Lancaster County Beef Producers Help Busy Moms Tackle Hectic Schedules MIDDLETOWN (Lancaster Co.) It’s back-to-school time for many American households. What busy moms want for their families is simple great-tasting, convenient meal options with a healthy spin meals that the whole family can enjoy and she can feel good about serving. Thanks in part to the beef indus try, food editors across the coun try are bringing moms ideas for beef meals that can keep hectic schedules from turning into hec tic mealtimes. Lancaster County beef produc ers, through investments in the sl-per-head beef checkoff pro gram, are helping support distri bution of information on beefs nutrition and convenience to magazines and newspapers across the country. And what’s more, they’re doing it with tre mendous success. During the past year, articles and recipes de veloped with assistance from the beef checkoff program have re sulted in 5,250 article placements in publications with a combined circulation of 803 million. The checkoff-funded food communications program is in tended to increase positive cover age of beef in the U.S. media while establishing and strength ening key relationships with edit ors and other food writers. “Food editors are a key link "I need q tractor that's as efficient as 1 am." AJ) I Need Is AWHITi. Engine. The White 125 PTO hp 8310 boasts a turbo charged, 6-cylmder Cummins B 5 9 diesel that delivers clean-burning power and outstanding reliability So you get a hard-driving tractor that's easy on fuel J & M MACHINERY CO. LEBANON VALLEY STANLEYS Route 22 & Bi 9 IMPLEMENT CO., INC. FARM SERVICE Greensburg, PA 700 E Linden S t RD 1 - Off Rte 125 412-668-2276 Richland, PA Klmgerstown, PA 717-866-7518 570-648-2088 MILLER EQUIPMENT CO. WITMER’S INC. 1 RD 1 80x368 C TZIL.’o Bechtelsville, PA Columbiana, OH 44408 da ~ Elizabethtown, PA 610-845-2911 330-427-2147 717-367-8867 between the industry and the consumer,” says Paul Slayton, executive director of the Pennsyl vania Beef Council. “Because they determine the information that flows through their publica tions, they influence many popu lar food and cooking trends.” Convenience-oriented food communications efforts alone were responsible for more than 1,160 article placements in mag azines and newspapers with a combined circulation of 68.7 mil lion since the beginning of Octo ber 1999. The beef industry is using the food communications program to get the word out about beefs wholesome nutrition and conven ience. “We need to continue to show how our product fits the lives of consumers today,” adds Slayton. “Our checkoff-frinded food com munications efforts are part of a strategy to do that.” Here are two quick beef reci pes that also provide your family with essential nutrients protein, iron, zinc and B-vitamins. EASY BEEF POT ROAST AND ZESTY RICE 1 package (about two pounds) fully cooked boneless beef pot roast with gravy 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice Itansmission. A standard Quadrashift transmission combines powershift convenience with synchromesh economy And a wet multi-disc clutch increases durability The optional 18-speed Powershift adds versatility 1 teaspoon chili powder '/: cup frozen corn 'A cup prepared thick-and chunky salsa 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 'A cup prepared thick-and chunky salsa Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional) 1. Cook rice according to package directions (omitting oil or butter), adding chili powder with the rice. Remove from heat. Stir in com, 'A cup salsa and chopped cilantro. Let stand, cov ered, five minutes. 2. Meanwhile prepare beef pot roast with gravy according to package directions. Remove beef to platter; keep warm. Add A cup salsa to gravy; heat through. 3. Serve pot roast with rice and gravy. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired. Total preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes. Makes six servings. Nutrition information per serving: 361 calories; 36 g pro tein; 35 g carbohydrate; 9 g fat; 4.4 mg iron; 968 mg sodium; 92 mg cholesterol. GARLIC-PEPPER BEEF STEAK AND POTATO WEDGES 1 pound boneless beef top sir loin steak, cut V «inch thick 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Comfort. 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Ronks, PA 17572 (or leave message) (71 7) 687-8262 Spray on and Brush in Painting heat. Broil steak and potatoes nine to 12 minutes until steak is medium rare to medium done* ness, turning once. Remove steak from broiler pan; continue broil ing potatoes one to two minutes until tender and lightly browned. 4. Carve steak into thin slices. Serve with potato wedges. Serve dressing as dipping sauce for po tatoes. Total preparation and cooking time: 25 minutes. Makes four servings. Nutrition information per serving: 220 calories; 28 g pro tein; 24 g carbohydrate; 10 g fat; 3.8 mg iron; 236 mg sodium; 76 mg cholesterol. create unusual projects, floral designs, a history of the Morarvi ans and the legends of Santa, cu linary deceptions by Frances Dietz, and displays by several or ganizations. Attendance is limited. Reser vations must be made by sending $6 to cover the program costs of the hall, decorations, speakers, printing, door prizes, and re freshments. Lunch is available for an additional $5. Specify day and time you want to attend and if meal is de sired. Send check with stamped self-addressed envelop to Exten sion Special Fund, Lebanon Ext. Office, 2120 Cornwall Rd., Suite 1, Lebanon, PA 17042.
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