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Saturday, May 23, 2020 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Page 23 Simple food for grad parties FAMILY FEATURES hipping up a fresh cooked meal is one of the true joys of summer, especially when grilled grub is paired with tantalizing sides and tempting desserts. Spice things up with Mexican Beef Sliders with Jalapeno Salsa and Avocado Cream coupled with a side like Roasted Potatoes then cap off a filling meal with these sweet and decadent Strawberry Cream Cheese Tartlets. If you're looking for ways to mix meat and veggies all at once, these ideas for kebabs are a surefire way to please a variety of palates. Find more summer meal ideas at Culinary.net, Cook Up Kebabs As one of the most versatile main courses that can be grilled, kebabs offer nearly endless opportunities for customization, From protein to veggies, soaked wooden skewers can be loaded with just about any favorite flavors before hitting the grates. Consider these options for kicking your kebabs up a notch: ® Steak, cut into chunks = Chicken, cut into chunks = Bratwurst or sausage, cut into slices = Ground beef, shaped into balls = Lamb = Shrimp = Salmon, cut into chunks 1 Bacon, cut into small pieces 1 Sliced onions 1 Sliced bell peppers 1 Sliced jalapenos 1 Sliced mushrooms ¥ Sliced cucumbers = Cherry tomatoes Roasted and Ready to Serve Ww cup onion, chopped into 1-Inch cubes Summer meals centered around grilled fare call for a 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped into 1-inch cubes complementary pairing that completes the classie profile of 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped warm weather food. Using versatile vegetable like potatoes 1 teaspoon vegetable oll allows you to think up different methods of cooking for a new 1/4 teaspoon salt flavor cach time. 1/4 teaspoon pepper e you're focused on the main dish being grilled, these 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped Roast Potatoes can bake away indoors for a simple side that 1/2 teaspoon paprika requires little attention. Preheat oven to 350 F. Find more health resources at usda.gov. In medium bowl, mix potatoes, onions, green peppers and garlic. Roasted Potatoes ‘Add vegetable oil, salt, pepper, parsley and paprika. Recipe courtesy of “A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods” Mix well. Servings: 6 ‘Cover bowl and refrigerate 15 minutes. Spread potato mixture evenly on cookie sheet. Bake about 1 pound potatoes, chopped into 1-inch cubes 35 minutes. Photo courtesy of Gaty Images Seniors in the Class of 2020 have memorable graduation By Neva Pyatt, Advertis- for the graduates, then drove and pledge allegiance to ing director to the city park. Of course, the flag. After that, we sang It’s a wrap! everyone had to remain in “The Star-Spangled Ban- For the most part, gradua- their vehicles, but that did ner.” Next were the speeches tion 2020 is behind us. This not stop the excitement. As from the valedictorian and will go down in history as each student’s name was salutatorian. From there, the most memorable senior called, they drove up to the we got to see an individual year and graduation ever in stage. Which, by the way, picture of each student with history. was a beautifully decorated their diplomas. Finally, the AsI was thinking about the flatbed trailer. The gradu- principal made the big an- various graduations which I ate was allowed to get out nouncement that they had attended, my heart was filled of their vehicle, walk up each graduated. with joy and happiness. Joy, the ramp, and receive their The final graduation I at- from the creative way that diploma. A parent was al- tended was at Elk City. It graduation was handled. lowed to get out and take a was a beautiful day for a pa- Happiness, that I had the picture. Horns were honk- rade. I heard some concerns privilege of attending three ing and lots of cheering from from a few parents about the different graduation ceremo- the spectators. fact that they were “only” nies. The second graduation going to having a parade and The first one was at Blair. I attended was at Clinton, how that just didn’t seem This graduating class had where they had a “virtual” right. However, when it was the cars all decorated and graduation. It was outstand- all said and done, I believe led by the City of Blair po- ing. There was so much time most every parent, grand- lice, paraded through the and effort put into every parent, family members and streets of Blair as bystanders detail of that graduation; it friends thought it was an in- honked and cheered these blew me away. They began credible event that will last a seniors. Everyone who was the virtual graduation by lifetime in the memories of on the parade route cheering asking everyone to stand the 2020 graduating class. GAC» ec KO Congratulations, 2103S. Main, 2107 8. Main, Ek City a. = 580-243-2100 www.fredssteakhouseok.com SS