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FOOD SkiLLS kEEp yOu ON tRACk
Leaving home for the first time can be both amazing and
scary. One change that can be taken for granted is the need to
make wise food decisions and nourishing meals. School teaches
algebra, geography and literature, but does anyone learn how to
cook when they’re there?
Research shows that young people who are taught the basics of
healthy cooking and eating are more likely to develop good food
habits for a lifetime of health. Learning basic food skills can be
the difference between eating fresh or relying on takeout - which
can be both bad for the budget and bad for the waistline.
SKILLS TO LAST AND
ENRICH A LIFETIME.
Enjoying good food that you
make for yourself or others
feeds mind, body and soul.
Sharing foods cooked
together helps to build the
bonds of life. Cooking is a
caring act. Experiment and
have fun in the kitchen.
Skip the drive-through – good cooking can fit tight budgets and
timetables. Key to success? Master a few basic cooking techniques.
Skinny Steak & Mushroom Stir Fry
INGREDIENTS
StiR-FRy SAuCE
1/4 cup
EACh low-sodium soy sauce
and oyster sauce
2 tbsp
EACh sherry and rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp
sesame oil
1 tbsp
cornstarch
1 cup
water
125 g
rice noodles
StiR-FRy
2 tbsp
canola oil
8 oz (250 g) thin cut Strip Loin Steak,
sliced into strips
1
red bell pepper, cut into
matchsticks
1
carrot, cut into matchsticks
3
green onions + more for
garnish, sliced
1 cup
mushrooms, sliced (any type:
cremini, oyster, white)
3
cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp
ginger, minced
Sesame seeds
METHOD
Combine all Sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside. Cook rice noodles according to
package instructions; drain and set aside.
Heat half the oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add beef slices and cook 1 to
2 minutes until brown but still pink inside. Transfer beef to the Sauce.
Add remaining oil to the pan along with peppers, carrot and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 3 minutes.
Add green onions and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Push to one side and
add garlic and ginger to open space, stirring for 30 seconds.
Add Sauce and beef to the pan, stirring to thicken and heat through. Add rice noodles and toss
to coat. Serve topped with additional green onions and sesame seeds. Makes 2 servings.
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