The first home run, acing the final exam and a fabulous pair of new jeans: these are everyday moments to celebrate. By keeping a few go-to activities and simple recipes from www.MyChinet.com on hand, you’ll be well-prepared to recognize special moments throughout the year.
Family Band = Family Bond
Celebrate your child making first chair in the school band by challenging the family to a friendly air guitar or video-game guitar competition. Parents vs. kids? Males vs. females? Let the star of the party decide.
Go-Getter Garden Starters
The little ones are anxious to play outside, but the weather isn’t cooperating. Take a quick trip to the garden center and let them pick out a few packets of seeds while you gather potting soil and a small watering can. Plant the seeds in sturdy, transparent cups and watch them grow. When the sun comes out and the seedlings are ready, you can transplant them outdoors.
Fruit Rx
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Do your part to give doctors a break by incorporating this delicious, versatile fruit into more of your meals. Try this recipe, perfect for a family BBQ or a dinner with the neighbors.
Turkey Burgers with Grilled Granny Smith Apples and Brie
serves 4
1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
4 1/2-inch cubes of brie cheese
olive oil, for brushing the turkey burgers
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced 1/2-inch crosswise
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
ciabatta rolls, split and grilled
1 cup arugula
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to high. Shape ground turkey into four round patties about 1 1/2-inches thick. Make a small indentation in center of each patty, place 1 cube of cheese in it, and press the turkey up and around to cover it. Brush both sides of the burger lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill until cooked through, about four minutes on each side. While burgers are cooking, brush apples on both sides with vegetable oil and grill until golden, about 2 minutes on each side.
Split rolls and toast on grill, cut-side down, until golden. Place a burger on the bottom of each bun. Top with one or two apple slices, several sprigs of arugula and the remaining bread. Arrange the burgers on a platter.
Make more moments special, every day of the year. For creative recipes and tips for entertaining, visit www.MyChinet.com.
