Family Dinner Dilemmas Solved
- For most busy working Moms finding recipe inspiration at the end of a long workday is the last thing on their minds. In fact research has found that 75 per cent of Canadians have no idea what they will be preparing for dinner when they arrive at home. With so much going on in our fast-past lives it's no surprise these family dinner dilemmas push many of us to call for take-out instead of creating a home cooked meal from scratch.
- According to renowned nutrition expert, Dr. Mark Hyman in his article: "How Eating at Home Can Save Your Life" from the Huffington Post: "In 2010, 50 percent of meals were eaten away from home. More meals are eaten in the minivan than the kitchen." He advises that families should eat more meals at home as this practice can lead to healthier and better-adjusted children and parents.
- More and more Canadians are heeding this advice thanks to the rise in popularity of ready-to-prepare meal kits that are making life easier for families on the run. Meal kits incorporating fresh ingredients like vegetables, chicken and beef are growing in popularity as they offer a combination of convenience and fresh foods that are in demand with health-conscious consumers.
- The new exciting entry on the scene is the Iron Chef America brand that recently launched A La Cuisine home meal kits, inspired by the Food Network's esteemed Iron Chef America (ICA) series. The popular show features a weekly culinary battle that pits chefs from near and far against one of its own Iron Chefs. Inspired by the successful program, the A La Cuisine home meal kits allow you to become your very own Iron Chef. Each kit can be prepared in three easy steps using a standard 10 or 12 inch skillet, beginning by adding the meat, then sauce, and finally the vegetables.
- The meal kits feed a family of four in as little as 12 minutes and currently features eight delicious selections: Butter Chicken, Spicy Szechuan Chicken, Chicken Garam Masala, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Sesame Beef, Mongolian Beef, Thai Green Curry Beef, and Mandarin Orange Beef.
- Unlike most other leading meal kit brands famous for being par-cooked, pre-cooked, or single serve microwavable meals, A La Cuisine home meal kits set a higher food quality standard by providing only the freshest vegetables and sources of protein that are low in sodium and preserve their nutritional value, taste and texture.
- "The meal kits make it easier for families to spend time together over meals by eliminating all the time-consuming chores that come with meal planning and preparation", explained A. Elman, Senior VP of Sales & Marketing for Premier Meat Packers, who acquired the A La Cuisine (ICA) North American License for all food categories. The kits retail for $14.99 and are available in the frozen food section in grocery store chains across the country. More information on the different meal kits and complimentary side ideas are available at ironchefamerica.tv.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/family-dinner-dilemmas-solved-52495261 (may not work)