Food Network Star Jamie Deen Shares Simple Tips and Tricks for Family Meal Time Success
MISSION, KS--(Marketwired - May 16, 2013) - (Family Features) After a chaotic day of shuttling kids around from school to appointments to sports practices, finding time to prepare a delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy can be challenging. Getting everyone around the dinner table for a meal provides the perfect opportunity to encourage children to explore new foods and build healthy eating habits for life, but with busy schedules it's often easier said than done.
Food Network star and father of two, Jamie Deen, has partnered with the makers of Hidden Valley® products to offer some tips that help his family cut through the kitchen chaos and join together to enjoy nutritious and hearty family meals.
Roasted Cauliflower with Creamy Ranch Sauce | ||
Prep: 10 minutes | ||
Cook: 30 minutes | ||
Serves: 4 | ||
1 | head cauliflower, cut into small florets | |
2 | tablespoons canola oil | |
1/2 | teaspoon salt | |
1 | Vidalia onion, finely chopped | |
2 | garlic cloves, minced | |
1/2 | cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Light dressing | |
2 | tablespoons chicken broth | |
1 | tablespoon chopped fresh parsley | |
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Spray a small rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
Combine the cauliflower, 1 tablespoon of oil, and salt in a large bowl; toss to coat well. Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast, stirring once or twice, until the cauliflower is just tender, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the Ranch dressing and broth; bring to a simmer. Add the cauliflower, tossing gently to coat well. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with parsley.
For more recipes and cooking tips, visit HiddenValley.com.
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