Kitchen Newsletter Target Date: 09-21-17 Title: ONE PAN SUPPER’S READY Constant Contact Name: September 21, 2017 - ONE PAN SUPPER’S READY In This Issue: INTRO ONE PAN SUPPER’S READY INTRO TEXT For the nights when food just needs to get on the table quickly, sheet pan dinners are a saving strategy. Throw ingredients on a sheet pan, and place it in the oven -- hands-off cooking at its best! The best part? At the end of the meal, there's only one pan to clean. We call that “100% dinner satisfaction guaranteed.” IN THIS ISSUE, we will explore a variety of satisfying flavors with three easy dinner ideas, and the tips that make it all work!One pan. Three meals. Let's go. MAIN BODY: supper’s secret weapon the sheet pan: Load everything onto a sheet pan! Vegetables, meats, fish, whatever – place in a hot oven, and the entire meal is ready in under an hour!Why Does a Sheet Pan Work So Well? Metal conducts heat very quickly and effectively.The low, rimmed sides allow heat to surround the food efficiently.A half-sheet pan fits in standard ovens with room for air circulation.A sheet pan offers plenty of roasting surface spacefor quick cooking.RECIPE: TERIYAKI SALMON with broccoli & tomatoes Savory salmon, tangy teriyaki, hearty broccoli, and warm, juicy tomatoes -- tonight is the night to say "yes" to this healthy and delicious dinner! With a recipe this easy and quick added to your weeknight rotation, there is no need for delivery or take-out.PRO TIP:Cut the broccoli into thin, delicate pieces. Since the salmon filets will cook so quickly, the broccoli should be thin enough to be a perfect crisp tender in 8-10 minutes!Sheet Pan Cooking TipsUse a hot oven to quickly roast foods: 425 – 450°F.Prep food pieces to be similarly sized for even cooking.Arrange food in a single layer. Leave space between pieces; don’t overcrowd. Allow the oven air to surround the food. Add quicker cooking foods to the pan part way through the roasting process. Resist the urge to open the oven door; this willprevent heat lossand avoid slowing down the cooking.Coat foods to be roasted with a little olive oil, & sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper. For super easy clean-up, line the pan with parchment paper, a silicone baking mat, or even tinfoil. RECIPE: SWEET CURRIED CHICKEN with cauliflower, purple potatoes, & golden raisins This recipe just might become a new family favorite! With just a few minutes of prep time and a reliable meat thermometer, this recipe is a weeknight dinner winner. We love the sweet and spicy chicken, hearty potatoes and cauliflower, zingy roasted lemon slices, and sweet raisins - what an easy, flavorful combination! PRO TIP:If the sheet pan is too crowded, the food will steam instead of roast. The solution is to spread things out on two pans if needed. Use one pan for the chicken, and one for the potatoes, cauliflower, lemon and raisins.PRO TIP: Always sprinkle chicken with kosher salt and pepper before adding a marinade to ensure maximum flavor! how to care for USA SHEET pans WHAT IS THE NONSTICK COATING? USA PANS are coated with a silicone release coating that helps baked and roasted foods release quickly.BAKING TEMP:Do not excede 450ºF, Higher temperatures couldpossibly compromisethe silicone coating. WHAT UTENSILS SHOULD I USE? Use silicone, wooden, or nylon utensils. Avoid sharp metal utensils that might chip or scratch the cooking surface. HOW DO I KEEP PANS CLEAN? Use a sponge or nylon pad and gently scrub with a dishwashing soap and warm water. Avoid using harsh abrasives or steel wool pads.one pan supper essentials Wooden Utensils Beautiful, durable wooden utensils are classic for a reason! Effective and kind to all cooking surfaces.Parchment Paper Make clean-up even easier! Line sheet panswith parchment paper for even easier roasting. USA PAN Sheet Pans Your new secret weapon in the kitchen! Made with heavy-gauge metal with a rolled rim that won’t warp or bend under heat. Small Whisk A perfect tool for making marinades and sauces - a mini whisk is so handy! Wüsthof 6” Chef’s Knife A kitchen workhorse! This classic knife helps you prep dinner in a flash. Mrs. Anderson’s Silicone Baking Mat Not just for cookies – line your sheet pan with a mat when roasting your dinner, too! Super quick clean-up! KIELBASA with red cabbage, onions & grapes When weeknight planning gets pinched, assemble this sheet pan for a fast, flavorful, Fall dinner! The combination of spicy, sweet, and tangy are delicious together -- a full flavor, satisfying experience.more weeknight STRATEGIES A lot of days turn out differently than we plan. Our intentions for cooking a healthy supper become derailed by any number of unexpected daily events. But, such days don’t need to drive us down the fast food route, claiming a bag at the carryout window, or dialing for delivery. Filling your repertoire with a few weeknightstrategies can keep your cooking on track! DOUBLE DOWN – When cooking, make a double batch and freeze the extras. Deliberately create “freezer finds.” Your future self will thank you! BE REALISTIC. Choose your menu carefully; limit complex preparations. Focus on one dish made well. COOK QUICKLY! Pick ingredients that cook quickly, fresh vegetables, pasta, quinoa, chicken, fish, or eggs. Use one pan.Put that sheet pan to use, cook everything at once, and be left with only one pan to clean. SIZE FOR SPEED:Small pieces cook faster! Cut vegetables and meats down in size to speed up the cooking process.USE GOOD TOOLS. Quality tools make cooking easier: a sharp knife, a good cutting board, cookware that cooks well and cleans easily. Prepare your pantry – Devise three or four go-to menus that you can make from just pantry items, and keep those ingredients stocked and ready. PUT OTHERS TO WORK. “Many hands make light work!” Plus, what a great time to connect and catch up on the day! SHIFT YOUR ATTITUDE! Instead of supper being a chore, make it a welcome transition into the evening. Discover the “zen” of preparing good food.