Father's Day Fun!

Father's Day is coming up in just one week on Sunday, June 17th. 

Are you ready?

Here are some ways kids can get involved to help make this the best Father's Day ever!

• Make dad breakfast in bed (with help from mom, of course!)
• Do secret acts of kindness, such as doing one of his chores for him
• Be obedient
• Do your chores, without being asked!
• Get along with your brothers and sisters
• Make him dinner (see our recipes below for suggestions)

Dads love to eat!  Here are some recipes for a day full of home-cooked meals on Father's Day.

Breakfast Burritos

http://www.kaboose.com/

Ingredients

• black beans
• salsa
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 4 whole wheat tortillas
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• nonstick cooking spray

Directions

1. Whisk together the eggs and shredded cheese.  Spray a pan with nonstick cooking spray, and heat the pan over medium heat.  Reduce heat to low and add the egg mixture, scrambling until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.  Add black beans and stir until beans are warm. 
2. Remove egg/bean mixture from heat and spread 1/4 of mixture over each tortilla.  Roll up burrito-style and top with salsa.  Enjoy!

English Muffin Pepperoni Pizzas

http://www.kaboose.com/

Ingredients

• 4 English muffins, split in half
• 1 cup marinara sauce or tomato sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 8 slices of pepperoni

Directions

1. Set your oven on broil. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
2. Lightly toast English muffins.  Place muffins onto prepared baking sheet and top with about 1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce. Evenly distribute mozzarella cheese between the muffins and top each with 2 pepperoni slices.
3. Place under the broiler and broil for about 25-30 seconds or until cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.

Barbeque Chicken Kabobs

http://www.kaboose.com/

Ingredients

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 onion, cut into wedges
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 cup barbeque sauce
• skewers

Directions

1. Preheat grill for high heat.
2. Thread the chicken, green bell pepper, onion, and red bell pepper pieces onto skewers alternately.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place kabobs on the prepared grill, and brush with barbeque sauce. Cook, turning and brushing with barbeque sauce frequently, for 15 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.

Apple Hand-Pies

www.kaboose.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 stick unsalted butter, plus 1/4 cup melted butter for brushing tops of pies
• 2 large apples, peeled, cored and diced small
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
• 3/4 tablespoon flour
• 1 loaf whole wheat bread (about 17 slices), crusts removed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat cook butter, apples, brown sugar and cinnamon for about 4 minutes. Sprinkle in flour, stir and cook for about 2 minutes more or until apples are tender. Place mixture into a bowl and set aside to cool.
3. Using a rolling pin, roll each slice of bread until it is thin and flat (this ensures that the bread is pliable). Place about 1 teaspoon of apple mixture into the center of each slice of bread. Wet two of the edges of each slice of bread with a little bit of water. Fold the slice of bread diagonally to that it forms a triangle. Firmly press the edges of the bread together creating a tight seal. Place hand-pies onto prepared baking sheet. Brush each of the hand-pies with the remaining melted butter.
4. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

We hope you have a great Father's Day celebrating the special dad in your life!

Sarah Robertson, Nutritionist