil, salt and pepper until mixed. Using a small spoon, fill each manicotti with about 1/2 cup mixture. Pour 1/2 of the marinara sauce into prepared baking pan. Arrange filled manicotti over sauce and top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until manicotti is heated through and sauce is bubbling. Yield: 2 pieces manicotti pasta plus 2/3 cup filling, per serving Nutrition Facts per serving for meal recipe: Calories: 410 Total Fat: 11 g Saturated Fat: 6 g Cholesterol: 95 mg Sodium: 770 mg Calcium: 50% Protein: 33 g Carbohydrates: 45 g Dietary Fiber: 4 g |
| Creamy Banana Walnut Oatmeal Submitted by Haley 1 cup fat free skim milk 2 packets oatmeal 1/2 ripe banana 1/2 TBS chopped walnuts In a small bowl, combine milk and packets of oatmeal; microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes until hot. Stir until creamy. Stir in mashed banana and garnish with walnuts and serve. Nutrition Facts per serving for individual recipe: Calories: 370 Fat: 2.5 g Cholesterol: 15 mg Sodium: 10 mg Calcium: 25% Daily value Protein: 17 g Carbohydrate: 61 g |
| Crustless Spinach Quiche Makes 4 Servings Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 40 min Ingredients •2 teaspoons canola oil •1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped •1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained •1 1/2 cups grated Cabot 50% Light Cheddar cheese •6 large egg whites •1 large egg •1/3 cup Cabot No Fat Cottage Cheese •1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne red pepper •1/8 teaspoon salt •1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Drizzle oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté for 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add spinach and stir for 3 additional minutes, or until spinach is dry. Set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly coat 9" nonstick pie pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle cheese in pan. Top with spinach mixture. In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites, egg, cottage cheese, red pepper, salt and nutmeg. Pour egg mixture over spinach. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until set. Let sit 5 minutes. Cut into wedges. Serve warm. Recipe created by Cabot Creamery http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org/Recipes/Pages/Crustless-Spinach-Quiche.aspx Nutritional Facts Calories: 215 Fat: 11 g Saturated Fat: 5 g Cholesterol: 75 mg Sodium: 550 mg Calcium: 40% Daily Value Protein: 23 g Carbohydrates: 6 g |
