Tips to keep your food, grocery deliveries safe – Oklahoman.com

With many nonessential businesses closed for the indefinite future, many restaurants and grocery stores have made the transition to delivery only. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have said there is no hard evidence to support the transmission of COVID-19 associated with food or food packaging, health and food experts have suggested that people should wash their hands before handling any food.

Here are a few tips to keep your food deliveries and yourself safe according to the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• Avoid direct contact with delivery personnel. Be sure to check for the option of “contactless” delivery and have delivery personnel to leave your meal or groceries on your doorstep, front porch or within your building’s lobby.

• Place delivery bag in your sink. Don’t let delivery bags sit directly on other counter spaces in your kitchen or home. You can sanitize or disinfect your sink after the meal is over.

• Plate your food or transfer to another clean container. Be sure to avoid touching food directly by using a clean utensil.

• Wash your hands. Be sure to wash hands for at least 20 seconds before sitting down to eat.

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EASY RECIPE

CAST IRON CORN SKILLET

Serves: 4

• 2 large ears corn, in the husk

• 5 ounces thick-sliced hickory-smoked bacon

• 3 cloves garlic, chopped

• 1/2 Vidalia onion, diced

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1/2 cup whole milk mozzarella

Heat the oven to 375 F.

Place the corn on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes. Keep the oven on.

Let the corn cool for about 15 minutes, then remove the husk and any remaining silk. Cut the corn kernels from the cob. Discard the cobs.

In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions become translucent. Add the butter and stir until melted, then add the corn and cook for a couple of minutes before removing from the heat. Stir in the parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Divide the corn mixture between individual cast iron skillets and sprinkle with cheese. Bake until the cheese has melted and begins to brown. Serve hot.

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DRINK

Protein overload

According to a recent study by the University of Texas Medical Branch, protein powder drinks (depending on size) can give your body more protein that it can use effectively. Adults need about 0.4 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day.

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FUN FACT

Brazilian pizza

One of the most popular pizza toppings in Brazil is green peas.

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