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Photos: Food Network Host Robin Miller and Tyson Foods Help Families "Keep It Cool" in the Kitchen With Light Summer Meals Made Faster and Easier

Posted on: Monday, 1 June 2009, 12:15 CDT

Beat the Heat with Robin Miller's Tips and Tyson(R) Grilled Chicken Strips and Steak Strips

SPRINGDALE, Ark., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- As the summer season heats up, Tyson Foods has teamed up with Food Network Host Robin Miller to help families beat the heat with light, quick and easy mealtime solutions that "keep it cool" in the kitchen.

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"The last thing I want to do on a hot summer day is heat up my kitchen by using the oven or stove, but I still want to get a delicious and well-balanced meal on the table for my family," said Robin Miller, chef and host of Food Network's Quick Fix Meals with Robin Miller. "With my simple tips to keep the kitchen cool, and by using recipe-ready protein, like Tyson Grilled Chicken Strips and Steak Strips, I can create light, quick and easy meals perfect for this time of year."

Robin's simple summer meals, like Asian Lettuce Wraps and Steak and Mushroom Salad, use Tyson Grilled Chicken Strips and Steak Strips, which help to cut down on preparation time and keep the kitchen cool. Available frozen, refrigerated and in a variety of flavors and seasonings, Tyson Grilled Chicken Strips and Steak Strips are an excellent source of protein. They also can be a key option when combined with other seasonal ingredients to create summer favorites.

Following are Robin Miller's simple tips to help families beat the heat during those summer scorchers:

• Delicious Chilled Creations: Cool off the family on a hot day with snacks and meals that are served chilled and require very little preparation time. For example, try Robin Miller's recipe for Chicken, Strawberry and Cucumber Salad made with lean Tyson Grilled Chicken Breast Strips.
• A.M. Meal Assembly: Take a half hour in the morning to start your dinner prep before it heats up outside. Get started by chopping and prepping produce, making sauces and dressings and precooking pasta and rice. For example, to make Mediterranean Chicken Orzo, precook the orzo, add in Tyson Grilled Chicken Breast Strips and the additional ingredients, and place in the fridge. This approach will keep the kitchen cool and allow extra time to enjoy the day since the prep work is already done. Then, when mealtime rolls around, take the meal right out of the fridge and serve.
• Picnic Perfect: Picnics are a great way to enjoy light, summer meals. But before leaving, make sure to properly pack the cooler. Keep foods cold by packing the cooler straight from the fridge, and pack wet items (like fruit salads and dips) in sealed plastic containers to prevent leaking. Also, make sure not to under pack. A fully packed cooler stays much colder than a half-empty one.

"With summer upon us, families are looking for meals that can be cooked quickly and easily without the hassle of using an oven or stove," said Rachel Marler, director of marketing for Tyson Foods, Inc. "We're so proud to partner with Robin Miller to help show families how Tyson Grilled Chicken Strips and Steak Strips can be a versatile and convenient ingredient for delicious summer meals that are ready in just minutes."

About Tyson(R) Grilled Chicken Strips and Steak Strips

• Available in your grocer's frozen meat aisle, Tyson Grilled Chicken Strips and Steak Strips can be stocked in your freezer for quick dishes during any week night.
• Available in your grocer's refrigerated meat/deli section, Tyson Grilled Chicken Strips and Steak Strips are ready in minutes, dramatically cutting down your preparation time
• Available in your grocer's canned meat aisle, Tyson Premium Chunk Chicken is a great value, given how long it can be kept on hand.

The "Keep It Cool" Summer Recipe Challenge

Robin Miller and Tyson Foods want to know how you beat the heat in the kitchen with the "Keep It Cool" Summer Recipe Challenge. Visit EmbraceDinner.com from now until July 13 and share your favorite, original "Keep It Cool" recipe using Tyson Grilled Chicken Strips or Steak Strips. You could win a grand prize package worth $1,000 and have your recipe featured on EmbraceDinner.com.

For more information on Tyson(R) Grilled Chicken Strips and Steak Strips and other recipe-ready ingredients, or to learn more about the "Keep It Cool" Summer Recipe Challenge and Robin Miller's tips for light, quick and easy summer dishes, please visit www.embracedinner.com.

About Tyson Foods, Inc.

Tyson Foods, Inc., founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is the world's largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef and pork, the second-largest food production company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500. The company produces a wide variety of protein-based and prepared food products and is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves. Tyson provides products and service to customers throughout the United States and more than 90 countries. The company has approximately 107,000 Team Members employed at more than 300 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.

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