Rochester, NY
Wegmans is helping families get meals on the table with ease and flavor thanks to the advice of the company's nutritionists. Wegmans' nutritionists Krystal Register and Kelly Springer offer strategies for preparing dinner in 30 minutes or less.
The Tip's range from preparing meals with value-added ingredients to planning meal ideas for the month, according to a press release. Kids can prep vegetables from the produce department that be cut and paired with ranch dressing or hummus. Krystal Register suggests, " Grab some of the veggies in the produce department that are already cleaned and cut." Both nutritionists keep several varieties of frozen vegetables on hand all the time.
Brainstorming a month of ideas with the whole family lets kids get started with meal ideas and adds a little flavor to meals that have become routine. Kelly Springer offers her advice, “Organize your menu ideas by theme, like Mondays are American night, Tuesday is international night, Wednesday is pasta night, Thursday is breakfast night, and Friday is ‘anything’ night."
The nutritionists also offer tips on getting creative with a chicken, whether using it as the main course or use it to make burritos or a Naan-bread Pizza. A full pantry and fridge really help, the nutritionists offer. Items with a longer shelf life allow for flexibility when scheduling meals. Items like canned tuna, vegetable broth, pasta and elbow macaroni along with eggs, cheese, and poultry and meats in vacuum-sealed packaging to stay fresh longer are suggested.
Ms. Register's tip sums it up, “If you’ve had a hard day, give yourself a break. Pick up a bagged salad and some fruit. Order a pizza. The main idea is go easy on yourself and enjoy the time together!”
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