SAVORYONLINE.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021 Loveyour ... RECIPES43 TO LOVE YOUR HEART, TEAM, HOW TO FAMILY, & STOCK UP ON SWEETHEART FROZEN FOODS AND SAVE $$ P. 94 AFFORDABLE MEALS$ From Our Family toBlack History Month Yours is the perfect time to share the traditions and recipes that bring us together. That’s why we celebrate our Giant associate stories and the importance of diversity, identity, and representation of the Black Family. Kendra Gibson Michael Millington Jr. B2B Sales Manager, Pharmacy Technician, 8 months at Giant 6 years at Giant Kendra & Grandma The house smells of Christmas When she passed, I was given I call my house the “Tree House” M i brunch consisting of fried potatoes, her black book, a life-long collage because my apartment is high ch ae l’s bacon, homemade peach preservatives of clipped and handwritten recipes up and close to the branches as Fa mily and biscuits just out of the oven. organized by categories for meats, if it was in the trees...when everyone Dinner The Christmas tree is lit and twinkling casseroles, pies, cookies, and cakes. comes here they feel like they can with many old and beloved ornaments Family meals provide an opportunity escape everyday life - as if they from past Christmases and a few for family members to come together, were a kid again. new ones as well. Lovely presents to strengthen ties and to build better I thought “What would be lie beneath, wrapped in artistic relationships. This was the first meal I presented good with family and games?” and colorful papers and ribbons. to my family before anyone knew And the rest was history… Beautiful Christmas music is playing …Beautiful Christmas music I could cook. I tried to hide my cooking it’s something I kind of just in the background… is playing in the background. skills because I didn’t want to help put together with what I had I am hearing the Temptations singing cook on Thanksgiving, but as time in the fridge. It’s not a family recipe, It was my grandmother’s last ‘Silent Night’. Our Nativity scene sits went on, I wanted to start inviting it’s a memory full of family, fun, Christmas before she passed away. so sweetly and solemnly alongside people over to my new apartment. football, laugher, food, and joy. Christmas was the only time she made the tree, commemorating the true German Chocolate cake; and she was beauty and spirit of the Christmas the only person to make this recipe, holiday with 5 generations of family. which was passed down to her from Ingredients her mother. We looked forward Gra - 2 pounds of chicken tenders ndm - 1/2 tablespoon each of these spices, combined to it every year. a’s + Salt G + Pepper e + 2 tablespoons olive oil r + Garlic powder m or another fat of your choice an + Onion powder + Diced tomato C + Paprika + 3 tablespoons butter h + Thyme o + 1/2 cup heavy cream c + Oregano + Cajun seasoning o + Cayenne pepper + Three cloves garlic, minced la te Instructions C 1. Add olive oil to skillet and heat over medium heat a 2. Toss chicken tenders in spice mix k 3. Brown chicken tenders in skillet until browned, e about 4 minutes To be a kid again... 4. Once cooked, remove tenders to plate 5. Turn down heat to medium low and deglaze skillet with butter and garlic 6. Add diced tomato, cream, and Cajun seasoning to skillet to form sauce and bring to a simmer 7. Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 5 minutes. 8. Serve over basmati rice or garlic mashed potatoes with sautéed asparagus or Brussels sprouts THE LITTLE THINGS ARE™ Work Hard. Play Hard. From Our Family toBlack History Month Yours is the perfect time to share the traditions and recipes that bring us together. That’s why we celebrate our Giant associate stories and the importance of diversity, identity, and representation of the Black Family. Kendra Gibson Michael Millington Jr. B2B Sales Manager, Pharmacy Technician, 8 months at Giant 6 years at Giant Kendra & Grandma The house smells of Christmas When she passed, I was given I call my house the “Tree House” M i brunch consisting of fried potatoes, her black book, a life-long collage because my apartment is high ch ae l’s bacon, homemade peach preservatives of clipped and handwritten recipes up and close to the branches as Fa mily and biscuits just out of the oven. organized by categories for meats, if it was in the trees...when everyone Dinner The Christmas tree is lit and twinkling casseroles, pies, cookies, and cakes. comes here they feel like they can with many old and beloved ornaments Family meals provide an opportunity escape everyday life - as if they from past Christmases and a few for family members to come together, were a kid again. new ones as well. Lovely presents to strengthen ties and to build better I thought “What would be lie beneath, wrapped in artistic relationships. This was the first meal I presented good with family and games?” and colorful papers and ribbons. to my family before anyone knew And the rest was history… Beautiful Christmas music is playing …Beautiful Christmas music I could cook. I tried to hide my cooking it’s something I kind of just in the background… is playing in the background. skills because I didn’t want to help put together with what I had I am hearing the Temptations singing cook on Thanksgiving, but as time in the fridge. It’s not a family recipe, It was my grandmother’s last ‘Silent Night’. Our Nativity scene sits went on, I wanted to start inviting it’s a memory full of family, fun, Christmas before she passed away. so sweetly and solemnly alongside people over to my new apartment. football, laugher, food, and joy. Christmas was the only time she made the tree, commemorating the true German Chocolate cake; and she was beauty and spirit of the Christmas the only person to make this recipe, holiday with 5 generations of family. which was passed down to her from Ingredients her mother. We looked forward Gra - 2 pounds of chicken tenders ndm - 1/2 tablespoon each of these spices, combined to it every year. a’s + Salt G + Pepper e + 2 tablespoons olive oil r + Garlic powder m or another fat of your choice an + Onion powder + Diced tomato C + Paprika + 3 tablespoons butter h + Thyme o + 1/2 cup heavy cream c + Oregano + Cajun seasoning o + Cayenne pepper + Three cloves garlic, minced la te Instructions C 1. Add olive oil to skillet and heat over medium heat a 2. Toss chicken tenders in spice mix k 3. Brown chicken tenders in skillet until browned, e about 4 minutes To be a kid again... 4. Once cooked, remove tenders to plate 5. Turn down heat to medium low and deglaze skillet with butter and garlic 6. Add diced tomato, cream, and Cajun seasoning to skillet to form sauce and bring to a simmer 7. Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 5 minutes. 8. Serve over basmati rice or garlic mashed potatoes with sautéed asparagus or Brussels sprouts THE LITTLE THINGS ARE™ Work Hard. Play Hard. CONTENTS FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021 SHOW YOUR LOVE Whether you’re taking care of your heart, celebrating Valentine’s Day, or cheering on your team, there’s a lot to love this time of year. 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