Family Dinners: Back to School

DELIGHTFUL DINING: Show and Tell

Each member of the family packs an item in a backpack, or tote, or other "school" bag. Be prepared to share the history or a story about that item to the other family members at the table. It can be a picture, an heirloom, book, toy, etc. Take turns sharing.

TABLE TOPICS:

• Do you know anyone who can speak a second language? If you could speak a second language (or a third), which language would you like to speak? Why?
• What was your very favorite part of summer? What are you looking forward to when school starts?
• What do you hope to learn this year in school?

FLAVORFUL FAVORITES: Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These are so delicious and perfect for busy weeknights. These won't disappoint. I love P.F. Chang's Lettuce Wraps but they're expensive and I rarely eat out. I love making my own version at home.

Ingredients:

1 can water chestnuts, diced

3 green onions, diced

1/2 pkg. fresh mushrooms, diced

1 chicken breast, cooked and diced

Trader Joe's Soyaki teriyaki sauce (add to liking)

1 head butter lettuce, washed

Directions:

In a skillet, combine water chestnuts, green onions, mushrooms, chicken and Soyaki. Cook until hot and mushrooms are cooked through.

Serve with washed butter lettuce leaves.